In Preaching Articles: "Boring Preaching"

Preaching God’s Word Is Timeless (Find The Timeless Truth)

By Joe Hoagland on Jul 24, 2022

The Bible is wholly relevant to the modern person’s life sometimes it just takes some work for us to figure that out. The idea of making a “timeless truth” central to your sermon is important in communicating God’s Word in a postmodern age.

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Looking At The "Insignificant” Parts Of The Text

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Sep 24, 2020

Great preachers preach both the unfamiliar as well as the familiar stories.

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Doctrinal Sermons Must Connect To Human Experience

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 15, 2021

We preachers sometimes think that preaching the "truth" is all that is needed.

Scripture: Romans 10:1-10, Romans 10:9-10

Tags: Truth, experience, doctrinal, human

Seven Secret (And Deadly) Pulpit Sins

By Steve Murrell on Oct 27, 2024

Do you hesitate when it comes to preaching the "whole" will of God?

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3 Vital Reasons Why Preaching Is Something More Than Public Speaking

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 8, 2021

When I enter the pulpit to preach on Sundays, something is different.

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Allowing The Spirit To Take Control Of Your Sermon

By Leslie Holmes on Apr 16, 2025

Somewhere inside most of us who preach lingers the need to be in control. It's what we do best, but being in control is the worst thing we can be when it comes to preaching!

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Triune, Holy Spirit General, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Funerals: 6 Things We Should--And Shouldn't--Do

By Jared Moore on Jun 22, 2020

Is a funeral the proper venue for preaching? It's a lively debate, but these guidelines will help.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Matt Chandler: First And Foremost, I'm A Preacher

By Matt Chandler on Jul 18, 2025

There's no limit to the distractions facing a pastor, but in the end we are called to preach.

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3 Building Blocks Of A Truly Memorable Sermon

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 25, 2023

Help your listeners connect with your preaching points--and their purpose!

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

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Sincerity In Preaching Can't Be Faked: Do You Have It?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 25, 2025

Eight tips on "bearing your honest heart" for greater preaching impact.

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Exodus 32:1-14

Tags: Authenticity, preaching, Preaching

Preacher To Preacher: Why Do We Do It?

By Leslie Holmes on May 3, 2020

Whether we preach from a manuscript, a 3x5 card, an iPad, or without notes, preaching is still the primary means through which God hooks a human soul for salvation.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Why Do You Preach? Only 2 Reasons Really Matter

By Peter Mead on Jun 25, 2019

Everything else flows from these two reasons. Or at least--it should.

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Should You Preach On A Topic That Doesn't Stir Your Passions?

By Josh Reich on Jul 2, 2019

If a pastor isn’t careful, he will only preach on the things he finds important.

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3 Lessons I Learned From Jerry Rice About Preaching

By Derwin Gray on Jun 25, 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 The Lost, evangelism, gospel, preaching, Witness, Gospel, Sports, Preaching, football, Christian Witness, Evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

Top 5 Lessons From Dr. Adrian Rogers' Preaching Ministry

By James O. Davis on Mar 5, 2020

James O. Davis shares powerful principles from the life and ministry of the great preacher, Dr. Adrian Rogers.

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

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