In Preaching Articles: "Technology" showing 1-15 of 23

Grappling With The Fears Of Technological Change

By Tim Challies on Dec 15, 2016

Technologies are good in that they allow us to carry out our God-given mandate (Gen. 4). But every technology also brings risk; it brings change. Innovations subtly shift our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Tags: Fear, Communication, Technology, Cultural Change

Techno-Danger

By Lance Witt on Jun 19, 2017

What effects is technology having on your soul?

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 23:3

Tags: Technology, leadership, focus, Distraction

Techno-Danger Part 2

By Lance Witt on Jun 26, 2017

Two reasons why the constant use of technology is a danger to our soul.

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Tags: Technology, leadership, focus, Distraction

Should I Use Bible Software In My Sermon Prep?

By Jonathan J. Watson on May 21, 2016

Is software (and technology in general) a help or a hindrance? Considering I’m typing this on a laptop, and many of you will read it on your smartphones, it’s obvious that technology is an integral part of our lives. But should we use it when preparing sermons? And does it have any additional impact on my life?

Tags: Technology, sermon prep, bible software

Video Help: How To Preach From Your Ipad

By Jeremy Roberts on Aug 12, 2013

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Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30:29

Tags: Technology, Preaching, ipad, Preach from iPad

5 Ways To Talk About Money

By Kent Woodyard on Jun 22, 2016

After spending the past three years working for an online and mobile giving provider, I am obviously a believer in the power of technology to increase giving to the Church. Through that time, however, I have also been confronted with the limitations of technology. Important? Certainly. Enough? Definitely not!

Tags: Money, Teaching, Generosity, Giving General

10 Ways To Pastor Your Church That Will Never Be Obsolete

By Eric Mckiddie on Feb 23, 2016

Technology affects how pastors shepherd their churches. But these ways to show you care never go out of style.

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Tags: Preaching

10 Multisite Myths (And Realities)

By Jim Egli on Nov 2, 2020

Some preachers resist the idea of multiple sites. But what if technology increases your effectiveness?

Tags: Church, Growth, Missions, Multisite, Growth in Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Tips For Preaching From An Ipad

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jul 6, 2013

Gadgets are making their way to the pulpit. Here are some very practical suggestions to avoid gadget failures.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5:5

Tags: Technology, Preaching, ipad, backup

Two Keys To Flourishing In The Digital Age

By Tony Reinke on May 1, 2017

We all seem to sense that — for good or bad — our smartphones are changing us, our habits, and our relationships.

Scripture: Luke 10:1-25, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 73:25-26, Matthew 10:37, Matthew 13:44, Luke 10:27, Luke 14:33, John 6:35, Philippians 3:8, Matthew 22:40  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, Technology, Love Others, Love God

How I Preach From An Ipad

By Jeremy Roberts on Oct 19, 2020

Technology meets preparation. Pastor Jeremy Roberts shows how he uses everyone's favorite toy in the service of preaching.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21, Ephesians 5:1, Esther 9:13-10:2

Tags: Light, Preaching, walk, submit, imitator  (view more)  (view less)

What To Do With Information Overload

By Ron Edmondson on Nov 1, 2017

"One struggle I’ve witnessed consistently with leaders – including this one – is we drown in information overload. There are more good ideas than we can ever implement."

Tags: Technology, leadership, organization, effective, productivity, pastoral leadership, leadership capacity, good leadership  (view more)  (view less)

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 Truth About Video Preaching (Spoiler Alert: It Might Not Work For You)

By Geoff Surratt on Feb 11, 2014

There is a significant percentage of the population who have no interest in attending a video venue. So what does that mean for the future of video teaching?

Tags: Technology, video, preach, video preaching, venue  (view more)  (view less)

10 Reasons Even Committed Church Attenders Are Attending Church Less Often

By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 6, 2016

It comes up in a surprising number of conversations these days. And no one’s quite sure how to respond to it. The issue? Even committed church attenders are attending church less often.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3, Matthew 24:9-13

Tags: Technology, Culture, church decline, Church attendence