In Preaching Articles: "Love Others"

Is The Body Of Christ In Trouble?

By Barry O. Johnson on Sep 12, 2024

Barry Johnson offers some helpful insights into the state of the Church in America, and offers a loving call for pastors to take bold steps of faith wherever God has planted them.

Tags: Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Body of Christ, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Doing Ministry Without Losing Your Soul Part 1

By Lance Witt on May 13, 2024

"There is nothing worse than trying to inspire people to be passionate about God when you have little or no passion yourself. There is nothing more empty feeling than trying to connect people to God when you feel disconnected from God."

Tags: pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, soul care, avoiding burnout, church ministry, Growing in Faith, Christ's Love for Us, Healthy Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

How To Increase The Shelf Life Of Your Sermons

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 18, 2020

Your sermons can reach others beyond your church and become useful resources for years to come by using a few of these practical tips.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Is Your Preaching God-Centered?

By Bernie Van Eyk on Sep 11, 2024

Our preaching is a reflection of our theology. If the Word is theocentric (God-centered), how can our preaching be anything other than theocentric?

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Overcoming Plagiarism In Preaching And Teaching

By Matt Perman on Mar 1, 2024

Matt Perman from Desiring God sets the record straight on what flies and what doesn't in the area of studying other's sermons.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Overcome, definition, Plagiarism, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

16 Things You Can Do Right Now To Get Unstuck In Your Sermon Prep

By Lane Sebring on Jan 17, 2020

Sometimes the sermon comes together like a beautifully crafted work of art. But other times I struggle to make progress in my study.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

100 Top Sermons On Easter

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 23, 2024

Easter is one of the most important days for your church. Gain wisdom from others with this handy guide to the top 100 Easter Sermons.

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-30

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6 Soul Care Essentials For Pastors

By Charles Stone on Jul 6, 2022

In the midst of caring for others, it is easy to neglect our own soul. What are safeguards that keep us from drifting away from God?

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

3 Reasons Good Preaching Is As Important As Ever

By Joe Hoagland on Jul 28, 2022

People love to tell you that preaching is irrelevant in this day and age. But contrary to this kind of thinking, good preaching does remain important. In fact, preaching remains as important as it has ever been.

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, faithful preaching, Value of Preaching, Modern Age, Busy Culture, Shepherd the Flock, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Plan A Preaching Calendar

By Josh Reich on Jan 25, 2025

Josh Reich: "How we plan our preaching calendar at Revolution is one of the most common questions I get from other pastors."

Tags: Plan, Preaching, calendar, preaching

4 Reasons The Trinity Should Be Part Of Your Preaching

By Jared Moore on Jun 2, 2021

"The Trinity should not be some obscure doctrine you dust off and bring out when you're speaking against other religions."

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-18

Tags: Preaching, trinity, Doctrine, Foundation

Forget About Style: Focus On Content

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 3, 2019

I've discovered a simple principle underneath all the process that we often forget: Process should follow content, not the other way around.

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:25-35

Tags: Preaching, Content, style, Principles, tools, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Great Preaching Simplifies The Complex: Does Yours?

By Peter Mead on Apr 18, 2025

“I wouldn’t give a fig for simplicity this side of complexity, but I’d give my right arm for simplicity on the other side of complexity.”

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Advice For Preaching Funeral Sermons

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Feb 24, 2021

Brief. Gospel-centered. Be sensitive to family. There are other important factors to consider when preaching funerals. But these three pieces of advice are a good place to start.

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, Christian Funeral

Great Leadership Often Starts With A Broken Heart

By Brandon Cox on Oct 2, 2023

Usually, knowing what breaks your heart is knowing what you should do with your life, and how you should be leading others.

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4

Tags: broken, Brokenhearted, authentic ministry, Call to ministry