In Preaching Articles: "honor" showing 1-15 of 15

5 Things That Are Not A Badge Of Honor In Leadership

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jun 23, 2017

There are some things I wore as badges of honor as a young leader I no longer wear as badges of honor today. What breaks my heart is I see many leaders falling into the same patterns I did.

Tags: Ministry, leadership, pastoral leadership, avoiding burnout

Crafting A Culture Of Honor

By Lance Witt on Oct 22, 2020

In the middle of this election year, the amount of vicious attack and trash talking has reached a new high (or low). I think it is time that we as pastors take the lead in helping our congregations and communities know how to treat one another.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:35, Romans 12:10

Tags: honor

10 Things We Should Never Tell A Preacher

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 1, 2019

When I honor the Lord’s shepherd, I honor the Lord Jesus Christ. He takes personally my treatment of His servant. That should put the fear of the Lord into us. And keep it there.

Tags: Preaching

4 Ways To Keep Your Evangelistic Edge In Preaching

By J. John on Apr 2, 2020

"I believe that if a preacher will take these four principles and apply them, then the Lord will honor them, and they will see people turn to Christ."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Evangelism How To

Ed Stetzer's Advice: Avoid Any Hint

By Ed Stetzer on May 8, 2014

Guarding yourself takes work, can be awkward and is often inconvenient. But it's good stewardship.

Tags: honor, Ministry, Marriage, Lust, sexuality  (view more)  (view less)

One Dozen Memorial Day Quotes To Honor Sacrifice

By Sermoncentral on May 19, 2020

Ours is not the first generation to see sacrifice, but each one hopes this sacrifice will be the last.

Tags: Memorial Day

Preaching For A Special Occasion? Here's Guidance

By Dr. Daniel Akin on Oct 24, 2014

Compromise of biblical truth is not an option, but doing one's best to extend Christ-honoring grace and goodwill should be at the front and center of our agenda.

Scripture: John 4:1-30, Luke 1:67-80

Tags: Exposition, Preaching, Biblical truth, Betray, good story  (view more)  (view less)

The Lost Art Of Feasting

By David Mathis on Nov 23, 2017

"Most of us have never given any serious thought to what it might mean to feast with Christ-honoring intentionality."

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6, Luke 14:13, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Tags: Thanksgiving, Fellowship, Community, feast, Christian Joy, give thanks, thank god, Thanksgiving Holiday  (view more)  (view less)

Relational Leadership Part 2

By Lance Witt on Jul 17, 2017

Jesus cares just as much about how we treat people along the path to fulfilling our vision as he does if we accomplish the vision.

Tags: vision, leadership, relationships, honoring Christ, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, mission, Others First, Transactional, Transformational, e  (view more)  (view less)

Back To The Heart Of Worship

By Sermoncentral on Feb 24, 2017

Jesus is greatly honored when we bring ourselves, with the Holy Spirit’s help, back to the heart of worship again and again.

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Tags: Holy Spirit, Music, How to Worship, Church worship, fixing eyes on Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

True Leadership Is Sacrifice, Not Privilege

By Sermoncentral on Jun 9, 2017

Christian leadership — in the home, the church, and elsewhere — is not for those clawing for honor and recognition, but for those most ready to fall to their knees and be inconvenienced by the needs of others.

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 2 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Sacrifice, leadership, Dying To Self, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, Others First  (view more)  (view less)

Always Choose The High Road (There’s Less Traffic)

By Jonathan Herron on Jan 25, 2018

Jesus said his disciples would be known by their radical love for one-another, (John 15:12).

Scripture: John 15:12

Tags: honor, SALT AND LIGHT, Encourage Others, pastoral leadership, speak truth in love, Slow to speak, church leadership, Guard your tongue  (view more)  (view less)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Redemptive Power Of Love

By Sermoncentral on Jan 19, 2015

Honor Dr. King by spending three minutes with him in this 1957 sermon.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 15:13, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 14:14, Mark 1:14-20, Mark 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Compassion, Preaching, Martin Luther King Jr, FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, redemptive power  (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: Psalm 103:7, 2 Timothy 1:5

Tags: family, parenting, Grandparents, GRANDCHILDREN, Prayer for Others, Family Relationships, future generations, Faithful Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

4 Instances Not To Mention Hell In Your Preaching

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Mar 6, 2018

There are times when hell should never be mentioned in our preaching. In fact, when hell is mentioned during these times, it may dishonor Christ more than honor Him and do more disservice to the gospel than service.

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48, Exodus 1:1-2:1, Leviticus 1:1-2:1, Numbers 1:2-3:4

Tags: Hell, Lust, Wisdom, Satan, Preaching, pastor  (view more)  (view less)