In Preaching Articles: "inspiring" showing 1-15 of 25

Why I Value Practical Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Jul 12, 2013

"Exhortation without identification, inspiration or application is unlikely to produce life change in the listener."

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application

20 Thanksgiving Quotes For Preaching And Inspiration

By Sermoncentral on Nov 22, 2018

Give some freshness to your Thanksgiving message, or post these inspirational words on your church's website, Facebook page or Twitter feed.

Scripture: Romans 1:1-16:30

Tags: gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday

A Dozen Inspiring Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Preacher

By Sermoncentral on Jan 15, 2021

From Ebenezer Baptist Church into American history, Dr. King's legacy started in the pulpit.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-22, Matthew 5:16, Ezekiel 37:10-20

Tags: Preaching, Quotes, Martin Luther King Jr, inspiring

10 Last Minute Preaching Tips

By Sermoncentral on Mar 27, 2020

Read these top ten preaching tips for inspiration and vision before you preach this Sunday!

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Teaching, Preaching

The Importance Of Moving People

By Steven Furtick on May 24, 2011

The words you speak should move people on a personal level. They should grip their hearts and make application to their lives personally.

Tags: Preaching, Inspire

Change Your Ministry: Ten Books, Ten Months

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 13, 2018

The well-rounded preacher draws from multiple sources. How wide is your reading?

Tags: Ministry, inspiration, book, must-read, writer  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Guilty Of Pastoral Plagiarism?

By James Emery White on Oct 10, 2020

Good communicators borrow material all the time. But how should you communicate your sources of ideas and inspiration?

Tags: Preaching, Plagiarism

Preach The 'shoulds' And Not 'the Shouldn'ts'

By Joe Hoagland on Aug 15, 2019

Jesus is not just about getting rid of a bunch of behaviors but it is also about living out positive actions inspired by the grace and love of Jesus.

Tags: Preaching

How To Preach Your Church Toward Its True Identity

By Lane Sebring on Feb 19, 2020

Try this in your next sermon. You’ll see your people come alive and be inspired.

Tags: Preaching

What Really Makes A Spiritual Leader?

By Bob Hamp on Apr 24, 2012

Spiritual leaders influence more than they direct, and they inspire more than they instruct.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-13:22

Tags: Power, leadership, Counselor, Leadership General

15 Awesome Quotes To Inspire Your Preaching

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 2, 2020

Spend ten minutes with history's great preachers and come away renewed and re-focused!

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, Luke 18:9

Tags: Commitment, action

Preaching Is More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on Nov 5, 2013

Is your preaching style stuck in one mode? It's time to break out!

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 3:17-22, Acts 1:1-2:30

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application, exhortation  (view more)  (view less)

Does The Pulpit Need Orators Or Prophets?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 28, 2014

We've all seen preachers who think that they can get away with oratorical talent rather than Spirit-led inspiration.

Tags: Prophet, Preaching, Talent, john the baptist, orator  (view more)  (view less)

Why I Don’t Go To The Bible To Find A Text To Preach On

By Sermoncentral on May 13, 2014

"It's tempting to open your Bible and search for something--anything!--to inspire your next sermon. Please resist that temptation."

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:1-10

Tags: Bible, Abuse, Preaching, resources, God's Word  (view more)  (view less)

5 Places To Find A Sermon

By John Mcclure on May 13, 2020

What will I preach on? Whether you're asking this question a week, a month, or a year in advance of the Sunday in question, you're looking for inspiration.

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Study, Preaching, preparation