In Preaching Articles: "Engagement"

Preaching That Engages The Senses

By Bob Hostetler on Aug 5, 2021

Memorable preaching often engages more than just hearing. When sermons involve sight, touch, taste, and participation, biblical truths become clearer and more impactful.

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3, Psalm 34:8, Matthew 13:34-35, James 1:22, Luke 24:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: communication, preaching, Communication, Preaching, teach, Five Senses, auditory  (view more)  (view less)

4 Learning Styles Every Preacher Should Address

By Bruce D. Johnson on Jun 5, 2025

Many listeners disengage during sermons because preachers communicate primarily in their own learning style. Structuring sermons to address multiple learning styles can keep more people engaged.

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:23, Nehemiah 8:8, James 1:22, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: pastor, Congregation, Engage, Engagement, Pastor, preaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Land Speaking Engagements

By Ben Arment on Feb 5, 2026

Ben Arment suggests eight practical steps that could expand your ministry beyond the pulpit. Why not give them a try?

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Power Of Simple Preaching

By Nicholas Mcdonald on Jun 25, 2021

Clear and simple preaching holds attention and helps people grasp truth. Complexity often loses listeners, but plain speech opens the door to understanding and application.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:9, Nehemiah 8:8, Colossians 4:4, Matthew 13:34, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Homiletics, Engagement, Clarify, simplify

Daring Preaching Engages The Culture: Does Yours?

By Joe Mckeever on Aug 26, 2024

Christ sends us into the world but warns us not to be shaped by it. Faithful ministry means engaging culture with wisdom, tension, and gospel-centered discernment.

Scripture: John 17:14-18, Romans 14:4, Acts 17:22-23, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Ephesians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian Discipleship

How To Keep Sermon Illustrations Fresh And Engaging

By Erik Raymond on Jun 17, 2021

Predictable illustrations can weaken otherwise strong sermons. Preachers can refresh their preaching by intentionally filling their minds with richer sources of insight and stories.

Scripture: Luke 6:45, Ecclesiastes 12:9-10, Colossians 4:6, 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Read, Preaching, biography, newspaper, Classic, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Matt Chandler's Advice To Young Preachers

By Matt Chandler on Jun 17, 2023

"If you can't feel the text, I don't know if you've been called to preach."

Tags: Grace, Preaching, Engage, moment, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Easy (And Overlooked) Keys To Better Preaching

By Erik Raymond on Sep 30, 2021

"I have never met a preacher who did not want to increase the effectiveness of his sermon. The question is where to start?"

Scripture: Acts 1:1-21, Acts 15:6-19, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Plan, Preaching, preparation, Engage, Outline, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

I Write Stories During Sermons

By Carolyn C. Givens on May 12, 2021

Some believers process truth most deeply through narrative. This article explores how imaginative engagement during sermons can be disciplined by Scripture rather than distracted from it.

Scripture: John 1:14, Jeremiah 31:33, 2 Corinthians 5:20, James 1:21, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

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

3 Keys To Overcoming Barriers To Bible Engagement In The Church

By Paul Caminiti on Jan 18, 2025

In North America, we have more Bibles than ever, but less and less real engagement. Why?

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, Biblical, Bible Study, bible study, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

How To Land Speaking Engagements Without Looking Desperate

By Ben Arment on Oct 14, 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)

Do Your Listeners Feel The Text?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Nov 27, 2020

Faithful preaching requires sound exegesis, but powerful sermons also help listeners experience the biblical story. Learn how engaging the senses can deepen your preaching.

Scripture: Luke 8:48, Luke 8:43, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: exegesis, preaching, Exegesis, Preaching, audience, Engage, feel  (view more)  (view less)

These Six Questions Reveal How Well You Are Engaged In Your Neighborhood

By Karina Kreminski on Jun 3, 2024

"What does it look like to keep ourselves accountable to joining with God on his mission in our neighborhood?"

Tags: Outreach, neighborhood, reaching the lost, community outreach, Inviting others, open to others, Reaching out, Loving the lost  (view more)  (view less)

If Jesus Gave A Ted Talk Principle 6—engage The Heart (Emotion)

By Charles Stone on Nov 17, 2021

Engage the heart is the sixth instalment of an 8 part series on how neuroscience can improve your preaching.

Scripture: John 11:35, Luke 10:21

Tags: Preaching, pastor, sermon, Pastor, Sermon, neuroscience, preaching, sermonprep  (view more)  (view less)

Reviving Bible Engagement: How To Spark A Bible Reading Revolution In Your Church

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 26, 2026

Bible reading is in decline, but it doesn’t have to be. Explore five practical strategies to ignite a Bible reading revolution in your church and community.

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

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