In Preaching Articles: "Missing"

A Missed Opportunity

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jul 28, 2023

I want to invite you to put yourself in the shoes of an unsaved person.

Tags: Evangelism, Salvation, opportunity, Call to salvation, evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

The Secret Ingredient Your Sermon Is Missing

By Erik Raymond on Jun 27, 2019

Erik Raymond is convinced there's an indispensable aspect of preaching. Is it one of your ingredients?

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4

Tags: Worship, Preaching, proclaim, communicate

Is Your Preaching Missing This Key Component?

By Lance Witt on Jan 7, 2021

As a pastor I am embarrassed to admit this, but prayer has often been a struggle for me. And yet, it is crucial to our success in preaching.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

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The Incomparable Value Of Expository Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Apr 6, 2023

There's a whole lot of preaching today that makes good points and says good things in entertaining ways, but something's missing.

Tags: missing, preaching, expository, Preaching, Expository, points  (view more)  (view less)

You Can Love Ministry And Miss Jesus

By Marshall Segal on Dec 20, 2021

What captivates your heart more: what God does through you, or what he has done for you?

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5, Philippians 3:7-8, Philippians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Luke 10:3, Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 10:17-20, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, priorities, loving God, Christian Priorities

We Remember Dr. King But Have We Missed His Message?

By Ray Hollenbach on Jan 18, 2020

Nearly every schoolchild can tell you Dr. King had a dream but perhaps only one in ten can articulate that dream.

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Preaching A Funeral? 4 Shoulds And 2 You'd Better Nots

By Jared Moore on Mar 2, 2019

Don't miss an opportunity to preach the gospel--but don't blow it, either.

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, GODLY, Theology

How To Preach About Heaven

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 27, 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)

8 Vital Statistics You Should Track Every Week

By SermonCentral on May 14, 2019

Thom Rainer: "We can never know where the missing sheep are if we are not keeping track of them."

Tags: Preaching

Authentic Preaching: Bringing Yourself Into The Message

By Craig Groeschel on Feb 14, 2025

Craig Groeschel encourages pastors to make sure they don't miss the key ingredient for authenticity in preaching.

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Tags: Preaching, preparation, identity, authentic, Leadership General, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Preach To Real People Or Straw Men?

By Chris Surber on Nov 8, 2024

Preaching in the abstract means missing real lives and real people. Here are four ways to connect to real people.

Tags: preaching, Holy Spirit, Preaching, Sensitive, real people, straw men  (view more)  (view less)

You Won't Believe What Many Pastors Leave Out Of Their Sermons

By Peter Mead on Nov 28, 2018

"Explain and apply" just isn't enough for modern preaching. Too often there's one crucial element missing.

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How To Preach Transformative Sermons

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 16, 2020

Sherman Cox reminds us, "We all have heard preachers with all the skills of great orators, but something is missing."

Scripture: John 10:10

Tags: transform, God, Preaching

You Won't Believe What Many Pastors Leave Out Of Their Sermons

By Peter Mead on Jun 9, 2025

"Explain and apply" just isn't enough for modern preaching. Too often there's one crucial element missing.

Tags: Preaching, Omission, preaching

You've Given The Altar Call: Now Watch Out For 7 Mistakes Afterward

By David R. Smith on Oct 15, 2019

"There's nothing more frustrating to me than seeing someone fall between the cracks at such a pivotal moment because of missed opportunities and careless mistakes."

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, altar, Invitation, unbeliever  (view more)  (view less)