In Preaching Articles: "Enough"

Why The Cross Is Not Enough

By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 23, 2021

Christian faith cannot stop at the cross alone. The full pattern of Christ’s work includes incarnation, sacrifice, and resurrection power.

Scripture: John 1:14, John 10:18, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 2:5-8, Romans 6:4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Cross, Enough, Powerful, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

When Is A Sermon Good Enough?

By Stephen Gregory on Jul 15, 2024

A pastor wrestles with preparation, expectations, and perfectionism, discovering how God uses imperfect sermons when the preacher is faithful, honest, and attentive to the flock.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Tags: Church, Preaching, pastor, spiritual growth, Communication General, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching Challenges, Spiritual Growth, Ministry Leadership, Pastor, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

When A Private Apology Is Not Enough

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 14, 2022

"Nothing is so lovely and so welcome and so healing in a church as for a member to go before the congregation and admit to his/her destructive behavior and ask for forgiveness."

Tags: Humility, Reconciliation, repentance, restitution, Confession of Sin, church ministry, Apology, Making things right, Admitting Guilt, Repentance  (view more)  (view less)

Why Exhortation Alone Is Not Enough In Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 12, 2023

Many sermons tell listeners what they should do but fail to move them toward real change. Effective preaching combines exhortation with identification, inspiration, and practical application.

Scripture: Romans 12:8, James 1:22, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Colossians 1:28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application, Homiletics, preaching, Application  (view more)  (view less)

9 Preaching Mistakes You Must Avoid

By Julian Freeman on Jun 2, 2025

Preachers often grow most when they honestly evaluate their weaknesses. Recognizing common mistakes in sermon preparation and delivery helps pastors refine their preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 6:4, James 3:1, 1 Timothy 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, Enough, biblical preaching, preaching, Biblical Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Your Sermon May Solve Problems But Is That Enough?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 10, 2025

Address people where they are, but take them to another place to meet the Sovereign of the Universe.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Avoid Settling For Good Enough Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 4, 2022

You can take a stand against “good enough ministry” in your church with a simple practice adopted from the business world: writing down how things should be done.

Tags: Excellence, details, church and business, church organization

Doctrine Is Not Enough: Does Your Preaching Connect With People?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Feb 20, 2023

Doctrinal sermons are fine, but do they connect to human experience?

Tags: Preaching, Doctrine, connection, homiletical, preaching, people  (view more)  (view less)

Why "Just Preach The Gospel” Isn’t Enough

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 23, 2026

Preaching the gospel is essential, but not sufficient on its own. Learn why living the gospel and recognizing our interpretive filters are critical for authentic ministry.

Tags: Humble Preaching, christian living, preaching the gospel, Christian Living, Preaching the Gospel, Ministry Practice, Sermon Advice  (view more)  (view less)

How Much Is Enough? The Only Safe Rule For Giving

By Kent Woodyard on Jan 4, 2024

Working in business development for a church giving platform, I am asked often if there is a Biblical precedent for churches using digital technology to accept tithes and offerings. Any scriptural evidence that text-2-give is acceptable to the Lord? I’ll save you a concordance search: there isn’t.

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Tags: Money, Giving

Is The Problem Really "Your Teaching Isn’t Deep Enough”

By Eric Geiger on Jul 29, 2021

When church members say teaching is not “deep enough,” the issue may not be the sermon. Understanding what people mean helps pastors respond wisely.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10, 2 Timothy 4:3, 1 Corinthians 3:4-7, Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, Truth, Preaching, Lack, problem, deep teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Is It Necessary To Preach Divine Wrath?

By Steven Lawson on Dec 17, 2019

Strangely enough, it is merciless to withhold the declaration of divine vengeance.

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-20

Tags: Preaching, preaching

John Piper: Guidelines For Making Tough Leadership Decisions

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 24, 2025

The truth is not enough. We need wisdom, prayer and excellence.

Tags: john piper, propose, e, Leadership, Decision, leadership, meditate  (view more)  (view less)

What Are 10 Things That Might Help A Pastor And His Wife Stay Married And In Ministry?

By Brian Croft on Aug 24, 2023

Marriage is hard enough, but add ministry into the mix and you have a recipe for a potential mess.

Tags: Marriage, Rest, intimacy with Christ, pastor's wife

Maybe Your Church Doesn't Need More Money

By Kent Woodyard on Mar 26, 2023

“If your church isn’t strapped for cash, your vision isn’t big enough.”

Tags: Money, church planting, Cost of Discipleship