In Preaching Articles: "Transformation" showing 1-15 of 16

Journey In The Dark

By Peter Mead on Jan 14, 2022

God delights to transform lives. There are many ways to depict this journey of transformation, but let’s focus on one example from the Old Testament.

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3, Psalm 130:1-8

Tags: Psalms, Transformation, transformed life, Christian Maturity

Powerful Preaching Means Transformation, Not Information

By James Scott on Jul 13, 2020

How do you preach? There's a world of difference between information and transformation.

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Tags: Preaching, Transformation

8 Preachable Marks Of A Transformed Life

By Philip Nation on Feb 26, 2018

Philip Nation offers preaching tips for pastors guiding a congregation to and through the life transformed in Christ.

Scripture: Galatians 4:19, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Church, Discipleship, Preaching, pastor, Transformation  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Transformation: The Change We Need

By Ed Stetzer on Feb 23, 2018

Ed Stetzer discusses the importance of transformation in the life of a Christian and offers points to assist the preacher in helping their congregation see it through.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Tags: Church, Growth, Discipleship, Preaching, Change, Transformation, counsel, Growth in Christ  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach Transformative Sermons

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 16, 2020

Sherman Cox reminds us, "We all have heard preachers with all the skills of great orators, but something is missing."

Scripture: John 10:10

Tags: transform, God, Preaching

4 Deep Changes Your Preaching Should Produce

By Peter Mead on Mar 6, 2019

God's work is transformational. Is our preaching doing God's work?

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-7:6, John 1:1-14:10

Tags: Preaching, Character, Transformation, conduct, deep change  (view more)  (view less)

Six Essential Skills For Transformational Pastors

By Tod Bolsinger on Jun 9, 2021

There's a gap between our aspired values and our actions. Effective pastors/preachers help us "mind the gap."

Scripture: James 1:23-2:21

Tags: transform, Growth, leadership, Preaching, work, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Make A Difference? Eight Transformational Keystones

By Sermoncentral on Aug 3, 2021

Our preaching should make a difference. But where and how? Here are some critical markers.

Tags: Transformation

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)

Three Root Causes Of Stalled Spiritual Transformation

By Thom Rainer on Mar 5, 2020

Why does spiritual growth sometimes stall out in believers? Thom Rainer offers his view and solutions from a study of the Corinthian church.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Tags: Spirit, Church, Growth, Discipleship, Preaching, Transformation, Growth in Christ  (view more)  (view less)

The Post-Sermon Bible Test

By Peter Mead on Aug 22, 2011

We preach hoping and praying for the message to mark and transform lives as it is preached. But what about after the sermon is over?

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Study, Preaching, the word, BIBLE STUDY

Four Reasons To Slow Down

By Sermoncentral on Apr 6, 2022

We cannot love what we do not linger over.

Scripture: Romans 8:29, Colossians 1:10, 2 Peter 3:9, Galatians 5:22

Tags: Transformation, Rest, soul care, Change is a Process, Looking back to go f  (view more)  (view less)

3 Marks Of The Spirit’s Guidance In Preaching

By Ron Forseth on Dec 10, 2021

Transforming power in preaching is found only in God himself. How can you tell if the Spirit is present?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Guide, Preaching, preaching

This Killed Kodak And It's Coming To Your Church

By Karina Kreminski on Nov 30, 2016

It saddens me that some people see the need for change in the church, yet God’s people keep doing the same thing as if minor tweaking will stop the decline of the Western church.

Tags: Transformation, Culture, Missional, church culture

Preaching For Deep Change: Are You Sharing Information Or Changing Lives?

By Ed Stetzer on Nov 10, 2018

Does your preaching give people everything they need to embrace change? Ed Stetzer offers practical suggestions for moving people forward.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-9

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, Forward, deep change