In Preaching Articles: "Ambition" showing 1-7 of 7

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)

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 One Time Jesus Prayed For You (Part 1)

By Lance Witt on Oct 10, 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

10 Tips For Better Preaching Pt. 2

By Jim Martin on Sep 8, 2011

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)

Some Things I Have Learned About Leadership–and Have The Scars To Prove

By Joe Mckeever on Aug 9, 2017

To serve people “for Jesus’ sake” means we ask Him how to serve them.

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44, Luke 22:27, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Luke 12:48, Romans 13:7, Matthew 25:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Leadership, Self-Serving, Serve Others, Pastoral Leadership, Selfish Ambition, Servant Leadership, Humility And Pride, Self-Seeking  (view more)  (view less)

How To Resolve Most Relational Conflict

By Jon Bloom on Nov 24, 2017

"Few things sap more of our joy, are as emotionally demanding and mentally distracting, as relational conflict. And few things wreak as much havoc and destruction on lives as relational conflict. And so much of it is avoidable."

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, James 4:1, Matthew 18:21-35, 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Peace, Humility, Conflict, Resolving Conflict, Love Others, Dealing With Conflicts, Selfish Ambition, Humility And Pride  (view more)  (view less)

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)