In Preaching Articles: "Messy Truth"

John Piper: Preaching Is Expository Exultation

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 1, 2021

The preacher's job is to minimize his own opinions and deliver the truth of God.

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16

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Get It Right Before You Start: Safeguard Your Sermon Series

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 30, 2020

Avoid these ten critical mistakes that could prevent an effective evangelistic sermon series at your church.

Tags: Repentance, preaching, Truth, Preaching, repentance, eternal life, New Way  (view more)  (view less)

Why Preaching The Story Is Powerful Preaching

By Peter Mead on Apr 11, 2025

Frequently, God felt that having the truth clothed in the genre of story was the best option.

Scripture: John 12:21-34

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Piper's Authority For Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 24, 2020

In this video John Piper answers the question, "What Bible passages do you use to base your claims about how we should preach?"

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The Gentle Lutheran: Philip Melanchthon (1497–1560)

By David Mathis on Oct 21, 2022

"He was not the kind who started revolutions, but the kind who brought order to the ensuing chaos."

Tags: Peace, Gentleness, Reformation, Theologian, Know the Truth, intellect, defender, study bible  (view more)  (view less)

The *law* Of Mutual Non-Exclusivity

By Chris Surber on Jun 5, 2021

All of God's truth deserves our passionate presentation -- even the parts that appear to be mutually exclusive.

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Why Kids Need Exegetical Bible Teaching For The Long Haul

By Cameron Cole on Nov 15, 2022

"Preparing kids to face the real world on their own is scary and daunting. There are only so many things we can do and there are no guarantees. Within the realm of things, we can control resides the teaching of God’s word."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Discipleship, teach, parenting, Equip, parenthood, Youth Ministry, guard the truth, child training  (view more)  (view less)

How Your Calendar Is Killing You (And What To Do About It)

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jul 1, 2024

Here’s the sad truth: when your calendar is out of control, so are you. And so is your life.

Tags: Schedule, Busyness, Time Management, productivity, Personal Life, Balanced Life, Workplace Balance, pastoral leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Can I Evaluate My Own Preaching?

By Steven Smith on Sep 25, 2024

We do not invent messages; we proclaim truth. So we measure our effectiveness by how faithful we are to the text.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

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3 Positive Ways To Respond To Negative Criticism

By Joe Hoagland on Feb 26, 2021

Some criticism is unequivocally bad criticism. It is destructive, not based 100% in truth, and is based in bad intentions. Prepare yourself for this kind of criticism.

Tags: Preaching, Criticism, criticism, preaching

6 Non Negotiable Traits You Need To Increase Your Leaderships Influence

By Carey Nieuwhof on Sep 29, 2023

As harsh as it sounds, here’s the truth: if a leader doesn’t buy you, they’ll rarely buy your idea.

Tags: Humility, leadership, Influence, competence, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Weaving Gospel Fluency Into Every Sunday Message

By Jeff Vanderstelt on Nov 21, 2022

If we are going to grow people up into Christlikeness in every way, we need to learn how to speak the truths of Jesus Christ into everything.

Scripture: Luke 24:44-45

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7 Ways To Correct A Team Member In A Healthy Way

By Ron Edmondson on Nov 2, 2022

"All of us make mistakes and occasionally need someone to help us become better at what we do. This should always be the end goal of correction."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Tags: leadership, relationships, Restoration, Respect, Biblical truth, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, church leadership, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Thinking About Quitting? 9 Hope-Filled Reminders

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 25, 2024

Someone asked me if I ever considered quitting when I was a pastor. My response was quick and truthful: “Yes. On the average about once a week.”

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The Morning Star Of The Reformation: John Wycliffe (C. 1330–1384)

By Dr. Stephen Nichols on Oct 19, 2022

"The reforming efforts of Wycliffe could not be quenched by the flames or stopped by a council’s declarations. This Morning Star shone brightly against the horizon, signaling the soon coming of daylight."

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