In Preaching Articles: "Good Works"

Preparing Hearts For Lent: Sermon Series & Resources To Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 27, 2025

Sermon Series & Resources to Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

Tags: Easter graphics for churches, Easter sermon preparation, Easter service themes, Holy Week church resources, Good Friday sermon resources, Holy week, lent, Holy Week, sermon series, Easter sermon series, Easter church resources, Easter preaching ideas, Easter, Good Friday, Resurrection  (view more)  (view less)

John Piper: Our Indispensible Role As Preachers

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 28, 2023

John Piper examines the intersection between the miracle of God's sovereign work and the role we play as his partners.

Tags: Sovereign, Preaching, role, intersections, john piper, e, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Traits Of Joyful Pastors

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 5, 2025

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

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Crafting Strong Sermons Requires Polish

By Terry Linhart on Nov 9, 2024

Some sermon checkpoints to buff a nice luster on your work and to ensure you're responsible and faithful in the process.

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The Myth Of Spontaneous Preaching

By Lane Sebring on Oct 1, 2019

Some people think the work of the Holy Spirit is thwarted when the preacher makes an effort to improve his preaching.

Tags: Improve, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep, Holy Spirit, Preaching, Spontaneous  (view more)  (view less)

Preach The Past: Discover Powerful Illustrations And Lessons From Church History

By Chris Surber on Oct 1, 2025

A working knowledge of Church history teaches us to be humble. Our footprints aren’t the first tracks on this road.

Scripture: Acts 2:13-40, Acts 25:1-17

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15 Excellent (And Simple) Ways To Improve Your Preaching

By Chuck Lawless on Jan 23, 2020

Chuck Lawless is leery of telling other people how to improve, but each one of these tips have worked for him.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Preach To The Heart

By John Bjorge on Nov 16, 2021

Many preachers are good at preaching for the head, but rarely do we aim for--or reach--the heart.

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Are You Guilty Of Pastoral Plagiarism?

By James Emery White on Oct 10, 2020

Good communicators borrow material all the time. But how should you communicate your sources of ideas and inspiration?

Tags: Preaching, Plagiarism

Does Your Preaching Take In The Wide View?

By Peter Mead on Dec 26, 2020

In order to preach good news and not turn it into burdensome law, first we look up, then we look out.

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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

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10 Differences Between Borrowing And Stealing Someone Else's Sermon

By James Emery White on Sep 27, 2021

Good communicators borrow material all the time. But how should you communicate your sources of ideas and inspiration?

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Deal-Breakers: 7 Ways God May Tell A Pastor To Leave A Church

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 18, 2022

Long-term pastorates are almost always good for the church and the pastor. But when these things happen, it's time to go.

Tags: Discernment, Resignation, Knowing God's Will, church ministry

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

10 Ways To Plan An Amazing Sermon Series

By Herbert Cooper on Oct 9, 2020

Herbert Cooper, senior pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City, shares strategic insights into making a sermon series work.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:14-20

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