In Preaching Articles: "Spiritual Gifts" showing 1-15 of 28

Soul Cartography: Assessing Your Journey Toward Spiritual Intelligence

By Alan E. Nelson on Mar 3, 2020

Alan Nelson explains the concept of spiritual intelligence and offers pastors and church leaders a chance to assess theirs.

Tags: spiritual, Soul, relationships, Health, counsel, Gifts General  (view more)  (view less)

The Christian Virtue Of Love

By R. C. Sproul on Jul 22, 2022

From God’s perspective, love is the chief of all virtues. But what is love?

Scripture: Romans 5:5-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Matthew 5:48, 1 John 4:7-8

Tags: Love, Compassion, unity, Spiritual Gifts, Body of Christ, Selflessness, imitating Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Six Terrible Ways To Recruit Ministry Volunteers In Your Church

By Sermoncentral on Dec 28, 2021

Sometimes I think church leaders take the most negative approaches in an attempt to encourage more people to get involved in ministry in the church.

Tags: Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, Lay Leadership, Recruiting

Because Of Your Gifts Or In Spite Of Them: God Speaks Through Preaching

By Stephanie J. Spencer on Dec 2, 2019

"God uses broken vessels to shine His light. I believe He can speak through me because of my gifts or in spite of my gifts, depending on the circumstance."

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-8:30

Tags: Preaching, Inadequacy, broken vessel

What's The Relationship Between The Gift Of Preaching And Actually Preaching?

By Sermoncentral on Nov 4, 2012

Judah Smith says it all starts with the call to preaching. Do you agree?

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-72:12

Tags: Call, Gift, Preaching, preach, judah smith, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Gift Of Being Unproductive - Part 2

By Lance Witt on May 2, 2016

Over time I’ve learned that Sabbath is not a have-to, it’s a get-to. This incredible gift from God allows us to reflect, restore, and replenish. During Sabbath God whispers, “I’m in control.

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

Forget Seminaries: What Are You Doing To Train The Next Generation Of Preachers?

By Chris Surber on Feb 15, 2019

We have a lot of people genuinely called, sincerely gifted people who struggle to find their way past the gatekeepers in our churches and denominations.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5, Mark 5:24-34

Tags: Discipleship, Gift, Seminary, Next Generation

Thanksgiving Is A Taste Of Home

By Christine Hoover on Nov 22, 2017

"In all things, imitate and anticipate the final Thanksgiving table and a place where all our longings will finally find their home."

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Tags: Thanks, Longing, home, give thanks, heavenly home, Thanksgiving Holiday, Gifts, God's gifts  (view more)  (view less)

A Simple Christmas Idea: How Would Jesus Celebrate?

By Sermoncentral on Dec 1, 2012

Could this actually be the year when Christmas means more because we choose to do less?

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Christmas, Jesus, Gift, Simple, commercialism  (view more)  (view less)

Three Possibilities Preaching The Psalms

By Peter Mead on Sep 21, 2018

Instead of simply quoting a Psalm once in a while, when's the last time it was the featured text in your message?

Tags: Psalms, Gift, Preaching, teach

Entertaining Pulpits And The Legacy Of Tethered Preaching

By Sermoncentral on Dec 31, 2018

There's a big difference between a gifted Bible-expositor and an entertainment-oriented preacher.

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Entertain, tether

Preaching: More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on Jul 22, 2021

Even though exhortation is a gift of the Holy Spirit, our preaching needs at least four other vital ingredients.

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application, exhortation  (view more)  (view less)

Don't Abandon The Babies This Easter

By Lance Witt on Apr 3, 2017

The greatest gift we give a new believer is not information, it is RELATIONSHIP. The primary need of a new believer is nurture not knowledge.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Tags: Easter, Discipleship, relationships, New believer

When People Criticize Your Preaching

By Lance Witt on Jan 9, 2021

Gifted speakers and novices alike experience this unenjoyable aspect: people's criticism. In today's Pastor to Pastor, Lance Witt discusses a proper response from a biblical perspective.

Scripture: Proverbs 8:33