In Preaching Articles: "pride" showing 1-9 of 9

The Arrogance Of Preaching

By Kenton Anderson on Mar 17, 2018

Preaching appears arrogant to people overwhelmed by the limitations of their perspective. Perspective becomes an asset as the preacher bears witness to God in the flesh.

Scripture: Leviticus 5:2-6

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Pastor, Pride, Arrogance  (view more)  (view less)

Pride Comes Before A Bad Sermon

By Tim Raymond on Dec 28, 2015

By all means, do your best in the preparation and delivery of your messages, but leave the results entirely up to God.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Tags: Preaching, Pride

Pride: The Pitfall Of Preachers

By Peter Mead on Feb 14, 2012

We strive for excellence in preaching, and we should--but there are dangers if we succeed.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Pride

Leadership Character: Ambition Vs. Arrogance

By Steven Furtick on May 15, 2012

Steven Furtick: "If you’re never accused of being arrogant, you’re [probably] not being ambitious enough."

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-30:20

Tags: Power, Pride, Ambition, Arrogance, Potential, Drive  (view more)  (view less)

Everyone's Least Favorite Preacher- The Cocky Kind

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 21, 2016

You’re sitting in his church listening to him preach. He’s not five minutes into the message before you realize Mr. Hotshot is appearing before you in the flesh. His words and mannerisms give him away.

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Peter 5:3, Isaiah 6:5, Matthew 18:3, 1 Peter 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Humility, Pride, Preacher, Self Importance

Theology Can Blind You To God

By Marshall Segal on Feb 9, 2017

How do we know when our systems for understanding God have become sick with sin and paradoxically subtle justifications for opposing him?

Scripture: Mark 1:22, Mark 2:16, Mark 3:22, Mark 8:31, Mark 7:3-6, Mark 10:33-34, Mark 11:18, Mark 12:24, Mark 12:34, Mark 14:1, Mark 11:28-33, Mark 15:1-11, Mark 12:38-40, Acts 3:13-15, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Leviticus 19:18, John 3:30, John 14:6, Philippians 1:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Greed, Pride, Hypocrisy, Pharisees

You Are Not The Story!

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 27, 2017

People should not leave the sermon having learned more about the preacher than Christ. When we stand to preach the word, we should prayerfully whisper to ourselves, “You are not the story.”

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:5, John 12:20, Colossians 1:28

Tags: Pride, God's Story, Self Importance, Bible As A Story

Pastor And Prophet

By Lance Witt on Oct 2, 2017

"When it comes to our preaching, we live in the constant tension between pastor and prophet. On one hand, as pastors we want to encourage and care for the sheep. So, in our preaching we want to be uplifting and hopeful. On the other hand, as prophets we must sometimes say the hard things that the sheep don’t want to hear."

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:30-31, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Galatians 1:10

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Pride, People Pleasing, Pastoral Leadership, Selfish Ambition, Pastoral Ministry, Pulpit Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

4 Easy Steps To Healthy Delegation

By Ron Edmondson on Oct 20, 2017

How do we let go of responsibility when we are wired so heavily towards not doing so? How do we delegate when the church holds us responsible for getting things done? How do we let go when doing so makes us sometimes feel so out of control?

Tags: Pride, Letting Go, Multiply, Pastoral Leadership, Church Leadership, Delegating, Effective Leadership, Healthy Ministry  (view more)  (view less)