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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Dwayne Milioni on Mar 2, 2024
A homiletics professor offers 14 thoughts on the future of preaching in the American church.
Tags: Preaching, American, Homiletics, preaching, church, Church (view more) (view less)
By Leslie Holmes on Jun 2, 2023
Without recognizing there is a supernatural power in all truly great preaching, we can produce an empty homiletical exercise.
Tags: Power, Preaching, supernatural, Homiletics, preaching (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral .com on Aug 17, 2021
Listen to this professor of homiletics discuss what's been left undone in most pastors' education.
Scripture: John 4:34-38
Tags: preaching, Preaching, Seminary, build, dennis prutow (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Jul 17, 2024
Joe McKeever dares you to consider re-preaching a topic--or even a sermon--to your congregation.
Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, Church Practices, preaching
By Peter Mead on Mar 19, 2024
When you stand in the pulpit, you should tell the truth, but that's not your only job--it's just the start.
Tags: preaching, Truth, Preaching, memory, Outline, Homiletics (view more) (view less)
By Sherman Haywood Cox on Feb 21, 2023
Doctrinal sermons are fine, but do they connect to human experience?
Tags: connection, homiletical, preaching, people, Preaching, Doctrine (view more) (view less)
By Sherman Haywood Cox on Feb 3, 2023
Every sermon should ask the people for some sort of response, a response in real life.
Tags: preaching, bible, Bible, Preaching, Homiletics, real life (view more) (view less)
By Dr. Iain Murray on Jan 17, 2025
Dr. Iain Murray discusses why a number of circles today consider “expository preaching” in vogue, but warns against exclusively preaching that way for a number of reasons.
Scripture: Daniel 6:16
Tags: Exposition, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, Homiletics, Bible Study, bible study, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Joseph M. Stowell on Nov 25, 2021
Preaching is a strange mix of joy, agony, insecurity, and calling; this article explores why pastors keep returning to the pulpit and how God uses their weakness.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Hebrews 4:12
Tags: Church, Preaching, pastor, Palm Sunday, Homiletics, Disciplines General, Pastor, preaching, church (view more) (view less)
By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Jul 22, 2019
A key way to guard from selling-out the truth during in the pulpit is to preach the tone of the text.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3
Tags: Homiletics, preaching tips, Pastoral Ministry, biblical preaching, Preaching Tips, Biblical Preaching, Expository Sermons (view more) (view less)
By Ron Forseth on Jan 1, 2024
A thoughtful look at plagiarism, quotation, and citation in preaching, showing how conscience, diligence, and trust shape ethical and faithful sermon use.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 10:29
Tags: Preaching, Character, Integrity, Honesty, Plagiarism, Homiletics, Pastoral Integrity, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation, Sermon Plagiarism, Preaching Ethics (view more) (view less)
By Bob Hostetler on Jul 24, 2019
A practical guide outlining 13 common preaching mistakes, with tips to avoid them and deliver sermons that are clear, Christ-centered, and spiritually nourishing.
Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, preaching tips, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, expository preaching, sermon preparation, Preaching Tips (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Jul 31, 2020
A candid walk through sermon preparation, showing how prayer, Bible study, reflection, and disciplined refinement shape faithful and Spirit-led preaching.
Scripture: Exodus 14:8-14
Tags: Teaching, Study, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, preparation, Homiletics, sermon preparation, Bible Study, Pastoral Ministry, Sermon Preparation, bible study, preaching, teaching (view more) (view less)
By Haddon Robinson on May 28, 2020
Weekly preaching can feel creatively exhausting. Learn a two-phase approach, practical rhythms, and daily habits that keep your sermons biblical, fresh, and deeply fed all from Haddon Robinson.
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11
Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, love, sermon preparation, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, expository preaching, prepare, Homiletics, Result, Time, length, Leadership General (view more) (view less)
By Rick Blackwood on Jun 2, 2020
Multisensory preaching engages more of the listener, increases clarity and retention, and can reignite your joy in teaching by making sermons more vivid and memorable.
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Tags: Church, Communication, Preaching, pastor, wake up, Cohabitation, preaching, church, sermon preparation, Teaching Tools, Pastoral Communication, Creative Ministry, adult children, Communication General, God's dwelling place, Pastor, Sermon Preparation, communication, illustration, Clarity, time is at hand, Homiletics, Awake, Dress Properly (view more) (view less)
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