In Preaching Articles: "Equip" showing 1-15 of 16

Shepherd God’s Flock: Equipping God’s People

By Chris Pascarella on Nov 25, 2017

"According to Scripture, pastors are called to equip the flock to do the work of ministry!"

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Romans 12:4-8

Tags: Called to serve, be the church, Church Body of Christ, pastoral leadership, equipped for service, Equipping Disciples, Equipping The Body, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Why The Church? Six Bold Preaching Points

By Ray Hollenbach on May 29, 2019

The bottom line is this: Church is God’s idea, and we ignore it at our peril.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-15, Romans 1:1-12:15

Tags: Forgiveness, Preaching, Equip, Church's witness

9 Dynamic Ways To Widen Your Church’s Front Door

By Sermoncentral on Aug 10, 2019

As you develop your outreach strategy, consider including a plan for equipping your church members to be recommenders and inviters

Tags: Preaching

Thom Rainer: Ten Signs A Pastor Is Becoming A Chaplain

By Sermoncentral on Jul 2, 2019

How do you strike the balance between ministering to people's needs or equipping the folk?

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Tags: Preaching

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

5 Mistakes More Likely To Be Made By Small Churches Than Big Churches

By Karl Vaters on May 2, 2017

Different sizes of churches serve different functions. And they face different challenges.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Tags: strategy, Small Church, Equipping The Body, Traditions of Men

4 Traits Of Speakers Who Connect With Their Audience

By Lane Sebring on Aug 26, 2016

Recently my church hosted a leadership conference to encourage and equip our lay leaders and staff. One of the speakers at the event, Nikki, impacted me with her engaging presentation.

Tags: Preaching, humor, Honesty, Communication Speech

Two Questions To Break Despair

By Marion Clark on Jan 19, 2018

There is a great need for Christian counselors with the expertise to unravel the problems of life. The more a pastor is equipped in this area, the better they will be able to serve the members of their church who are facing difficulties and trials.

Tags: Hope, encouragement, Counselor, Despair, pastoral care, WISE COUNSEL, fixing eyes on Jesus, counseling  (view more)  (view less)

Six Ways To Raise Up Preachers In Your Church

By Kevin Larson on Jul 6, 2020

So you want to make the shift toward raising up more preachers from within your congregation? Here are the first steps.

Scripture: John 1:1-21:25

Tags: leadership, Preaching, Equip, Leadership

What If We Made Disciples And Left Church Growth To God?

By Karl Vaters on Sep 12, 2017

If we prioritized health, not as a means to growth, but as an end in itself, would we be in a greater position to represent Jesus to the world?

Tags: Discipleship, Church Growth, Make Disciples, great commission, pastoral leadership, church ministry, Growth Strategy, Equip the Saints  (view more)  (view less)

4 Reasons Why You Should Share The Pulpit

By Kevin Larson on Jun 20, 2018

Do you want to preach God’s word for the long haul? Take regular weeks off to let God refill your tank and let others feed your soul.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Equip, training

4 Steps To A Friendlier Church (The G.i.f.t. Plan)

By Sermoncentral on Aug 9, 2016

Genuine friendships are becoming more rare – and thus, of greater perceived value – than any other aspect of modern church life.

Tags: relationships, Friendliness, Friendship New Friends, Equipping Disciples

Does Our Culture Make Kids Feel Ashamed Of Their Faith?

By Focus On The Family on Sep 15, 2017

As Christians, we all know how important it is to equip kids with a sense of joy in reading God’s Word and the confidence to freely express their faith in Jesus. But that goal is becoming more difficult in today’s culture.

Tags: Apologetics The Bible, Training children, Children's Faith

Why Kids Need Exegetical Bible Teaching For The Long Haul

By Cameron Cole on Dec 9, 2017

"Preparing kids to face the real world on their own is scary and daunting. There are only so many things we can do and there are no guarantees. Within the realm of things, we can control resides the teaching of God’s word."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Discipleship, teach, parenting, Equip, parenthood, Youth Ministry, guard the truth, child training  (view more)  (view less)

Back To School: 17 Sermon And Worship Resources

By Sermoncentral on Aug 13, 2018

School is starting soon, and parents and students alike need to rely on God's wisdom. 17 sermon and worship resources to help equip you for the start of a new school year, including messages from Francis Chan, Mark Batterson, and Chip Ingram.

Tags: Worship, school, student, sermon