In Preaching Articles: "Exhortation"

Not Every Exhortation Is Necessary

By Peter Mead on May 8, 2024

It is important to discern when an exhortation needs to be given, and when the listener is already aware of their need for growth and working hard by faith to become more like Christ.

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Preaching: More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on Jul 21, 2021

Even though exhortation is a gift of the Holy Spirit, our preaching needs at least four other vital ingredients.

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Preaching Is More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on May 11, 2023

Is your preaching style stuck in one mode? It's time to break out!

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 3:17-22

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Why I Value Practical Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 12, 2023

"Exhortation without identification, inspiration or application is unlikely to produce life change in the listener."

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Why We Preach: Gospel Bread For Desperate Hearts

By David J. Lose on Oct 5, 2020

Preaching is not merely instruction or exhortation. It is weekly renewal in the story of God’s love for weary believers who struggle to believe.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Romans 10:17, Matthew 4:4, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Hebrews 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

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How To Preach Practical Holiness

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 28, 2025

1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 teaches pastors how to preach holiness by grounding obedience in the knowledge of God, clear exhortation, and sober warning.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Galatians 6:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

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