In Preaching Articles: "Faith Hope Love" showing 1-15 of 99

How To Balance Exegesis And Application

By Sermoncentral on Jul 16, 2020

D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, and John Piper discuss the importance of preaching in a way that connects to listeners, draws them into the Word, and brings them back to the present day to live out what they've learned.

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2:20

Tags: Hope, Preaching, difficult, Prep, Faith Hope Love  (view more)  (view less)

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

Are Small Churches Less Fruitful?

By Sermoncentral on Sep 27, 2017

Does the size of a church always speak of its faithfulness?

Scripture: Matthew 13:23, Luke 3:8, Luke 3:9-14, Matthew 12:33-34, Matthew 7:20, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Fruit, Faithfulness, Trusting God, Church Growth, Church size, Love One Another  (view more)  (view less)

5 Reasons Why I Love Preaching Psalms

By Peter Mead on Aug 4, 2018

Peter Mead doesn't even mention the messianic hopes or the glimpses into the godhead--there are five other treasures.

Tags: Preaching

Doubt Busters

By Lance Witt on Dec 18, 2017

"One of the things I love about the Bible is how honest it is. The pages of Scripture don’t gloss over the flaws and sins and weaknesses of people. Even the great heroes of the faith are not airbrushed or photo-shopped to make them look superhuman."

Scripture: Psalm 77:4-14, Isaiah 40:26

Tags: Faith, doubt, Remember, Trust, God's Character, God's faithfulness, doubt and fear, Crisis Of Faith  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Significant Thing A Pastor Will Ever Do

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 6, 2017

The most valuable ministry thing you have done just may be the time you stopped to encourage a homeless man and bought him lunch.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Tags: Faithfulness, priorities, Servanthood, Christian Love, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Is The Body Of Christ In Trouble?

By Barry O. Johnson on Aug 3, 2018

Barry Johnson offers some helpful insights into the state of the Church in America, and offers a loving call for pastors to take bold steps of faith wherever God has planted them.

Tags: Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Body of Christ

John Piper's Journey From Pulpit To Poetry

By Sermoncentral on Sep 12, 2015

"I was so moved that the desire to say it again another way kept urging me on. So I wrote this."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14, Proverbs 31:10-31, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2

Tags: Faith, Love, Jesus, Healing, Preaching, e  (view more)  (view less)

An Illustration On Eternity

By Francis Chan on Oct 22, 2011

Francis Chan shares a powerful sermon illustration about living for God in the short time we have on this earth. Use this illustration in an upcoming message about the importance of living with an eternal focus.

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Colossians 3:1-4, Psalm 37:18

Tags: Faith, Eternity, Love, Sacrifice, Resurrection, challenge, Perspective, Self, Confidence  (view more)  (view less)

9 Powerful Ways To Introduce Your Sermon

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Sep 7, 2018

Every athlete wants to start strong; why should your work be any different?

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 1 Kings 15:1-16:1, Proverbs 1:1-30:31, 1 Kings 15:1-34, Jonah 4:1-11:11, Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:44-45, Genesis 12:1-13:20, Mark 10:17-11:22, Luke 12:32-33, Psalm 23:4, Luke 2:13-14, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Mark 11:15-17, John 4:1-15, Luke 7:11-17, Acts 17:22-34  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Emotions, Preaching, Introduction, Faithful, effective, Gate, post, Commit  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things I Love About Serving In The Established Church

By Ron Edmondson on Feb 10, 2021

Whether it’s church planting or encouraging church revitalization and growth of an existing church – if God calls you to it, and you are faithful to the call – you’ll feel His pleasure upon your obedience and service.

Tags: Church, Preaching, Serving

Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love, Part 1

By Sermoncentral on Feb 13, 2021

1 Timothy 3:2 records that "the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife . . .". This means that marriage is a crucial element for a pastor. But what happens when you drift apart?

Tags: Preaching

The Christian Virtue Of Love

By R. C. Sproul on Jul 26, 2017

From God’s perspective, love is the chief of all virtues. But what is love?

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, Matthew 5:48, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Romans 5:5-8

Tags: Love, Compassion, unity, Spiritual Gifts, Body of Christ, Selflessness, imitating Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Real Love Encourages Others To Do The Right, Most God-Glorifying Thing

By Sermoncentral on May 22, 2017

Ephesians 4:15 tells us to speak the truth in love, not to withhold the truth in love. Real love doesn’t quit or give up; it will offer help and point to Jesus Christ as the only true source of healing and forgiveness.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, John 1:14

Tags: Abortion, friendship, Real Love, speak truth in love

Why I Love To Preach

By Joseph M. Stowell on Feb 26, 2016

Joseph Stowell says he loves preaching, but it's not like anything else he loves. Read this article and remember why you love to preach.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Church, Preaching, pastor, Palm Sunday, Homiletics, Disciplines General, Pastor  (view more)  (view less)