In Preaching Articles: "Last Words Of Jesus"

Your Greatest Prayer Partner

By David J. Lose on Sep 16, 2022

David Lose reminds us we are not alone in our task; someone has been lifting us up for centuries.

Scripture: John 17:6-26

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Prayer, Partner, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

I Hate Porn

By Eric Simmons on Feb 2, 2023

Here's why.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Tags: Jesus, Addiction, Pornography, Hope, Sex  (view more)  (view less)

Double-Check These Components Before You Preach Tomorrow

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 7, 2021

There are certain elements that must be included in every single sermon that we ever preach. They are non-negotiable.

Tags: Fellowship, Communion, Preaching, Quiet time, time in the word  (view more)  (view less)

Building Preacher-Listener Connection – Part 1

By Peter Mead on Apr 22, 2024

People can usually sense if you are not being genuine.

Tags: relationships, Confess Sin, God's Word, Genuine Faith

4 Relationship Fences That Will Help You Preach Better

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 14, 2022

Each week, the most important time for all of us who preach or teach for a living is our preparation time.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26, Romans 12:10-11, Romans 12:16

Tags: Preaching, relationships, preaching the Word, Family Relationships, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

3 Essentials For Pastoral Preaching

By Rich Villodas on Jul 29, 2022

I think I’m starting to learn to preach not as a preacher but to preach as a pastor. There’s a world of difference between the two.

Tags: Scripture, Teaching, Preaching, preaching the Word, sermon prep, shepherding, Power in the Word, Applying Truth, Sermon Prep, Shepherding, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

8 Questions To Ask Before You Preach A Sermon

By Josh Reich on Oct 17, 2022

8 questions to ask as you prepare to preach your next sermon.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Preaching Help, pastoral leadership, preaching the Word, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, effective preaching, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Illustrated His Sermons: Shouldn't We Follow His Example?

By Justin Trapp on Dec 28, 2024

Discover how one of our Lord's faous sayings was actually a vivid, up-to-date illustration.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

If Jesus Gave A Ted Talk Principle 1—begin With The End In Mind (Clarity)

By Charles Stone on Mar 16, 2024

Begin with the End in Mind is the first installment of an 8 part series on how neuroscience can improve your preaching.

Scripture: Luke 6:40

Tags: Preaching, pastor, sermon prep, sermon, Pastor, Sermon Prep, Sermon, sermon writing, neuroscience, preaching, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

If Jesus Gave A Ted Talk Principle 8—reinforce Life Application (Transfer)

By Charles Stone on Jan 4, 2024

Reinforce Life Application is the final instalment of an 8 part series on how neuroscience can improve your preaching.

Scripture: James 1:22

Tags: Church, Preaching, pastor, Preacher, sermon prep, Pastor, Sermon Prep, neuroscience, preaching, preacher, church, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

The Bible Works!

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 8, 2025

Phil Strout: "Everyone has an opinion. And guess what? So does God, and he's communicated it to us."

Tags: phil strout, bible, Bible, Word of God, Opinion, communicate  (view more)  (view less)

7 Ideas For Creativity In Series Planning

By Peter Mead on Jun 27, 2023

I believe in preaching series through books of the Bible. I do it. I teach others to do it. But I think we could all do with some extra creativity when it comes to planning a series.

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Tags: Bible, Preaching, preaching the Word, sermon series, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Why The Cross Is Not Enough

By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 24, 2021

Preaching the cross is powerful and necessary, but there is more for us to say.

Tags: Cross, Enough, Powerful, preaching, Jesus, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Randy Alcorn: The Hope Of Easter Is That We Will Be Like Him

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 3, 2021

"As Jesus was raised to come back to live on Earth, so we will be raised to come back to live on Earth."

Tags: Jesus, Easter, Preaching, Cross, Promise, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Do Churches Talk About Money Too Much?

By Kent Woodyard on Mar 13, 2021

“This is just a hugely distasteful example of the American money obsession gospel which us non-Americans find nauseating.” I stared at my inbox and read the response twice. Then three times. Somewhere, in some other country, some nameless person with an @hotmail.com email address was very upset with me.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10, Matthew 10:17-27, Luke 21:1-4, Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Money, Giving, giving generous, Jesus and money