In Preaching Articles: "Boring Preaching"

What Happens When We Quit Trusting The Lord?

By Joe Mckeever on Aug 17, 2019

Joe McKeever tells us about the day he sat in on a Sunday school class and made a startling discovery.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-10

Tags: Preaching, preaching

A Christmas Take On Stewardship

By Nathan Aaseng on Dec 20, 2022

Nathan Aaseng's vision of stewardship comes from the Christmas tradition of giving gifts.

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The Gatekeepers Are Gone: What's Holding You Back?

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 19, 2019

Right now, there’s no one to stop you from sharing the gospel in great ways and distributing it to millions of people.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Year I Cancelled Christmas

By Jon Weece on Dec 21, 2022

Some years ago, Christmas fell on a Sunday: I challenged our church family to spend Christmas visiting people they wouldn’t normally visit to give gifts to people they normally wouldn’t give gifts to.

Scripture: Galatians 5:6

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Nervous Before You Prepeach? 3 Sure Remedies

By Brandon Kelley on Aug 21, 2019

All eyes are on you. Staring. Waiting for you to say something. Many people are sweating just thinking about it.

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How Did John The Baptist Prepare For Christmas?

By Jimmy Gentry on Dec 23, 2022

How would John the Baptizer respond if he were to show up during Advent in any given city in America today?

Scripture: Matthew 1:15-25

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Disappointed With God -- At Christmastime!

By David J. Lose on Dec 26, 2022

Why is there an Advent passage about John and his doubts? Turns out there are plenty of good reasons.

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What Your Congregation Wants To Hear At Christmastime

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 15, 2023

Joe McKeever helps reframe our calling: "The people who make up your congregation do not require anything new from you regarding the Christmas story this season or any season. "

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

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R.c. Sproul: The Glory Of Christmas

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 22, 2023

"Every human being longs for a savior of some type. "

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8 Last-Minute Tips For Your Christmas Eve Service

By Josh Reich on Dec 21, 2023

An extra service this week doesn't have to be a chore: it just has to be authentic.

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What Thom Rainer Learned About Sermon Length

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 16, 2019

Opinions about sermon length may differ, but they are intense.

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-10, 2 Corinthians 13:1-10

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8 Ways To Deal With Control Freaks In Your Church

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 18, 2019

Especially in small churches, each member has greater impact. This tends to attract control freaks. But we can deal with them lovingly and effectively.

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Punch Up Your Prep: 3 Keys

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Sep 25, 2019

You need your own system for sermon prep. But whatever system you choose should include these three elements.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-15, Judges 5:3-12

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Give Your Sermon Added Power

By Brian Croft on Sep 27, 2019

Brian Croft reminds us the very first ingredient in every powerful sermon. Does your sermon have it?

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The Difference Between Mediocrity & Excellence

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 30, 2019

People who do things well have usually spent a lot of time doing those things poorly, learning, and improving. It takes years.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:8-9

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