In Preaching Articles: "Respect"

Can I Get A Little Respect?

By Lance Witt on Jul 5, 2023

Respect is a big deal to me. I am so blessed to have a wife who has always affirmed her respect for me. I can’t begin to tell you how life-giving that has been. Through the years as a pastor, the most consistent message I have given to wives is this…”Your husband can do without a lot of things, but the ONE thing he cannot do without is RESPECT.” It’s not just true in marriage, it is also true in leadership.

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Ron Edmondson: 7 Ways A Pastor Gets–and Keeps–respect

By Ron Edmondson on Jan 30, 2026

Ron Edmondson: "Many times it’s the seemingly small things which cause the most damage to a leader’s reputation and damages respect."

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33

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12 Things Tedx Speakers Do That Preachers Don't

By Nicholas Mcdonald on Aug 30, 2021

TEDx talks consistently captivate audiences for reasons preachers can learn from. These 12 principles challenge communicators to be clearer, bolder, and more listener-focused from the pulpit.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 14:9, Colossians 4:6, Acts 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: structure, speaker, communication, preaching, Speaker, Communication, Preaching, Respect  (view more)  (view less)

Five Reasons We Preach

By David Padfield on Apr 7, 2026

Preaching is not empty performance. It explains Scripture, exposes error, lifts up Christ, and calls people to understand the church and the gospel rightly.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Nehemiah 8:7-8, Acts 2:37, Acts 8:34-35, 1 Corinthians 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Sermon on the Mount, gospel, preaching, Gospel, Preaching, Purpose, Respect  (view more)  (view less)

How To Be An Awesome Guest Preacher

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 17, 2020

Guest preaching is not self-promotion but stewardship. Faithfulness, humility, and respect determine whether you are welcomed again.

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:2-3, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:6

Tags: preaching, guest, Preaching, Courtesy, participate, Expectation  (view more)  (view less)

What Guest Speakers Need To Know

By Pete Wilson on Feb 6, 2023

Guest speaking is an honor that comes with real responsibilities. Four practical guidelines for visiting preachers, plus an honest confession about what guest speakers rarely admit out loud.

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 4:10, Colossians 3:23

Tags: methodology, preaching, Guest Preaching, controversy, Preaching, Respect, guest preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The 4 Pillars Of Guest Preaching

By Pete Wilson on Jan 5, 2023

Guest speakers can bless churches or burden them. Here are practical ways to honor the pastor, respect the house, and communicate well without creating chaos.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40, Hebrews 13:17, Philippians 2:3, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Colossians 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communication, Teaching, leadership, Preaching, Leadership, communication, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Attract And Keep Amazing Volunteers You Can’t Afford To Pay

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jul 11, 2024

If you want to attract and keep great people, value them.

Tags: Trust, Respect, Volunteer, Volunteerism, Leadership Listening, pastoral leadership, Good leaders, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

7 Ways To Correct A Team Member In A Healthy Way

By Ron Edmondson on Nov 1, 2022

"All of us make mistakes and occasionally need someone to help us become better at what we do. This should always be the end goal of correction."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Tags: leadership, relationships, Restoration, Respect, Biblical truth, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, church leadership, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Getting Past Your Past

By Lance Witt on Jun 29, 2023

I know that on Sundays we walk into our churches, we smile, we shake hands, and we make nice. We pastor people and we preach from God’s Word. We are very respectable. But I know myself and I’ve worked with pastors way too long to believe that life is that neat and tidy.

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