In Preaching Articles: "Task" showing 1-15 of 19

Walter Brueggemann: The Preacher's Task

By Walter Brueggemann on Apr 6, 2013

"I believe many preachers finally get around to their task in their fatigue . . ." Where's the priority of preaching in your week?

Tags: Task, Preaching, fatigue, walter Brueggemann

The True Task Of Every Preacher

By Nathan Aaseng on Oct 17, 2020

Author Nathan Aaseng says, "Preaching is a terrible form of communication." Yet he discovered why preaching is the crown jewel of a pastor's existence.

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Stop Multi Tasking: It Makes You Dumber (And 4 Ways To Improve)

By Charles Stone on Oct 13, 2016

A study done at the University of London found that constant emailing and text-messaging reduces mental capability by an average of ten points on an IQ test.

Tags: Science, Wisdom, leadership, multi tasking

How Can We Help Unbelievers Be Born Again?

By Sermoncentral on Sep 15, 2012

John Piper talks about the little-known task of "spiritual midwifery."

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33, John 3:3-18

Tags: Preaching, e

6 Sermon Myths We Need To Bust

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jan 13, 2021

Preaching is one of the most demanding tasks required of communicators. You’re not just giving a ‘talk,’ you’re communicating the Word of God—faithfully (you trust). And you do this in front of groups of people who have more communication options and sources than at any point in human history. Not an easy task.

Kevin Deyoung: The Hole In Our Holiness

By Kevin Deyoung on Jul 3, 2014

There's no shortage of effort or energy as we go about our tasks—until it comes to holiness.

Scripture: Isaiah 52:11, Isaiah 52:11-12

Tags: Christianity, Holiness, Effort, energy

The Preacher's Task: Saving Souls Or Making Disciples?

By Nathan Aaseng on May 3, 2013

"Don't confuse me with the one who saves souls; I'm just a messenger bearing good news."

Scripture: John 6:26-51

Tags: Soul, Preaching, Disciples, saved

Your Greatest Prayer Partner

By David J. Lose on Oct 9, 2018

David Lose reminds us we are not alone in our task; someone has been lifting us up for centuries.

Scripture: John 17:6-26

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Prayer, Partner

In Times Of Conflict—preach Joy!

By Sermoncentral on Dec 10, 2018

Regardless of your church's climate, one thing remains true: The preacher's task is to preach with joy, whether the conditions are desirable or undesirable.

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Christmas: The Dawn Of Death’s Destruction

By Sermoncentral on Dec 19, 2020

John Piper helps connect the pain of the holidays--felt by so many--to the preacher's task.

Tags: Christmas, Death, Jesus, destruction

4 Reasons Why I Preach

By Ken Collins on Jul 27, 2020

Have you ever taken the time to define the "why" of your weekly task? Here's one list from a veteran pastor.

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7 Ways To Tell If It's A God Thing

By Ron Edmondson on Oct 25, 2011

Ron Edmondson: "God calls people to seemingly impossible tasks. It gives Him glory when I can’t do something, but He can."

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Tags: Faith, Ministry, Prayer, opportunity

You Are Up To The Task Whether You Feel Like It Or Not

By Sermoncentral on Nov 17, 2016

Deep in the heart of every man I’ve ever met lurks a daunting question that casts a shadow over every major challenge we ever face: Am I up to this?

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Philippians 1:6

Tags: leadership, Courage, Overwhelmed, confidence in God

Techno-Danger Part 3

By Lance Witt on Jul 3, 2017

“To do two things at once is to do neither.” Those words were not written by a distracted, multi-tasking millennial. They were written by Publilius Syrus, a Latin writer born in 85BC.

Tags: Technology, leadership, temptation, focus, Distraction, Being Present, Hidden Danger  (view more)  (view less)

The 25 Most Influential Preachers Of The Past 25 Years

By Michael Duduit on Feb 13, 2018

Preaching magazine editor Michael Duduit takes on the challenging task of naming the most important preachers from the recent past.

Tags: Church, leadership, Preaching, pastor, Influence, Circumstance, Pivotal, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)