In Preaching Articles: "praying for pastors" showing 1-15 of 482

What Do Pastors Really Pray For?

By Sermoncentral on Mar 10, 2016

What do pastors really pray for? Are they really satisfied with their prayer lives? This infographic gets to the heart of pastors' prayers.

Tags: Prayer, God answers prayer

Some Thoughts About The Recent Exit Of Two Megachurch Pastors

By Carey Nieuwhof on Oct 3, 2016

Pastors aren’t fake; the struggle is real.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Tags: pressure, pastoral leadership, avoiding burnout, praying for pastors

7 Danger Signs Of A Discouraged Preacher

By Peter Mead on Jun 4, 2019

Perhaps this list can also help you pray for other preachers, or pastors in your church.

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Tags: Preaching

6 Ways The Gospel Should Shape A Pastor’s Leadership

By Brandon Kelley on Dec 14, 2017

A Pastor’s leadership must first and foremost be a response to Christ’s gospel.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, Acts 4:19

Tags: Character, bible truth, Church leaders, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, Praying, Gospel centered, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Common Sentiments Pastors Wish They Could Express

By Sermoncentral on May 9, 2017

Stated simply, there are many things pastors would like to say, but they don’t feel like they have the freedom to do so.

Tags: pastor, soul care, Support pastor, praying for pastors

12 Simple Ways To Be A Pastor Who Prays Like A Warrior

By Hal Seed on Dec 5, 2017

I believe every pastor ought to be a prayer warrior.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10, Isaiah 56:7

Tags: Prayer, daily prayer, Prayer for Others, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Holy Spirit's Power, Seek God's Face, God hears prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Epidemic: Another Pastor Burned Out And Quit Last Sunday

By Sermoncentral on Sep 28, 2016

It never gets easier. No matter how many times you hear about it. And we're hearing about it a lot more lately. In epidemic numbers.

Tags: Pastoral Character, success in ministry, avoiding burnout, praying for pastors

All Pastors Plagiarize--Here's Why

By Erik Raymond on Feb 4, 2014

We read, listen, talk, think, integrate, pray and listen. This is what we do. "In one very real sense, pastors don’t know what is original and what is not."

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-4:5

Tags: Steal, Preaching, pastor, Plagiarism

Plan To Pray

By Sermoncentral on Aug 13, 2016

I have been a pastor and spend a lot of time talking to pastors, and as I do I learn that one of the struggles many pastors have is prayer.

Tags: Prayer, Spiritual Discipline, Paul on prayer, Intentional Growth

5 Things Every Pastor Should Have In Check Before Sunday

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 28, 2019

We may pray that God would hide us behind the cross as we preach. But there is no place to hide in the pulpit.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Tags: Preaching

Why You Should Share The Preaching Load

By Outreach Magazine on Jul 11, 2018

Busy teaching pastors need time away from the pulpit to study, pray, rest, and refocus on the goal.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15-25

Tags: Plan, Preaching, pulpit

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)

Pastors: Why Some Love Them And Some Don’t

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 1, 2017

See how they treated Jesus? Expect the same for yourself, pastor.

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-25, Mark 3:1-6, Mark 3:5, Romans 5:5, Matthew 10:40, Acts 5:41  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Wisdom, pastor, pastor appreciation, attacking the pastor

Pastors And Pornography

By Paul Kendall on Feb 5, 2018

Family counseling specialist Paul Kendall warns pastors and church leaders against the increasing threat of pornography and how to protect themselves and their ministries from it.

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Tags: Addiction, Pornography, pastor, Purity, Pastors  (view more)  (view less)

Your Mother's Day Sermon, Pastor

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 30, 2020

Why is it so difficult for pastors of all ages to preach Mother’s Day sermons? Pastor-to-pastors Joe McKeever gives some assistance.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Tags: Holidays, Preaching, pastor, mothers, mother's day  (view more)  (view less)