In Preaching Articles: "Ambition" showing 1-5 of 5

Leadership Character: Ambition Vs. Arrogance

By Steven Furtick on May 15, 2012

Steven Furtick: "If you’re never accused of being arrogant, you’re [probably] not being ambitious enough."

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-30:20

Tags: Power, Pride, Ambition, Arrogance, potential, drive  (view more)  (view less)

The Double-Edged Sword Of Ambition

By Lance Witt on Jan 15, 2018

Ambition is a blessing and a curse. When it is God-directed and Spirit-managed, it can bear tremendous fruit. But when it is hijacked by self and ego, it can leave a wake of destruction in its path.

Tags: Faithfulness, motivation, Ambition, Rest in Christ, pastoral leadership, personal holiness, entering God's rest, ministry vision  (view more)  (view less)

10 Tips For Better Preaching Pt. 2

By Jim Martin on Apr 14, 2020

In this two-part series on better preaching, Jim Martin offers ten tips for more effective preaching every Sunday.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17

Tags: Communication, Teaching, Preaching, Ambition, style  (view more)  (view less)

The One Time Jesus Prayed For You (Part 1)

By Lance Witt on Aug 3, 2016

Unity is not passive, it is active. And if we are going to experience it, we have to work for it.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, John 17:21-23

Tags: Prejudice, selfish ambition

Pastor And Prophet

By Lance Witt on Oct 2, 2017

"When it comes to our preaching, we live in the constant tension between pastor and prophet. On one hand, as pastors we want to encourage and care for the sheep. So, in our preaching we want to be uplifting and hopeful. On the other hand, as prophets we must sometimes say the hard things that the sheep don’t want to hear."

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:30-31, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Galatians 1:10

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Pride, People pleasing, pastoral leadership, selfish ambition, Pastoral Ministry, Pulpit Ministry  (view more)  (view less)