In Preaching Articles: "Power" showing 1-15 of 85

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

By Nathan Aaseng on Sep 24, 2021

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

Tags: Grace, Power, Preaching, pulpit, Magic, grace  (view more)  (view less)

Why The Cross Is Not Enough

By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 24, 2021

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

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-28:20

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Cross, Enough, Powerful  (view more)  (view less)

Why Every Sermon Needs A Strong Title

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Dec 11, 2021

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

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-24:9

Tags: Choose, title

7 Steps To Restoring A Powerful Pulpit

By Leslie Holmes on Aug 11, 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, Power, Preaching, Prosperity, pulpit, place, Pleasing, Proclamation, pleading, Palace, pull  (view more)  (view less)

Give Your Sermon Added Power

By Brian Croft on Sep 27, 2019

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

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-12:8

Tags: Preaching

The Power Of Vivid Description

By Peter Mead on Apr 13, 2018

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

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Power, Preaching, illustration, descriptions

8 Powerful Ways To Hook The Congregation Into Your Message

By Sermoncentral on Feb 8, 2020

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

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5

Tags: Preaching, Attention, hook, effective speakers

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

Tags: Faith, Preaching, Powerful, good questions

How To Lead A Powerful I Still Believe Movie Outreach Campaign

By Staff Writer on Feb 11, 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: Outreach, movie, I Still Believe, free sermon series

Does Your Preaching Include The Freedom Of The Spirit?

By David J. Lose on Aug 24, 2021

This week, remind your people that we are free. And remind them that we are aided by God's powerful Spirit who will take us places we'd never imagined.

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Tags: Spirit, Freedom, free, Power, Preaching, Free  (view more)  (view less)

Why Miracles And Preaching Should Go Together

By John Wimber on Sep 1, 2012

Is your preaching focused on the supernatural power of God or just mere words? Invite the extraordinary power of God into your sermon this Sunday and call the church to live in total obedience.

Tags: Preaching

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Redemptive Power Of Love

By Sermoncentral on Jan 19, 2015

Honor Dr. King by spending three minutes with him in this 1957 sermon.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 15:13, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 14:14, Mark 1:14-20, Mark 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Compassion, Preaching, Martin Luther King Jr, FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, redemptive power  (view more)  (view less)

The Overlooked Answer To Powerful Preaching

By Brian Croft on Nov 23, 2019

Before the preacher can persuade any sinner to turn to Christ, he must first be persuaded himself.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Tags: Preaching

Why Preaching The Story Is Powerful Preaching

By Peter Mead on Jul 17, 2018

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

Scripture: John 12:21-34

Tags: Preaching

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