In Preaching Articles: "Gift" showing 1-15 of 27

Because Of Your Gifts Or In Spite Of Them: God Speaks Through Preaching

By Stephanie J. Spencer on Dec 2, 2019

"God uses broken vessels to shine His light. I believe He can speak through me because of my gifts or in spite of my gifts, depending on the circumstance."

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-8:30

Tags: Preaching, Inadequacy, broken vessel

What's The Relationship Between The Gift Of Preaching And Actually Preaching?

By Sermoncentral on Nov 4, 2012

Judah Smith says it all starts with the call to preaching. Do you agree?

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-72:12

Tags: Call, Gift, Preaching, preach, judah smith, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Forget Seminaries: What Are You Doing To Train The Next Generation Of Preachers?

By Chris Surber on Feb 15, 2019

We have a lot of people genuinely called, sincerely gifted people who struggle to find their way past the gatekeepers in our churches and denominations.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5, Mark 5:24-34

Tags: Discipleship, Gift, Seminary, Next Generation

Thanksgiving Is A Taste Of Home

By Christine Hoover on Nov 22, 2017

"In all things, imitate and anticipate the final Thanksgiving table and a place where all our longings will finally find their home."

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Tags: Thanks, Longing, home, give thanks, heavenly home, Thanksgiving Holiday, Gifts, God's gifts  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching: God's Gift To Our Personal Growth

By Sermoncentral on Nov 2, 2019

God has inspired His word in such a way that it shapes us, molds us and forms us as we hear it taught and expounded.

Tags: Gift, Preaching, Personal Growth, boring preaching

The Gift Of Being Unproductive - Part 2

By Lance Witt on May 2, 2016

Over time I’ve learned that Sabbath is not a have-to, it’s a get-to. This incredible gift from God allows us to reflect, restore, and replenish. During Sabbath God whispers, “I’m in control.

The Problem With Both Talent And Charisma

By Sermoncentral on Jan 11, 2022

Talent and charisma aren’t bad. They’re good. They’re gifts to be stewarded.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Tags: Daniel, Humility, Integrity, charisma, Patriarchs Joseph, Relationship to God, Pastoral Character  (view more)  (view less)

Don't Abandon The Babies This Easter

By Lance Witt on Apr 3, 2017

The greatest gift we give a new believer is not information, it is RELATIONSHIP. The primary need of a new believer is nurture not knowledge.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Tags: Easter, Discipleship, relationships, New believer

10 Gifts Only A Preacher's Wife Can Give

By Joe Mckeever on May 10, 2019

Joe McKeever: "She has the best seat in the house and the hardest job."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Tags: Preaching, wife of a patosr

Entertaining Pulpits And The Legacy Of Tethered Preaching

By Sermoncentral on Dec 31, 2018

There's a big difference between a gifted Bible-expositor and an entertainment-oriented preacher.

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Entertain, tether

A Simple Christmas Idea: How Would Jesus Celebrate?

By Sermoncentral on Dec 1, 2012

Could this actually be the year when Christmas means more because we choose to do less?

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Christmas, Jesus, Gift, Simple, commercialism  (view more)  (view less)

Three Possibilities Preaching The Psalms

By Peter Mead on Sep 21, 2018

Instead of simply quoting a Psalm once in a while, when's the last time it was the featured text in your message?

Tags: Psalms, Gift, Preaching, teach

Get To The Point: Preaching Truth In An Age Of Tolerance

By Michael Catt on Jul 28, 2018

Michael Catt: "We endanger the call, art, and gift of preaching when we make it about style instead of substance."

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:7

Tags: Truth, Preaching, Culture

Work Smarter, Not Harder

By Lance Witt on Jan 10, 2022

There is a story in the Bible about a very gifted and competent leader who wasn’t working smart.

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Tags: priorities, advice, Leadership Listening, walking wisely

When People Criticize Your Preaching

By Lance Witt on Jan 9, 2021

Gifted speakers and novices alike experience this unenjoyable aspect: people's criticism. In today's Pastor to Pastor, Lance Witt discusses a proper response from a biblical perspective.

Scripture: Proverbs 8:33