In Preaching Articles: "Healthy Relationship" showing 1-15 of 44

7 Things Forgiveness Is

By Ron Edmondson on May 27, 2017

As difficult as forgiveness may be to extend, it is often a most important ingredient in healthy relationships and in being a completely healthy person.

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Hebrews 12:1, Colossians 3:13, Romans 12:18

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness, relationships, Loving Others

A Key To Healthy Relationships

By Josh Reich on Jan 31, 2018

I think hospitality has the power to change the relationships we have. It is that powerful.

Tags: Community, Welcome, invite, Hospitality, Christian Love, serve others, Love One Another, Intentionality  (view more)  (view less)

Ministering To Millennials By Leveraging The Relational Power Of Healthy Churches

By Sermoncentral on Oct 28, 2016

We need to lean away from the church-as-business model and into the church-as-relational-community model. Love God and love others.

Tags: Personal Testimony, Healthy Relationship, Intergenerational, millennials

8 Ways To Make Church Change Run Smoother

By Charles Stone on May 5, 2017

In your church you’re probably trying to bring change in some way or are contemplating it.

Tags: Change, Healthy Relationship, Church and change, Transitions

7 Ways To Correct A Team Member In A Healthy Way

By Ron Edmondson on Nov 20, 2017

"All of us make mistakes and occasionally need someone to help us become better at what we do. This should always be the end goal of correction."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Tags: leadership, relationships, Restoration, Respect, Biblical truth, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

4 Relationship Fences That Will Help You Preach Better

By Sermoncentral on Feb 28, 2017

Each week, the most important time for all of us who preach or teach for a living is our preparation time.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26, Romans 12:10-11, Romans 12:16

Tags: Preaching, relationships, preaching the Word, Family Relationships

The Critical Relationship Between Pastor And Worship Leader

By Chuck Fromm on Mar 4, 2020

Worship Leader magazine editor Chuck Fromm discusses the key imperative in a pastor establishing a meaningful relationship with his/her worship leader and team.

Scripture: Mark 3:25

Tags: Service, Church, Worship, Preaching, pastor, staff, relationships, fiery furnace, Worship General, love your enemies  (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

Are You Leading The Church You’d Want To Attend?

By Bill Couchenour on Jan 31, 2013

Relationships are more important to church growth than preaching, media or music. How are yours?

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-30:2

Tags: Building, Preaching, relationships, lead, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

The Overwhelming Majority Of Pastors Don’t Have One

By Lance Witt on Sep 5, 2016

The truth is those of us in ministry often don’t do the friendship thing very well. One survey among pastors found that 70 percent do not have a close friend, confidant, or mentor. Henri Nouwen wrote, “Most Christian leadership is exercised by people who do not know how to develop healthy, intimate relationships.” What an indictment.

How To Pastor Your Worship Leader

By Sermoncentral on May 11, 2013

Jay Pathak discusses an important relationship -- the link between worship and sermon.

Tags: Worship, Leader, pastor, Pastors

Two Keys To Flourishing In The Digital Age

By Tony Reinke on May 1, 2017

We all seem to sense that — for good or bad — our smartphones are changing us, our habits, and our relationships.

Scripture: Luke 10:1-25, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 73:25-26, Matthew 10:37, Matthew 13:44, Luke 10:27, Luke 14:33, John 6:35, Philippians 3:8, Matthew 22:40  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, Technology, Love Others, Love God

Building Preacher-Listener Connection – Part 1

By Peter Mead on Feb 21, 2017

People can usually sense if you are not being genuine.

Tags: relationships, Confess Sin, God's Word, Genuine Faith

Pastor: You May Not Know These 7 Things About Your Wife, But You Need To

By Ron Edmondson on Jan 22, 2020

Years of training and counseling have given Ron Edmondson some insights into the unique relationship of pastors and pastors' wives.

Tags: Preaching

The Call No One Wants To Get - Part 2

By Lance Witt on Feb 6, 2017

Looking back, I see that obscurity allowed God to redirect my sense of identity and significance.

Tags: obscurity, Relationship to God, intimacy with Christ, Hidden work of God