In Preaching Articles: "Resolution"

New Year, New Adjective: "Christ-Exalting”

By John Piper on Dec 26, 2022

My aim here is to encourage you to make “Christ-exalting” the featured adjective in your prayers. Let me explain what I mean. Then I’ll give you three reasons why I think this would be a great New Year’s resolution.

Scripture: Philippians 1:20, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Tags: Prayer, Resolution, Personal Growth, exalting christ, daily prayer, new years, Christ Centered, New Years Resolution  (view more)  (view less)

John Piper: The Strange Glory Of Ordinary Things

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 13, 2021

Clyde Kilby offers ten resolutions calling believers to recover wonder, reject cynicism, and delight in God’s world with renewed vision.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-15, Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:20, Philippians 4:8, Ecclesiastes 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: christian living, preaching, Christian Living, Glory, Preaching, Ordinary, john piper  (view more)  (view less)

When Leaders Should Not Respond To Critics

By Thom Rainer on Jul 28, 2025

Most criticism deserves a response, but not all of it. Nehemiah knew when to keep building and when engaging a critic would only make things worse.

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:2-4, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 26:4, Matthew 7:6, Romans 12:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: thom rainer, Conflict Resolution, criticism, preaching, Preaching, Criticism, Critic  (view more)  (view less)

How To Stay At One Church For 40+ Years

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 16, 2026

Discover timeless wisdom on staying rooted in one church for 40 years. Learn key habits, mindset shifts, and relational tools that sustain long-term ministry.

Tags: Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, church leadership, Conflict Resolution, how to stay, preaching, Church Leadership, Ministry Longevity  (view more)  (view less)