In Preaching Articles: "Preaching Ministry"

7 Things I Love About Serving In The Established Church

By Ron Edmondson on Feb 9, 2021

Whether it’s church planting or encouraging church revitalization and growth of an existing church – if God calls you to it, and you are faithful to the call – you’ll feel His pleasure upon your obedience and service.

Tags: Church, Preaching, Serving

The Gospel In Every Sermon

By Greg Stier on Feb 19, 2025

Greg Stier offers three reasons for sharing a clear Gospel message in every sermon.

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Evangelism, Gospel, Preaching, Invitation, Evangelism How To, evangelism, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

What Does It Really Mean To "Go Deeper”?

By Alan Danielson on May 1, 2020

Alan Danielson offers his take on one of the most overrated comments in the church today.

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:7

Tags: Preaching, spiritual growth, Leadership, preaching, church, Thought, Church, leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Get It Right Before You Start: Safeguard Your Sermon Series

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 29, 2020

Avoid these ten critical mistakes that could prevent an effective evangelistic sermon series at your church.

Tags: Repentance, preaching, Truth, Preaching, repentance, eternal life, New Way  (view more)  (view less)

Pastor, Are You Chasing Stray Dogs?

By Chris Surber on Jan 26, 2023

"Here is a list of people who have left the church in the last few years. We would like you to call on them to see if you can win a few of them back."

Tags: stray dog, preaching, church, Church, Preaching, members, Church Health  (view more)  (view less)

God Works In Mysterious Ways—through Your Sermon!

By Danny Macmunn on Aug 26, 2021

Sometimes even the messenger is surprised at what the people hear.

Scripture: Mark 15:1-18, 2 Timothy 2:1-15

Tags: inspired by god, preaching, Scripture, Preaching, Word of God, mysterious ways  (view more)  (view less)

In The Spirit Of Screwtape--20 Ways To Poison The Little Monsters

By Jared Moore on Jul 31, 2025

News Flash: Sixty years later Jared Moore has discovered another Screwtape-type letter.

Scripture: Genesis 45:14-21

Tags: Preaching, Culture, CS Lewis, screwtape letters, heretic, preaching, culture  (view more)  (view less)

You Can't Do That In The Pulpit! 7 Nevers

By Joe Mckeever on Feb 16, 2023

Joe McKeever's list is pretty clear. And we need to hear it!

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-19

Tags: preaching, Preaching, pulpit, disbelief, joe mckeever, Satan's strategy, recommend  (view more)  (view less)

Monday Morning Blues? Try These Six Antidotes

By Charles Stone on Oct 27, 2021

Check out these practical steps to fight discouragement.

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Tags: Preaching, Destiny, Antidotes, monday morning blues, second guess, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Sharpen Your Sermon With A God-Centered Checklist

By Jared Moore on Sep 18, 2025

If you want to help your people focus on God when they leave church tomorrow, here are 11 things that you cannot do.

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Tags: preaching, God centered, God Centered, Preaching, Checklist, joke, Sharpen  (view more)  (view less)

5 Thoughts About Spending Your Leadership Equity Wisely

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 5, 2021

When you walk into a leadership opportunity, you go with a little bit of equity by virtue of your position. Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you).

Tags: Trust, leadership, Preaching, parables, opportunity, jesus parables, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

One Major Thing You Can Do To Improve Your Worship Service

By Joe Hoagland on Apr 8, 2022

What if I told you there is one main thing you can improve to make people want to come back time and time again.

Tags: preaching, Preaching, illustration, Time of Reflection, sermon prep, Sermon Prep  (view more)  (view less)

So You Waited Until The Last Minute To Start Sermon Prep

By Peter Mead on Mar 5, 2023

When I genuinely have had to prepare at the last minute, then I ask God for help and know that He understands.

Tags: Excuses, sermon prep, last minute, Sermon Prep, preaching, Preaching, preparation  (view more)  (view less)

1,700 Years Old And Still Fresh: St. Gregory Of Nazianzus' Christmas Sermon

By SermonCentral on Dec 23, 2019

The Eternal Word is ever new. Come celebrate with saints centuries old.

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, eternal world

Is There Good News In Your Sermon?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 11, 2020

If you have trouble finding something to celebrate, look for the Good News first. The celebration will jump out at you.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Mark 6:1-13

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Good News