In Preaching Articles: "Charged Up To Preach"

Should Pastors Use Other People’s Sermons?

By Ron Forseth on Sep 2, 2024

Is using another preacher’s sermon always wrong? This article examines plagiarism, conscience, diligence, and trust to offer a biblical framework for sermon use.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 14:22-23, 1 Corinthians 10:29, James 3:1, Luke 12:48  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preparation, Speech, theft, Plagiarism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why The Church In Corinth Might Be Our Best Model Today

By Chuck Warnock on Jul 27, 2020

The Corinthian church was messy, immature, and flawed, yet deeply alive. Their enthusiasm, participation, and real-world faith may offer a better model than polished programs.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:2-7, 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian Growth, Preaching, Christian growth, preaching

Do You Know Your Pulpit Blind Spots?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Feb 12, 2023

Every preacher gravitates toward familiar themes. Addressing pulpit blind spots requires intentional planning, biblical breadth, and pastoral self-awareness.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13, Acts 20:27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 1:28

Tags: Preaching, spiritual growth, preaching, Spiritual Growth

How God Saved My Sermon

By Steve Fuller on Sep 4, 2024

Even careful sermon preparation can fall apart. This reflection shows how prayer, humility, and trust in God’s promises bring clarity when anxiety sets in.

Scripture: James 4:1-2, James 1:5, Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Timothy 2:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, Dependence on God, Preaching, dependence on God

What Do Your People Want To Hear From The Pulpit?

By Ron Allen on Sep 13, 2020

Research with 263 churchgoers reveals what listeners truly want from sermons: biblical depth, real-life connection, and courage on hard issues.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Nehemiah 8:8, James 1:22, Acts 20:27, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership

How To Land Speaking Engagements Without Looking Desperate

By Ben Arment on Oct 13, 2020

If you want more speaking invitations, focus less on self-promotion and more on value, credibility, and relationships. Here’s a strategic approach that works.

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 22:1, James 3:1, John 2:24, Proverbs 16:3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Speak, Preaching, Ability, public, language, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Escape The Sermon Series Trap!

By Calvin Miller on Nov 10, 2020

In this age of drive-thru sermons and two-second sound bites, most people want the milk of the Word condensed.

Tags: Series, Preaching, boring, Appropriate, redundancy, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Be An Awesome Guest Preacher

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 17, 2020

If you're asked to guest-speak, you need these 10 real-life rules.

Tags: preaching, guest, Preaching, Courtesy, participate, Expectation  (view more)  (view less)

I Write Stories During Sermons

By Carolyn C. Givens on May 11, 2021

"My soul cries out for modern parables that leave me thinking about the Creator of the Universe – the Storyteller whose words sustain and move the pieces of time and space."

Tags: Parable, Preaching, Story, Engage, narrative, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Create Innovative *next Steps*

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 29, 2020

We all want to end our messages with application, but sometimes the next steps we offer are difficult for others to take.

Tags: preaching, Preaching, Story, success, step, next  (view more)  (view less)

5 Funeral Blunders To Avoid At All Costs

By John Pond on Jun 25, 2021

What we say is powerful in such a vulnerable situation, and we should tread carefully.

Tags: mistakes, Funeral, preaching, Death, Heaven, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

A Preacher's Voice: Overworked And Overlooked

By Hershael York on Jun 13, 2025

The most magnificent refrain cannot be all that its composer intended when played on an inferior or out-of-tune instrument.

Tags: voice, preaching, preacher, Preaching, musicians, Preacher  (view more)  (view less)

What Randy Alcorn Learned From Martin Luther

By Randy Alcorn on Jun 15, 2025

This full-time writer and sometime preacher got a smile out of Martin Luther's perspective.

Tags: Preaching, martin luther, randy alcorn, preaching

10 Must-Have Tips For Giving A Public Invitation

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 16, 2023

Every preacher needs these practical insights if he/she plans to offer a time of response after the sermons.

Tags: Preaching, Invitation, public, Speaking, preaching, speaking  (view more)  (view less)

Is The Problem Really A Lack Of Deep Teaching?

By Eric Geiger on Jul 29, 2021

For a pastor who longs to faithfully feed people the Word of God, there are few statements that sting as deeply.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Tags: Preaching, Lack, problem, deep teaching, preaching  (view more)  (view less)