In Preaching Articles: "Mary" showing 1-7 of 7

Ten (Christmas) Sermon-Starters From The Life Of Mary

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 13, 2012

When you cover the familiar territory of the Christmas Story year after year, sometimes you have to try another angle.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-2:7

Tags: Christmas, Jesus, Power, Preaching

Fill Your Christmas Preaching With Nobodies

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 22, 2018

Jesus was smuggled into Bethlehem through the womb of a teenage girl, who gave birth in a barn. That’s different.

Scripture: John 1:1-24:30

Tags: Mary, Christmas, Preaching, Nobody

How To Enjoy Christmas As A Pastor

By Lance Witt on Dec 19, 2016

About 3 years ago, it was the very end of December and I was not in a good place. I was frustrated and honestly I was mad at myself. Our schedule had been out of control and I was worn out.

Scripture: Luke 2:17-19, Luke 2:8

Tags: Mary, Christmas, Pastoral Leadership, Time Of Reflection

8 Ways To Bust Leadership Discouragement

By Charles Stone on Dec 27, 2017

"Discouragement is a universal experience for ministry leaders and the word actually self-defines itself…dis-courage meaning no courage. Some of the Bible’s greatest characters faced it: Moses, David, Paul, Mary the mother of Jesus, and the apostles. Nehemiah, the great Old Testament leader faced it when he led the Jews to rebuild the wall. Yet, his response offers us hope when we face it."

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-21, Psalms 77:11

Tags: Nehemiah, Leadership, Discouragement, Thought Life, Pastoral Leadership, Blessings, Burdens  (view more)  (view less)

Good Sermons Start With Listening

By Mary Shore on Mar 19, 2012

Before we start writing, perhaps we should start listening. Here are three very practical suggestions.

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Tags: Preaching, Listen

Is Your Church A Cruise Ship Or Aircraft Carrier? 10 Ways To Find Out

By Mary Schaller on Sep 26, 2012

An "aircraft carrier church" has a clear mission that stems from the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-20, Genesis 3:1-6

Tags: Church, Outreach, Missions, Church Growth

3 Things Our Culture Is Doing To Bible Reading And Discipleship

By Mary Wiley on Dec 12, 2017

"We live in a microwave meals, listen-to-podcasts-in-double-time world. We want more with less; work smarter not harder. However, the move forward or get left behind mentality of today is not a good transferrable principle for discipleship. Mostly because discipleship is all about people, and people can’t be boiled down to a series of tasks. People are messy and their needs aren’t linear."

Tags: Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Church Community, Teach The Bible, Call To Discipleship, Training Disciples, Guard The Truth, Study The Bible  (view more)  (view less)