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Why Some People Aren’t Happy With Your Preaching

By Peter Mead on Feb 28, 2025

| 24,937 views

Many pastors are blindsided when members quietly express frustration with their preaching. The reasons vary widely, ranging from communication issues to personality friction to the discomfort of genuine conviction. Preachers can respond well, shepherd wisely, and preach faithfully for the glory of Christ.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, James 3:1, Galatians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Criticism, church leadership, criticism, Sermon Preparation, communication, preaching, sermon preparation, Church Leadership (view more) (view less)
Why I Pace Before I Preach

By Walter Wangerin Jr. on May 1, 2020

| 19,790 views

Preaching demands the whole person, and fear often accompanies love for God and His people. Pacing, trembling, and praying become part of delivering a faithful message.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:3, Jeremiah 20:9, Exodus 4:10-12, 2 Corinthians 4:7, James 3:1 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Emotions, Preaching, pulpit, preparation, preaching, Pastoral Life, Pulpit (view more) (view less)
Should Pastors Use Other People’s Sermons?

By Ron Forseth on Sep 3, 2024

| 80,345 views

Is using another preacher’s sermon always wrong? This article examines plagiarism, conscience, diligence, and trust to offer a biblical framework for sermon use.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 14:22-23, 1 Corinthians 10:29, James 3:1, Luke 12:48 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preparation, Speech, theft, Plagiarism, preaching (view more) (view less)
Get To The Point: Preaching Truth In An Age Of Tolerance

By Michael Catt on Sep 9, 2024

| 24,909 views

In a culture that prizes vagueness, faithful preaching must speak clearly. Biblical preaching challenges, confronts, and comforts with truth rooted in God’s Word.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:7, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 20:27, James 3:1 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Truth, Preaching, Culture, church leadership, preaching, culture, Church Leadership (view more) (view less)
Five Of The Hardest Challenges Pastors Face

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 10, 2020

| 29,265 views

Pastoral ministry carries unique pressures that few see. These five challenges reveal why shepherding God’s people requires grace, wisdom, and endurance.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:2-4, James 3:1 (view more) (view less)

Tags: gentle, Pastor Care
9 Ways To Preach A Lousy Sermon

By Ben Reed on Aug 26, 2020

| 26,983 views

Want to sabotage your preaching? Neglect prayer, ignore the text, avoid vulnerability, and heap burdens on your people.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, James 3:1, Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Faith, Fear, endurance, Preaching, prosper, preaching (view more) (view less)
How To Preach Like A Combat Medic

By Chris Surber on Apr 22, 2025

| 20,682 views

Pastors must preach like combat medics, addressing real spiritual wounds with gospel truth rather than offering superficial encouragement.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, James 3:1, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:24, 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership
Why Ranting Does Not Equal Preaching

By Tony Merida on Sep 19, 2024

| 27,587 views

Tony Merida: "May God raise up a new generation of faithful, responsible expositors of Scripture who keep their finger on the text as they teach and preach."

Scripture: James 3:1, Hebrews 13:17, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Tags: Preaching, Text, Pastoral Ministry, preaching
10 Ways Preaching Changes The Preacher

By Ben Reed on Sep 20, 2024

| 19,715 views

Preaching shapes the preacher by deepening prayer, study, humility, worship, and dependence on God.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, James 3:1, 1 Timothy 4:16, Psalm 119:18, Acts 6:4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation
Pulpit Abuse: What It Is And How To Stop It

By Calvin Miller on Sep 23, 2024

| 33,103 views

Preachers must guard against hijacking sermons with hobbies, grievances, politics, or personal therapy instead of proclaiming Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 24:28, 2 Timothy 4:2, James 3:1, Colossians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 2:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Christ Centered, preaching
The Fourth World: How Your Personality Shapes Your Preaching

By Peter Mead on Sep 21, 2020

| 28,831 views

Your preaching is shaped not only by the text and the congregation, but by your inner world. Personality profoundly influences preparation and delivery.

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

Tags: leadership, Preaching, Leadership, preaching
Who Are You Preaching To?

By Peter Mead on Oct 1, 2020

| 11,505 views

Effective preaching requires knowing your listeners, applying Scripture wisely, and resisting the temptation to use the pulpit for personal “target practice.”

Scripture: Acts 20:20, Hebrews 4:12, James 3:1-2, Matthew 18:15, 2 Timothy 4:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching
How To Land Speaking Engagements Without Looking Desperate

By Ben Arment on Oct 14, 2020

| 21,416 views

If you want more speaking invitations, focus less on self-promotion and more on value, credibility, and relationships. Here’s a strategic approach that works.

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 22:1, James 3:1, John 2:24, Proverbs 16:3 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Speak, Preaching, Ability, public, language, preaching (view more) (view less)
10 Ways To Avoid Indecent Exposure In The Pulpit

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 14, 2025

| 45,410 views

Sermon illustrations can clarify truth or distract from it. Here are ten principles to help preachers use personal stories with wisdom and restraint.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5, Proverbs 11:13, James 3:1, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Corinthians 10:31 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Modesty, Exposure, preaching, Pulpit, Sermon Illustrations (view more) (view less)
Why Preachers Need Humility When Saying "The Bible Says”

By Bruce D. Johnson on Feb 29, 2024

| 28,323 views

Biblical interpretation requires careful study and humility. Responsible interpreters recognize their limitations while striving to understand Scripture faithfully.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Corinthians 13:12, James 3:1, Acts 17:11 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Humble, Preaching, hermeneutics, Interpret, Biblical Authority, preaching, Hermeneutics (view more) (view less)

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