In Preaching Articles: "Forgiveness For Others"

Are We More Invested In Bringing People To Church Or Jesus?

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 3, 2021

Church attendance should be a tool to help people draw closer to Jesus. Not the other way around.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Tags: Preaching

12 Simple Ways To Be A Pastor Who Prays Like A Warrior

By Hal Seed on Nov 10, 2022

I believe every pastor ought to be a prayer warrior.

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7, 1 Samuel 3:10

Tags: Prayer, daily prayer, Prayer for Others, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Holy Spirit's Power, Seek God's Face, God hears prayer  (view more)  (view less)

What Really Makes A Spiritual Leader?

By Bob Hamp on Apr 4, 2023

Spiritual leadership is not defined by position or productivity, but by transformation, presence, and the ability to lead others into real encounters with God.

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45, John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Thessalonians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Power, leadership, Counselor, Leadership, Christian Formation  (view more)  (view less)

The Secret Ingredient For Effective Ministry

By Ray Hollenbach on Jun 16, 2025

What if there were a way to open the floodgates of heaven for other people? What if YOU could have this secret?

Scripture: John 5:9-16

Tags: Ministry, Humble, Humility, effective, humble heart, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Are You A Well-Defined Leader?

By John Holm on Sep 28, 2021

Our greatest need is "internal alignment." How can we lead others if we are unsure of ourselves?

Tags: Leader, Preaching, definition, Identify

My Sermon ... With A Little Bit Of Bible Thrown In

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Apr 14, 2023

"If you ain't struggled with the Scripture, we have something else other than a sermon."

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Preaching, Research, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

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.

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application, exhortation  (view more)  (view less)

10 Types Of Sermons: What Kind Are You Serving?

By Peter Mead on May 21, 2025

Preaching can be compared to preparing a meal. Some sermons are rushed and shallow, while others are thoughtfully prepared to nourish the church.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 5:12-14, John 21:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, teach, cook, option, Pastoral Ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Plan A Preaching Calendar

By Josh Reich on Jan 24, 2025

How we plan our preaching calendar at Revolution is one of the most common questions I get from other pastors.

Tags: preaching calendar, Preaching Calendar

4 Steps To A Friendlier Church (The G.i.f.t. Plan)

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 15, 2021

Genuine friendships are becoming more rare – and thus, of greater perceived value – than any other aspect of modern church life.

Tags: relationships, Friendliness, Friendship New Friends, Equipping Disciples

Sometimes I Feel Like Giving Up, But I Know Better

By Brandon Cox on Apr 26, 2024

Sometimes, I feel that I’m spinning my wheels and not getting anywhere, and that I’m failing to meet the expectations of others.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Tags: Holy Spirit, Discouragement, confidence in God, giving up

Overcoming Plagiarism In Preaching And Teaching

By Matt Perman on Feb 29, 2024

Matt Perman from Desiring God sets the record straight on what flies and what doesn't in the area of studying other's sermons.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Overcome, definition, Plagiarism, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

100 Top Sermons On Easter

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 22, 2024

Easter is one of the most important days for your church. Gain wisdom from others with this handy guide to the top 100 Easter Sermons.

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-30

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6 Soul Care Essentials For Pastors

By Charles Stone on Jul 5, 2022

In the midst of caring for others, it is easy to neglect our own soul. What are safeguards that keep us from drifting away from God?

Tags: leadership, pastoral leadership, soul care, Scripture Memory, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Eight Things I Like About The Church…and Five I Hate.

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 6, 2023

Show me a Christian who can please God better alone than with other believers and I’ll show you a one-of-a-kind, something never before seen on planet Earth. The Lord thought you and I would be needing each other, so placed us in a church fellowship when He saved us.

Tags: Church, Preaching, preaching, church