In Preaching Articles: "Mark Dever"

Mark Dever: Do Your Listeners Feel The Full Offense Of The Gospel?

By Mark Dever on Dec 7, 2018

Here's why the pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church isn't interested in being cool.

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Tags: Preaching, cool, mark dever, phillip jensen

Preach To The Ignorant, The Doubtful, And Sinners

By Mark Dever on Sep 3, 2024

Biblical application is not optional in expository preaching. Faithful sermons address ignorance, doubt, and sin by informing, urging belief, and calling for obedience.

Scripture: Romans 10:11-17, Proverbs 23:12, Galatians 4:19, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Teaching Scripture, preaching

7 Marks Of Great Preaching

By David J. Lose on Feb 3, 2025

When a sermon includes the following seven central elements, and when the Holy Spirit is present, something happens—the Word comes alive and people come to faith.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, father's will, Bible Study, Prayer General, bible study, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Five Marks Of A Servant Leader

By SermonCentral .com on May 15, 2022

What traits do we look for in a leader that suggest his fundamental orientation is Christlike servanthood?

Scripture: Philippians 1:25, Matthew 20:26-28, Psalm 15:4, Ephesians 6:6, John 7:18, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 1 Corinthians 11:16, 1 Corinthians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 9:7, Luke 22:25-56, John 13:1-17, Matthew 16:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 18:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: servant leadership, servanthood of Jesus, servant leader, glory of God

5 Marks Of A Mature Leader

By Brandon Cox on Jul 2, 2024

Your body’s physical maturity typically peaks in early adulthood, but your spiritual maturity will keep growing even into eternity.

Tags: church leadership, Leadership Traits, Humble, godly character, Godly Leaders, Leadership Listening, Encourage Others, pastoral leadership  (view more)  (view less)

8 Preachable Marks Of A Transformed Life

By Philip Nation on Jan 8, 2025

Philip Nation offers preaching tips for pastors guiding a congregation to and through the life transformed in Christ.

Scripture: Galatians 4:19, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Church, Discipleship, Preaching, pastor, Transformation, Pastor, preaching, church  (view more)  (view less)

Absorbing Correction: A Mark Of A Mature Man

By Brandon Cox on Dec 12, 2023

"If you want to grow up on the inside, then you have to get more comfortable with correction."

Scripture: Job 5:17-18

Tags: Leadership, Rebuke, CORRECTION, Humility and Pride, Growing in Faith, Taking Feedback, Receiving Correction, Marriage, leadership  (view more)  (view less)

3 Marks Of The Spirit’s Guidance In Preaching

By Ron Forseth on Dec 9, 2021

Transforming power in preaching is found only in God himself. How can you tell if the Spirit is present?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Guide, Preaching, preaching

8 Reasons Why Most Churches Never Break The 200 Attendance Mark

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jul 13, 2023

While social media and even traditional media are still preoccupied with mega churches and multi-site churches, the reality is that most churches in North America are quite small.

Tags: Small Church, Leadership, leadership, Change, Church Growth  (view more)  (view less)

The Top 8 Reasons Most Churches Never Break The 200 Attendance Mark

By Carey Nieuwhof on Dec 25, 2023

Why is it that most churches never break the 200 attendance mark?

Tags: Growth Strategy, Church Growth, Barriers, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, Barriers to Growth  (view more)  (view less)

R.c. Sproul On Potent Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 18, 2020

Potent preaching is not marked by the application of brilliant minds, nor is it the fruit of brilliant techniques.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Preaching Through Cultural Chaos

By Mark Dance on Oct 7, 2025

Mark Dance: “Pastors do not need to be pushy, but neither do we need to be pushovers.”

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Preach About Heaven

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 26, 2024

Randy Alcorn thinks we've missed the mark in this area, and he tells us why.

Tags: Fall, Heaven, Preaching, Promise, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Post-Sermon Bible Test

By Peter Mead on Jan 10, 2024

We preach hoping and praying for the message to mark and transform lives as it is preached. But what about after the sermon is over?

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

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

4 Audiences You Need To Know When Preaching

By Mark Gomez on Sep 22, 2020

Pastor Mark Gomez shares the way he sees his audience: "Suddenly, there is a much broader audience than we first believed."

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

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