In Preaching Articles: "Encouraging Messages"

How Pastors And Parents Can Help Children Benefit From The Sermon

By Erik Raymond on Oct 13, 2025

Erik Raymond suggests some things he has done as both dad and pastor to help kids hear and understand the message in “big church.”

Tags: Forgiveness, Preaching, preaching

How To Preach Like You’re Having A Conversation

By Lane Sebring on Jan 20, 2026

Want your sermons to connect on a deeper level? Learn how a conversational preaching style can make your message more personal, relatable, and engaging.

Tags: authentic ministry, Authentic Ministry

4 Ways To Get Online Giving Right

By Kent Woodyard on Apr 11, 2023

While it is certainly encouraging to see an increasing number of churches taking advantage of online and mobile giving each year, the evidence found on thousands of church websites across the country reveals that we (as a collective body) still have a long way to go in this area.

Tags: Money, Giving, Preaching, Generosity, donations, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things Preachers Never Say

By Peter Mead on May 6, 2024

Preachers speak, but we don’t talk about everything. If you are a preacher you may read this series and find some encouragement that you are not alone. If you know a preacher you may read this and find some understanding that you did not have before.

Tags: church leadership, Ministry Pressure, Stress, Overwhelmed, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, expectations, stress  (view more)  (view less)

Gospel-Centered Sermons Actually Work

By Jeff Medders on Nov 15, 2022

"I want to encourage every pastor reading this to keep preaching the gospel. Week in. Week out. Keep exalting, heralding, and lifting up our crucified Savior, risen from the dead, reigning in Heaven, saving all who will look to him and believe."

Scripture: Romans 16:25, Colossians 1:28, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Tags: preaching Christ, power of the gospel, gospel, preaching, Gospel, Preaching, teach, pastoral leadership, Entrust with Gospel, Pastoral Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

4 Dangerous Preaching Myths

By Brian Orme on Jun 13, 2019

What you think about your preaching while preparing your message might be just as important as the words you say when you deliver it.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Patented Preacher

By Warren Wiersbe on Apr 20, 2020

Preaching thrives when pastors embrace who God made them to be. God prepares the messenger as much as the message, and faithful preaching grows from that truth.

Scripture: John 12:35-50, Genesis 22:1-14, Acts 4:20, Acts 22:15, 2 Corinthians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, family, Adversity, Live

4 Popular Preaching Myths

By Brian Orme on Jan 26, 2024

What you think about your preaching while preparing your message might be just as important as the words you say when you deliver it.

Tags: myth, hinder, preaching, Hurt, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Sermon Outline Serve You Or Do You Serve It?

By Joe Hoagland on Jul 29, 2019

Think you don’t need a sermon outline? Discover why using one can sharpen your message, increase clarity, and enhance your connection with the congregation.

Tags: Preaching, preaching tips, sermon prep, Sermon outline, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep, Preaching Tips, Sermon Outline, Preaching Structure  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching To The Unchurched: 5 Essentials

By Rick Warren on May 3, 2024

In terms of seeing radical life changes in individuals, nothing can take the place of Spirit-anointed preaching. The message is still the most important element of a worship service for the unchurched.

Tags: evangelism, preaching, Evangelism, Outreach, Preaching, pastoral leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Hell In A Tolerant Age

By Tim Keller on Dec 9, 2022

Many today reject the idea of final judgment and hell. Tim Keller advises pastors on how to deliver the very important biblical message to those who may not want to hear it.

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, Genesis 3:4-5

Tags: Hell, Tolerance, Satan, Preaching, universalism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Tim Keller: Preaching Hell In A Tolerant Age

By Tim Keller on Nov 26, 2018

Many today reject the idea of final judgment and hell. Tim Keller advises pastors on how to deliver the very important biblical message to those who may not want to hear it.

Scripture: Acts 20:27-28

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Tim Keller: Preaching Hell In A Tolerant Age

By Tim Keller on Jun 12, 2025

Many today reject the idea of final judgment and hell. Tim Keller advises pastors on how to deliver the very important biblical message to those who may not want to hear it.

Tags: Tim Keller, Hell, Tolerance, Preaching, tim keller, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Start With A Bang! Crafting A Memorable Sermon Opener

By Tyler Scarlett on Feb 26, 2025

If you lose your congregation at the beginning, you will have to work twice as hard to get them back by the end. Why not give your message the best possible chance to connect with people at the outset?

Scripture: Titus 2:2, Titus 2:1-2, Philippians 4:10-15, Romans 13:11-14

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Introduction, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

When Is A Sermon Good Enough?

By Stephen Gregory on Jul 15, 2024

What is a good sermon? How can I preach with confidence a message I have not had time to polish? Who am I seeking to please, anyway? Stephen Gregory seeks answers to these questions.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Tags: Church, Preaching, pastor, Communication General, Pastor, preaching, church  (view more)  (view less)