In Preaching Articles: "Faithful Preaching"

Letter To A (Real Life) Hurting Pastor

By Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2025

Author Chris Surber suggests six avenues to handle the hurt and disappointment so common in pastoral ministry.

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Should You Start A Chapter Of The Boring Preacher's Club?

By Michael Duduit on Sep 28, 2020

In a culture obsessed with activity and extremes, a little bit of boring can build character.

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Three Key Components Of A Solid Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 13, 2020

My audience matters so much to the heart of God, that He sent His only son Jesus to die on the cross for their redemption.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

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How Preachers Resemble Flight Attendants

By Ron Forseth on Jun 4, 2025

Even though no one pays attention to the pre-flight warnings, the message is crucial when things go wrong.

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7 Helps Every Wedding Sermon Should Contain

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 30, 2025

"What words of lasting value and incredible help can you utter during the ceremony that will make a difference down the road a year or two or ten?"

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

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3 Powerful Words We Rarely Hear From Preachers

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 3, 2025

As leaders we need to recognize the moment when there are no words to be said, no comfort to be offered, no solutions to be given.

Scripture: Judges 14:1-6

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Finding Fresh Ways To Tell The Story Of Jesus

By Jeff K. Clarke on Dec 21, 2019

In our pursuit of Jesus, sometimes we have to (un)learn what we thought we knew.

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The Criticism I Hated—but Made Me A Better Preacher

By Joe Hoagland on Dec 27, 2019

None of us appreciate unsolicited, mean-spirited criticism, but we do need to hear people out.

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

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Ray Ortlund's 10 Unforgettable Lessons On Fatherhood

By Ray Ortlund on Oct 4, 2025

"The distance between what I saw in the New Testament and what I saw in my dad was slight."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

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The Very Best Way To Connect With Your Listeners (And How To Do It)

By Brandon Kelley on Oct 10, 2025

Sure, it's simple: but that doesn't mean it's easy to do.

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Thinking About Quitting? 9 Hope-Filled Reminders

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 25, 2024

Someone asked me if I ever considered quitting when I was a pastor. My response was quick and truthful: “Yes. On the average about once a week.”

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Your Sermon May Solve Problems But Is That Enough?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 11, 2025

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

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8 Vital Statistics You Should Track Every Week

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 17, 2025

Thom Rainer: "We can never know where the missing sheep are if we are not keeping track of them."

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Are Your Illustrations Fresh? Use This 9-Point Checklist

By Peter Mead on Oct 18, 2025

Every illustration should "let the light in." Do yours?

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Why Every Sermon Should Be A Life-Changing Sermon

By Paul David Tripp on Oct 20, 2025

This will probably get me into trouble: I’m persuaded that there’s too much mediocrity in the church when it comes to pastors preparing and delivering their sermons.

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