In Preaching Articles: "Humility" showing 1-15 of 30

Flip-The-Funnel Leadership

By Steven Furtick on Dec 2, 2011

Is it wrong to ask God to increase your leadership platform?

Scripture: Luke 9:33-35

Tags: Christ, Servant, Humility, leadership, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

How To Resolve Most Relational Conflict

By Jon Bloom on Nov 24, 2017

"Few things sap more of our joy, are as emotionally demanding and mentally distracting, as relational conflict. And few things wreak as much havoc and destruction on lives as relational conflict. And so much of it is avoidable."

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, James 4:1, Matthew 18:21-35, 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Peace, Humility, conflict, resolving conflict, Love Others, Dealing with Conflicts, selfish ambition, Humility and Pride  (view more)  (view less)

More Tough Skin And Tender Hearts: How To Prepare For Conversations On Ethnic Harmony

By Philip Holmes on Jan 16, 2017

Humility and love that produces tough skin and tender hearts are essential as we have these conversations.

Scripture: James 1:19, Matthew 11:29, Philippians 2:3

Tags: racism, Unity in Christ, Conversations

Pulpit Humour: Five Pointers

By Peter Mead on Jul 31, 2017

5 Tips on how to avoid landmines when using humor in the pulpit.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, humor, Pastoral Ministry, Communication skills, Pulpit Helps, Humility in Teaching, e  (view more)  (view less)

My Reputation Is Ruined

By Paul Maxwell on Nov 16, 2016

I don’t think there’s anything I protect more rabidly than my reputation.

Scripture: Proverbs 29:22, James 4:12, 1 Corinthians 4:13-14, 1 John 2:12, John 17:19, Jude 1:17, Revelation 6:11, Psalm 120:1-2, Ephesians 4:25, 1 Peter 3:16, Psalm 101:5, James 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Humility, anger, Pray, reputation, offenses  (view more)  (view less)

Being A Pastor: Blessing Or Burden? Part 2

By Lance Witt on Mar 27, 2017

None of us are exempt from the danger of cynicism and turning ministry into nothing more than a job.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Tags: Humility, leadership, Authenticity, Unselfish

Being A Pastor: Blessing Or Burden? Part 1

By Lance Witt on Mar 20, 2017

How do you not let the burden of ministry not rob you of the blessing of ministry?

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3, Exodus 28:29, Philippians 1:7

Tags: Humility, Stewardship, Shepherd, Organize, Jesus' church  (view more)  (view less)

Learn How To Be Brought Low

By Scott Hubbard on Oct 24, 2017

"You don’t need to be anyone special to know what it means to be brought low."

Scripture: Philippians 4:12, Philippians 1:3-5, Isaiah 53:3, 2 Corinthians 6:10

Tags: Faith, Humility, Hope, Grief, Sorrow, mature faith, Enduring Hardship, School of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

The Secret Ingredient For Effective Ministry

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 31, 2018

What if there were a way to open the floodgates of heaven for other people? What if YOU could have this secret?

Scripture: Luke 17:5-24:10, John 5:9-16

Tags: Ministry, Humble, Humility, effective, humble heart  (view more)  (view less)

The Problem With Both Talent And Charisma

By Sermoncentral on Sep 13, 2016

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16, 1 Timothy 4:16-20

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

Five Subtle Ways Satan Sneaks Into Your Pulpit

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Mar 24, 2018

Effective ministry demands that we recognize the tactics of the enemy and then guard against them in our preaching.

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:21, 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Satan, Humility, Preaching, Duty

7 Markers Of A Great Leader

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 20, 2017

There are some characteristics which set a great leader apart from mediocre leaders. Do you know what they are?

Tags: Humility, leadership, Integrity, pastoral leadership

Absorbing Correction: A Mark Of A Mature Man

By Brandon Cox on Sep 20, 2017

"If you want to grow up on the inside, then you have to get more comfortable with correction."

Scripture: Job 5:17-18

Tags: Marriage, leadership, Rebuke, CORRECTION, Humility and Pride, Growing in Faith, Taking Feedback, Receiving Correction  (view more)  (view less)

7 Ways Great Leaders Handle Their Mistakes

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jan 2, 2018

What makes leaders great is not that they stop making mistakes. What makes them great is how they handle their mistakes.

Scripture: Exodus 32:21-24, 2 Samuel 12:13-16

Tags: Humility, leadership, mistakes, Godly Leaders, Good leaders, practical advice, Correcting Mistakes, Problem Solver  (view more)  (view less)

When Church Members Insist On Their Rights.

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 13, 2017

“Consider Him who endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself lest you also grow weary and lose heart,” (Hebrews 12:3).

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:7, Hebrews 12:3, Matthew 26:53, Matthew 27:27-44, Psalm 103:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Humility, conflict, Pastoral Ministry, Example of Christ