In Preaching Articles: "Love Of God"

How To Preach Healing Every Time You Preach

By Frederick J Gaiser on Apr 18, 2025

To preach Jesus is to preach healing. Jesus heals because in him is the kingdom of God.

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

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Still Preaching, But Running From The Ministry

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 30, 2023

Is it possible to stand in the pulpit, deliver a biblical message, and still be running from God?

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11 Times When Preaching Hurts More Than It Helps

By Joseph Mattera on Feb 7, 2024

Preaching is vital to God's purposes--that's why we must get it right.

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-15

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Does Our Culture Make Kids Feel Ashamed Of Their Faith?

By Focus On The Family on Sep 8, 2022

As Christians, we all know how important it is to equip kids with a sense of joy in reading God’s Word and the confidence to freely express their faith in Jesus. But that goal is becoming more difficult in today’s culture.

Tags: Apologetics The Bible, Training children, Children's Faith

Do This And Improve Your Preaching This Sunday

By Peter Walters on Sep 7, 2022

We have a new family in our church with no church background at all. When I prepare to preach I think of them and go the extra mile to make my message as understandable and relatable as possible.

Tags: Sermon Delivery, communication, preaching, Preaching, audience, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, effective preaching, Sermon Help, Communication  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Without Cabin Pressure

By Ron Forseth on Mar 12, 2025

Preach about sin? Emphasize God’s wrath? Talk about Christ’s blood? Can that possibly have a positive effect? Most certainly. Ultimately, it’s the only way to have a lasting effect.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Urgency, Evangelism Urgency, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Kids Need Exegetical Bible Teaching For The Long Haul

By Cameron Cole on Nov 14, 2022

"Preparing kids to face the real world on their own is scary and daunting. There are only so many things we can do and there are no guarantees. Within the realm of things, we can control resides the teaching of God’s word."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Youth Ministry, guard the truth, child training, Discipleship, teach, parenting, Equip, parenthood  (view more)  (view less)

How Would Jesus Respond Online?

By Michael Kelley on Dec 17, 2021

We are probably more responsive today than ever before, partly because we now have the tools to respond publicly to anyone or anything, and at any time we see fit. We can post, like, tweet, and retweet, and we are delighted to do so. We love to respond. No, we need to respond.

Scripture: Luke 23:9, Matthew 27:12-14, Isaiah 53:7

Tags: Jesus, conflict, Silence, fixing eyes on Jesus

Don't Let Pious Notions Stagnate Your Preaching

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 1, 2021

God inspired His Word and our preaching. But does that mean there's no room for improvement?

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A Question Pastors Need To Hear From Jesus

By Lance Witt on Jun 12, 2022

Ultimately, if God is not working in you, the joy of his work through you will be short-lived.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Tags: leadership, pastoral leadership, soul care, receiving, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The Gift Of Being Unproductive - Part 2

By Lance Witt on Mar 29, 2024

Over time I’ve learned that Sabbath is not a have-to, it’s a get-to. This incredible gift from God allows us to reflect, restore, and replenish. During Sabbath God whispers, “I’m in control.

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Cosmic Treason

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 6, 2022

Not until we take God seriously will we ever take sin seriously. But if we acknowledge the righteous character of God, then we, like the saints of old, will cover our mouths with our hands and repent in dust and ashes before Him.

Tags: Sin, repentance, Biblical Language, Repentance

Fortress For Truth: Martin Luther

By Steven Lawson on Oct 23, 2022

"Luther came to realize that salvation was a gift for the guilty, not a reward for the righteous. Man is not saved by his good works but by trusting the finished work of Christ. Thus, justification by faith alone became the central tenet of the Reformation."

Tags: justification, Reformation, bible truth, Bible Truth, defending the gospel, martin luther, Teaching God's Word, defend the faith, faithful preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Pastors Never Know Who’s In The Audience

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 17, 2022

When a pastor stands to preach, he never knows who is listening to him. And if his sermon is recorded or broadcast, he has no clue who will be hearing his words. He will do well to make sure he knows what he’s talking about.

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8 Questions To Ask Before You Preach A Sermon

By Josh Reich on Oct 16, 2022

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

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