In Preaching Articles: "Preacher"

Are You A Preacher Or A Motivational Speaker?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jan 7, 2023

It might be true. It might even be helpful. But is it preaching?

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The True Task Of Every Preacher

By Nathan Aaseng on Oct 17, 2020

Author Nathan Aaseng says, "Preaching is a terrible form of communication." Yet he discovered why preaching is the crown jewel of a pastor's existence.

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How To Be An Awesome Guest Preacher

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 18, 2020

If you're asked to guest-speak, you need these 10 real-life rules.

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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.

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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.

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59 Things Not To Say To A Preacher

By Joe Mckeever on Nov 7, 2025

In his career as a pastor and preacher, you can bet Joe McKeever has probably heard them at.

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5 Mistakes Most Preachers Make

By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 2, 2022

"So maybe you’re a preacher, or you listen to preachers (or stopped listening to preachers). Almost everyone has a perspective on what makes or doesn’t make for a great sermon."

Tags: preaching, teaching, Simplicity, effective, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, preaching Christ, Effective Teaching, Teaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things Preachers Never Say

By Peter Mead on May 7, 2024

Preachers speak, but we don’t talk about everything. If you are a preacher you may read this series and find some encouragement that you are not alone. If you know a preacher you may read this and find some understanding that you did not have before.

Tags: church leadership, Ministry Pressure, Stress, Overwhelmed, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, expectations, stress  (view more)  (view less)

6 Traits Of A Biblically Faithful Preacher

By Ben Mandrell on Jul 24, 2018

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

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Are You Raising The Next Generation Of Preachers?

By Ben Mandrell on Aug 6, 2018

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

Scripture: 1 John 15:15

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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.

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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

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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