In Preaching Articles: "Jesus Leadership"

10 Sacred Cows That Need To Be Tipped

By Jared Moore on Sep 6, 2024

From entertainment-driven sermons to numbers-obsessed ministry, this article challenges common church practices that subtly undermine biblical faithfulness.

Scripture: John 21:20-22, Matthew 28:18-20, John 4:23-24, 1 Corinthians 1:21, Galatians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Faithfulness, Method, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership, Preaching Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Why We Still Preach

By Peter Mead on May 6, 2025

Preaching is costly and often misunderstood, yet it remains central because God speaks, the gospel saves, and the church must be built and equipped.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Ephesians 4:12, Acts 4:20, Psalm 139:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, anger, overcomer, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How To Pastor An Evangelistic Church

By Ed Stetzer on Jan 23, 2021

Pastors, do you know what an"evangelistic church" looks like? Are you even taking the time to share the gospel?

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Tags: Evangelism, leadership, challenge, Sharing Your Faith, Setting an example, evangelism, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Techno-Danger Part 3

By Lance Witt on Nov 2, 2023

“To do two things at once is to do neither.” Those words were not written by a distracted, multi-tasking millennial. They were written by Publilius Syrus, a Latin writer born in 85BC.

Tags: Technology, leadership, temptation, focus, Distraction, Being Present, Hidden Danger, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Are We Really Sheep?

By Bill Kinnon on May 2, 2023

Biblical metaphors carry rich meaning, but cultural distance can sometimes obscure their significance. The image of sheep and shepherds in Scripture invites deeper reflection on pastoral leadership and the identity of God’s people.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, John 10:11-15, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2-4, Hebrews 13:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Shepherd, Preaching, teach, Sheep, metaphor, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

9 Preaching Tips That Will Change Lives

By Rick Warren on Jan 15, 2025

I'll say it over and over: The purpose of preaching is obedience. That is why you should always preach for response, aiming for people to act on what is said.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13, Proverbs 6:18-20

Tags: pain, Eternity, Grace, obedience, Rumor, Preaching, Sex, Change, repentance, Alcohol, who is jesus, Repentance, grace, preaching, Pain  (view more)  (view less)

4 Ways To Approach Unsaved Church Members

By Brian Croft on Jul 23, 2024

Pastors often meet sincere people who desire church membership but show little grasp of the gospel. This article offers four pastoral principles for wise, patient discernment.

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Tags: Discernment, Local Church Leadership

Three Key Components Of A Solid Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 12, 2020

Every faithful sermon must include three essential components: God, the preacher, and the audience. Remove one, and preaching loses its power and purpose.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Timothy 4:16, Ezra 7:10, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Biblical Leadership, preaching

Fill Your Christmas Preaching With Nobodies

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 10, 2025

Jesus was smuggled into Bethlehem through the womb of a teenage girl, who gave birth in a barn. That’s different.

Tags: Mary, Christmas, Preaching, nobody, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Testimony

By Peter Mead on Nov 18, 2022

"Hearing how God has worked in a life can be very powerful. Having someone “give their testimony” can also backfire. Here are a few of the problems that can create the tension."

Tags: leadership, Church leaders, Our Testimony, Sharing My Testimony, Personal Testimony, christian testimony, church leadership, Power Of Testimony, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Saying: I Don't Know

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 5, 2020

In preaching, politics, and pastoral care, wisdom is often found not in having answers, but in knowing when silence and humility honor God most.

Scripture: John 11:32-35, Deuteronomy 29:29, Romans 11:33-36, Job 38:1-4, James 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communication, leadership, Preaching, counsel, pastoral care, Leadership, communication, preaching, Pastoral Care  (view more)  (view less)

6 Ways To Recycle Your Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on May 4, 2025

If you spend hours preparing a sermon, don’t let it live for only 40 minutes. Here are practical ways to extend your message throughout the week.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13, Proverbs 25:11, Romans 10:17, Joshua 1:8, Colossians 1:28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Study, Preaching, resources, social media, church leadership, preaching, Resources, Church Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

5 Ways To Minimize Ministry Silos

By Charles Stone on Jul 25, 2022

Silos occur in organizations and churches when leaders act like their ministry or team is the only one that matters. A silo attitude results in that leader or team only supporting, giving, or attending functions that pertain to them. It can kill a ministry and result in many problems. In this post, I suggest ways to minimize ministry silos.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3, Romans 15:5, Psalm 133:1

Tags: Trust, leadership, unity, Ownership, Volunteer, Harmony, Consider Others, Step Up, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Believe In Miracles? Part 2

By Lance Witt on Jun 12, 2024

"The story of 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team’s pursuit of the gold medal was one of the greatest Cinderella stories in all of sports history. But it was far more than just a great sporting event. It is also a great case study in what makes a great team. And the principles apply to church teams as well."

Tags: Sacrifice, family, Perseverance, leadership, Teamwork, hard work, Resilience, Healthy Teams, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Ugly Preaching

By Jamie Stilson on Apr 25, 2023

Ugly preaching is not sloppy preaching but Spirit-empowered proclamation that flows from weakness, authenticity, and a life deeply shaped by Jesus.

Scripture: Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Ezekiel 37:4-5, John 9:25

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