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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Thom Schultz on Nov 7, 2020
Length does not equal depth. A faithful sermon is measured by clarity, transformation, and alignment with its purpose, not by minutes on the clock.
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:2, James 1:22, John 16:12, 2 Timothy 4:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, limit, length, Pastoral Ministry, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Thom Schultz on Nov 25, 2020
Many assume longer sermons are spiritually richer, but length alone does not produce transformation. Effective preaching focuses on clarity, engagement, and lasting impact.
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8, Mark 4:33, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 20:27, John 16:12 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, length, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral .com on Jun 16, 2021
Sermon preparation is one of the most time-consuming and least visible parts of pastoral ministry. Many church members underestimate the hours required to faithfully prepare a single message.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, Acts 6:4, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Prayer, preparation, average, Prep, Time (view more) (view less)
By Brian Orme on May 22, 2021
Pastors often wrestle with sermon length, but there is no universal rule. The most faithful approach considers the congregation, the preacher’s maturity, and the goal of feeding people without overwhelming them.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 20:7-9, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Colossians 1:28 (view more) (view less)
By Lane Sebring on Nov 7, 2019
Few public speakers can keep an audience's attention for an hour. Fewer should even try.
Scripture: Genesis 19:1-15, Psalm 107:1-15, Revelation 12:1-10
Tags: Preaching, better, short sermon, audience attention, sermon length (view more) (view less)
By Tim Keller on Feb 6, 2024
Dig deep with this full-length session from The Gospel Coalition's 2013 conference.
Tags: Preaching, revival, Theology, tim keller, preaching, Tim Keller (view more) (view less)
By Francis Chan on Feb 7, 2024
He has a lot to say! Listen to this full-length message on the pressures preachers face.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-12
Tags: Preaching, Fearless, francis chan, Secret, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 11, 2020
There is no universal sermon length. What matters most is clarity, focus, and the preacher’s ability to hold attention around one central point.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-10, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Colossians 4:6
Tags: Communication, Preaching, preparation, Homiletics, Time, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jun 14, 2021
A speaker recalls blunt feedback from a child to show how honest listener frustrations can shape better preaching—especially length, self-focus, and dryness.
Scripture: John 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 9:16
Tags: Communication, leadership, Preaching, Church Health, Feedback, Leadership, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Carey Nieuwhof on May 18, 2024
"If you’ve been in ministry for any length of time, you know the challenge of trying to move the mission forward and handle the pastoral needs of a congregation at the same time. One of the most perplexing problems pastors and church leaders face is how to handle ‘pastoral emergencies’—the crises that come up in the lives of people that they look to you to help solve."
Tags: resolving conflict, Time Management, crisis response, conflict management, pastoral leadership, questions, Pastoral Ministry, avoiding burnout (view more) (view less)
By Haddon Robinson on May 28, 2020
Weekly preaching can feel creatively exhausting. Learn a two-phase approach, practical rhythms, and daily habits that keep your sermons biblical, fresh, and deeply fed all from Haddon Robinson.
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11
Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, prepare, Homiletics, Result, Time, length, Leadership General, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, expository preaching, love, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
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