In Preaching Articles: "Love Your Neighbor"

Ten Preaching Errors We Can All Avoid

By Jared Moore on Aug 6, 2025

Bad habits creep up softly. Have any of these slipped into your preaching?

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Ron Edmondson: My 5-Point Sunday Morning Preparation Routine

By Ron Edmondson on Aug 27, 2025

So you finished your sermon prep by Friday--or have you?

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Illustration Variation

By Peter Mead on Aug 31, 2023

Be careful that you don’t get stuck in a rut with your illustration material.

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

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Why I Participated In The Work Of The Local Association

By Joe Mckeever on Feb 22, 2021

Consider these five reasons to be involved in the local association. I promise you that Christ will be honored, your church will be strengthened, other ministers will be encouraged, and most surprising of all, you will find yourself to be more fulfilled in serving your Lord.

Tags: Church, Preaching

5 Team-Killers In Church Leadership

By Matt Steen on Jul 8, 2020

Some behaviors are like cancer to a leadership team. Are any of them part of your team?

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Tags: Community, unity, Teamwork, team building, community  (view more)  (view less)

Preach To The Ignorant, The Doubtful, And Sinners

By Mark Dever on Sep 3, 2024

When you preach, who is your audience? Mark Dever suggests these three groups.

Scripture: Romans 10:11-17

Tags: Preaching, preaching

15 Good-Sense Preaching Tips

By Gracia Grindal on Jan 18, 2024

Practical advice on what works--and what doesn't--in your sermon.

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Tags: Preaching, preaching

10 Multisite Myths (And Realities)

By Jim Egli on Nov 1, 2020

Some preachers resist the idea of multiple sites. But what if technology increases your effectiveness?

Tags: Church, Growth, Missions, Multisite, Growth in Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Leading The Church You’d Want To Attend?

By Bill Couchenour on Jan 24, 2024

Relationships are more important to church growth than preaching, media or music. How are yours?

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How To Be An Awesome Guest Preacher

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 17, 2020

If you're asked to guest-speak, you need these 10 real-life rules.

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Outline That Sermon -- If You Can

By Joe Mckeever on May 16, 2025

Sure, it seems like a no-brainer, but what if you're a "right-brained preacher"?

Scripture: Romans 10:1-12

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Four Foundations Of Handling God's Word

By Ed Stetzer on Aug 12, 2021

LifeWay Research discovered four common factors in good preaching. Are they part of yours?

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Useful, God's Word, sufficient  (view more)  (view less)

A Preacher's Prayer

By Bob Hostetler on Feb 1, 2024

If you're not in the habit of praying before you preach, here's a good place to start.

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, habit, preaching

How 450 Sermons Revealed Four Preaching Truths

By Ed Stetzer on Aug 31, 2021

LifeWay Research discovered four common factors in good preaching. Are they part of yours?

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Tags: Truth, Preaching, the word, ed stetzer

Why I Don't Ever Want To Preach A Good Sermon

By J.s. Park on Feb 8, 2024

Sometimes your good work can actually hinder people from hearing the gospel.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7, Genesis 6:1-14

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