In Preaching Articles: "Harvest Revival Comming Harvest"

Confronting Idols, Making Disciples

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 21, 2023

Chris Wright suggests that the way we do church may actually prop up idolatry in the church. Are there any idols in your church?

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-10

Tags: Idol, Discipleship, Disciples, Confront, chris wright  (view more)  (view less)

Declare The *unprecedented God*

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 2, 2020

If your congregation is stuck in the "we've never done it that way before" trap, this is a message you should share.

Tags: Church, Change, Congregation, unprecedented, church  (view more)  (view less)

16 Tips For Better Easter Impact

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 31, 2021

Practical advice to take full advantage of this once-a-year opportunity--this year, and in years to come.

Tags: Easter, Outreach, New, Church Growth, Impact, preaching tips, Easter Palm Sunday  (view more)  (view less)

Don't Sell The Gospel!

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 17, 2020

Peddlers are driven by greed for money and fear of pain. But let us preach Christ as the all-satisfying treasure and God-satisfying obedience.

Tags: Paul, Gospel, Preaching, Pharisees, peddle, e  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching The Truth At Weddings

By SermonCentral .com on May 18, 2025

John Piper managed to offend people by simply preaching the truth at weddings. Maybe you should, too.

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Create Innovative *next Steps*

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 29, 2020

We all want to end our messages with application, but sometimes the next steps we offer are difficult for others to take.

Tags: Preaching, Story, success, step, next, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Startling Survey Results On Christians And Marijuana

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 1, 2023

Do current events or popular opinions require a response from the pulpit?

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A Dozen Ways To Kill A Great Idea

By SermonCentral .com on May 28, 2021

From preaching topics to outreach programs, how many great ideas have fallen into these potholes?

Tags: Idea, Plan, Kill, Improve, Church Practices  (view more)  (view less)

What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 4, 2024

This completely secular video is instructional, AND could be a great intro for your next sermon.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Tags: Internet, Power, Influence, Brain, brain  (view more)  (view less)

Hal Seed: Who Decided What Went Into The Bible?

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 2, 2021

When scholars talk about how a book qualified to be called Scripture, they list five characteristics called "the laws of canonicity."

Tags: Bible, History, bible truth, Hal Seed, canon, Bible Truth, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Strike A Grace/Truth Balance?

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 15, 2021

In 25 years our church has only been picketed twice--two weeks in a row!--first by radically liberal nonbelievers for speaking truth, and then by radically conservative believers for showing grace.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-9, Isaiah 40:1-15, Luke 18:1-8

Tags: grace, gospel, preaching, Grace, Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Balance  (view more)  (view less)

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on May 27, 2025

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

Tags: Peace, Wisdom, Preaching, Pure, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Never Waste A Good Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 7, 2021

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

Tags: Preaching, Sound, podcast

Sermon Illustration: How Much Should We Give To God?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 8, 2023

If you've ever taken your kids to McDonald's, then this illustration is right up your alley.

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 Chronicles 29:1-9

Tags: Giving, Tithe, Give, Tithes, amount  (view more)  (view less)

New Poll: What's The Average Length Of Sermon Prep?

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 15, 2021

LifeWay's Thom Rainer took a Twitter poll to see how much time most preachers give to sermon preparation. Where do you fall on the scale?

Tags: preparation, average, Prep, Time