In Preaching Articles: "Preaching Recovery"

Ron Edmondson: 7 Ways A Pastor Gets–and Keeps–respect

By Ron Edmondson on Jan 30, 2026

Ron Edmondson: "Many times it’s the seemingly small things which cause the most damage to a leader’s reputation and damages respect."

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33

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9 Dynamic Ways To Widen Your Church’s Front Door

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 2, 2026

As you develop your outreach strategy, consider including a plan for equipping your church members to be recommenders and inviters

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How To Land Speaking Engagements

By Ben Arment on Feb 4, 2026

Ben Arment suggests eight practical steps that could expand your ministry beyond the pulpit. Why not give them a try?

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7 Ways To Keep Teenagers Listening To Your Sermons

By Brandon Hilgemann on Feb 6, 2026

Engaging the short attention span of teenagers (and even adults!) isn't easy.

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What Happens When We Quit Trusting The Lord?

By Joe Mckeever on Feb 10, 2026

Joe McKeever tells us about the day he sat in on a Sunday school class and made a startling discovery.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-10

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The Gatekeepers Are Gone: What's Holding You Back?

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 11, 2026

Right now, there’s no one to stop you from sharing the gospel in great ways and distributing it to millions of people.

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6 Reasons Why Pastors Must Be More Courageous Today

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 13, 2026

Thom Rainer believes we are in the midst of a cultural shift--and it's no time to shrink back from our calling.

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Nervous Before You Pre-Peach? 3 Sure Remedies

By Brandon Kelley on Feb 15, 2026

All eyes are on you. Staring. Waiting for you to say something. Many people are sweating just thinking about it.

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6 Reasons Why Longer-Tenured Pastors Are Better

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 17, 2026

“I wish I had stayed.” -- I’ve heard that sentence from many pastors.

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Using Illustrations For Maximum Impact: 4 Essential Notes

By Lane Sebring on Feb 18, 2026

A good illustration will reach out and grab your listeners and pull them into your content. It will make them care. But How?

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What Your Congregation Wants To Hear At Christmastime

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 14, 2023

Joe McKeever helps reframe our calling: "The people who make up your congregation do not require anything new from you regarding the Christmas story this season or any season. "

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

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R.c. Sproul: The Glory Of Christmas

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 21, 2023

"Every human being longs for a savior of some type. "

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8 Last-Minute Tips For Your Christmas Eve Service

By Josh Reich on Dec 20, 2023

An extra service this week doesn't have to be a chore: it just has to be authentic.

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I Didn't Think Preachers Wrote Their Own Sermons Anymore

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Feb 24, 2026

Preacher: God *will* give you something to say!

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1-14

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3 Must-Do’s Of A Strong Sermon Opening

By Lane Sebring on Feb 25, 2026

The first 90 seconds of your sermon are some of the most powerful seconds you have. Don’t waste them.

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