In Preaching Articles: "Good Sermon"

6 Sermon Myths We Need To Bust

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jan 13, 2021

Preaching is one of the most demanding tasks required of communicators. You’re not just giving a ‘talk,’ you’re communicating the Word of God—faithfully (you trust). And you do this in front of groups of people who have more communication options and sources than at any point in human history. Not an easy task.

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3 Ingredients To Super Productive Sermon Writing

By Brandon Kelley on Jan 28, 2021

You have a ton of things to do every week. Wouldn’t it be great to have some super productive sermon writing time so you could put more time toward leading your church into the future? Sermon writing can be overwhelming when you have other major projects to worry about. But don’t worry anymore! There’s a way to get more productive in less time.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Preaching And Evangelism: 20 Sermon And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 6, 2024

Encourage your church to live out the Great Commission every day with 20 powerful preaching and evangelism resources.

Tags: Evangelism, Worship, Preaching, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Can The Pew Help The Pulpit?

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 7, 2024

Good preaching is a partnership between pastor and congregation, pulpit and pew, the one who preaches and the one who listens.

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Tags: Preaching, pastor, Congregation, Encourage, Partnership, Pastor, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Two Keys To Flourishing In The Digital Age

By Tony Reinke on May 24, 2022

We all seem to sense that — for good or bad — our smartphones are changing us, our habits, and our relationships.

Scripture: Matthew 22:40, John 6:35, Luke 14:33, Luke 10:27, Matthew 13:44, Luke 10:1-25, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 73:25-26, Philippians 3:8, Matthew 10:37  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, Technology, Love Others, Love God

Using Illustrations For Maximum Impact: 4 Essential Notes

By Lane Sebring on Feb 19, 2026

A good illustration will reach out and grab your listeners and pull them into your content. It will make them care. But How?

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The Most Important Ingredient For Rebuke

By Marshall Segal on Nov 1, 2022

"The recipe for good rebuke involves far more than one ingredient, but one ingredient may be the most important."

Tags: repentance, Word of God, brotherly love, patience, Christian Love, Biblical truth, pastoral leadership, rebuking sin, Repentance  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Without A Net: Delivering Sermons Without Notes

By Bruce Salmon on Mar 3, 2025

A pastor describes how a forgotten outline pushed him onto the “high wire” of preaching without notes and how that risk opened new freedom, focus, and trust in God.

Tags: Church, Preaching, worry, manuscript, Homiletics, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Delivery, Worry, preaching, church, expository preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Sermon Again Without Preaching It The Same

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 17, 2024

Repeated sermons should grow richer with time. With prayerful revision, fresh insight, and renewed engagement, a pastor can preach familiar material with greater depth.

Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, Church Practices, Pastoral Ministry, Biblical Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

8 Must-Have Elements Of Your Easter Sermon

By Josh Reich on Dec 11, 2024

Easter preaching should not be an annual performance but the weekly pattern of faithful proclamation that points to Jesus, offers hope, and calls for clear response.

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31, Luke 24:1-12, Romans 1:16, John 11:25, Colossians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Easter, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, preaching

Should Pastors Use Other People’s Sermons?

By Ron Forseth on Sep 3, 2024

Is using another preacher’s sermon always wrong? This article examines plagiarism, conscience, diligence, and trust to offer a biblical framework for sermon use.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 14:22-23, 1 Corinthians 10:29, James 3:1, Luke 12:48  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preparation, Speech, theft, Plagiarism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why You Shouldn’t Prepare Sermons Alone

By Brian Croft on Sep 8, 2020

Inviting trusted church members into sermon preparation strengthens clarity, application, humility, and pastoral effectiveness.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 20:18, Proverbs 27:6, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Accountability, preaching

Ten (Christmas) Sermon-Starters From The Life Of Mary

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 25, 2025

Luke’s annunciation account is packed with phrases that carry more theological weight than we often notice. One line can carry an entire sermon.

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Galatians 4:4, Matthew 1:23

Tags: Christmas, Jesus, Power, Incarnation

10 Types Of Sermons: What Kind Are You Serving?

By Peter Mead on May 22, 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)

10 Tips For Preaching Shorter And More Effective Sermons

By Troy Page on Jun 15, 2021

Long sermons often lose listeners before the message lands. Clear focus, careful editing, and intentional structure can help preachers deliver messages that are both shorter and more impactful.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:2, 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Colossians 4:6

Tags: Communication, better, short, communication