In Preaching Articles: "Humility In Teaching"

Pulpit Humour: Five Pointers

By Peter Mead on Jul 22, 2022

5 Tips on how to avoid landmines when using humor in the pulpit.

Tags: Humility in Teaching, e, preaching, teaching, Teaching, Preaching, humor, Pastoral Ministry, Communication skills, Pulpit Helps  (view more)  (view less)

Francis Chan's – Seven Questions To Ask Before You Preach

By Francis Chan on Jan 17, 2024

Faithful preaching flows from love for God and people. These seven diagnostic questions help preachers prepare messages marked by truth, power, and humility.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Galatians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching, Christian teaching, Christian Teaching

Overcoming Plagiarism In Preaching And Teaching

By Matt Perman on Feb 29, 2024

Matt Perman from Desiring God sets the record straight on what flies and what doesn't in the area of studying other's sermons.

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How To Teach Old Testament Characters

By J.d. Greear on Feb 24, 2025

"I believe most contemporary teaching on Old Testament stories is hopelessly moralistic, giving us merely examples to emulate rather than a Savior to adore and hope in."

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Tags: Old Testament, David, Preaching, preaching

Do Pastors Avoid Teaching On Heaven?

By Toni Ridgaway on May 4, 2023

Scholars and authors say the church does not often present the topic of heaven anymore, and they wonder why.

Tags: Heaven, Truth, Preaching, preaching

Is The Problem Really A Lack Of Deep Teaching?

By Eric Geiger on Jul 29, 2021

For a pastor who longs to faithfully feed people the Word of God, there are few statements that sting as deeply.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

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Can We Put An End To Trite Preaching And Teaching?

By SermonCentral on Jun 24, 2019

TRITE / (Adjective) Overused and consequently of little import, lacking originality or freshness.

Tags: Preaching

R.c. Sproul: The Difference Between Preaching & Teaching

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 27, 2025

"What shepherd would so neglect his sheep that he never took the time or trouble to feed them?"

Tags: Preaching, preaching

What Brian Williams Has To Teach Us About Preaching

By Rob Pochek on Nov 14, 2021

Pastor Rob Pochek details four solid lessons we can draw from current events. Image source: David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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Why Kids Need Exegetical Bible Teaching For The Long Haul

By Cameron Cole on Nov 14, 2022

"Preparing kids to face the real world on their own is scary and daunting. There are only so many things we can do and there are no guarantees. Within the realm of things, we can control resides the teaching of God’s word."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Youth Ministry, guard the truth, child training, Discipleship, teach, parenting, Equip, parenthood  (view more)  (view less)

More Tough Skin And Tender Hearts: How To Prepare For Conversations On Ethnic Harmony

By Philip Holmes on Mar 13, 2022

Humility and love that produces tough skin and tender hearts are essential as we have these conversations.

Scripture: James 1:19, Matthew 11:29, Philippians 2:3

Tags: racism, Unity in Christ, Conversations

Four Subtle Ways Satan Sneaks Into Your Pulpit

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jan 26, 2025

Effective ministry demands that we recognize the tactics of the enemy and then guard against them in our preaching.

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:21, 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Satan, Humility, Preaching, Duty, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Say Hard Things

By Marshall Segal on Apr 13, 2021

When was the last time someone told you you were wrong? If you can’t remember, you may have reason to be concerned. Sometimes the most loving thing someone can do for us is point out an error or inconsistency in the way we think or live.

Scripture: Matthew 6:16, Romans 12:3, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 1:6-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Galatians 2:11-14, Acts 10:28, Acts 15:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14-19, Matthew 6:18, 1 Peter 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Humility, Confrontation, Grace and Truth

Deliver Me From Distraction

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 27, 2022

Since the fall of man, people have had trouble staying focused, but we live today in an age of unprecedented distraction. Since you’re already reading this on some electronic device, I don’t need to elaborate.

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 12:6, Romans 8:1, Luke 12:48, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 6:13, Romans 8:20-23, Luke 10:41-42, Psalm 27:4, Ephesians 5:16, Ephesians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Heart, Humility, distractions, idolatry, Distraction  (view more)  (view less)

Being A Pastor: Blessing Or Burden? Part 2

By Lance Witt on Apr 30, 2024

None of us are exempt from the danger of cynicism and turning ministry into nothing more than a job.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Tags: Humility, leadership, Authenticity, Unselfish, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)