In Preaching Articles: "Effective Teaching"

The Dirty Truth About Honoraria

By John Stackhouse on Jul 15, 2021

Count up all of those hours -- is that what we really think our preachers are worth?

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Five Ways To Improve Your Sermons

By Charles Arn on Nov 23, 2020

Research has found that we remember less than 10 percent of the unsupported spoken word.

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-11, Jonah 1:1

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Why You Should Train Others To Preach

By Chris Surber on Oct 3, 2024

What is your church doing to train future preachers and pastors?

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How To Preach Without Notes

By Ted Smith on Dec 8, 2020

Like all good preaching, good impromptu preaching depends on the long-term habits of the preacher.

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Three Possibilities Preaching The Psalms

By Peter Mead on Jun 1, 2025

Instead of simply quoting a Psalm once in a while, when's the last time it was the featured text in your message?

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Still Preaching, But Running From The Ministry

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 30, 2023

Is it possible to stand in the pulpit, deliver a biblical message, and still be running from God?

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Are We Really Sheep?

By Bill Kinnon on May 2, 2023

Bill Kinnon asks whether a perfectly biblical metaphor is misused in our day.

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What Are Your *pulpit Cooking Options*?

By Peter Mead on May 21, 2025

Peter Mead works the "feeding the flock" metaphor 10 different ways.

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Is Your Preaching Stained With Blood?

By Russell Moore on May 28, 2025

American Christianity is far less bloody than it used to be. Why?

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Does Your Preaching Reach All The Senses?

By Bob Hostetler on Aug 4, 2021

Break free from the prison of the auditory. You can reach all five senses.

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Tags: Five Senses, auditory, Preaching, teach

The New Normal Of Preaching

By Wayne Cordeiro on Mar 14, 2025

It's no longer “what” I want to teach; it's “how” they best learn.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Power Of Vivid Description

By Peter Mead on Jul 21, 2024

Peter Mead: "I’m convinced that one of the key ingredients for effective preaching is effective and vivid description. Practice it. Learn it."

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

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Screenwriting As Sermon Preparation

By Jeff Chaves on Apr 24, 2024

Expand your sermon prep and presentation skills through the art of screenwriting.

Tags: Pastor, Sermon Prep, teaching, presentation, Sermon prep, screenwriting, Teaching, pastor, Presentation, sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

Techno-Danger

By Lance Witt on Oct 24, 2023

What effects is technology having on your soul?

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 23:3

Tags: Leadership, Technology, leadership, focus, Distraction  (view more)  (view less)

Six Excellent Reasons To Talk About Money From The Pulpit

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 9, 2020

Good doctrine (which literally means "teaching") demands that we address the issue of money.

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