In Preaching Articles: "spiritual" showing 1-15 of 61

Spiritual Disciplines And The Sinkhole Syndrome

By Donald Whitney on Sep 26, 2016

As the pressures of life increase and more deadlines loom, it becomes harder to maintain time for the devotional life. And herein is where the erosion begins.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, John 17:17, Luke 4:16, Matthew 14:23

Tags: Follow Jesus, Spiritual Maturity, Spiritual Discipline, Spiritual Failures, sermon spiritual  (view more)  (view less)

4 Spiritual Disciplines Pastors Often Neglect

By Charles Stone on Jul 29, 2017

What spiritual disciplines might you be neglecting?

Tags: leadership, Submission, confession, Solitude, Christian Disciplines, pastoral leadership, Spiritual Discipline, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Check The Mirror, Pastor – After Five Years, Your Church Looks Like You

By Sermoncentral on Sep 2, 2016

Show me a spiritually healthy church and I’ll show you a spiritually healthy pastor. Show me a spiritually unhealthy church and I’ll show you a spiritually unhealthy pastor.

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Tags: Humility, pastor, spiritual leadership, Pastoral Character

Your Best Response To A Spiritual Attack

By Sermoncentral on Jan 17, 2017

If you’re in the Kingdom, you’re in a battle.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Tags: Spiritual Warfare, Prayer, pressure, prayer warrior

6 Tips On How Pastors Can Help Others Discover Their Spiritual Gifts

By Charles Stone on Apr 28, 2016

The more pastors help people discover, develop, and deploy their spiritual gifts, the healthier our churches become. How have you helped others discover their gifts?

Tags: Preaching, Spiritual Gifts

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)

3 Spiritual Lessons From Jonathan Edwards

By Kyle Strobel on Oct 15, 2018

If they were important to Jonathan Edwards, they should be important to you!

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-96:6

Tags: Preaching, practice, carnal vs spiritual, jonathan edwards

The Spiritual Discipline Of Anticipation

By Lance Witt on May 1, 2017

Let me ask you, what are you trusting God for? Where are you practicing the spiritual discipline of anticipation?

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Tags: Preaching, anticipation, active faith, Possible with God

What Really Makes A Spiritual Leader?

By Bob Hamp on Apr 24, 2012

Spiritual leaders influence more than they direct, and they inspire more than they instruct.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-13:22

Tags: Power, leadership, Counselor, Leadership General

Thom Rainer: 3 Reasons Your People Are Spiritually Stuck

By Sermoncentral on Mar 8, 2019

"When we lead our people in the process of transformation, we need to orient them to the reality of the war within them."

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, Envy, striving, Spiritual exercise  (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)

5 Scientifically Proven Skills That Make You A Better Leader

By Charles Stone on Jan 11, 2017

Mindfulness is a spiritual discipline akin to biblical meditation. It’s setting aside daily time to be still before God, to be in His presence in the present moment.

Tags: stress, leadership, Meditation, sound mind, Spiritual Discipline  (view more)  (view less)

When To Throw Away Your Sermon Notes

By Ted Smith on Nov 13, 2020

Some preachers think it's more spiritual to preach without notes. Others think it's more spiritual to use notes. What if it's both?

Tags: Discernment, Preaching, neglect, habit, note  (view more)  (view less)

What Kind Of Christians Will People Be If They Listen To Your Sermons For A Decade?

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 17, 2018

Beyond the weekly phrase, "Good word, Preacher," the spiritual lives of the people in your church provide excellent feedback regarding the effectiveness of your preaching.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:3-5:5

Tags: believer, Preaching, Congregation, Generation, spiritual health  (view more)  (view less)

3 Reasons Why I Give My Listeners Homework (And Why You Should, Too)

By Ray Hollenbach on May 17, 2019

When we ask something more of our congregation we will quickly discover whether we are preaching for spiritual entertainment or spiritual formation.

Tags: Discipleship