In Preaching Articles: "Basics of Christianity" showing 1-15 of 100

The First Step In Being A Great Pastor

By Sermoncentral on Nov 10, 2016

The first step in being a great pastor is to walk with God.

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11

Tags: pastor, Basics of Christianity, Intimacy With God, intimacy with Christ

It's A Wonderful Time To Be A Christian

By Garrett Kell on Mar 11, 2017

Christians are uniquely equipped to thrive in tumultuous times, not because we are great, but because our God is.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 7:12, 1 Peter 2:12, Ephesians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 17:20-21, John 15:20, Psalm 73:2-25, Romans 13:11, Mark 14:38, Matthew 24:14, Luke 12:40  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Reconciliation, authentic Christian, Purified, unreached peoples

A Category You Won’t Find In The Bible: The Churchless Christian

By Thabiti Anyabwile on Nov 6, 2017

"It is important for Christians to be members of a local church because the New Testament apostles can’t conceive of anything called a Christian that’s not connected to Christ’s body."

Tags: Church, Discipleship, Christian Life, Healthy Church, Called to serve, local church, be the church, Church Body of Christ, Christian community  (view more)  (view less)

What Is Christian About Christian Leadership?

By Sermoncentral on Sep 16, 2013

Jean Vanier's surprising and gentle answer will give you plenty to think about.

Tags: leadership

5 Ways Judgmental Christians Are Killing Your Church

By Carey Nieuwhof on Feb 4, 2017

Jesus said Christians should be known for how deeply we love. Yet studies show that in the eyes of many non-Christians, we’re known for how deeply we judge, not for how deeply we love.

Tags: Evangelism, Grace, judgemental

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)

Pastor? Or Christian?

By Lance Witt on Sep 19, 2016

If you have been in ministry very long, you know how easy it is to get the two intertwined. When you feel called and when you have great passion for ministry, the lines between person and position can get fuzzy. You move from simply being a Christian to now being a professional Christian.

A Matter Of Integrity: Why Christians Must Stop Taking The Fake News Bait

By Karl Vaters on Feb 17, 2017

Christians should have the reputation for being the most truthful people on earth. But we don’t.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:20, Deuteronomy 5:20, Exodus 20:16

Tags: priorities, Dishonesty, Truth and Lies, stand for truth, e  (view more)  (view less)

3 Unspoken Promises People Expect Leaders To Keep

By Hal Seed on Mar 7, 2020

Every Christian leader I know wrestles with leading with diligence. Become aware of the promises you make as a leader, especially the ones you might not know about.

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Tags: leadership, Promise, Integrity, diligence, Christian Values, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

Startling Survey Results On Christians And Marijuana

By Sermoncentral on May 15, 2013

Do current events or popular opinions require a response from the pulpit?

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

Never Blame God

By Sermoncentral on Jun 28, 2017

You are not the first Christian to have felt angry at God, and you will not be the last.

Scripture: Psalm 115:3, Lamentations 3:37-38, Job 2:10, Matthew 10:29, Proverbs 21:1, Revelation 17:17, Daniel 4:35, Hebrews 12:11, James 1:1-17, James 4:4, Romans 11:36, Romans 9:22-23, 1 John 1:5, Jonah 4:9, Job 42:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, doubt, Hope, Blaming God

Is Your Preaching Stained With Blood?

By Russell Moore on Oct 10, 2018

American Christianity is far less bloody than it used to be. Why?

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-50:14

Tags: Worship, blood, Preaching, teach

From Desiring God: Beware Of Gluten-Free Preaching

By Phillip Bethancourt on Jul 23, 2019

"The gluten of the gospel must be kneaded into every Christian sermon."

Tags: Preaching

What's The Big Idea Behind Your Sermon?

By Peter Mead on Jun 28, 2019

Ideas change lives. People give themselves to ideas. And Christianity is a content-based faith

Tags: Preaching