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The Power Of Multisensory Preaching

By Rick Blackwood on Jun 2, 2020

| 71,266 views

Multisensory preaching engages more of the listener, increases clarity and retention, and can reignite your joy in teaching by making sermons more vivid and memorable.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Church, Communication, Preaching, pastor, wake up, Cohabitation, illustration, Clarity, time is at hand, Homiletics, Awake, Dress Properly, adult children, Communication General, God's dwelling place, Pastor, Sermon Preparation, communication, preaching, church, sermon preparation, Teaching Tools, Pastoral Communication, Creative Ministry (view more) (view less)
8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on Mar 14, 2025

| 35,606 views

Learn eight practical, authentic ways to connect your church with your community, clarify your identity, and turn everyday members into bold inviters.

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 4:5-6, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Church, Compassion, Preaching, preaching, church, love (view more) (view less)
Why Strategic Guest Speakers Can Spark Evangelism And Church Growth

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 9, 2023

| 14,447 views

High-profile guests can motivate invitations, attract visitors, reengage lapsed members, and strengthen systems when used wisely and sparingly.

Scripture: John 4:29, Luke 14:23, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 13:44, Matthew 5:16 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Christianity, Church Growth, Guest speaker, evangelism, preaching (view more) (view less)
5 Places To Find A Sermon

By John Mcclure on May 13, 2020

| 27,712 views

Preachers rarely stumble into good sermons. They must look for them. Here are five reliable places to find a sermon idea, on the text, behind it, before it, within it, and through today’s moment.

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 4:19, John 3:16, James 1:21 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Biblical Interpretation
When People Leave: 4 Lessons In Rejection From Jesus

By Greg Surratt on Jul 8, 2021

| 33,899 views

Watching people leave hurts, even for pastors. Jesus’ response in John 6 shows how to process that pain with security in the Father’s love, trusted friends, and confidence in God’s sovereignty.

Scripture: John 6:25-71, John 11:35, Romans 8:28, Matthew 3:17, Hebrews 13:17 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Jesus, leadership, Preaching, Rejection, Leadership, preaching (view more) (view less)
My First Year Ministry Mistakes

By Josh Tandy on Jul 2, 2020

| 22,650 views

Seminary didn’t prepare me for ministry reality. These early mistakes taught me more than success ever could.

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13, Proverbs 11:14, Hebrews 13:17, Galatians 6:1, 1 Timothy 4:16 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Leadership Mistakes
Why Jesus Never Used A Classroom

By Bob Hamp on Jul 25, 2020

| 22,288 views

Jesus did not come primarily to educate or motivate but to liberate. His life and ministry reveal a discipleship model rooted in freedom, action, and restoration.

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, John 8:32-36, Mark 1:38-39, Matthew 4:19, Romans 8:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Learning, Living, follower, preaching, teaching (view more) (view less)
How To Handle Homosexuality In A Sermon

By Tim Wilkins on Oct 1, 2021

| 71,197 views

Faithful preaching on homosexuality requires more than correct doctrine. It demands humility, clarity, and gospel-shaped compassion that leads sinners to Christ.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, Matthew 2:9-15, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 20:27, 1 Peter 3:15 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Love, Preaching, motivation, Homosexuality, counsel of god, preaching, love (view more) (view less)
Christmas Preaching Needs Resurrecting!

By Chris Surber on Dec 24, 2024

based on 6 ratings
| 29,069 views

If we want Christmas preaching to matter, we've got to preach like Christmas matters.

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Mark 11:1-10, Matthew 1:21

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, preaching
9 Powerful Ways To Introduce Your Sermon

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 10, 2025

based on 28 ratings
| 104,744 views

Every athlete wants to start strong; why should your work be any different?

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:44-45, Luke 12:32-33, Psalm 23:4, Luke 2:13-14, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Mark 11:15-17, John 4:1-15, Luke 7:11-17, Acts 17:22-33 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Love, Emotions, Preaching, Introduction, Faithful, effective, Gate, post, Commit, preaching, love (view more) (view less)
How Did John The Baptist Prepare For Christmas?

By Jimmy Gentry on Dec 10, 2025

| 33,323 views

How would John the Baptizer respond if he were to show up during Advent in any given city in America today?

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Tags: Christmas, Worship, repentance, prepare, john the baptist, Repentance (view more) (view less)
Don't Just Sit There: 8 Actions To Take When Your Church Is In A Slump

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 26, 2025

| 68,938 views

How do you define a church slump? More importantly, what do you do when it happens?

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20

Tags: vision, Preaching, action, advice, slump, preaching (view more) (view less)
How Much Is Preaching Worth?

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 15, 2023

based on 11 ratings
| 15,384 views

Everyone should be in on this conversation: preachers, deacons and listeners.

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Tags: Decision, conversation, Preaching, Worth, trouble, preaching (view more) (view less)
4 Fresh Sermon Topics For The Christmas Season

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 20, 2025

| 74,823 views

Some people think the Christmas verses are the stuff of Christmas pageants and cheesy dramas. They are also fuel for great preaching.

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-20

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, Dreams, God's sovereignty, family crisis, preaching (view more) (view less)
Preach The Surprising Connection Between Christmas And Repentance

By David J. Lose on Dec 22, 2025

| 38,044 views

Instead of demanding repentance, what if you invited people into it?

Scripture: John 3:1-3, Matthew 3:1-2

Tags: Advent, Preaching, repentance, Inviting People, Repentance, preaching (view more) (view less)

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