In Preaching Articles: "Romans 1:1-12:15" showing 1-15 of 81

The One Time Jesus Prayed For You (Part 2)

By Lance Witt on Oct 17, 2016

“What does true “unity” look like practically? If Jesus’ prayer was answered, what would be the evidence?”

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Acts 4:32-35

Tags: Generosity, christian unity, Church Unity, local church purpose

When The Church Exists For Itself

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 6, 2017

Churches do programs and ministries which no one will ever partake of except themselves.

Scripture: Romans 10:14, Mark 5:19, Acts 8:1, Acts 11:19-20, Acts 13:1, Luke 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Persecution, church culture

Magicians Work Alone, Preachers Work Together

By Sean Hamon on Sep 15, 2014

When we study and prepare in isolation, we limit what we can learn.

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31, James 4:1-15

Why Do Christians Love The Law?

By Rev. Burk Parsons on Jun 8, 2017

Why would anyone love the law of God?

Scripture: Psalm 119:72, Matthew 5:17, Romans 7:22, Matthew 28:20

Tags: Righteousness, Theology, God's Law, obedience of faith

Five Essential Reasons For Christians To Gather In Public Worship

By Brian Croft on Jun 30, 2017

Does church attendance really matter? Here are five important reasons why it is essential that every Christian gather with other Christians in the same local church weekly to hear the preaching of God’s Word.

Scripture: Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 13:17

Tags: Community, Discipleship, Church Attendance, church membership, Christian community, Growing in Faith, Connected, Covenant Community  (view more)  (view less)

Preach To The Ignorant, The Doubtful, And Sinners

By Mark Dever on Jul 26, 2018

When you preach, who is your audience? Mark Dever suggests these three groups.

Scripture: Romans 10:11-17

Tags: Preaching

6 Tips For Preaching To A Hard Audience

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jul 5, 2018

Larry Moyer says "Hardened hearts need to hear from a communicator, not a speaker." Can you bridge the span to a hard audience?

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Tags: Preaching

Outline That Sermon -- If You Can

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 19, 2018

Sure, it seems like a no-brainer, but what if you're a "right-brained preacher"?

Scripture: Romans 10:1-12

Tags: Preaching, Brain, Outline

Relational Leadership Part 1

By Lance Witt on Jul 10, 2017

What is the key to relational leadership?

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 1:22, Romans 12:10, 1 John 4:21, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 10:24, Colossians 3:14, 1 John 3:14, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, relationships, Ministry Work, pastoral leadership, relational leaders, church leadership, Transactional, Transformational, Leading Like Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Powerful Preaching Flows From Good Questions

By David J. Lose on Jun 3, 2014

It's often the really challenging passages that yield the most interesting sermons.

Scripture: Romans 8:2-4

Tags: Faith, Preaching, Powerful, good questions

The Secrets Of Great Speaking

By Nancy Duarte on Aug 10, 2012

Are you willing to improve your preaching by learning from the latest research? If so, this TED Talk is for you.

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Tags: believer, Church, Teaching, Preaching, motivation, Foundation, solid, Presentation, e  (view more)  (view less)

Has Your Emotional Brain Hijacked Your Leadership?

By Charles Stone on Aug 28, 2017

Great ministry leaders keep their emotions in check. Unfortunately, when we don’t keep them in check, our emotional brain can hijack clear thinking and good leadership.

Scripture: Romans 10:10

Tags: Emotions, leadership, Brain, memory, Decision making, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Your Thoughts Will Betray You

By Christina Fox on May 29, 2017

A certain amount of self-evaluation can be good. We should have insight into ourselves, our motives, our choices, and our actions. But sometimes we can go too far. When self-evaluation ends with ourselves instead of pointing us beyond ourselves, there’s a problem.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 2:3-8, John 17:17, Romans 8:32, Psalm 139:23, 1 John 2:1, Isaiah 43:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: self-reflection, Danger of Self-Focus, Rely on Grace, Remember the Gospel

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

Deliver Me From Distraction

By Sermoncentral on Dec 16, 2016

Since the fall of man, people have had trouble staying focused, but we live today in an age of unprecedented distraction. Since you’re already reading this on some electronic device, I don’t need to elaborate.

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Romans 8:20-23, Luke 10:41-42, Psalm 27:4, Ephesians 5:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 12:48, Romans 8:1, Romans 12:6, Ephesians 5:16, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Heart, Humility, distractions, idolatry, Distraction  (view more)  (view less)