In Preaching Articles: "endurance" showing 1-6 of 6

9 Ways To Preach A Lousy Sermon

By Ben Reed on Jul 31, 2012

If you want to preach a great sermon, here are nine things you must avoid at all costs.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:7-9:7

Tags: Faith, Fear, Endurance, Preaching, Prosper  (view more)  (view less)

Stop The Revolution. Join The Plodders.

By Kevin Deyoung on Sep 29, 2016

It’s sexy among young people—my generation—to talk about ditching institutional religion and starting a revolution of real Christ-followers living in real community without the confines of church.

Scripture: Romans 16:8, Ephesians 6:21

Tags: Church, Commitment, Endurance, Faithfulness

Lay Aside The Weight Of Passivity

By Jon Bloom on Apr 25, 2017

Our mind-sets make a huge difference in how we perceive our circumstances.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Timothy 2:3-7, Romans 8:5, Philippians 3:19, Colossians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 9:25, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Endurance, Action, Expectations, Passivity

God’s Work In Your Depression

By John Piper on Jul 3, 2017

“Is this depression? I have almost no motivation for anything. I have been praying and I will keep praying for God to be my strength but how do you fight when you don’t feel like fighting?"

Scripture: Psalms 139:11-12, Isaiah 43:2-3

Tags: Emotions, Healing, Endurance, Depression, Struggles, Soul Care, Fighting For Joy, Help For The Hurting  (view more)  (view less)

The Dangerous Work Of The Pastorate

By Mark Batterson on Jul 7, 2017

We are all in a battle. We are born on a battlefield between good and evil. We must choose sides, and then the fight good fight, a fight in which pastors and ministry leaders must lead the way.

Tags: Ministry, Perseverance, Endurance, Leadership, Pastoral Leadership, Church Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

10 Disciplines Of A Godly Pastor

By R. Kent Hughes on Jul 8, 2017

Our ultimate trust is always in God's persevering grace, nevertheless, we are called to cultivate godly action in our lives. Here are 10 disciplines shared by a pastor with over 40 years of experience in faithfully serving the Lord and shepherding God's people.

Tags: Perseverance, Endurance, Leadership, Accountability, Pastoral Leadership, Discipline, Pastoral Ministry, Church Ministry, The Long View  (view more)  (view less)