In Preaching Articles: "Guest Preaching"

Do You Know The 4 Pillars Of Guest Preaching?

By Pete Wilson on Jan 6, 2023

Pete Wilson: "Don’t make controversial statements the church staff is going to have to clean up later."

Tags: Communication, Teaching, Preaching, Church General, communication, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Know The 4 Pillars Of Guest Preaching?

By Pete Wilson on Feb 7, 2023

Pete Wilson has keen insights not only for speakers but for listeners as well.

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Tags: controversy, Preaching, Respect, guest preaching, methodology, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Guest-Preaching Has Risks: For The Church That Invited You

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Aug 22, 2019

The cardinal rule: As a guest preacher, don’t make a mess for the pastor to clean up when you leave.

Tags: Preaching

No Pressure: Great Preaching Must Connect Worlds Separated By Time And Space

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Sep 18, 2021

Helping people understand the Scripture in its native Bible world is not enough. We must help people to experience it.

Scripture: Genesis 15:8-21

Tags: Bible, Preaching, guest preaching, lecture, bible story  (view more)  (view less)

What You Absolutely Need To Let Your Guest Preacher Know

By Rev. Stuart Strachan Jr. on Sep 18, 2024

What are the most important things you need to let your guest preacher know before you head out of town?

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How To Be An Awesome Guest Preacher

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 18, 2020

If you're asked to guest-speak, you need these 10 real-life rules.

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Embrace The 5 Types Of Church Visitor

By Ron Edmondson on Aug 7, 2020

Ron Edmondson offers a helpful description of the different types of guests you'll find at your church on any given Sunday.

Tags: guest, Hospitality

7 Benefits Of Hosting A High-Profile Guest Speaker

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 9, 2023

Are high profile guest speakers worth the time and money? "Only if you value lost people," says Hal Seed.

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Christianity, Guest speaker, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Tips For Guest Speaking Every Pastor Should Know

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jul 8, 2019

11 tips to help make you a better guest preacher—one they will actually want to invite back.

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

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How Guests Become Regular Attenders At Your Church

By Josh Reich on Mar 24, 2022

Have you had a guest come to your church who seemed excited but never came back?

Tags: Children, Communication, Visitors, Unwelcomed Guest, communication  (view more)  (view less)

Why Doesn't Every Congregation Respond The Same Way?

By Peter Mead on Jun 27, 2025

Peter Mead reveals eight powerful insights into how to gauge a congregation's responsiveness.

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5 Must-Know Facts About First-Time Visitors

By Rick Ezell on Nov 3, 2021

You may be the most skilled preacher and your church may have excellent small groups or the best children’s ministry in the city, but your first-time guests will never know unless they make a second or third visit.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Luke 15:20-24

Tags: Grace, guest, Celebrate, Preaching, Hospitality, Visitors, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

25 Easter Follow-Up Sermon And Worship Ideas

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 10, 2023

One of the best ways to follow up with your Easter guests, as well as to encourage your church members, is by preaching about living out the new life we have in Christ.

Tags: Worship, Preaching, sermon series, after easter, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Six Details To Include In Your Church Staff Bios

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 14, 2022

When we talk with first-time guests about church websites, many of them share their surprise that the website fails to include bios or any information other than a name for the church staff.

Tags: Healthy Church, Connect, Clarity, church ministry, Church Website, Digital Strategy, Executive Pastor, Church Bio, connect  (view more)  (view less)

Why Preaching The Story Is Powerful Preaching

By Peter Mead on Apr 11, 2025

Frequently, God felt that having the truth clothed in the genre of story was the best option.

Scripture: John 12:21-34

Tags: Preaching, preaching