By Calvin Miller on Sep 23, 2024
Preachers must guard against hijacking sermons with hobbies, grievances, politics, or personal therapy instead of proclaiming Christ.
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By Chris Surber on May 21, 2025
Jeremiah’s power was not merely in his message of judgment, but in his brokenhearted love for the people he addressed. Preaching that moves souls flows from love, not performance.
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By Brian Orme on May 22, 2021
Pastors often wrestle with sermon length, but there is no universal rule. The most faithful approach considers the congregation, the preacher’s maturity, and the goal of feeding people without overwhelming them.
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By Ron Forseth on Jun 4, 2025
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Even though no one pays attention to the pre-flight warnings, the message is crucial when things go wrong.
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By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 7, 2024
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Good preaching is a partnership between pastor and congregation, pulpit and pew, the one who preaches and the one who listens.
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By Rachel Wrenn on Oct 24, 2025
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"Mildred" loves the Lord, shows up early for service--and falls asleep nearly every week. What to do?
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By Joe Hoagland on Nov 11, 2025
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Preaching purists debate the merits--and dangers--of either topical or expository preaching. Both have weak spots.
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By Josh Reich on Mar 24, 2023
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The goal of every sermon is to get to the resurrection. Each and every week we do the same thing: “We are broken and can’t fix ourselves. Our only hope is found in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.”
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By Brandon Kelley on Feb 17, 2021
People love stories, and that is what narrative is. When we can powerfully preach a narrative passage, we’ll see people not only respond to the message, but they’ll become more in awe at God’s word!
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By Michael Kelley on Dec 18, 2021
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We are probably more responsive today than ever before, partly because we now have the tools to respond publicly to anyone or anything, and at any time we see fit. We can post, like, tweet, and retweet, and we are delighted to do so. We love to respond. No, we need to respond.
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By Ron Forseth on Aug 10, 2023
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Preaching is an opportunity to creatively illustrate the urgency of the gospel and to challenge believers to watch for those people God brings into their lives to tell them about Christ—or at least to invite them to church to hear it where they know their pastor will consistently and clearly share the good news.
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By Brian Croft on Aug 22, 2023
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The answer to this question largely depends on the kind of pastor you are, the quality of preacher you are, and the kind of congregation you serve.
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