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4 Attributes Of Powerful Preaching

By Kevin Deyoung on Jan 28, 2025

based on 19 ratings
| 50,631 views

Kevin DeYoung presents four qualities of what he calls "truly good preaching–-the kind that resonates with people and the kind God tends to employ."

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Tags: Preaching, Authenticity, Clarity, Veracity, Authority, Leadership General, preaching (view more) (view less)
Pornography’s Strategy Against Pastors

By Paul Kendall on Dec 14, 2022

| 71,657 views

Porn addiction destroys pastors, families, and churches. This exposes the enemy’s strategy and outlines a path to repentance, recovery, and lasting deliverance.

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Tags: Addiction, Pornography, Spiritual Warfare, pastor, Purity, Pastors, sexual purity, Church Health, Pastoral Integrity, Pastor, Porn Addiction, Sexual Purity (view more) (view less)
10 Things Every New Believer Should Know

By Brian Mavis on Mar 6, 2025

| 80,407 views

New believers thrive when they learn God’s love, grace, Scripture, prayer, community, and Christ centered living early. These ten lessons safeguard a healthy start.

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, James 4:10, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:16, James 1:22 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, spiritual formation, Spiritual Formation
8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on Mar 13, 2025

| 35,612 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)
Max Lucado On Questions, Suffering, Scripture, And The Heart Of Preaching

By Max Lucado on Jul 26, 2024

| 22,076 views

"I really believe the purpose of Scripture is to give us this authoritative handbook. We have a place where we can take people when they come to us with questions so we're not just speaking out of our own opinion."

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:16, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-19 (view more) (view less)

Tags: BIBLICAL TEACHING, Biblical Teaching
Are You A Preacher Or A Motivational Speaker?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jan 6, 2023

| 48,200 views

Many sermons sound inspiring yet leave out the cross and the coming kingdom. When preaching mimics self-help, it loses the gospel’s power and eternal focus.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 6:14, Matthew 6:19-21

Tags: Pastoral Ministry
Why Strategic Guest Speakers Can Spark Evangelism And Church Growth

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 8, 2023

| 14,452 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)
Unchurched Or Unsaved? What Vocabulary Reveals About Beliefs

By Trevin Wax on Aug 16, 2024

| 28,404 views

Trevin Wax: I wonder if one of the main reasons for the dwindling number of baptisms is represented by a subtle shift in vocabulary--so subtle that we might overlook it.

Scripture: John 14:6, Luke 19:10, Romans 10:14, Matthew 7:13, Deuteronomy 5:32 (view more) (view less)

Tags: great commission, Great Commission
7 Ways To Affair-Proof Your Ministry

By Ron Edmondson on Jul 6, 2020

| 22,982 views

Moral failure devastates families and churches. These seven practical guardrails help leaders protect their hearts, marriages, and ministries from the pull of lust.

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 5:28, 1 Timothy 3:2

Tags: Character
10 Easier Ways To Preach About Money

By Margaret Marcuson on Jan 15, 2024

| 21,940 views

Talking about money is hard for pastors, but it shapes discipleship. These ten reminders help leaders teach stewardship with clarity, courage, and less anxiety.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-14, Matthew 6:24-33, Proverbs 3:9, Luke 12:15

Tags: Money, Stewardship, Preaching, Generosity, preaching (view more) (view less)
My First Year Ministry Mistakes

By Josh Tandy on Jul 1, 2020

| 22,656 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
What Great Sermons Leave Out

By Ron Edmondson on Jul 13, 2020

| 23,747 views

Great sermons are not defined by how much is said, but by what is wisely left out. Clarity, restraint, and respect for listeners matter.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:2, Proverbs 10:19, Matthew 5:37, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Nehemiah 8:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, preaching
Why Faithful Preaching Educates, Forms, And Mobilizes

By Ken Collins on Jul 26, 2020

| 18,109 views

Faithful preaching educates without elitism, addresses real spiritual pain, motivates discipleship, and ultimately glorifies God through transformed lives and obedient faith.

Scripture: John 1:14, Ecclesiastes 1:2-11, James 2:17, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:16-20 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, motivation, goals, education, Leadership General, preaching (view more) (view less)
7 Steps To Restoring A Powerful Pulpit

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 16, 2024

| 29,532 views

Preaching loses authority when gospel certainties are blurred. These seven foundational truths anchor preaching in power, clarity, and confidence.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, Romans 8:28-39, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Matthew 7:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Praise, Peace, Power, Preaching, pulpit, preaching, Pulpit (view more) (view less)
9 Powerful Ways To Introduce Your Sermon

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 9, 2025

based on 28 ratings
| 104,758 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)

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