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Seven Deadly Sins In The Pulpit

By Steve Murrell on Aug 21, 2020

"Unlike many modern preachers, Paul refused to edit out the difficult parts of the message. He insisted on preaching the whole gospel."

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:6-8

Tags: Preaching, bible truth, difficult passages, Bible Truth

How To Pastor An Evangelistic Church

By Ed Stetzer on Jan 24, 2021

Pastors, do you know what an"evangelistic church" looks like? Are you even taking the time to share the gospel?

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Tags: Evangelism, leadership, challenge, Sharing Your Faith, Setting an example, evangelism, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Piper's Authority For Preaching

By SermonCentral on Mar 24, 2020

In this video John Piper answers the question, "What Bible passages do you use to base your claims about how we should preach?"

Tags: Bible, Lesson, Joshua, Preaching, Learning, Doctrine, Relevant, bible truth, Authority  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Preaching Less Than Christian?

By Peter Mead on Oct 12, 2021

You need more than someone in the pulpit holding a Bible. Peter Mead warns us off of three "sub-gospel" habits.

Tags: Sin, God, Preaching, Fail, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Use Humor Like A Hammer (Plus 4 Other Great Preaching Tips)

By Chris Foster on Feb 5, 2024

The average attention span has dropped from 12 minutes to 5 minutes. If this is true, what does that mean for you as a communicator of the Gospel?

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-17, John 14:26

Tags: Preaching, humor, social media, storytelling, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Include These 3 Vital Elements When You Preach A Funeral?

By SermonCentral on Nov 19, 2019

Practical advice: "Don't preach them into heaven. Don't preach them into hell. Just preach the gospel for the people who are there."

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, advice, Respond, elements, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

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

Answering Claims That The Bible Contains Errors, And Why It Matters That It Doesn’t

By Randy Alcorn on Nov 22, 2022

I’m reminded of what the Huguenots said of the Bible and its critics: “Hammer away ye hostile hands; your hammers break, God’s Anvil stands.”

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Apologetics, Biblical truth, inerrant, study bible, defending the gospel, guard the truth, Be prepared, spiritual knowledge  (view more)  (view less)

What Is Saving Faith?

By R. C. Sproul on Sep 1, 2022

Faith is central to Christianity. The New Testament repeatedly calls people to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. There is a definite body of content to be believed, which is part and parcel of our religious activity.

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Tags: Salvation, justification, Adoption, Reformation, saving faith, Preach Christ, God's righteousness, preaching the gospel, salvation by grace  (view more)  (view less)

20 Powerful Mother's Day Sermons And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral on May 5, 2021

Mother's Day is the 3rd-highest church attendance day of the year, after Christmas and Easter. This is a great opportunity to reach both new visitors and current members with the Gospel.

Tags: Worship, Preaching, mother's day, preaching

How To Balance Exegesis And Application

By SermonCentral on Jul 16, 2020

D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, and John Piper discuss the importance of preaching in a way that connects to listeners, draws them into the Word, and brings them back to the present day to live out what they've learned.

Tags: Hope, Preaching, difficult, Prep, Faith Hope Love  (view more)  (view less)

How To Share Your Faith

By Josh Reich on Jul 16, 2022

Inviting someone to church or sharing your faith about Jesus can be awkward. It is nerve wracking, scary and often times not what many followers of Jesus want to do. Yet, the reality is if you are a follower of Jesus, you are to be a witness of Jesus. (Acts 1:8) That is a key and crucial piece of your new identity in Christ. It is not optional.

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Witnessing, Inviting People, Christian Witness, Sharing My Testimony, Sharing Your Faith, Gospel Presentation, evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

12 Memorial Day Resources For Preaching And Worship

By SermonCentral on May 27, 2021

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for those who have given their lives in military service for our nation. How can your church continue to worship God, preach the Gospel, and honor fallen heroes?

Tags: Worship, Memorial Day, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

Fortress For Truth: Martin Luther

By Steven Lawson on Oct 24, 2022

"Luther came to realize that salvation was a gift for the guilty, not a reward for the righteous. Man is not saved by his good works but by trusting the finished work of Christ. Thus, justification by faith alone became the central tenet of the Reformation."

Tags: justification, Reformation, bible truth, Bible Truth, defending the gospel, martin luther, Teaching God's Word, defend the faith, faithful preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching On Marriage: 15 Key Sermon And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral on Sep 30, 2024

More than ever, your congregations need godly guidance from Scripture on marriage. Here are 15 key sermon and worship resources about marriage you need today, including sermons from Andy Stanley, J.D., Greear, and John Piper.

Tags: Marriage, Worship, Preaching, preaching