In Preaching Articles: "Gods Love"

Thanksgiving Is A Taste Of Home

By Christine Hoover on Jun 12, 2024

"In all things, imitate and anticipate the final Thanksgiving table and a place where all our longings will finally find their home."

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Tags: Thanks, Longing, home, give thanks, heavenly home, Thanksgiving Holiday, Gifts, God's gifts  (view more)  (view less)

10 Mistakes Churches Make At Christmastime

By Jonathan Howe on Dec 21, 2024

Unfortunately stress can lead churches to plan poorly and make unnecessary mistakes. Here are ten such mistakes to avoid in your church this Christmas.

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Holidays, prepare, focus on GOD, Christmas Gospel, church priorities, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Spiritual Oil Crisis

By Lance Witt on Oct 22, 2022

What are you trusting God for? What are attempting for God’s glory that requires faith? Sadly, the more years people serve in ministry, the less risk-taking faith they demonstrate. We can begin to rely on our experience, our skills, and our planning to win the day. Yet, without faith it is impossible to please God.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Hebrews 11:6

Tags: Faith, Ministry, Trust, Elisha, relying on god, Risk taking, church leadership, Daring Faith, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Celebrate Mother's Day With Powerful Sermons And Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 10, 2025

Mother’s Day Sermon Ideas & Free Resources for Churches

Tags: Faith, Love, Church, mom, Mothers Day, mothers, mother's day, Inspire, inspiration, Motherhood, resources, Powerful, churches, sermon prep, sermons, moms, Sermon Prep, Sermon Preparation, church, Sermon prep, Mom's Day, love, mothers day, mom's day, Sermons, Resources, Encouraging Messages, inspire, Worship Materials, Free Resources, Service Planning, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

When People Leave: 4 Lessons In Rejection From Jesus

By Greg Surratt on Jul 8, 2021

Greg Surratt: When people leave for whatever reason, God’s got your back. What else do you really need?

Scripture: John 6:25-58

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Rejection

Bold Preaching: The Surprising Connection Between Amos And Us

By Nathan Aaseng on Jul 25, 2019

This article challenges preachers to reflect on whether they resemble Amos or the court prophets, and urges courage in proclaiming hard truths from God’s Word.

Tags: Preaching, Prophetic Preaching, preaching, Church and Culture, Courage in Ministry, Preaching Challenges  (view more)  (view less)

9 Points For Preaching On The Problem Of Evil

By Norman Geisler on Jan 22, 2025

The topic of evil offers many onramps to preaching powerful sermons and proclaiming the gospel. Dr. Norman Geisler offers insight for preaching and pastoral conversations.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 3:6, Colossians 4:6

Tags: Apologetics, Evil, Satan, suffering, tragedy, Difficulties, problem of evil, Apologetics God, Sin General, Trials  (view more)  (view less)

What Are You Waiting For?

By Lance Witt on Dec 29, 2020

What are you going to do this next year to make the “most of your time”?

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Tags: Holidays, Resolution, Change, Personal Growth, Trust God, Redeeming Time, new years, Growing in Faith  (view more)  (view less)

10 Preaching Mistakes Everyone Can Avoid

By Jared Moore on Jun 9, 2020

If you want to help your hearers focus on God and think on God when they leave your sermon, here are 10 things that you cannot do.

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, preaching

11 Mistakes That Take Your Preaching Focus Off Jesus

By Jared Moore on May 8, 2023

If you want to help your hearers focus on God and think on God when they leave your service, then here are 11 things that you cannot do.

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, mistakes, focus, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

People Don't Want To Sit And Listen Anymore: 4 Ways To Connect With A New Generation

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 25, 2019

Most people who leave the church aren't leaving God. Many of them are leaving the way we do church to try and find God.

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31, Acts 20:7-12

Tags: Preaching, Listen, Shift, disconnect, distrust  (view more)  (view less)

Biblical Preaching Is More Than Quoting The Bible

By Jeff K. Clarke on Jul 19, 2019

Not all ideas in the Bible are biblical. Discover how reading Scripture through the lens of Jesus helps us rightly interpret God’s redemptive story.

Tags: hermeneutics, biblical theology, Bible interpretation, Bible Interpretation, Christ Centered Reading, Biblical Theology, Hermeneutics, Narrative Theology  (view more)  (view less)

Best Father's Day Sermons: Preach A Powerful Message To Honor And Equip The Men In Your Congregation

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 14, 2020

Preach a Powerful Message to Honor and Equip the Men in Your Congregation

Tags: Dad, Father, Father's Day, Men, Fatherhood, Father's Love, fathers day, sermons, countdown, Happy Father's Day, Dad's, father's day video, Sermons, Fathers Day, Happy Father, sermon ideas, sermon bumpers, sermon series kits, fatherhood, men, Father's love, Happy Father's day, Father's day sermons, Father's day video, creative resources, father's day service  (view more)  (view less)

I Didn't Think Preachers Wrote Their Own Sermons Anymore

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Aug 29, 2019

Preacher: God *will* give you something to say!

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1-14

Tags: Preaching

Why R.c. Sproul Still Declared: 'i Believe In Preaching'

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 15, 2020

"History shows us that the greatest periods of revival and reformation the church has ever seen occur in conjunction with the frequent, consistent and clear preaching of God’s Word."

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-23

Tags: Preaching, preaching