In Preaching Articles: "Personal Growth" showing 1-15 of 83

Preaching: God's Gift To Our Personal Growth

By Sermoncentral on Nov 2, 2019

God has inspired His word in such a way that it shapes us, molds us and forms us as we hear it taught and expounded.

Tags: Gift, Preaching, Personal Growth, boring preaching

Don’t Be Yourself

By Greg Morse on Jan 27, 2018

Don’t be yourself. Be something higher. Be who God predestined you to be. Be who you are in Jesus.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8

Tags: Character, Born Again, sanctification, new creation, Personal Growth, Becoming like Christ, Abide in Christ, personal holiness  (view more)  (view less)

How To Stop Flirting With Sin

By Chad Ashby on Dec 8, 2017

Brothers and sisters, “As long as it is called ‘today,’ [be sure] that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin!” (Hebrews 3:13)

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13, 1 John 3:8, Matthew 7:13, Judges 16:4-5, Matthew 5:29, Judges 16:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: God's Grace, Personal Growth, Know the Truth, Discipline, Abide in Christ, personal holiness, fighting ungodliness, fighting sin  (view more)  (view less)

How Do I Study A Specific Topic In The Bible?

By Sermoncentral on Sep 14, 2017

Studying the Bible does not need to be complex. Simple tools can help us glean amazing insights from the word.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7, Jeremiah 29:13, Proverbs 2:3-6

Tags: BIBLE STUDY, Personal Growth, writing, spiritual growth, Spiritual Discipline, Journaling, Concordance  (view more)  (view less)

The Cumulative Effect Of Our Little Choices

By Sermoncentral on Jun 5, 2017

Every day we’re becoming someone—the question is, who?

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Proverbs 4:14-15, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Personal Growth, soul care, Habits, choices

How To Make The Most Of Your Morning

By Josh Reich on Nov 29, 2017

"There is a lot at stake in what we do with our mornings."

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Tags: Morning, priorities, distractions, Personal Growth, Quiet time, productivity, Good Habits, pastoral leadership, prayers  (view more)  (view less)

4 Thoughts On Finding A Mentor

By Ron Edmondson on Dec 13, 2017

"I have had many mentors who have invested deeply in my life. I am who I am partly because of the intentionality of others pouring into my life. They have made me a better leader, better husband, father, friend, and person."

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22

Tags: Character, Grow, Personal Growth, Mentor, Godly Leaders, mentoring, personal holiness, Disciple  (view more)  (view less)

6 Brain Barriers To Healthy Church Change

By Charles Stone on May 23, 2017

Leaders often run into invisible brain barriers when they attempt change. Ignoring them can slow or stonewall a progress.

Tags: leadership, Change, Personal Growth, Overcoming Barriers

What Are You Waiting For?

By Lance Witt on Dec 29, 2020

What are you going to do this next year to make the “most of your time”?

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Tags: Holidays, Resolution, Change, Personal Growth, Trust God, Redeeming Time, new years, Growing in Faith  (view more)  (view less)

Reading Your Bible Relationally

By Lance Witt on Jun 5, 2017

Growing in knowledge is important, but knowledge without relationship is dangerous. That was one of the big issues Jesus had with the Pharisees. They had biblical knowledge but their heart was far from God.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Scripture, Personal Growth, Quiet time, pastoral leadership

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)

9 Hidden Factors That Impact Your Life And Leadership

By Carey Nieuwhof on Nov 17, 2017

"What hidden factors threaten to make or break you as a leader and as a person?"

Tags: Growth, leadership, sleep, productivity, Rest, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

God Wants To Shape Your Wants: An Invitation To The Psalms

By John Piper on Jan 17, 2018

Try to imagine the Bible without the Psalms. What a different book it would be! What a different place the church would be. And what a different person I would be.

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Tags: Psalms, Emotions, Heart, taste and see, Delight, Personal Growth, Delight in the Lord, sovereignty of God  (view more)  (view less)

Your Great Preaching Is Not Going To Build Your Church!

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 7, 2017

Get out of the office, pastor, and knock on some doors. Later, you can get your people to do it. But first, you do it. Do it by yourself, if you must. Or take someone with you. Do it by appointment or cold-turkey. But do it. That is as profound a way as I know to build a great church.

Tags: Church Growth, Church Attendance, Personal Evangelism, Growth Strategy, Building the Church, Out of the Office, Door to door  (view more)  (view less)

Why Church Growth Is A Shockingly Inexact Science

By Sermoncentral on Apr 26, 2016

"There is no surefire method for numerical church growth. Period."

Tags: Preaching, Church Growth