In Preaching Articles: "im still here"

Should A Pastor Know How Much People Give?

By Peter Walters on Jan 2, 2024

There are many reasons why Pastors shy away from knowing what each member gives but let me give you 2 of the big ones. Still, there are 6 things every pastor should know.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

10 Ways To Know Someone Is Leaving Your Church

By Brian Dodd on May 11, 2020

Here are the warning signs that indicate a potential move toward the back door is underway.

Tags: Preaching

5 Steps To Better Sermon Engagement

By Nicholas Mcdonald on Jun 25, 2021

Keep it simple, keep it engaging. And here are some simple ways to do it.

Tags: simplify, Engagement, Clarify

Have You Discovered The Largest Roman Road In History?

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 4, 2023

Here's how one man engaged in a global vision without leaving home.

Tags: Global, Preaching, Engage, social media, aaron tabor, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

3 Tests Of Pulpit Plagiarism: Do You Pass Them?

By Ron Forseth on Sep 3, 2024

How do you walk the line between preparation and outright theft? Here's help.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 14:22-23

Tags: Preaching, preparation, Speech, theft, Plagiarism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Make A Difference? Eight Transformational Keystones

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 3, 2021

Our preaching should make a difference. But where and how? Here are some critical markers.

Tags: Transformation

A Preacher's Prayer

By Bob Hostetler on Feb 2, 2024

If you're not in the habit of praying before you preach, here's a good place to start.

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, habit, preaching

"All Things Work Together For Good” — 3 Things You Never Noticed About Romans 8:28

By Lori Hatcher on Jun 14, 2024

"Here are three things about this popular verse you may never have noticed."

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Scripture, redemption, teach, Sound Teaching, all things work for good, Meditate on the Word, guard the truth, faith and obedience  (view more)  (view less)

We Need A Clearer Vision Of Our Multi-Colored World

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 15, 2021

There is still plenty of racial tension remaining, fifty years after the signing of the Acts designed to put an end to it in America. As a matter of fact, ethnic tension exists almost universally around our planet. It’s not exclusively an American problem.

Tags: Sin, Divisions, racism, racial tensions

8 Must-Have Elements Of Your Easter Sermon

By Josh Reich on Dec 11, 2024

Eternities and lives hang in the balance--here's a checklist to keep you grounded for this very important sermon.

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31, Luke 24:1-12

Tags: Easter, Preaching, Easter Good Friday, Easter Resurrection, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

6 Good Ways To Identify A Good Sermon

By Rev. Tejado Hanchell on Oct 3, 2020

It's important for the preacher to engage in the process of regularly evaluating his or her sermon. Here's how.

Tags: Preaching, Excellence, preaching

The First Step In Bringing Change To Your Church

By John Holm on Jan 24, 2023

Change is difficult under the best of circumstances. Here's how to soften the blow and prepare your people.

Tags: Leader, Guide, difficult, Change, leader  (view more)  (view less)

One Pastor's View: Which Bible Translations Should You Read?

By Clay Smith on Jul 17, 2021

Here's how one pastor answers a commonly-asked question. How would you answer?

Tags: Bible, Holy Spirit, Guide, translation, Bible Influence, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Tips For Preaching From An Ipad

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jan 12, 2023

Gadgets are making their way to the pulpit. Here are some very practical suggestions to avoid gadget failures.

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

How To Find The Perfect Sermon Illustration Every Time

By Bruce D. Johnson on Dec 19, 2019

The point of an illustration is to provide "a window to the soul." Here is one man's soul-opening method.

Tags: Preaching, perfect, illustration