In Preaching Articles: "Free Sermon"

Hal Seed: Who Decided What Went Into The Bible?

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 2, 2021

When scholars talk about how a book qualified to be called Scripture, they list five characteristics called "the laws of canonicity."

Tags: Bible, History, bible truth, Hal Seed, canon, Bible Truth, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Strike A Grace/Truth Balance?

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 15, 2021

In 25 years our church has only been picketed twice--two weeks in a row!--first by radically liberal nonbelievers for speaking truth, and then by radically conservative believers for showing grace.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-9, Isaiah 40:1-15, Luke 18:1-8

Tags: grace, gospel, preaching, Grace, Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Balance  (view more)  (view less)

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on May 27, 2025

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

Tags: Peace, Wisdom, Preaching, Pure, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 26, 2023

These are some of our favorites--why not share some of yours?

Scripture: Job 2:1-9

Tags: charged up to preach

Ten Passages For Preachers To Memorize Cold

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 23, 2021

What passages do you have at your fingertips, word-for-word? What passages would you add to this list?

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Tags: memory, memorization, memorize, Pastor, Scripture, pastor  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Make A Difference? Eight Transformational Keystones

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 2, 2021

Our preaching should make a difference. But where and how? Here are some critical markers.

Tags: Transformation

10 Traits Of Joyful Pastors

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 4, 2025

Follow the example of these leaders. You'll find joy in the midst of the hard work and long hours of pastoral ministry.

Tags: leader, Leader, Joy, Preaching, preach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

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

Turn Christmas Visitors Into January Members

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 24, 2023

Here's how to bring them back before Easter!

Tags: Connect, Visitors, connect, Christmas, invite, members  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Isn't About The Preacher

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 25, 2023

Two false assumptions can rob your preaching of power, yet they are easy to make.

Tags: Power, Preaching, audience, preach, seth godin, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 10, 2021

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

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Alan Hirsch: The Great Commission Isn't Just About Evangelism

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 24, 2023

Alan Hirsch's shocking observation might just influence the way you preach in the coming year.

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Influence, great commission, Last Words of Jesus, alan hirsch, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Strange Glory Of Ordinary Things

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 13, 2021

John Piper's antidote to keep a preacher from going crazy.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-15

Tags: Glory, Preaching, Ordinary, john piper

Your Congregation Is Fact-Checking Your Preaching (And That's Good News)

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 29, 2023

Up to 38 percent of churchgoing Millennials will do an online search to verify what we say. And many of them are doing it while we’re preaching.

Tags: Search, millennials, Fact Checking, preaching, Internet, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

In Times Of Conflict—preach Joy!

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 15, 2025

Regardless of your church's climate, one thing remains true: The preacher's task is to preach with joy, whether the conditions are desirable or undesirable.

Tags: Joy, Preaching, conflict, communication, preaching, Holy Spirit, Communication  (view more)  (view less)