In Preaching Articles: "Wisdom"

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on May 27, 2025

James gives a clear description of what godly wisdom looks like. These practical marks help believers evaluate whether they are walking in wisdom from above.

Scripture: James 1:5, James 3:17-18, Matthew 5:9, Colossians 3:12-13, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Peace, Wisdom, Preaching, Pure, Christian Character, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 10, 2021

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

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5 Words Of Wisdom To A Growing Church

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 10, 2022

It is GOD’s Kingdom, not ours, that is expanding. We may work hard and dream big, but every single spiritual change we see in the lives of people is completely and entirely a work of God.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Tags: Wisdom, Humility, Church Growth, relational leaders

Funerals: 6 Things We Should–and Shouldn't–do

By Jared Moore on Jun 22, 2020

Funeral preaching demands clarity, compassion, and gospel focus. These guidelines help pastors navigate what to emphasize and what to avoid when ministering at graveside moments.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Romans 6:23, John 14:6, Luke 16:27-31  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Biblical wisdom, Biblical Wisdom

Stop Multi Tasking: It Makes You Dumber (And 4 Ways To Improve)

By Charles Stone on Jan 31, 2022

A study done at the University of London found that constant emailing and text-messaging reduces mental capability by an average of ten points on an IQ test.

Tags: Science, Wisdom, leadership, multi tasking, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The State Of Theology: By Whose Authority?

By Dr. Stephen Nichols on Feb 3, 2022

One of the most significant questions you’ll ever ask is: By whose, or by what, authority?

Tags: Theology, Authority, GOD'S WISDOM, Authority of Scripture

How Does A Pastor Know When It's Time To Make Changes In His Church

By Brian Croft on Sep 14, 2023

Whatever you do, choose battles wisely as if you will be at that church ten years or more. That will give you a different perspective and will help you be patient.

Tags: Wisdom, leadership, Change, Sacrificial love, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

22 Things Learned In 42 Years Of Ministry

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 24, 2022

For those of you in the vocational ministry, let me offer some reflections on 42 years of ministry.

Scripture: Isaiah 26:12

Tags: Wisdom, leadership, advice, Pastoral Ministry, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

10 Ministry Principles I Wish I Knew When I Started

By Brady Boyd on Mar 3, 2025

Fifteen years of pastoral ministry reveal lessons a young minister rarely sees coming, from handling pressure and friendships to trust, rest, and long term faithfulness.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:2-4, Mark 6:31, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Lesson, Ministry, leadership, Leadership, ministry, Ministry Wisdom  (view more)  (view less)

Pastors: Why Some Love Them And Some Don’t

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 4, 2022

See how they treated Jesus? Expect the same for yourself, pastor.

Scripture: Matthew 10:40, Romans 5:5, Mark 3:5, Mark 3:1-6, Matthew 10:24-25, Acts 5:41  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Wisdom, pastor, pastor appreciation, attacking the pastor, Pastor  (view more)  (view less)

John Piper: Guidelines For Making Tough Leadership Decisions

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 24, 2025

The truth is not enough. We need wisdom, prayer and excellence.

Tags: Decision, leadership, meditate, john piper, propose, e, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

We Need A Theology Of Rest

By Lance Witt on Jul 26, 2023

You don’t have to be running at an insane pace to be running on empty. I think the primary issue here isn’t the size of your ministry or the pace of your ministry. The PRIMARY issue has to do with the health of your soul (your interior life).

Scripture: Proverbs 14:8, Exodus 33:14-15, Jeremiah 6:16

Tags: Wisdom, Rest, endurance with joy, spiritual leadership, entering God's rest  (view more)  (view less)

10 Things Healthy Churches Do Well

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 23, 2025

Healthy churches face problems with wisdom, unity, and Christlike leadership. These ten traits show how congregations grow stronger even through crises.

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Tags: Church Growth, Healthy Church, Pastors, CHURCH LIFE, Church General, Accept, Christian community, church leadership, Biblical wisdom, Church Leadership, Biblical Wisdom, Congregational Health, Christian Community  (view more)  (view less)

The Current Of Thanksgiving

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 17, 2024

A simple prayer is taking root in me, teaching me the deep wisdom of gratitude, and changing my life.

Scripture: Psalm 73:28

Tags: Thanksgiving, gratitude, give thanks, Prayer with thanks

Escape The Sermon Series Trap!

By Calvin Miller on Nov 10, 2020

Not every sermon series deserves completion simply because it was announced. Wisdom requires discernment, editing, and congregational awareness.

Scripture: Acts 20:27, Ecclesiastes 12:12, Colossians 4:6, 2 Timothy 4:2, Proverbs 25:11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Series, Preaching, boring, Appropriate, redundancy, preaching  (view more)  (view less)