In Preaching Articles: "Family" showing 1-15 of 28

It Happened To A Church Family In Sutherland Springs, Texas

By Brandon Cox on Nov 7, 2017

Mourning with those affected by the devastating events that took place last Sunday in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Tags: Hope, Suffering, Texas, Pain And Suffering

The Work Life Balance Myth

By Shawn Lovejoy on May 8, 2017

Family and work can’t be balanced. The good news is that it’s not supposed to be.

Scripture: Proverbs 24:27

Tags: Family, Leadership, Priorities, Balanced Life

Preaching Needs Community: Here's Why

By Todd Hiestand on Feb 25, 2013

"One of the most individual things done in churches these days is preaching." (And that's not a good thing.)

Tags: Community, Family, Preaching, Group, Encouragement  (view more)  (view less)

4 Fresh Sermon Topics For The Christmas Season

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 28, 2014

Some people think the Christmas verses are the stuff of Christmas pageants and cheesy dramas. They are also fuel for great preaching.

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-20

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, Dreams, God's Sovereignty, Family Crisis  (view more)  (view less)

Including Kids In Small Groups Benefits The Whole Community

By John Gilman Ii on Jun 16, 2016

Before kids, life was simpler, but it was a lot less fun. After kids, things get crazy. Everything takes more time, and you wonder what you did before the little ones were around. Going places with your kids becomes an adventure. You pack up everything you’ll need and some things you won’t. You make sure everyone’s eaten and used the restroom, even though you know they’ll be hungry and have to go again when you get there.

Tags: Children, Family Ministry, Church Small Groups

Shut Down The Bus Tours: What Older Members Should Really Be Doing

By Carey Nieuwhof on Nov 4, 2016

What if this one generation actually just sacrificed for the sake of another? What if they gave up their preferences in music, style and taste so that others could come to know Christ?

Tags: God's Family, Life Mission, Mission, Intergenerational

Only In A Small Church: Sometimes You Gotta Kill Cockroaches

By Karl Vaters on Apr 24, 2017

Principles that make sense in a big church don't always work in a smaller one.

Tags: Leadership, Perspective, Church Family, Small Church, E  (view more)  (view less)

Who Says Bigger Is Better? 3 Reasons I'm Convinced God Works Through Small Churches

By Chris Surber on Oct 1, 2014

"Bigger churches can do things smaller cannot do. And little churches do things much larger churches can never do."

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-24:20, Acts 11:15-18, Genesis 22:1-15

Tags: Family, Preaching, Friendship, Connection, Small Church  (view more)  (view less)

The Patented Preacher

By Warren Wiersbe on Oct 5, 2011

Why is it that so many preachers do not enjoy preaching? Why do some busy themselves in minor matters when they should be studying and meditating? Why do others creep out of the pulpit after delivering their sermon, overwhelmed with a sense of failure and guilt?

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 12:35-50

Tags: Faith, Family, Preaching, Adversity, Live, Faith In Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Honor Your Grandchildren’s Father And Mother

By Nancy Wilson on Jan 11, 2018

As grandmothers, we are to do more than simply cheer for our children and grandchildren and buy them Christmas jammies (though we should certainly do those things and more). Our foremost duty is to fear the Lord and obey him every day of our life.

Scripture: Psalms 103:7, 2 Timothy 1:5

Tags: Family, Parenting, Grandparents, Grandchildren, Prayer For Others, Family Relationships, Future Generations, Faithful Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Believe In Miracles? Part 2

By Lance Witt on Nov 27, 2017

"The story of 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team’s pursuit of the gold medal was one of the greatest Cinderella stories in all of sports history. But it was far more than just a great sporting event. It is also a great case study in what makes a great team. And the principles apply to church teams as well."

Tags: Sacrifice, Family, Perseverance, Leadership, Teamwork, Hard Work, Resilience, Healthy Teams  (view more)  (view less)

Pastors And Pornography

By Paul Kendall on Feb 5, 2018

Family counseling specialist Paul Kendall warns pastors and church leaders against the increasing threat of pornography and how to protect themselves and their ministries from it.

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Tags: Addiction, Pornography, Pastor, Purity, Pastors  (view more)  (view less)

Getting An Approachability Checkup

By Ken Sande on Feb 28, 2018

An expert in conflict management, Ken Sande brings his expertise to pastors and leaders to help them relate better with their congregation, co-workers, and families.

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 18:12-14, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, Mark 10:42-45  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Church, Peace, Leadership, Pastor, Conflict, Relationships, Counsel, Communication General, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

10 Signs You're Near A Ministry Burnout

By Perry Noble on Oct 27, 2011

God called us to do a lot of things for Him…but He did not call us to burn out or exchange our family for ministry.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Tags: Preaching, Burnout

Advice For Preaching Funeral Sermons

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 19, 2016

Brief. Gospel-centered. Be sensitive to family. There are other important factors to consider when preaching funerals. But these three pieces of advice are a good place to start.

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, Christian Funeral