In Preaching Articles: "Trials and Difficulties" showing 1-4 of 4

9 Points For Preaching On The Problem Of Evil

By Norman Geisler on Mar 20, 2018

The topic of evil offers many onramps to preaching powerful sermons and proclaiming the gospel. Dr. Norman Geisler offers insight for preaching and pastoral conversations.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 3:6, Colossians 4:6

Tags: Apologetics, Evil, Satan, suffering, tragedy, problem of evil, Apologetics God, Sin General, Trials and Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching When The News Intrudes

By Eric Reed on Feb 22, 2018

When natural disasters, terrorist attacks, celebrity deaths, and political intrigue dominate the news, should pastors talk about them? And if so, how?

Tags: Church, Preaching, Culture, disaster, media, Trials and Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

5 Spouse Killers In The Ministry

By Charles Stone on Feb 22, 2019

Eight in ten pastors’ wives say they feel unappreciated or unaccepted by their husband’s congregations. Charles Stone and his wife give insight into how to protect your spouse and your marriage during the sometimes difficult calling of pastoral ministry.

Tags: Ministry, stress, Marriage, wife, family, relationships, priorities, home, Spouse, Church Body of Christ, Marriage General, Trials and Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Framing Thanksgiving

By Mark Looyenga on Nov 22, 2016

Again and again in Scripture, biblical characters experience contentment amidst struggle or difficulty in ways that go beyond just circumstance.

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28, Ruth 1:16-17, Psalm 63:1-8, Philippians 4:11, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:6, Matthew 26:53, Matthew 27:14, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Thanksgiving, Contentment, gratitude, Perspective