In Preaching Articles: "Power" showing 1-15 of 110

What Is The Power Behind Every Great Preacher's Effort?

By Leslie Holmes on Jun 1, 2023

Without recognizing there is a supernatural power in all truly great preaching, we can produce an empty homiletical exercise.

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Ugly Preaching Can Be Powerful

By Jamie Stilson on Feb 22, 2023

Preaching should be a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, not a display of our wisdom. One pastor calls it "ugly preaching."

Scripture: James 2:1-10

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The Pulpit Is Not A Magical Place, Even If Some People Think It Is

By Nathan Aaseng on Sep 23, 2015

"The Word is not magic, but it has power ... great power to bring God's love and grace into the world."

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Why Every Sermon Needs A Strong Title

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Dec 10, 2021

Four solid reasons why a powerful title leads to a powerful sermon.

Tags: Choose, title

Why The Cross Is Not Enough

By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 23, 2021

Preaching the cross is powerful and necessary, but there is more for us to say.

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7 Steps To Restoring A Powerful Pulpit

By Leslie Holmes on Aug 10, 2018

Veteran preacher Leslie Holmes suggests seven bold and certain steps to help give you the confidence to preach with power.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, Romans 8:28-39

Tags: Praise, Peace, Proclamation, pleading, Palace, pull, Power, Preaching, Prosperity, pulpit, place, Pleasing  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Vivid Description

By Peter Mead on Apr 12, 2018

Peter Mead: "I’m convinced that one of the key ingredients for effective preaching is effective and vivid description. Practice it. Learn it."

Tags: Power, Preaching, illustration, descriptions

Preaching Isn't About The Preacher

By SermonCentral on Jan 25, 2023

Two false assumptions can rob your preaching of power, yet they are easy to make.

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8 Powerful Ways To Hook The Congregation Into Your Message

By SermonCentral on Feb 7, 2020

Effective speakers realize the power of attention-grabbing hooks. What's in your toolbox?

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5

Tags: hook, effective speakers, Preaching, Attention

Give Your Sermon Added Power

By Brian Croft on Sep 26, 2019

Brian Croft reminds us the very first ingredient in every powerful sermon. Does your sermon have it?

Tags: Preaching

A Key To Healthy Relationships

By Josh Reich on Dec 11, 2022

I think hospitality has the power to change the relationships we have. It is that powerful.

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Powerful Preaching Flows From Good Questions

By David J. Lose on Sep 4, 2021

It's often the really challenging passages that yield the most interesting sermons.

Scripture: Romans 8:2-4

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The Power Of Ugly Preaching

By Jamie Stilson on Apr 26, 2023

Preaching should be a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, not a display of our wisdom. One pastor calls it "ugly preaching."

Scripture: Acts 4:13, Judges 1:1-3:10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Tags: Grace, Preaching, grace, preaching

How To Lead A Powerful I Still Believe Movie Outreach Campaign

By Staff Writer on Feb 10, 2020

I Still Believe is the real-life story of chart-topping singer Jeremy Camp. I Still Believe is a powerful reminder that in the midst of life’s storms, true hope is only found in Christ. Why not lead your church in a powerful campaign surrounding the I Still Believe movie (releasing March 13, 2020)?

Tags: free sermon series, Outreach, movie, I Still Believe

The Power Of Testimony

By Peter Mead on Nov 19, 2022

"Hearing how God has worked in a life can be very powerful. Having someone “give their testimony” can also backfire. Here are a few of the problems that can create the tension."

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