In Preaching Articles: "Easter Sermons"

The Patented Preacher

By Warren Wiersbe on Apr 21, 2020

Why is it that so many preachers do not enjoy preaching? Why do some busy themselves in minor matters when they should be studying and meditating? Why do others creep out of the pulpit after delivering their sermon, overwhelmed with a sense of failure and guilt?

Scripture: John 12:35-50, Genesis 22:1-14

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Pastors Never Know Who’s In The Audience

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 18, 2022

When a pastor stands to preach, he never knows who is listening to him. And if his sermon is recorded or broadcast, he has no clue who will be hearing his words. He will do well to make sure he knows what he’s talking about.

Tags: Communication, Teaching, Preaching, preaching tips, pastoral leadership, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching Blunders, communication, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Breathing New Life Into Your Preaching

By Lance Witt on Mar 25, 2023

Fresh is always better. Taking a breath of clean, fresh air is way better than inhaling polluted air. Eating fresh bread is way better than choking down a piece of dry, stale bread. And likewise, sermons that are fresh are way better than warmed over messages.

Scripture: Luke 10:31

Tags: Preaching, New life, preaching

Piper: What's The Best Tone For Your Preaching?

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 18, 2020

"The question I have for preachers is: What tone should you aim at in preaching? This is an urgent question because, if you don’t answer it, your listeners will answer it for you."

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Tags: Communication, Preaching, voice, tone

Piper's Authority For Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 24, 2020

In this video John Piper answers the question, "What Bible passages do you use to base your claims about how we should preach?"

Tags: Bible, Lesson, Joshua, Preaching, Learning, Doctrine, Relevant, bible truth, Authority  (view more)  (view less)

10 Last Minute Preaching Tips

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 27, 2020

Read these top ten preaching tips for inspiration and vision before you preach this Sunday!

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Teaching, Preaching

7 Benefits Of Hosting A High-Profile Guest Speaker

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 9, 2023

Are high profile guest speakers worth the time and money? "Only if you value lost people," says Hal Seed.

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Christianity, Guest speaker, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

8 Ways To Hook Your Congregation Into Your Message

By SermonCentral .com on May 12, 2020

Whether you’re looking back at Plato or Jesus, virtually every culture has had great communicators who realized the power of attention-grabbing hooks.

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Pastors, Articulate Your Vision (Again)

By SermonCentral .com on May 21, 2020

In this two-minute video John Piper reminds us that vision often leaks and it's our role to articulate it in fresh new ways.

Tags: vision, leadership, Leadership General, Leadership

7 Ways Twitter Will Improve Your Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on May 26, 2020

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

Scripture: John 10:10-11

Tags: Persecution, Preaching, tribulation, distress, PERIL, social media, Social Network  (view more)  (view less)

Why Pastors Should Bless Interracial Marriage

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 9, 2023

John Piper offers wisdom for handling the issue of interracial marriage with a strong biblical perspective.

Tags: Marriage, leadership, Preaching, race, racism, interracial, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 8, 2020

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Preaching

R.c. Sproul On Potent Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 19, 2020

Potent preaching is not marked by the application of brilliant minds, nor is it the fruit of brilliant techniques.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Thom Rainer: Preaching, October Baby, And Taking A Stand

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 8, 2020

Millions of unborn babies are being led to their deaths. But most churches are just singing louder.

Tags: Preaching, Abortion, Sanctity of Life, preaching

How To Balance Exegesis And Application

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 16, 2020

D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, and John Piper discuss the importance of preaching in a way that connects to listeners, draws them into the Word, and brings them back to the present day to live out what they've learned.

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