In Preaching Articles: "How To Suceed"

How To Keep Your Brain Sharp

By Charles Stone on Oct 30, 2023

The brain is a masterpiece of God’s creation. It grows rapidly from birth until the mid-twenties. Unfortunately, it’s downhill from there. Even though you can’t avoid getting older, you can take some simple steps to keep your brain sharp.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Tags: leadership, Aging, Health, pastoral leadership, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How Leaders Encourage Cooperation On A Team

By Ron Edmondson on Aug 20, 2022

Do you want people to get along, support one another, and join forces to achieve the vision? Of course you do. All leaders want their teams to cooperate.

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Tags: unity, Teamwork, Cooperation, Divisions, collaboration, church leadership, Team Dynamics, Team Tension  (view more)  (view less)

How To Resolve Most Relational Conflict

By Jon Bloom on Nov 5, 2022

"Few things sap more of our joy, are as emotionally demanding and mentally distracting, as relational conflict. And few things wreak as much havoc and destruction on lives as relational conflict. And so much of it is avoidable."

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, James 4:1, Matthew 18:21-35, 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Peace, Humility, conflict, resolving conflict, Love Others, Dealing with Conflicts, selfish ambition, Humility and Pride  (view more)  (view less)

How To Make The Most Of Your Morning

By Josh Reich on Jun 15, 2024

"There is a lot at stake in what we do with our mornings."

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Tags: Morning, priorities, distractions, Personal Growth, Quiet time, productivity, Good Habits, pastoral leadership, prayers  (view more)  (view less)

8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on Mar 14, 2025

Here are some smart, practical things you can do to connect with more people in your community and give them a chance to get to know your church.

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Church, Compassion, Preaching, Together, Church General, Evangelism How To, preaching, church, love  (view more)  (view less)

How Biblical Preaching Brings True Revival

By Steven Lawson on Jul 1, 2020

Steven Lawson: "A heaven-sent revival will only come when Scripture is enthroned once again in the pulpit."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-20, 2 Timothy 4:1-10, 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: 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

How I Preach From An Ipad

By Jeremy Roberts on Oct 19, 2020

Technology meets preparation. Pastor Jeremy Roberts shows how he uses everyone's favorite toy in the service of preaching.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21, Ephesians 5:1

Tags: imitator, Light, Preaching, walk, submit  (view more)  (view less)

Ed Stetzer: How To Fight Ministry Pornography

By Ed Stetzer on Jul 1, 2023

Are you easily distracted by high-profile ministries? You might be guilty of "ministry pornography." In this video Ed Stetzer discusses the dangers of ministry comparison with Jon Acuff.

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17

Tags: Pornography, Preaching, Dreams, unrealistic, Expectation, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Should Preachers Respond To Tragic Events?

By Leslie Holmes on Jan 29, 2024

From the recent Oklahoma tornadoes to 9/11, what do you do when tragic events overtake your preaching plans?

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How To Find New Sources For Sermon Illustrations

By Erik Raymond on Jun 17, 2021

Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations? Here are five suggestions to keep things fresh.

Tags: Read, biography, newspaper, Classic

Norman Geisler On How To Preach On The Problem Of Evil

By Norman Geisler on Feb 8, 2023

It's never easy, but Norman Geisler offers sure guidance on this slippery question.

Tags: Atheist, questions, preaching, bible, Bible, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How (And Why) To Preach An Offensive Sermon

By Joe Mckeever on Oct 24, 2019

Every church has to choose whether it is willing to hear from God or to be rocked to sleep by the Lord's messenger.

Scripture: John 6:60-66

Tags: Preaching, Offensive, sermon

How To Guard Your Heart--In The Pulpit

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Aug 6, 2019

Preachers struggle with the temptation to make their charge from God a performance before men.

Tags: Preaching, Fear of Death

How Did John The Baptist Prepare For Christmas?

By Jimmy Gentry on Dec 23, 2022

How would John the Baptizer respond if he were to show up during Advent in any given city in America today?

Scripture: Matthew 1:15-25

Tags: Preaching, preaching