In Preaching Articles: "Better"

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

Preaching A Funeral? 4 Shoulds And 2 You'd Better Nots

By Jared Moore on Aug 29, 2025

Don't miss an opportunity to preach the gospel--but don't blow it, either.

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, GODLY, Theology, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

9 Things That Won’t Make Us Better Pastors ... And 4 That Will

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 11, 2020

It’s easy to get lost chasing the newest, coolest, biggest thing. Or on the other hand hanging on to old, stale methods.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Tags: Preaching, Pastors

Why Preparing A Sermon In 10 Minutes Will Make You A Better Preacher

By Brandon Kelley on Feb 24, 2020

Force yourself to create an engaging and impactful message in a little amount of time.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Sometimes I Feel Like Giving Up, But I Know Better

By Brandon Cox on Apr 27, 2024

Sometimes, I feel that I’m spinning my wheels and not getting anywhere, and that I’m failing to meet the expectations of others.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Tags: Holy Spirit, Discouragement, confidence in God, giving up

Wedding? Funeral? Baby Dedication? 10 Pointers For Special Occasions

By Peter Mead on Dec 14, 2019

#1 is good: "It isn't about you." (The next nine are better.)

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 16:19-30

Tags: Preaching

4 Reasons Why Some Preachers Get Better And Others Don't

By Hershael York on Aug 13, 2025

What makes the difference between someone who grows in preaching versus someone who doesn't?

Tags: Preaching, passion, stagnant, Improve, calling, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

If You're Going To Do Church That Way, Do It Well

By Karl Vaters on Nov 30, 2023

Churches don’t become great by adding more programs. They get better at the ones they already have.

Tags: liturgy, Denomination, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, church leadership, People Over Programs, Form and Substance, Do What's right, e  (view more)  (view less)

4 Thoughts On Finding A Mentor

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 25, 2024

"I have had many mentors who have invested deeply in my life. I am who I am partly because of the intentionality of others pouring into my life. They have made me a better leader, better husband, father, friend, and person."

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22

Tags: Character, Grow, Personal Growth, Mentor, Godly Leaders, mentoring, personal holiness, Disciple  (view more)  (view less)

What Are You Doing To Stay Small And Strategic?

By Peter Mead on Aug 1, 2024

We need to make sure that in our preaching ministry we are not drawn into thinking purely in a “bigger is better” model.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Handle The Gore Of Good Friday

By Peter Mead on Mar 22, 2021

The crucifixion is bloody. Should we shock people out of a religious view of crucifixion, or is it better not to overwhelm people with the gore?

Tags: Good Friday, Preaching, preaching

10 Things You Can Do To Make Your Pastor’s Sermons Better

By Jared Moore on Nov 19, 2020

Most people would be surprised there's anything they could do to help. Why don't you tell them?

Scripture: James 1:21-22

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3 Lessons I Learned From Jerry Rice About Preaching

By Derwin Gray on Jun 26, 2024

Evangelism Linebacker Derwin Gray talks about how he became a better preacher by admiring NFL record-holder Jerry Rice.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Tags: Evangelism, Witness, Gospel, Sports, Preaching, football, Christian Witness, Evangelism The Lost, evangelism, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Would You Make The Cut On John Wesley's Preaching Team?

By Michael Pasquarello on Jun 3, 2023

Wesley believed that every preacher should have three elements present in their view of preaching. Find out what they are in this better-preaching video.

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Tags: Preaching, Methodist, preaching

6 Things I Heard That Convinced Me We Needed A New Church Website

By Joanna Gray on Apr 13, 2024

As church communicators we’re constantly looking for ways to make the ministry better not only for visitors, but for our church members as well. There are always little hints and quips here and there that our church family members say that give us a not-so-gentle nudge toward what we should be doing to better the ministry and further the mission.

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