In Preaching Articles: "pain" showing 1-15 of 21

Are You Preaching For The Easy Shout?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Mar 5, 2019

We want to give people hope, but why should we shield them from the pain of living?

Scripture: Matthew 23:33-36

Tags: pain, Hope, Preaching, shout

When Your Pain Makes It Hard To Say "It Is Well With My Soul”

By Randy Alcorn on Jan 10, 2018

The pain was great, but God’s grace rose to the occasion. Despite his heartbreak, Spafford could say without pretense, “It is well with my soul.”

Scripture: Psalm 31:7, John 14:27, Isaiah 66:12-14

Tags: pain, Trusting God, Grief, Loss, God's peace, Glorious Future, coping with loss, Resting in Christ  (view more)  (view less)

When Things Don't Change

By Matt Wade on Oct 17, 2016

The cold winter of depression or anxiety isn't forever, because seasons do change. No, not because our pain disappears, but because we have been here before and we made it out.

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Tags: leadership, Anxiety, Depression, pain and suffering

Does Your Sermon Pass The Geography Test?

By Chris Surber on Feb 16, 2019

The Gospel is for everybody everywhere. Is your sermon?

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:20-30

Tags: pain, Sin, Preaching, suffering, affluence  (view more)  (view less)

3 Things To Do When You’re Stuck In A Sermon Prep And Writing Rut

By Brandon Kelley on Nov 16, 2017

"Sermon prep and sermon writing can be hard. Often times, it can even be painful. Anything seems better to be doing when we get stuck in a sermon prep and writing rut. But we all know that the work is worth it. The pain is worth it. The plodding is worth it."

Tags: Teaching, Pray, writing, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, sermon prep, tools, Preaching Rut  (view more)  (view less)

How Vulnerable Is Your Preaching?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 21, 2019

It's alright to allow your own pains and hurts to show. If Jesus could, then we can.

Tags: Preaching, vulnerable, sherman cox

Christmas: The Dawn Of Death’s Destruction

By Sermoncentral on Dec 19, 2020

John Piper helps connect the pain of the holidays--felt by so many--to the preacher's task.

Tags: Christmas, Death, Jesus, destruction

Remember This Christmas Season, There Is Always, Always Hope!

By Sermoncentral on Dec 7, 2016

Jesus knows you. He knows your pain and your problems and your potential.

Scripture: Romans 4:18

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Hope, Christmas Advent

How To Build A Healthy Elder Team

By Josh Reich on Mar 15, 2017

If there is one thing pastors know well, it is the pain that can stem from a poorly run elder team.

Tags: Eldership, Elders Church, elders, Elder Qualification

When I Don't Feel Successful

By Rev J.r. Vassar on Jan 24, 2017

From small mistakes to colossal meltdowns, we are all too familiar with the pain and shame of failure.

Scripture: Galatians 2:16, Philippians 3:8

Tags: failure, idolatry, Success In Life, success in ministry

It Happened To A Church Family In Sutherland Springs, Texas

By Brandon Cox on Nov 7, 2017

Mourning with those affected by the devastating events that took place last Sunday in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Tags: Hope, suffering, Texas, pain and suffering

Don't Sell The Gospel!

By Sermoncentral on Dec 18, 2020

Peddlers are driven by greed for money and fear of pain. But let us preach Christ as the all-satisfying treasure and God-satisfying obedience.

Tags: Paul, Gospel, Preaching, Pharisees, peddle, e  (view more)  (view less)

The Central Message Of The Church Is Reconciliation

By Jeff K. Clarke on Oct 12, 2017

“The essence of forgiveness is absorbing pain instead of giving it.” – Timothy Keller

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Tags: Forgiveness, Gospel, Reconciliation, God's Love, forgive, Forgiveness in Jesus, gospel proclamation, The Church's Message  (view more)  (view less)

You Don't Feel Like Preaching? You're Not Alone

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jan 3, 2015

"Just like Habakkuk wrote on and just like Andre sang on, I would encourage you to PREACH ON."

Tags: pain, Habakkuk, Preaching, Feelings, ignore  (view more)  (view less)

Keep Learning To Lead: Five Practical Lessons

By Gavin Ortlund on Mar 22, 2017

Leadership is hard. I rank it up there with pain, parenting, and preaching as one of those things in life that we never fully master, but only hope to keep learning over a lifetime.

Scripture: John 16:12, John 13:15-16

Tags: Teamwork, Leadership General, servant leadership, Jesus' leadership