In Preaching Articles: "Humble Preaching"

Why You Should Train Others To Preach

By Chris Surber on Oct 3, 2024

The church cannot sustain faithful preaching without training future pastors. Intentional mentoring and preaching opportunities are essential to cultivate tomorrow’s leaders.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 2:2, Titus 1:5, Acts 20:28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, instruct, benefit, Mentorship, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Pastors Should Approach Preaching At Wedding

By SermonCentral .com on May 18, 2025

Wedding sermons do not need to follow a single formula. Faithful pastors can draw from many biblical truths that prepare couples for the realities of married life.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Proverbs 3:3-4, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Wedding, Preaching, Offend, preaching, Biblical Counseling  (view more)  (view less)

4 Preaching Myths That Undermine Sermon Preparation

By Brian Orme on Jan 26, 2024

Wrong assumptions about sermon preparation can quietly shape a preacher’s mindset. Recognizing common myths helps pastors prepare messages with greater clarity, freedom, and faithfulness.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:12, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Proverbs 15:22, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Hurt, Preaching, myth, hinder, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How Faithful Preaching Keeps Bibles Open

By Peter Mead on May 26, 2025

Effective biblical preaching keeps listeners engaged with the text, helping them follow Scripture during the sermon and return to it throughout the week.

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-22, Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Bible, Faith, Preaching, average, interest, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Tips For Preaching From An Ipad

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jan 11, 2023

Many pastors are turning to tablets for sermon notes. Preaching from an iPad can be helpful, but it requires preparation to avoid distractions and technical problems.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Technology, Preaching, ipad, backup, preaching, Church Technology  (view more)  (view less)

Why Preaching Grace Empowers Real Obedience

By Ron Forseth on Jun 5, 2025

Some pastors fear that emphasizing grace will weaken holiness. In reality, biblical grace empowers obedience, motivates generosity, and leads believers toward lasting transformation.

Scripture: Romans 3:5-8, John 1:14, Romans 6:1-2, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 9:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Grace, Preaching, Gospel Preaching, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

9 Preaching Mistakes You Must Avoid

By Julian Freeman on Jun 2, 2025

Preachers often grow most when they honestly evaluate their weaknesses. Recognizing common mistakes in sermon preparation and delivery helps pastors refine their preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 6:4, James 3:1, 1 Timothy 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, Enough, biblical preaching, preaching, Biblical Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

We Can - And Should! - Preach Like The Apostles

By Dayton Hartman on Jun 20, 2021

Only 50% of the next generation of Christians have any respect for the text of Scripture. How do you preach the Bible to them?

Tags: Preaching, apostle, Millenial, preaching

15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 26, 2023

These are some of our favorites--why not share some of yours?

Scripture: Job 2:1-9

Tags: charged up to preach

What Happens If You Fail To Preach On Money

By Mark Brooks on Jun 27, 2021

Clergy often tiptoe around the topic of money as if they were taking a walk through a minefield.

Tags: Money, Tithe, Preaching, Generosity, new testament giving  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Reach All The Senses?

By Bob Hostetler on Aug 4, 2021

Break free from the prison of the auditory. You can reach all five senses.

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Tags: Preaching, teach, Five Senses, auditory

Tim Keller: Preaching Hell In A Tolerant Age

By Tim Keller on Jun 12, 2025

Many today reject the idea of final judgment and hell. Tim Keller advises pastors on how to deliver the very important biblical message to those who may not want to hear it.

Tags: Hell, Tolerance, Preaching, tim keller, preaching, Tim Keller  (view more)  (view less)

Five Preaching Applications From The Movie Gravity

By Jacob Myers on Jan 13, 2023

In "Gravity" we find a poignant portrayal of what Christian discipleship might look like.

Tags: Faith, Preaching, Prayer, illustration, Gravity, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Four Dangerous Ways To Preach About Hell

By Dr. R. Larry Moyer on Aug 22, 2021

The farmer said, "Preach about the meek and lowly Jesus." The pastor answered, "That’s where I got my information about hell."

Tags: Hell, Preaching, Context, dangerous, preaching, context  (view more)  (view less)

Has The Word You Preach Changed You?

By Brian Orme on Jul 6, 2025

Before the preacher can persuade any sinner to turn to Christ, he must first be persuaded himself.

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Tags: Christ, Preaching, Sinner, Persuade, preach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)