In Preaching Articles: "hard work" showing 1-15 of 107

5 Words Of Wisdom To A Growing Church

By Sermoncentral on Oct 7, 2016

It is GOD’s Kingdom, not ours, that is expanding. We may work hard and dream big, but every single spiritual change we see in the lives of people is completely and entirely a work of God.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Tags: Wisdom, Humility, Church Growth, relational leaders

Bivocational? 4 Ways It Makes You A Better Preacher

By Adam Russell on Nov 3, 2014

Noah built a boat, Boaz was a farmer, Peter was a fisherman, Paul was a tentmaker and Jesus was a carpenter--they all had a common life before they had an extraordinary life.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Tags: Preaching, work, hard work, bi-vocational

The Hardest Part Of Ministry: Saying No

By David L. Hansen on Nov 17, 2018

Saying "no" can help focus your ministry, your leadership and your preaching.

Scripture: Luke 1:1-21:24

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, hard, Angelic work, say no  (view more)  (view less)

10 Traits Of Joyful Pastors

By Sermoncentral on Nov 24, 2018

Follow the example of these leaders. You'll find joy in the midst of the hard work and long hours of pastoral ministry.

Tags: Leader, Joy, Preaching, preach

What Are The Internal Scripts Driving You? Part 1

By Lance Witt on Apr 10, 2017

Some of the hard work of our sanctification is dealing with some of the broken places in our lives beneath the surface…beneath the waterline.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Tags: Discipleship, soul care, healing emotions, deliverance from sin

Not Every Exhortation Is Necessary

By Peter Mead on Sep 30, 2017

It is important to discern when an exhortation needs to be given, and when the listener is already aware of their need for growth and working hard by faith to become more like Christ.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, exhortation, Preaching Help, effective preaching, Effective Teaching, Know your audience  (view more)  (view less)

Why Authentic Preaching Could Be A Trap

By Maurilio Amorim on May 15, 2020

Maurillo Amorim: "I hope we are not creating a culture that encourages people to be authentic about their sins but excuses them from doing the hard work of making things right."

Tags: Preaching

Start With A Bang! Crafting A Memorable Sermon Opener

By Tyler Scarlett on May 5, 2018

If you lose your congregation at the beginning, you will have to work twice as hard to get them back by the end. Why not give your message the best possible chance to connect with people at the outset?

Scripture: Titus 2:2, Titus 2:1-2, Philippians 4:10-15, Romans 13:11-14

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Introduction

Keeping Your Preaching Fresh

By Lance Witt on Sep 25, 2017

“Everything worthwhile is uphill. Everything that is valuable, you have to work for. No one ever coasted their way to success. Most people have uphill hopes but have downhill habits.”

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, hard work, Preaching Help, Pastoral Ministry, Powerful Preaching, effective preaching, Never Stop Learning  (view more)  (view less)

How To Get Your Prayer To Work

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Jan 30, 2017

When we work, we work. But when we pray, God works!

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:24, Psalm 119:105, Matthew 6:10, 1 John 5:14-15, Colossians 3:17, John 14:13, Matthew 6:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, God's Glory, Jesus Name, confidence in prayer

The "Measure Up Mentality” In Today’s Church

By Charles Stone on Apr 21, 2016

The ‘measure up mentality’ can suck the joy out of ministry. By applying a few simple ideas, you can stay positive and encouraged in your ministry even when you feel you don’t measure up in the eyes of others.

Scripture: Psalm 62:5

Tags: leadership, Preaching, pastor, Laziness, hard work  (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)

3 Things To Do When You’re Stuck In A Sermon Prep And Writing Rut

By Brandon Kelley on Nov 16, 2017

"Sermon prep and sermon writing can be hard. Often times, it can even be painful. Anything seems better to be doing when we get stuck in a sermon prep and writing rut. But we all know that the work is worth it. The pain is worth it. The plodding is worth it."

Tags: Teaching, Pray, writing, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, sermon prep, tools, Preaching Rut  (view more)  (view less)

Is Preaching Your Work Or God's?

By Peter Mead on Aug 27, 2013

Paul wrote and he wrote very strongly, but where was his confidence?

Tags: Paul, Preaching, work, action

Magicians Work Alone, Preachers Work Together

By Sean Hamon on Sep 15, 2014

When we study and prepare in isolation, we limit what we can learn.

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31, James 4:1-15