In Preaching Articles: "Preach"

How Preachers Resemble Flight Attendants

By Ron Forseth on Jun 4, 2025

Even though no one pays attention to the pre-flight warnings, the message is crucial when things go wrong.

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7 Helps Every Wedding Sermon Should Contain

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 30, 2025

"What words of lasting value and incredible help can you utter during the ceremony that will make a difference down the road a year or two or ten?"

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

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3 Powerful Words We Rarely Hear From Preachers

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 3, 2025

As leaders we need to recognize the moment when there are no words to be said, no comfort to be offered, no solutions to be given.

Scripture: Judges 14:1-6

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Finding Fresh Ways To Tell The Story Of Jesus

By Jeff K. Clarke on Dec 21, 2019

In our pursuit of Jesus, sometimes we have to (un)learn what we thought we knew.

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The Criticism I Hated—but Made Me A Better Preacher

By Joe Hoagland on Dec 27, 2019

None of us appreciate unsolicited, mean-spirited criticism, but we do need to hear people out.

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

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Great Sermons Flow From Strong Practices: Here Are 4 Of The Best

By Artie Davis on Jan 14, 2020

Veteran pastor Artie Davis gives a practical example of how intentionality makes a difference between a good sermon and consistently great ones.

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16 Things You Can Do Right Now To Get Unstuck In Your Sermon Prep

By Lane Sebring on Jan 17, 2020

Sometimes the sermon comes together like a beautifully crafted work of art. But other times I struggle to make progress in my study.

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Do You Blame Others For Your Ministry Failures? 12 Ways To Escape This Foolish Trap

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 24, 2020

I don’t blame anyone but myself for my failures in ministry -- Why are people so surprised by that?

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Thinking About Quitting? 9 Hope-Filled Reminders

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 25, 2024

Someone asked me if I ever considered quitting when I was a pastor. My response was quick and truthful: “Yes. On the average about once a week.”

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Jesus Illustrated His Sermons: Shouldn't We Follow His Example?

By Justin Trapp on Dec 28, 2024

Discover how one of our Lord's faous sayings was actually a vivid, up-to-date illustration.

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Ron Edmondson: My 5-Point Sunday Morning Preparation Routine

By Ron Edmondson on Aug 28, 2025

So you finished your sermon prep by Friday--or have you?

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Is Your Leadership The Moses Model Or The Jesus Model?

By Ray Hollenbach on Apr 16, 2025

"He was the shepherd, they were the sheep—and sheep do not morph into shepherds."

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

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Why Preparing A Sermon In 10 Minutes Will Make You A Better Preacher

By Brandon Kelley on Feb 24, 2020

Force yourself to create an engaging and impactful message in a little amount of time.

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Preacher: Tell Your People What They Are!

By Lane Sebring on May 15, 2025

Great leaders set high expectations and truly believe their church is capable of meeting them.

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

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Beware Of Over-Hyped Intros!

By Peter Mead on Aug 7, 2019

Your message intro shouldn’t feel like a spiritual infomercial. Learn how to connect meaningfully with your audience without overstating your message’s impact.

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