In Preaching Articles: "Gospel Centered"

Gospel-Centered Sermons Actually Work

By Jeff Medders on Nov 16, 2022

"I want to encourage every pastor reading this to keep preaching the gospel. Week in. Week out. Keep exalting, heralding, and lifting up our crucified Savior, risen from the dead, reigning in Heaven, saving all who will look to him and believe."

Scripture: Romans 16:25, Colossians 1:28, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, teach, pastoral leadership, Entrust with Gospel, Pastoral Ministry, preaching Christ, power of the gospel, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

You Won't Believe What Many Pastors Leave Out Of Their Sermons

By Peter Mead on Jun 9, 2025

Biblical instruction is central to preaching, but sermons can easily drift into moralism. Faithful preaching places commands within the larger gospel story of sin, grace, and transformation.

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:8-10, Luke 15:25-32, Titus 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Omission, Gospel centered, preaching, Gospel Centered  (view more)  (view less)

Weaving Gospel Fluency Into Every Sunday Message

By Jeff Vanderstelt on Nov 21, 2022

If we are going to grow people up into Christlikeness in every way, we need to learn how to speak the truths of Jesus Christ into everything.

Scripture: Luke 24:44-45

Tags: Teaching, pastoral leadership, defending the gospel, preaching Christ, guard the truth, Gospel centered, Teach His Word, church leadership, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

6 Ways The Gospel Should Shape A Pastor’s Leadership

By Brandon Kelley on Nov 17, 2022

A Pastor’s leadership must first and foremost be a response to Christ’s gospel.

Scripture: Acts 4:19, 1 Peter 3:12

Tags: Character, bible truth, Church leaders, Godly Leaders, Bible Truth, pastoral leadership, Praying, Gospel centered, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Jerry Rice And The Art Of Preaching Well

By Derwin Gray on Jun 26, 2024

Insights from Jerry Rice’s passion, self-awareness, and heroic mindset show preachers how to cultivate love, authenticity, and Gospel-centered confidence.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Tags: Ministry Skills, evangelism, gospel, preaching, Pastoral Leadership, Gospel Ministry, Sermon Craft, Preaching, Lost, football, Christian Witness, pastoral leadership, gospel ministry, Evangelism, Witness, Gospel, Sports  (view more)  (view less)

8 Ideas To Make Your Christmas Eve Service Memorable

By Josh Reich on Dec 20, 2024

Christmas Eve is coming, and millions of people will walk into a church to experience something. But what will they get when they walk into your church or mine?

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Christmas Eve, invite, Simplicity, Gospel centered, church leadership, Christmas Service  (view more)  (view less)

Daring Preaching Engages The Culture: Does Yours?

By Joe Mckeever on Aug 26, 2024

Christ sends us into the world but warns us not to be shaped by it. Faithful ministry means engaging culture with wisdom, tension, and gospel-centered discernment.

Scripture: John 17:14-18, Romans 14:4, Acts 17:22-23, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Ephesians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian Discipleship

Advice For Preaching Funeral Sermons

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Feb 24, 2021

Brief. Gospel-centered. Be sensitive to family. There are other important factors to consider when preaching funerals. But these three pieces of advice are a good place to start.

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, Christian Funeral

The Gospel In Every Sermon

By Greg Stier on Feb 20, 2025

Weekly gospel proclamation equips the church, fuels evangelistic expectation, and honors Christ by making His cross the defining center of every sermon.

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Evangelism, Invitation, exegesis, evangelism, Exegesis  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Preaching Teacher-Centered Or Learner-Centered?

By Thom Schultz on May 18, 2023

Effective preaching prioritizes spiritual growth over personal preference. Pastors must ask whether their methods truly serve the people they are called to teach.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Colossians 1:28, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: New, Preaching, embrace, Preacher, Method, preaching, preacher  (view more)  (view less)

From Desiring God: Beware Of Gluten-Free Preaching

By Phillip Bethancourt on Jan 12, 2026

"The gluten of the gospel must be kneaded into every Christian sermon."

Tags: Christ Centered Preaching

Restore Passion To Your Preaching: Three Essential Steps

By Ken Davis on Aug 28, 2024

Many pastors quietly lose passion in the pulpit, preaching out of duty rather than delight. This article explores why that happens and how renewed preparation, dependence on the Spirit, and gospel-centered humility restore joy and power.

Scripture: John 12:20-30, Isaiah 55:11, Philippians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 4:5, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit

Is Your Preaching God-Centered?

By Bernie Van Eyk on Sep 11, 2024

People crave practical help, but their deepest need is God Himself. God-centered preaching lifts hearts from self to the glory revealed in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 73:17-26, John 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation

7 Dangerous Church Hiring Mistakes

By Brian Orme on Mar 28, 2024

We don’t want you to drop $300K (or more) of Kingdom funds on bad staffing when it should go toward Gospel-centered initiatives. So, here are seven hiring mistakes you want to avoid at all costs.

Tags: Church, Preaching, mistakes, church and business, hiring, preaching, church  (view more)  (view less)

Niceness Is Not The Gospel

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 1, 2024

Faithful Christians pursue kindness and humility, yet the gospel itself will offend some people. Disciples must be willing to face rejection rather than dilute the message of Christ.

Scripture: Mark 13:13, John 15:18, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: evangelism, gospel, preaching, Evangelism, Persecution, Gospel, Preaching, hate  (view more)  (view less)