In Preaching Articles: "point" showing 1-15 of 62

Four Sharp Questions To Whittle Your Sermon Into Shape

By Tyler Scarlett on Dec 14, 2018

The sermon's not done until you sharpen the point. Here are four excellent ways to do it.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22-24

Tags: Preaching, points, Sharpen

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

You Can Tell The Story, But Preach The Points

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 3, 2020

Stories are powerful, but how do we make the points of our sermon while keeping the integrity of the Bible story that we are preaching?

Tags: Preaching

Joe Mckeever Asks: What's The Point Of A Worship Service?

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 6, 2018

The carnal mind will never understand the things of God. But do we?

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-2:2

Tags: Service, Worship, understanding, joe mckeever, point  (view more)  (view less)

3 Building Blocks Of A Truly Memorable Sermon

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 26, 2023

Help your listeners connect with your preaching points--and their purpose!

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

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Rick Warren's Advice For Stronger Sermon Points

By Rick Warren on Nov 8, 2019

What you learned in seminary isn't the only way to develop great sermons. Rick Warren offers practical advice based on years of experience.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Tags: Preaching, Strong, Assignment, Rick Warren, sermon points  (view more)  (view less)

Are Your Illustrations Fresh? Use This 9-Point Checklist

By Peter Mead on May 15, 2019

Every illustration should "let the light in." Do yours?

Tags: Preaching

Why The Church? Six Preaching Points

By Ray Hollenbach on Sep 25, 2018

It's popular today to meet with friends at a coffee shop and call it "church." Popular, but wrong.

Scripture: Romans 1:1-16:27

6 Tools For Overcoming Preacher’s Block (You'll Love #3)

By Sermoncentral on Mar 16, 2019

I've been preaching for 30 years. At some point I have to run out of things to say, right? Actually, at hundreds of points I have run out of things to say!

Tags: Preaching, Devotional Life, preacher's block, body clock

The Chase Scene Of The Cross

By Sermoncentral on Apr 14, 2014

Great preaching follows a line to its climax. Hal Seed points to the glory of the cross and resurrection as the climax of God's story with humanity.

Tags: Jesus, Easter, Preaching, Cross, Hal Seed  (view more)  (view less)

Live And Die By The Numbers

By Lance Witt on Apr 11, 2023

But numbers become a problem in the heart of a pastor when they move from being a point of celebration to becoming the driver of our motivation.

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Tags: motivation, Church Growth, success in ministry, intimacy with Christ

Christmas: Glory!

By Sermoncentral on Dec 25, 2019

There were points in our Savior's life when His glory shone temporarily through the veil.

Tags: Christmas, Glory, Preaching, rc sproul

Get To The Point: Preaching Truth In An Age Of Tolerance

By Michael Catt on Jul 28, 2018

Michael Catt: "We endanger the call, art, and gift of preaching when we make it about style instead of substance."

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:7

Tags: Truth, Preaching, Culture

If You Overpack Your Sermon, Your Listeners Are In For A Bumpy Ride

By Chris Surber on Mar 4, 2019

Perhaps your sermon outline is actually a sermon series. Can you tell the difference?

Scripture: Acts 5:15-25

Tags: Preaching, Content, Logic, Research, central point  (view more)  (view less)

4 Points Of Principle Preaching

By Chris Surber on Jun 11, 2019

"Can I call her up to the front on Sunday morning, have her sit in front of the congregation and use her sin as an example?”

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-2