In Preaching Articles: "motivation" showing 1-15 of 23

How Do We (Or Should We) Motivate Our People To Read The Bible?

By Peter Mead on Oct 4, 2019

"We should be concerned when there is a lack of motivation for God's Word--both in our own lives and in those we care about."

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3:24

Tags: Preaching, Accountability, motivate, read Bible

Thanksgiving And The Will Of God: A Preacher's Guide

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 21, 2015

Thanksgiving sermons can sometimes sound like such a scolding, but guilt is a terrible motivation for giving thanks.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Tags: Thanksgiving, Thanks, motivation, guilt

Three Probing Questions Every Pastor Should Ask Himself

By Charles Stone on Feb 10, 2017

Take a few moments and ask yourself these questions to see what God reveals about your heart and motives.

Tags: Faithfulness, identity, Identity in Christ, motives

3 Ways To Stay Motivated While Preaching

By Lance Witt on Sep 19, 2019

Every pastor knows what it is to preach a sermon when your heart isn't in it and your life isn't living it. Here are three ways to stay motivated and preaching from a healthy heart.

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Tags: Eternity, Heart, sermon prep, preaching the gospel

Are You A Preacher Or A Motivational Speaker?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jun 5, 2018

It might be true. It might even be helpful. But is it preaching?

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6:24

Tags: Preaching

Why Pastors Must Become Excellent Motivators

By Sermoncentral on Aug 31, 2020

At the end of our expounding of the Scriptures, people need to know what to do with what we just said, and they need to be provoked to take action.

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-10:28

Tags: Preaching

The Secrets Of Great Speaking

By Nancy Duarte on Aug 10, 2012

Are you willing to improve your preaching by learning from the latest research? If so, this TED Talk is for you.

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Tags: believer, Church, Teaching, Preaching, motivation, Foundation, solid, Presentation, e  (view more)  (view less)

Catalyze Giving Through Your Preaching

By Casey Graham on Feb 6, 2020

As you preach on the subject of money, you've got to engage people who are motivated by different reasons. Here's a list of the top five reasons people give.

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-16

Tags: Preaching

Why Do You Preach? My Four Reasons

By Ken Collins on Oct 10, 2014

Veteran preacher Ken Collins shares the heart of his calling. How do you see yours?

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-20

Tags: Preaching, Glorify, motivate, educate

How To Handle Homosexuality In A Sermon

By Tim Wilkins on Aug 9, 2014

Tim Wilkins offers five must-know tips for dealing with the hot-button issue of homosexuality from the pulpit.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, Matthew 2:9-15

Tags: Love, Preaching, motivation, Homosexuality, counsel of god  (view more)  (view less)

3 Tips For A More Biblical Thanksgiving

By J. John on Nov 12, 2020

"In giving thanks to God, there should be no motive other than pure gratitude."

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30:20

Tags: Prayer, Thanks, Prayer Adoration, Thanksgiving Holiday

The Greatest Gift You Give Your Team- Part 2

By Lance Witt on Jan 29, 2018

Some of the qualities that people will applaud in your life are the very things that will wreck your soul.

Tags: sanctification, Personal Growth, pastoral care, Examine self, Time of Reflection, Guarding your heart, motives, soul care  (view more)  (view less)

4 Reasons Why I Preach

By Ken Collins on Jul 27, 2020

Have you ever taken the time to define the "why" of your weekly task? Here's one list from a veteran pastor.

Tags: Preaching, motivation, goals, education, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

The Danger Of The Front Row

By Steven Furtick on Jun 8, 2011

If you want your church or organization to reach its full potential, you have to get the people with back-row complacency to have front-row enthusiasm and motivation.

Scripture: John 2:14-17

Tags: Commitment, Preaching, passion, Complacency

Your Thoughts Will Betray You

By Christina Fox on May 29, 2017

A certain amount of self-evaluation can be good. We should have insight into ourselves, our motives, our choices, and our actions. But sometimes we can go too far. When self-evaluation ends with ourselves instead of pointing us beyond ourselves, there’s a problem.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 2:3-8, John 17:17, Romans 8:32, Psalm 139:23, 1 John 2:1, Isaiah 43:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: self-reflection, Danger of Self-Focus, Rely on Grace, Remember the Gospel