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9 Points For Preaching On The Problem Of Evil

By Norman Geisler on Jan 21, 2025

| 40,005 views

Evil raises hard questions about God, suffering, and justice. This article equips preachers to answer honestly, show why evil presupposes God, and preach real hope.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 3:6, Colossians 4:6

Tags: Christian, Apologetics, Evil, Satan, Hope, suffering, tragedy, Difficulties, problem of evil, Sin General, Trials (view more) (view less)
5 Ways To Keep Your Church Small And How To Overcome Them

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jul 17, 2020

| 23,016 views

Many churches remain small because of unbiblical assumptions and avoidable habits. Learn how vision, planning, stability, and evangelistic focus can reverse that trajectory.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Luke 15:4, Acts 2:47, Colossians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 3:6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Church Growth, preaching, Ministry Strategy
8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on Mar 13, 2025

| 35,556 views

Learn eight practical, authentic ways to connect your church with your community, clarify your identity, and turn everyday members into bold inviters.

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 4:5-6, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Church, Compassion, Preaching, preaching, church, love (view more) (view less)
When Passion In The Pulpit Goes Too Far

By Peter Mead on Apr 27, 2020

| 24,269 views

Preaching with zeal is good, but unguarded passion can turn aggressive, shouty, distracting, or draining. Learn how to keep intensity from undermining your message.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16, Proverbs 15:1, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Colossians 4:6, James 1:19 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communication, Discernment, Preaching, passion, Passion of Christ, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
Preaching In 140 Characters: Preaching On Social Media

By SermonCentral .com on May 25, 2020

| 18,326 views

Brandon Cox shares how utilizing the power of Twitter can extend your teaching platforms to an entirely new audience.

Scripture: John 10:10-11, Proverbs 25:11, Ecclesiastes 12:10, Colossians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, tribulation, distress, social media, Social Network, preaching (view more) (view less)
5 Ways To Shorten Your Sermon

By Peter Mead on Aug 19, 2024

| 58,571 views

Preaching time is limited, and sermons easily expand. These practical tips show how to trim intros, illustrations, context, conclusions, and post-sermon elements wisely.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:4, Ecclesiastes 5:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Edit, Time, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
Bridging The Church Communication Gap

By Barry Whitlow on Jun 19, 2020

| 15,664 views

Seventy percent avoid church because our communication no longer connects. Reaching them requires bold change, cultural awareness, and clearer, relevant preaching.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, Colossians 4:5-6, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15

Tags: Preaching, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership
Update Your First Impression

By Chet Gladkowski on Jun 21, 2020

| 7,323 views

Churches often obsess over greeters and giveaways while ignoring the real first impression: their digital presence, unified message, and attention to detail. These oversights quietly drive people away before they ever walk through the doors.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8, Habakkuk 2:2, Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 11:14, Matthew 28:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Tags: strategy, Strategy
Good Sermons Start With Listening

By Mary Hinkle Shore on Jan 16, 2024

| 16,896 views

Faithful sermons are born not from noise or haste, but from careful listening to Scripture, people, and language itself.

Scripture: John 12:20-33, James 1:19, Luke 24:27, Nehemiah 8:8, Colossians 4:6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Listen, BIBLICAL TEACHING, preaching, Biblical Teaching (view more) (view less)
Avoiding Sermon Series Mistakes

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 29, 2020

| 12,734 views

Well-planned sermon series can engage the unchurched, but common mistakes often drain momentum and miss evangelistic opportunities.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22, Colossians 4:5-6, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 17:22-23, Romans 10:14 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Truth, Preaching, repentance, eternal life, New Way, Repentance, preaching (view more) (view less)
How Long Should A Sermon Be?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 10, 2020

| 24,191 views

There is no universal sermon length. What matters most is clarity, focus, and the preacher’s ability to hold attention around one central point.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-10, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Colossians 4:6

Tags: Communication, Preaching, preparation, Homiletics, Time, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
Preaching To The Point: Ten Commandments Of Brevity

By Pete Wilson on Jul 11, 2021

| 12,414 views

Shorter messages demand sharper focus. Learning to preach with brevity can strengthen clarity, engagement, and faithfulness without sacrificing substance.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:2, Proverbs 10:19, Habakkuk 2:2, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Colossians 4:6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Commandments, Preaching, Brevity, storytelling, Time, preaching (view more) (view less)
Change Your Sermon By Changing Your Spices

By Erik Raymond on May 18, 2023

based on 4 ratings
| 12,856 views

Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations?

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-10, Colossians 4:1-5

Tags: Read, Preaching, Devotional, Spices, Classic, preaching (view more) (view less)
Why Preaching Is Impossible (And What You Can Do About It)

By Jacob Myers on Dec 30, 2025

| 20,420 views

When you make the long, lonely walk to the pulpit to proclaim the Word of God for the people of God, how often do you hear the Mission Impossible soundtrack playing in your mind?

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Colossians 4:1-11

Tags: Preaching, preaching
Why Pastors Should Preach The Gospel In Every Sermon

By Greg Stier on Jul 17, 2023

based on 1 rating
| 19,542 views

Believe it or not doing something as simple as giving the Gospel in every sermon can literally transform your church.

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:31-34, Acts 26:17-18, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Colossians 4:4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communion, challenge, preaching the gospel, gospel invitation

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