In Preaching Articles: "next"

Create Innovative *next Steps*

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 30, 2020

We all want to end our messages with application, but sometimes the next steps we offer are difficult for others to take.

Tags: Preaching, Story, success, step, next, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Raising The Next Generation Of Preachers?

By Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2025

If the "preacher population" is shrinking, perhaps you have a role to play that could impact generations to come.

Scripture: John 15:15

Tags: Preaching, preaching

What Are You Doing To Raise Up The Next Generation Of Preachers?

By Brian Croft on Dec 13, 2019

Provide opportunities for the next generation.

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Pastor, The Next Time You Attend A Conference, Do This!

By Brandon Kelley on Nov 8, 2022

"You can make the next time you attend a conference worth your while."

Tags: Plan, leadership, effective, productivity, pastoral leadership, overcoming problems, planning, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

7 Must-Ask Questions For Your Next Sermon Series

By John Percival on Sep 15, 2020

Powerful questions to ask yourself during the sermon preparation process.

Tags: Preaching, preparation, preaching

Ten Strategic Insights Into Shaping Your Next Sermon Series

By Herbert Cooper on Jan 28, 2023

Herbert Cooper, senior pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City, shares strategic insights into making a sermon series work.

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Inject Grace Into Your Next Sermon—here Are Four Ways

By Dr. Scott M. Gibson on Oct 25, 2019

It's true: We can preach grace to the point of ignoring the truth. But that's not usually our problem.

Scripture: Micah 7:1-15

Tags: Grace, Truth, Preaching, communicate, tone  (view more)  (view less)

Instagram Generation: Four Ways Smartphone Cameras Are Changing Us

By Tony Reinke on Jun 3, 2022

A spectacular waterfall exposed me to how my smartphone habits are getting passed to my kids.

Scripture: Hebrews 6:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, Philippians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 4:16, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Technology, Bad Habits, Next Generation, social media, Cell Phone, Sharenting  (view more)  (view less)

Should Your Next Altar Call Be Focused On Private Prayer Or Public Confession?

By Jeff K. Clarke on Nov 11, 2019

If we tell people that all they need to do to become a follower of Christ is to bow their heads, close their eyes and repeat a 30-second prayer, what are we saying about Jesus?

Tags: Preaching, private prayer, altar call, public confession

8 Questions To Ask Before You Preach A Sermon

By Josh Reich on Oct 17, 2022

8 questions to ask as you prepare to preach your next sermon.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Preaching Help, pastoral leadership, preaching the Word, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, effective preaching, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 5, 2024

This completely secular video is instructional, AND could be a great intro for your next sermon.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Tags: Internet, Power, Influence, Brain, brain  (view more)  (view less)

What Are You Waiting For?

By Lance Witt on Dec 29, 2020

What are you going to do this next year to make the “most of your time”?

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Tags: Holidays, Resolution, Change, Personal Growth, Trust God, Redeeming Time, new years, Growing in Faith  (view more)  (view less)

Wedding? Funeral? Baby Dedication? 10 Pointers For Special Occasions

By Peter Mead on Dec 14, 2019

#1 is good: "It isn't about you." (The next nine are better.)

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 16:19-30

Tags: Preaching

9 Stupid Things I Did As A Pastor

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 11, 2020

Does your misery love company? Come sit next to Thom Rainer a while.

Tags: Preaching, worry, pastor, neglect, Criticism, Prayer Life, Pastor, prayer life, criticism, Worry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach Your Church Toward Its True Identity

By Lane Sebring on Feb 19, 2020

Try this in your next sermon. You’ll see your people come alive and be inspired.

Tags: Preaching, preaching