In Preaching Articles: "Change" showing 1-15 of 65

Change Your Sermon By Changing Your Spices

By Erik Raymond on Sep 9, 2014

Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations?

Scripture: Psalms 38:1-10, Colossians 4:1-5

Tags: Read, Preaching, Devotional, Spices, Classic  (view more)  (view less)

Change Is Overrated

By Steven Furtick on Aug 3, 2016

It’s easy enough to say we need to be patient with the process. To talk about the benefits of weaknesses. To extol the virtues of embracing who we really are. But I think we all know why we are in such a hurry to change.

Scripture: Psalms 1:1-150:1

Tags: Qualification, Book, Unqualified, Elevation Church

Preaching For Life-Change

By Rick Long on Jun 11, 2018

Does preaching for life-change always produce a watered down message?

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13:1

Tags: Preaching

6 Benefits To Not Changing Churches

By Dean Shriver on Dec 12, 2011

Thinking about moving to another church? Before you do, consider the benefits of "not" changing churches.

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-14, Colossians 3:13

Tags: Ministry, Church, Mistakes, Affliction, Leave  (view more)  (view less)

Grappling With The Fears Of Technological Change

By Tim Challies on Dec 15, 2016

Technologies are good in that they allow us to carry out our God-given mandate (Gen. 4). But every technology also brings risk; it brings change. Innovations subtly shift our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Tags: Fear, Communication, Technology, Cultural Change

Preaching For Deep Change: Are You Sharing Information Or Changing Lives?

By Ed Stetzer on Nov 10, 2018

Does your preaching give people everything they need to embrace change? Ed Stetzer offers practical suggestions for moving people forward.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-9

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, Forward, Deep Change

46% Of Us Adults Now Unchurched

By Michael Duduit on Sep 23, 2016

Barna makes these observations: “Attracting churchless people to corporate faith usually requires more than a few incremental refinements in outreach strategy and tactics. This is about more than improved marketing and having greeters at the church’s front door."

Tags: Change, Unchurched, Church Attendance, Change In America

8 Ways To Make Church Change Run Smoother

By Charles Stone on May 5, 2017

In your church you’re probably trying to bring change in some way or are contemplating it.

Tags: Change, Healthy Relationship, Church And Change, Transitions

The Art Of Creating Change In Your Church

By John Bisagno on Jun 7, 2018

Are you making ministry changes according to the latest "church growth" fads or the prompting of the Holy Spirit?

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-49:12

When Things Don't Change

By Matt Wade on Oct 17, 2016

The cold winter of depression or anxiety isn't forever, because seasons do change. No, not because our pain disappears, but because we have been here before and we made it out.

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Tags: Leadership, Anxiety, Depression, Pain And Suffering

Preaching Transformation: The Change We Need

By Ed Stetzer on Feb 23, 2018

Ed Stetzer discusses the importance of transformation in the life of a Christian and offers points to assist the preacher in helping their congregation see it through.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Tags: Church, Growth, Discipleship, Preaching, Change, Transformation, Counsel, Growth In Christ  (view more)  (view less)

9 Preaching Tips That Will Change Lives

By Rick Warren on Mar 12, 2018

I'll say it over and over: The purpose of preaching is obedience. That is why you should always preach for response, aiming for people to act on what is said.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13, Proverbs 6:18-20

Tags: Eternity, Grace, Obedience, Rumor, Preaching, Sex, Change, Repentance, Alcohol, Who Is Jesus, Why Pain  (view more)  (view less)

Four Prayers That Changed My Preaching

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 29, 2019

After two degrees and twenty years' experience, Joe McKeever didn't need more education, but he needed help.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 5:1-20

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, Education, Joe Mckeever

The First Step In Bringing Change To Your Church

By John Holm on Dec 11, 2012

Change is difficult under the best of circumstances. Here's how to soften the blow and prepare your people.

Scripture: Judges 1:1-150:150

Tags: Leader, Guide, Difficult, Change

Have You Heard The Four Laws Of Sermonomics?

By Chris Foster on Nov 21, 2013

Are there laws that define a sermon as good or bad, effective or ineffective, memorable or forgettable?

Tags: Preaching, Refresh, Change, Sermonomics