In Preaching Articles:

The Powerful Difference Between Lecture And Lab

By Outreach Inc. on Apr 10, 2025

There are untold thousands of Christians who can take the "God test" and get all the answers right, but who remain unformed and unchanged.

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, preaching

How John Piper Learned To Preach

By Outreach Inc. on Apr 9, 2025

"I don't think there is much you can do to become a preacher except know your Bible and be unbelievably excited about what's there."

Tags: obedience, Preaching, obey, preaching

10 Leadership Traps To Avoid In Ministry

By Ron Edmondson on Apr 8, 2025

Ron Edmondson: "Leaders should energize others to realize their dreams, not stifle them."

Tags: Leadership General

Why You Should Share The Preaching Load

By Outreach Magazine on Apr 7, 2025

Busy teaching pastors need time away from the pulpit to study, pray, rest, and refocus on the goal.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15-25

Tags: Plan, Preaching, pulpit, preaching

Can I Preach It If I Haven't Mastered It?

By Ron Edmondson on Apr 5, 2025

Should pastors preach on topics where they have no life experience or areas they haven't yet mastered?

Tags: Teaching, Trust, Preaching, preaching, teaching, Life Experience  (view more)  (view less)

Pride: The Pitfall Of Preachers

By Peter Mead on Apr 4, 2025

We strive for excellence in preaching, and we should--but there are dangers if we succeed.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 1:1

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Pride, preaching

4 Remedies For Discouragement In Your Preaching

By Erik Raymond on Apr 3, 2025

Take heart! There's one big reason our preaching is not in vain, and three more after that!

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Tags: Trust, Hope, Preaching, Discouragement, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Can We Preach The Tithe?

By Dean Shriver on Apr 2, 2025

Tithing is a volatile topic—even away from the pulpit. Dean Shriver suggests a novel approach to the "fuzzy edges" of tithing.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-13

Tags: Giving, Tithe, Preaching, Tithes, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Reasons Why Some Pastors Don't Preach Grace

By Ron Forseth on Apr 1, 2025

Some pastors fear that preaching grace can lead to pitfalls, a license for sin, or even a lack of sacrificial giving. Here are five frequently raised objections to preaching grace and why they don't work.

Tags: Grace, Preaching, grace, preaching

Preaching For Life-Change

By Rick Long on Mar 31, 2025

Does preaching for life-change always produce a watered down message?

Tags: Preaching, preaching

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Brandon Cox on Mar 29, 2025

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Excellence, ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Piper: 8 Guidelines For Tough Leadership Decisions

By John Piper on Mar 28, 2025

John Piper offers a thorough list of steps to help you launch a new leadership initiative with wisdom, prayer, and excellence.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Ed Stetzer: Do Pastors Really Hate The Ministry?

By Ed Stetzer on Mar 27, 2025

Ed Stetzer shares insights from a new study that reveals what pastors really think about the ministry.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Five Subtle Ways Satan Sneaks Into Your Pulpit

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Mar 26, 2025

Larry Moyer: Effective ministry demands that we recognize the tactics of the enemy and then guard against them in our preaching.

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Tags: Preaching, preaching

7 Important Reasons Pastors Need A Summer Preaching Break

By Josh Reich on Mar 25, 2025

It's not just about taking a break; it's about becoming a better preacher.

Tags: Preaching, preaching