In Preaching Articles: "intimacy with Christ" showing 1-15 of 144

The First Step In Being A Great Pastor

By Sermoncentral on Nov 10, 2016

The first step in being a great pastor is to walk with God.

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11

Tags: pastor, Basics of Christianity, Intimacy With God, intimacy with Christ

What Are We Doing When We Preach? What Are We Aiming For?

By Peter Mead on Aug 19, 2016

What are we doing when we preach? What are we aiming for?

Tags: Preaching, Intimacy With God, preaching Christ, intimacy with Christ

Get Alone With God

By Sermoncentral on Jan 26, 2017

As Jonathan Edwards expresses, and Scripture exemplifies, one aspect of a Christ-enamored heart is a gnawing ache to get alone with him.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Psalm 63:5-6, Matthew 4:1, Mark 1:35, Luke 4:42, Matthew 14:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Solitude, Alone with God, soul care, intimacy with Christ

Does Your Soul Have A Backbone?

By Lance Witt on Oct 24, 2016

Over the last few years my single most consistent prayer has been for spiritual courage.

Tags: suffering, Courage, People pleasing, intimacy with Christ

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

A Risk Worth Taking Part Ii

By Leigh Ann Carey Looyenga on Dec 27, 2016

The first step in practically engaging Sabbath rest is getting rid of our narrow and legalistic views of the day.

Scripture: Mark 2:27-28, Psalm 112:1, John 10:10, Mark 3:1-4

Tags: Sunday, Sabbath, Saturday, legalism vs grace, New Year's Reflection, intimacy with Christ  (view more)  (view less)

4 Ways Pastors Can Refill Their Depleted Souls

By Charles Stone on Mar 13, 2017

Although we intuitively understand how to refuel ourselves, we often don’t do it. He challenged us to ask why we don’t.

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Tags: relationships, Rest, soul care, intimacy with Christ

The Overlooked, Underrated, Desperately Needed Virtue Of Curiosity

By Brandon Cox on Apr 17, 2017

Curiosity is the art of knowing that we don’t know, and discovering more about God, about people, about ourselves, and about the amazing world around us.

Tags: Love, Curiosity, Creativity, intimacy with Christ

A Risk Worth Taking

By Leigh Ann Carey Looyenga on Nov 3, 2016

Are you tired? Worn down by the pace of life and ministry? Do you feel like the abundant life may not be for ministry leaders?

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-2, Deuteronomy 5:6

Tags: Sunday, Sabbath, relationships, Rest, intimacy with Christ  (view more)  (view less)

What Are 10 Things That Might Help A Pastor And His Wife Stay Married And In Ministry?

By Brian Croft on Oct 18, 2016

Marriage is hard enough, but add ministry into the mix and you have a recipe for a potential mess.

Tags: Marriage, Rest, intimacy with Christ, pastor's wife

5 Powerful Benefits Of Being A Pastor Who Is A Morning Person

By Brandon Kelley on Apr 8, 2017

A couple of years ago, I decided to make the switch from night owl to morning person and that switch has made all the difference.

Tags: Morning, focus, productive, intimacy with Christ

How Does A Pastor Fight Through The Preaching Hangover

By Brian Croft on Dec 19, 2016

You may call it something different, but every pastor knows about it. It is the mental, emotional, and spiritual crash that takes place the next day (Monday) as a result of pouring your heart and soul out in the proclamation of God’s word to God’s people the day before.

Tags: Preaching, Silence, Rest, intimacy with Christ

My Fourth Cousin Twice Removed In Christ

By Sermoncentral on Feb 19, 2013

"I don’t have any distant cousins in Christ, only brothers and sisters."

Tags: brother, sister, Christ, family, Support  (view more)  (view less)

The Church Must Preach Christ

By Sermoncentral on Feb 20, 2017

Widely diverse philosophies of preaching vie for acceptance among contemporary clergy.

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:25, 1 Corinthians 1:23-25

Tags: Preaching, Preach Christ, gospel proclamation

Does A Pastor Preach Christ At The Funeral Of An Unbeliever?

By Chris Surber on Oct 21, 2016

Preaching Christ at the funeral of an unbeliever requires the subtle art of careful preaching. It’s as much about what you don’t say as what you do say.

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, Funerals Non-Christian, preaching Christ