In Preaching Articles: "Preach"

Preaching God's Dangerous Truth

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jun 16, 2020

Preaching must resist political birthright-stealers and proclaim the dangerous truth that God has come. Advent calls us to vision, courage, and bold proclamation.

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Matthew 13:17, Matthew 10:7, Revelation 10:10-11, Micah 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching, pastoral courage, Pastoral Courage

Why Story Preaching Works

By Peter Mead on Apr 10, 2025

Biblical stories were inspired in both content and form. When preachers honor the narrative shape, tension, and pacing, the Word lands with clarity, power, and conviction.

Scripture: John 12:21-34

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Is Your Preaching God-Centered?

By Bernie Van Eyk on Sep 10, 2024

People crave practical help, but their deepest need is God Himself. God-centered preaching lifts hearts from self to the glory revealed in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 73:17-26, John 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation

How To Preach Practical Holiness

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 28, 2025

1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 teaches pastors how to preach holiness by grounding obedience in the knowledge of God, clear exhortation, and sober warning.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Galatians 6:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holiness, Practical, christian living, holiness, Christian Living  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching That Is Felt, Not Just Heard

By Peter Mead on Sep 23, 2020

Information alone does not transform. Learn how to move from a dense 10-minute outline to a sermon that breathes, paints images, and engages both mind and heart.

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Luke 15:11-32

Tags: Preaching, biblical theology, preaching, Biblical Theology

7 Tips For Preaching The Prophets

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 9, 2023

Many Christians avoid prophetic books because they feel complicated and distant. Here is a simple seven-step approach to reading them with clarity and confidence.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Samuel 3:10, Proverbs 11:14, James 1:22, Malachi 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Preaching Thanksgiving Without Guilt

By David J. Lose on Nov 17, 2025

Thanksgiving sermons often default to moral commands about gratitude. Luke 17 offers a better approach: teach people to notice grace.

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 103:2, Colossians 3:15-17, Hebrews 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: people, Preaching, Thanks, gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday, preaching, Gratitude  (view more)  (view less)

The Danger Of The Unrelated Point In Preaching

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 1, 2023

A sermon can contain many true statements yet still fail if those truths are disconnected from the text’s main point. Preachers must discipline themselves to maintain clarity and focus.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Proverbs 4:25  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Power, Preaching, Homiletics, points, aside, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach Without Notes

By Ted Smith on Dec 8, 2020

Every preacher will eventually need to preach without notes. Learn three practical approaches that help pastors communicate clearly and confidently when notes are unavailable.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Timothy 4:13, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, teach, memorize, note, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

When Preaching Opportunities Are Limited

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 20, 2021

Many associate or assistant ministers feel called to preach but receive few opportunities in their local church. Faithful ministry often requires serving in supporting roles while finding other outlets to proclaim God’s Word.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 20:24, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Colossians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Support, Preaching, opportunity, lead, ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching That Cultivates Life Together

By Chris Surber on May 19, 2025

Faithful preaching does more than communicate truth. It helps form a community united in Christ, where believers learn to live, serve, and grow together.

Scripture: Acts 14:14-15, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 4:18, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian Fellowship

Is Your Preaching Stained With Blood?

By Russell Moore on May 28, 2025

Modern Christianity often avoids speaking about the blood of Christ, yet Scripture places the blood of Jesus at the very center of redemption.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 26:28, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 9:22, Revelation 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Atonement, Worship, blood, Preaching, teach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Is Preaching Your Work Or God's?

By Peter Mead on Jul 28, 2021

Paul wrote and he wrote very strongly, but where was his confidence?

Tags: Paul, Preaching, work, action, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Stressful Sermon

By David J. Lose on Jun 28, 2021

What might our personal and congregational lives look like if we took Jesus' words more seriously at home, work, school and in our communities?

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34, Proverbs 17:1-5

Tags: stress, Preaching, Stress

Is Your Preaching Over-Educated?

By Chris Surber on Jul 27, 2021

If you have more theological degrees than a thermostat, you might be over-heating Sunday mornings!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:3-5

Tags: Preaching, educated