In Preaching Articles: "Central Point"

A Dozen Inspiring Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Preacher

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 15, 2021

From Ebenezer Baptist Church into American history, Dr. King's legacy started in the pulpit.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-22, Matthew 5:16, Ezekiel 37:10-20

Tags: inspiring, Preaching, Quotes, Martin Luther King Jr

True Story: The Guinness Record For The World's Longest Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 11, 2019

Pastor Zach Zehnder of Cross Church began his quest on Friday, November 7, and by Sunday had preached for 53 hours and 18 minutes—Why?

Scripture: Lamentations 3:23

Tags: Preaching

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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Randy Alcorn: Are You Willing To Be Hated For Speaking The Gospel Of Truth?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 13, 2022

"It's not our job to be popular. Let's represent the real Jesus, the whole Jesus, not just the culturally acceptable one."

Scripture: Mark 8:33-38

Tags: gospel of truth, preaching, Preaching, Hated

Preaching: God's Gift To Our Personal Growth

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 2, 2019

God has inspired His word in such a way that it shapes us, molds us and forms us as we hear it taught and expounded.

Tags: Personal Growth, boring preaching, Gift, Preaching

Forget About Style: Focus On Content

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 3, 2019

I've discovered a simple principle underneath all the process that we often forget: Process should follow content, not the other way around.

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:25-35

Tags: tools, preaching, Preaching, Content, style, Principles  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Include These 3 Vital Elements When You Preach A Funeral?

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 19, 2019

Practical advice: "Don't preach them into heaven. Don't preach them into hell. Just preach the gospel for the people who are there."

Tags: Respond, elements, preaching, Preaching, Funeral, advice  (view more)  (view less)

Store Away The Criticisms For Tuesday Morning (And 3 More Great Suggestions)

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 30, 2019

One of the most dangerous times for a pastor are the hours following his Sunday sermon.

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10 Things You Shouldn't Say To A Pastor Right After The Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 9, 2019

These ten post-sermon comments are the ones that produced the most visceral reactions in pastors.

Tags: Preaching, Criticism

The Abcs Of Church Change (Always Be Changing Something)

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 15, 2019

All living things change. Or they die. The church is no exception to that.

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Tags: Preaching

One Dozen Memorial Day Quotes To Honor Sacrifice

By SermonCentral .com on May 19, 2020

Ours is not the first generation to see sacrifice, but each one hopes this sacrifice will be the last.

Tags: Memorial Day

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

Can We Please Stop Preaching About All The Good People In The Bible?

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 30, 2019

The way we have traditionally approached character-based sermons has a tremendous flaw.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

15 Powerful Quotes For Your 4th Of July Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 1, 2021

From preachers to politicians, nearly everyone has an opinion on the links between liberty and faith.

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Romans 8:1-2

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Double The Quality Of Your Preaching With 7 Practical Ideas

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 10, 2020

Hal Seed uses these ideas regularly--and keeps growing as a preacher.

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