In Preaching Articles: "Good" showing 1-15 of 102

6 Good Ways To Identify A Good Sermon

By Rev. Tejado Hanchell on Oct 3, 2020

It's important for the preacher to engage in the process of regularly evaluating his or her sermon. Here's how.

Tags: Preaching, Excellence, preaching

Why I Don't Ever Want To Preach A Good Sermon

By J.s. Park on Feb 9, 2024

Sometimes your good work can actually hinder people from hearing the gospel.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7, Genesis 6:1-14

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A Good Sermon Feels Like A Good Story: 7 Minutes With Fred Craddock

By Fred Craddock on Nov 13, 2019

Fred Craddock literally wrote the book on preaching. He reminds us, "Movement is more important than structure."

Tags: Preaching, structure, Movement, Fred Craddock

When Is A Sermon Good Enough?

By Stephen Gregory on Jul 16, 2024

What is a good sermon? How can I preach with confidence a message I have not had time to polish? Who am I seeking to please, anyway? Stephen Gregory seeks answers to these questions.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

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What Makes A Sermon Good?

By Duane K Kelderman on Aug 2, 2024

Preachers and churches run into trouble when they forget that preaching is first and foremost a proclamation of Scripture.

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-10, 1 Chronicles 1:1

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Good Sermons Start With Listening

By Mary Hinkle Shore on Jan 17, 2024

Before we start writing, perhaps we should start listening. Here are three very practical suggestions.

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Tags: Preaching, Listen, preaching

Is There Good News In Your Sermon?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 12, 2020

If you have trouble finding something to celebrate, look for the Good News first. The celebration will jump out at you.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Mark 6:1-13

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Good News

Storytelling: The Heart Of Good Preaching

By Fred Craddock on Aug 12, 2023

Dr. Fred Craddock explains his mysterious statement, "Movement is more important than structure."

Tags: Heart, Preaching, storytelling, preaching

Never Waste A Good Sermon

By SermonCentral on Jun 8, 2021

Brandon Cox shares six avenues to extend your work after you've shared it from the pulpit.

Tags: Preaching, Sound, podcast

Never Waste A Good Sermon!

By Brandon Cox on Nov 9, 2023

Do you ever get that post-sermon, anti-climactic feeling that all of your research, all of your writing, all of your preparation just got burned up in a single half-hour shot?

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17 Powerful Good Friday Quotes That'll Get You Ready For Easter

By SermonCentral on Mar 17, 2021

What happened on Good Friday?  How is Good Friday celebrated? These are amazing quotes from Good Friday sermons on SermonCentral.com.

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How To Handle The Gore Of Good Friday

By Peter Mead on Mar 22, 2021

The crucifixion is bloody. Should we shock people out of a religious view of crucifixion, or is it better not to overwhelm people with the gore?

Tags: Good Friday, Preaching, preaching

15 Good-Sense Preaching Tips

By Gracia Grindal on Jan 19, 2024

Practical advice on what works--and what doesn't--in your sermon.

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Preach Like It's Good News!

By Travis Hearn on Jan 21, 2023

When you're giving good news to someone, how do you give it?

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Is Skipping Church Good For Your Soul?

By Charles Stone on Jun 16, 2023

Pastors must craft compelling, Spirit-led services if we are to entice the unchurched to attend and keep attending. What they experience at church must be worth the price of giving up their relaxing mornings at home.

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