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How Biblical Preaching Brings True Revival

By Steven Lawson on Jul 1, 2020

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| 25,845 views

Steven Lawson: "A heaven-sent revival will only come when Scripture is enthroned once again in the pulpit."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-20, 2 Timothy 4:1-10, 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching
Why I Love To Preach

By Joseph M. Stowell on Nov 25, 2021

| 51,656 views

Preaching is a strange mix of joy, agony, insecurity, and calling; this article explores why pastors keep returning to the pulpit and how God uses their weakness.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Church, Preaching, pastor, Palm Sunday, Homiletics, Disciplines General, Pastor, preaching, church (view more) (view less)
Four Subtle Ways Satan Sneaks Into Your Pulpit

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jan 27, 2025

| 35,350 views

Satan rarely storms the pulpit—he slides in subtly. These four tactics expose how he targets pastors and how to resist him with clarity, humility, and vigilance.

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:21, 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Ministry, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Humility, Preaching, Faithfulness, Duty, pastoral leadership, ministry, preaching, Pastoral Leadership, Pulpit Integrity (view more) (view less)
7 Marks Of Great Preaching

By David J. Lose on Feb 4, 2025

| 58,174 views

Great preaching is more than speaking well—it engages Scripture, proclaims Christ, connects to real life, inspires imagination, and sends God’s people into the world.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, BIBLE STUDY, father's will, Bible Study, Pastoral Ministry, gospel proclamation, biblical preaching, Sermon Preparation, bible study, preaching, sermon preparation, Biblical Preaching, Gospel Proclamation, Effective Communication (view more) (view less)
The 10 Commandments Of Preaching

By Tyler Scarlett on Feb 8, 2025

| 69,327 views

Preachers make mistakes, but some errors do lasting harm. These ten “commandments” outline the habits and convictions that guard faithful, compelling, Christ-centered preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:15

Tags: Commandments, Preaching, church leadership, BIBLICAL TEACHING, Expository Preaching, preaching, expository preaching, Church Leadership, Biblical Teaching (view more) (view less)
4 Steps From Good To Great Preaching

By Kenton C. Anderson on Feb 18, 2025

| 36,475 views

Great preaching consistently emerges when sermons are rooted in Scripture, clearly communicated, centered on Christ, and crafted to help hearers truly encounter God.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-3

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Why Some People Aren’t Happy With Your Preaching

By Peter Mead on Feb 28, 2025

| 24,702 views

Many pastors are blindsided when members quietly express frustration with their preaching. The reasons vary widely, ranging from communication issues to personality friction to the discomfort of genuine conviction. Preachers can respond well, shepherd wisely, and preach faithfully for the glory of Christ.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, James 3:1, Galatians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Criticism, church leadership, criticism, Sermon Preparation, communication, preaching, sermon preparation, Church Leadership (view more) (view less)
10 Last Minute Preaching Tips

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 27, 2020

| 22,120 views

Pastoral wisdom reminds us that preaching is personal, formational, and inseparably tied to humility, truth, and the living Christ. These quotes challenge and sharpen us.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation
Rightly Dividing The Preaching Load

By Larry Osborne on Mar 19, 2025

| 23,387 views

Sharing the pulpit can strengthen a church, sustain its pastor, and deepen preaching impact by developing trusted co-preachers instead of a one-man show.

Scripture: Acts 20:28, 2 Timothy 4:2, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Peter 5:2-4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Sermon Preparation, sermon preparation
6 Reasons To Preach The Same Sermon Twice

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 23, 2020

| 24,913 views

Many pastors avoid repeating sermons, but revisiting them can deepen impact, sharpen insight, and better serve a changing congregation. Here’s why repeats matter.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Matthew 13:1-23, Galatians 6:6, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Expository Teaching
Why We Preach: The Call That Won’t Let Us Go

By Leslie Holmes on May 4, 2020

| 15,491 views

Seminary is long, ministry is hard, and preaching can feel thankless. Yet pastors continue because God’s call compels them in ways nothing else can.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 20:24 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching
10 Ways To Half-Bake Your Sermon: Part 1

By Peter Mead on Aug 13, 2024

| 26,199 views

Many sermons feel flat because the text is only half-used. These common mistakes show how preachers drift from Scripture and how to return to full, faithful exposition.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Nehemiah 8:8, Luke 24:27, Acts 17:2-3, 2 Timothy 4:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Text, preparation, preaching, bible (view more) (view less)
10 Ways To Half-Bake Your Sermon: Part 2

By Peter Mead on Aug 14, 2024

| 18,861 views

Preaching suffers when structure is imposed, cross-references take over, application is neglected, or commentary replaces proclamation. Let the text lead.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Jeremiah 23:29, Luke 24:32, James 1:22 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Text, preparation, Homiletics, preaching, bible (view more) (view less)
Five Ways Satan Slips Into A Pastor’s Pulpit

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Mar 26, 2025

| 39,702 views

Pastors rarely fall through dramatic attacks but through subtle lies. These five common tactics reveal how the enemy quietly infiltrates a ministry and how to resist him.

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:21, 2 Timothy 4:2, Ephesians 6:19-20, Revelation 22:12 (view more) (view less)

Tags: church leadership, Church Leadership
5 Ways To Shorten Your Sermon

By Peter Mead on Aug 20, 2024

| 58,439 views

Preaching time is limited, and sermons easily expand. These practical tips show how to trim intros, illustrations, context, conclusions, and post-sermon elements wisely.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:4, Ecclesiastes 5:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Edit, Time, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)

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