In Preaching Articles: "Holy Week Church Resources"

Back To The Heart Of Worship

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 20, 2023

Jesus is greatly honored when we bring ourselves, with the Holy Spirit’s help, back to the heart of worship again and again.

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Tags: fixing eyes on Jesus, Holy Spirit, Music, How to Worship, Church worship  (view more)  (view less)

4 Questions I Ask Myself Every Week As I Prepare My Sermon

By Dave Workman on Nov 8, 2025

Dave Workman has delivered thousands of sermons. His guidestars are five focus factors, and four key questions.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

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

The Greatest Gift You Give Your Team- Part 1

By Lance Witt on Jul 11, 2024

This week work at paying attention to your soul. Listen to your emotions. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what is going on beneath the surface of all your “doing”.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1, John 16:32, John 16:32

Tags: Approval, personal holiness, Growth in Christ, pastoral leadership, God's Approval, Guarding your heart, motives, soul care  (view more)  (view less)

There Is Something Else About Preaching...

By Guy Davies on Aug 29, 2024

"Great biblical preaching and preparation are indispensable to the church."

Tags: preparation, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep, Holy Spirit, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Mistakes Churches Make With Money

By Kent Woodyard on Mar 20, 2021

My article last week focused on a particularly negative reaction I received to a blog post about online giving. That response – and them is understanding it belied – galvanized me to talk about generosity,stewardship, and all things giving even more than I had before.

Tags: Money, Giving, mistakes, gratitude

3 Immediate Steps To Upping Your Preaching Game

By Lane Sebring on Oct 16, 2019

What separates ordinary preachers from extraordinary communicators is a relentless desire to improve.

Tags: up your game, watch yourself, study others, preaching, Preaching, resources  (view more)  (view less)

Preachers, Find Your Voice

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 20, 2021

In the days of the church, a major way in which God’s word is revealed to his people is through the regular, ordinary, week-in, week-out ministry of local church pastor-preachers.

Tags: voice, Pastoral, preach, preaching, New, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Pride: The Pitfall Of Preachers

By Peter Mead on Apr 4, 2025

We strive for excellence in preaching, and we should--but there are dangers if we succeed.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 1:1

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Pride, preaching

3 Marks Of The Spirit’s Guidance In Preaching

By Ron Forseth on Dec 10, 2021

Transforming power in preaching is found only in God himself. How can you tell if the Spirit is present?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Guide, Preaching, preaching

Do You Apologize For Your Preaching?

By James Scott on Jun 28, 2025

It's the Holy Spirit's job to bring conviction, but do you try to soften the impact?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Conviction, preaching

How To Increase The Shelf Life Of Your Sermons

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 18, 2020

Your sermons can reach others beyond your church and become useful resources for years to come by using a few of these practical tips.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Busting Out Of Sermon Block

By Haddon Robinson on May 28, 2020

Give your sermons new life every week with this timeless advice from Haddon Robinson.

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11

Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, prepare, Result, Time, length, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

Communicating With Confidence When People Distrust Pastors

By Ed Stetzer on Apr 20, 2024

This article is the fifth of six in a series on preaching in light of cultural shifts and biblical illiteracy.

Tags: preaching, teaching, holiness, Sermon prep, Preaching, pastor, Holiness, sermon prep, Pastor, Sermon Prep, Teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Sometimes I Feel Like Giving Up, But I Know Better

By Brandon Cox on Apr 27, 2024

Sometimes, I feel that I’m spinning my wheels and not getting anywhere, and that I’m failing to meet the expectations of others.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Tags: Holy Spirit, Discouragement, confidence in God, giving up