In Preaching Articles: "Making things right" showing 196-210 of 328

Don't Go Stale: One Pastor's Keep-It-Fresh Tool Kit

By SermonCentral on Mar 17, 2023

"At hundreds of points, I have run out of things to say." What to do next is key.

Scripture: Esther 9:22

Tags: Fresh, Preaching, stale, karl vaters, toolkit, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Build A Healthy Elder Team

By Josh Reich on Apr 25, 2022

If there is one thing pastors know well, it is the pain that can stem from a poorly run elder team.

Tags: Eldership, Elders Church, elders, Elder Qualification

3 Ways Great Leaders Handle Tough Circumstances Differently

By Carey Nieuwhof on Dec 8, 2023

If you want to imitate the great leaders when you face challenging situations, do these three things.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11, Psalm 62:5, Philippians 3:12

Tags: leadership, success, Obstacles, opposition, pastoral leadership, church leadership, Tough Circumstances, Mindset, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The Art Of Creating Change In Your Church

By John Bisagno on Aug 7, 2024

Are you making ministry changes according to the latest "church growth" fads or the prompting of the Holy Spirit?

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15 Christmas Preaching Tips

By Peter Mead on Dec 19, 2022

Peter Mead offers a helpful list of 15 tips to make the most of your preaching this Christmas.

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Preaching, preaching

Preach The (Memorized) Word

By David Vroege on Aug 31, 2024

When we hide his word in our hearts, it makes a powerful difference personally and professionally.

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Psalm 119:11

Tags: Study, Preaching, teach, BIBLE STUDY, memorize, Bible Study, bible study, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

What Do People Really Hear When You Preach?

By Safiyah Fosua on Jan 20, 2024

Three keys on how to make your sermons more memorable from Professor Safiyah Fosua.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Ten Tips For Preaching From An Ipad

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jan 12, 2023

Gadgets are making their way to the pulpit. Here are some very practical suggestions to avoid gadget failures.

Tags: Technology, Preaching, ipad, backup, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

15 Quick Tips For Better Christmas Preaching

By Peter Mead on Dec 24, 2022

Peter Mead offers a helpful list of 15 tips to make the most of your preaching this Christmas.

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Find New Sources For Sermon Illustrations

By Erik Raymond on Jun 17, 2021

Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations? Here are five suggestions to keep things fresh.

Tags: Read, biography, newspaper, Classic

Boring Preaching Ought To Be A Crime

By SermonCentral on Jul 11, 2019

Brandon Cox reminds us that no matter what the topic, preaching always leads back to One Big Thing.

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-25

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Deal-Breakers: 7 Ways God May Tell A Pastor To Leave A Church

By SermonCentral on Mar 18, 2022

Long-term pastorates are almost always good for the church and the pastor. But when these things happen, it's time to go.

Tags: Discernment, Resignation, Knowing God's Will, church ministry

Crafting A Strong Sermon: 10 Checkpoints

By Outreach, Inc. on Aug 30, 2024

It's not "10 easy steps" to preaching, but practical help to make sure your work is sound and true.

Scripture: Proverbs 21:31

Tags: Preaching, preaching

10 Easter Sermon Ideas

By Shawn Clark on Mar 31, 2020

Making the Easter story sound fresh and new might be a burden for some pastors. Here's some help.

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Don't Close Your Sermon Like That!

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 31, 2021

"Like meat, a great sermon makes its own gravy." Our job is to serve the whole meal.

Tags: Close