In Preaching Articles: "Preachers Block"

Walter Brueggemann: The Preacher's Task

By Walter Brueggemann on Jan 26, 2024

"I believe many preachers finally get around to their task in their fatigue . . ." Where's the priority of preaching in your week?

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Preachers, Find Your Voice

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 20, 2021

In the days of the church, a major way in which God’s word is revealed to his people is through the regular, ordinary, week-in, week-out ministry of local church pastor-preachers.

Tags: voice, Pastoral, preach, preaching, New, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Deal With A Preacher-Eater

By Joe Mckeever on Feb 22, 2023

Practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.

Tags: sons of diotrephes, preaching, Preaching, Ruler, practical advice  (view more)  (view less)

10 Pointers For Older preachers

By Peter Mead on Nov 9, 2019

To stay effective in the preaching ministry, we need the humble, hearing heart of novice.

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6 Traits Of A Biblically Faithful Preacher

By Ben Mandrell on Apr 15, 2025

God has called preachers to be faithful rather than successful. How can we be sure we are staying true to the call?

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Timothy 2:15-3:17

Tags: Faith, Study, Preaching, Culture, Relevance, Biblical, preaching, culture  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Raising The Next Generation Of Preachers?

By Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2025

If the "preacher population" is shrinking, perhaps you have a role to play that could impact generations to come.

Scripture: John 15:15

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Most Common Mistake Preachers Make

By Dr. Frank A. Thomas on May 20, 2023

Preaching coach Dr. Frank Thomas believes great preaching starts with strong sermon structure. He shares how it's done.

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, John 15:1-10

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, preaching

Dear Preacher: Remind Us Of The Mercy

By John Blase on Oct 25, 2021

John Blase writes an open letter to pastors everywhere asking for one consistent theme.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Most Preachers Say No To Endorsing Candidates

By Carol Pipes on Mar 18, 2024

According to LifeWay research, the vast majority of pastors stay away from this sensitive area.

Tags: Politics, election, candidate

Matt Chandler's Advice To Young Preachers

By Matt Chandler on Jun 17, 2023

"If you can't feel the text, I don't know if you've been called to preach."

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Preacher: Don't Forget The Benediction

By Ray Hollenbach on May 8, 2025

There's a rich vein of life even in the verses that close each Epistle. Have you ever preached a benediction?

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:1-3, Ruth 4:1-15, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

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Matt Chandler's Advice To Young Preachers

By Matt Chandler on Jul 15, 2023

Wherever he goes, Matt Chandler is looking for "shadows of the gospel." What about you?

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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.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Ten Passages For Preachers To Memorize Cold

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 24, 2021

What passages do you have at your fingertips, word-for-word? What passages would you add to this list?

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

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Preaching Isn't About The Preacher

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 26, 2023

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

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