In Preaching Articles: "Boring Preaching"

Does Your Preaching Proclaim Jesus As Lord, Or Simply Savior?

By Dustin Leimgruber on Sep 15, 2022

Check out the modern parable of the Runaway Bride.

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

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Ten Deadly Preaching Mistakes You Can Avoid This Weekend

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 12, 2024

Joe McKeever not only speaks—he listens to the voices in the pews.

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How To Preach Via Social Media—a Practical Guide

By Rob O'lynn on Feb 20, 2024

All social media is relational, so how can you leverage relationships in order to find new avenues for your preaching?

Tags: Technology, Preaching, social media, online, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Ways To Help People Experience Scripture As You Preach

By Nicholas Mcdonald on Sep 15, 2021

How do we invite people to use their imagination when we preach?

Scripture: Job 32:1-10

Tags: Scripture, Preaching, experience, imagine

Francis Chan: 7 Questions To Ask Before You Preach

By Francis Chan on Feb 21, 2024

In a message at a Desiring God National Conference, Francis Chan highlighted seven questions that he asks himself in preparing to preach.

Scripture: James 5:10-20

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If You're Preaching A Thanksgiving Service, Try These Two Tips

By David J. Lose on Nov 24, 2023

This is the way thanksgiving always works--in giving thanks for a gift given, we are blessed again.

Scripture: John 4:12-15, Isaiah 26:1-4

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Why Preaching 'the Problem With The Church Today' Is A Recipe For Disaster

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 6, 2021

The problems with the church are nothing new. But in a way, that's good news.

Scripture: John 1:2-26

Tags: Preaching, problem, church problems, problem with church, recipe for disaster, complain, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Say Good-Bye: Preaching Your Last Sermon

By Chris Surber on Nov 10, 2021

People usually listen closely to your first words--and your last. Make them meaningful.

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Tags: Preaching, Purpose, preparation, Goodbye, last sermon, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

People Have Five Senses: Why Not Preach To All Of Them?

By Bob Hostetler on Oct 17, 2019

One pastor's list of how he has engaged all the senses through his preaching. Have you ever tried?

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What Do Your Gestures Say While You Preach?

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 2, 2024

It's true: we speak with more than words, more than our voice. How does your body preach?

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What Brian Williams Has To Teach Us About Preaching

By Rob Pochek on Nov 15, 2021

Pastor Rob Pochek details four solid lessons we can draw from current events. Image source: David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Lesson, Preaching, current events, brian williams, nbc nightly news, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Your 7-Step Survival Guide To Preaching Multiple Services

By Lane Sebring on Dec 6, 2019

These practices will help you make sure you preach your best at every service, every Sunday.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Tags: Preaching, helps

Grace Is A Divine Scandal, And That's How You Should Preach It

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 10, 2024

Grace can be abused, grace can be played the fool, grace can be wasted--but grace doesn't care. Grace is the divine scandal.

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

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

6 Important Reasons Every Pastor Should Preach On Singleness

By Josh Reich on Jan 21, 2020

Josh Reich thinks some pastors shy away from this topic for surprising reasons.

Tags: Preaching