In Preaching Articles: "Gospel Preaching"

3 Indispensable Preaching Truths

By Tim Spivey on Feb 21, 2026

Experience teaches pastors that preaching involves far more than crafting a sermon. Faithful preaching shapes hearts, theology, and the direction of the church.

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Hebrews 4:12, John 6:68, 2 Timothy 4:2, James 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Truth, Preaching, effective, Sermon Preparation, ministry, preaching, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

Overcoming Plagiarism In Preaching And Teaching

By Matt Perman on Mar 1, 2024

Pastors love to learn and share truth, but unclear attribution can lead to plagiarism. Faithful ministry requires honesty in acknowledging the sources of ideas and words.

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Mark 10:19, Matthew 15:19, Romans 13:9, Ephesians 4:25  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Overcome, definition, Plagiarism, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Incomparable Value Of Expository Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Apr 6, 2023

There's a whole lot of preaching today that makes good points and says good things in entertaining ways, but something's missing.

Tags: Preaching, Expository, points, missing, preaching, expository  (view more)  (view less)

Is Preaching Your Work Or God's?

By Peter Mead on Jul 29, 2021

Paul wrote and he wrote very strongly, but where was his confidence?

Tags: Paul, Preaching, work, action, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Stressful Sermon

By David J. Lose on Jun 29, 2021

What might our personal and congregational lives look like if we took Jesus' words more seriously at home, work, school and in our communities?

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34, Proverbs 17:1-5

Tags: stress, Preaching, Stress

What Is The Purpose In Your Preaching?

By Ken Collins on Jun 12, 2025

Here are four reasons veteran preacher Ken Collins preaches. How many purposes do you have?

Tags: Preaching, Purpose, Glorify, ken collins, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Preaching Over-Educated?

By Chris Surber on Jul 28, 2021

If you have more theological degrees than a thermostat, you might be over-heating Sunday mornings!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:3-5

Tags: Preaching, educated

Preaching Is More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on May 12, 2023

Is your preaching style stuck in one mode? It's time to break out!

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 3:17-22

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application, exhortation, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

In Times Of Conflict—preach Joy!

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 16, 2025

Regardless of your church's climate, one thing remains true: The preacher's task is to preach with joy, whether the conditions are desirable or undesirable.

Tags: Holy Spirit, Communication, Joy, Preaching, conflict, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preach The Present Pentecost, Not The Past

By David J. Lose on Feb 20, 2023

There's nothing more resistant to purposeful, hopeful action in the present than nostalgia, the longing for a bygone era.

Scripture: Acts 5:1-30

Tags: Pentecost, Present, Preaching, past, festival, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Tony Evans On The Power In Preaching

By Tony Evans on Feb 19, 2024

Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas gives his thoughts on preaching to men, sermon preparation and staying fresh for the long haul.

Tags: Man, Preaching, Masculinity, manliness, Tony Evans, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Ugly Preaching Can Be Powerful

By Jamie Stilson on Feb 23, 2023

Preaching should be a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, not a display of our wisdom. One pastor calls it "ugly preaching."

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Tags: Preaching, training, Holy Spirit's Power, ugly preaching, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Secret Key To Great Preaching

By Tony Merida on Jan 6, 2022

"The essential secret is not mastering certain techniques but being mastered by certain convictions."

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Tags: Preaching, Master, Desire for God, Secret, effective preaching, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Preaching For The Easy Shout?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Sep 1, 2025

We want to give people hope, but why should we shield them from the pain of living?

Scripture: Matthew 23:33-36

Tags: pain, Hope, Preaching, shout, preaching, Pain  (view more)  (view less)

How Much Is Preaching Worth?

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 15, 2023

Everyone should be in on this conversation: preachers, deacons and listeners.

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Tags: Decision, conversation, Preaching, Worth, trouble, preaching  (view more)  (view less)