In Preaching Articles: "How To Stay"

How To Preach Practical Holiness

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 28, 2025

1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 teaches pastors how to preach holiness by grounding obedience in the knowledge of God, clear exhortation, and sober warning.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Galatians 6:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holiness, Practical, christian living, holiness, Christian Living  (view more)  (view less)

How To Be An Awesome Guest Preacher

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 17, 2020

Guest preaching is not self-promotion but stewardship. Faithfulness, humility, and respect determine whether you are welcomed again.

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:2-3, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:6

Tags: guest, Preaching, Courtesy, participate, Expectation, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach Without Notes

By Ted Smith on Dec 8, 2020

Every preacher will eventually need to preach without notes. Learn three practical approaches that help pastors communicate clearly and confidently when notes are unavailable.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Timothy 4:13, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, teach, memorize, note, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Stressful Sermon

By David J. Lose on Jun 28, 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

How To Be Interesting—and Unhelpful

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 14, 2023

John Piper reminds us that preaching has purposes far beyond merely interesting information.

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-6

Tags: Preaching, Poetry, interest, john piper, unhelpful, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Deal With A Preacher-Eater

By Joe Mckeever on Feb 21, 2023

Practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.

Tags: Preaching, Ruler, practical advice, sons of diotrephes, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Much Is Preaching Worth?

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 14, 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)

How To Land Speaking Engagements

By Ben Arment on Feb 4, 2026

Ben Arment suggests eight practical steps that could expand your ministry beyond the pulpit. Why not give them a try?

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Plan For A Year Of Preaching

By Ted Torreson on Nov 19, 2021

Ted Torreson offers practical help for you to face the coming year.

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-12

Tags: Preaching, one year preaching, preaching

How To Worship In Times Of Sorrow

By Paul Baloche on Feb 10, 2021

Some of the hardest yet most inspiring times of worship occur during funerals. The raw emotions of sadness and loss are mixed with a sense of hope and eternal perspective.

Scripture: Psalm 42:5-6

Tags: Worship, Joy, Funeral, Sorrow

How Leaders Defeat Discouragement

By Charles Stone on Apr 14, 2021

Somebody once said there are two things in life we can’t avoid, taxes and death. I’d like to add a third, discouragement. Church leader or not, you will face it. It’s an inevitable part of life. Here’s how I’ve learned to defeat discouragement.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Tags: Discouragement, rest in god, Rest, Encouraged

How To Pastor An Evangelistic Church

By Ed Stetzer on Jan 23, 2021

Pastors, do you know what an"evangelistic church" looks like? Are you even taking the time to share the gospel?

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Tags: Evangelism, leadership, challenge, Sharing Your Faith, Setting an example, evangelism, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How To Enjoy Christmas As A Pastor

By Lance Witt on Dec 18, 2024

About 3 years ago, it was the very end of December and I was not in a good place. I was frustrated and honestly I was mad at myself. Our schedule had been out of control and I was worn out.

Scripture: Luke 2:17-19, Luke 2:8

Tags: Mary, Christmas, pastoral leadership, Time of Reflection

How To Share Your Faith

By Josh Reich on Jul 15, 2022

Inviting someone to church or sharing your faith about Jesus can be awkward. It is nerve wracking, scary and often times not what many followers of Jesus want to do. Yet, the reality is if you are a follower of Jesus, you are to be a witness of Jesus. (Acts 1:8) That is a key and crucial piece of your new identity in Christ. It is not optional.

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Witnessing, Inviting People, Christian Witness, Sharing My Testimony, Sharing Your Faith, Gospel Presentation, evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

Learn How To Be Brought Low

By Scott Hubbard on Oct 14, 2022

"You don’t need to be anyone special to know what it means to be brought low."

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10, Isaiah 53:3, Philippians 1:3-5, Philippians 4:12

Tags: Faith, Humility, Hope, Grief, Sorrow, mature faith, Enduring Hardship, School of Christ  (view more)  (view less)