In Preaching Articles: "Preaching Rut"

The Power Of Multisensory Preaching

By Rick Blackwood on Jun 1, 2020

Multisensory preaching engages more of the listener, increases clarity and retention, and can reignite your joy in teaching by making sermons more vivid and memorable.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

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The 10 Commandments Of Preaching

By Tyler Scarlett on Feb 7, 2025

Preachers make mistakes, but some errors do lasting harm. These ten “commandments” outline the habits and convictions that guard faithful, compelling, Christ-centered preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:15

Tags: Commandments, Preaching, church leadership, BIBLICAL TEACHING, Expository Preaching, preaching, expository preaching, Church Leadership, Biblical Teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Piper's Authority For Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 22, 2026

In this video John Piper answers the question, "What Bible passages do you use to base your claims about how we should preach?"

Tags: Bible, Lesson, Joshua, Preaching, Learning, Doctrine, Relevant, bible truth, Authority, Bible Truth, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching For Life-Change

By Rick Long on Mar 30, 2025

MacArthur warns against shallow preaching, but Scripture allows diverse methods. Faithful preaching aims at transformed lives, not uniform styles.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 8:29, James 1:22, Ephesians 4:11-16

Tags: Church Discipleship

The Secret To Memorable Preaching

By Larry Osborne on May 9, 2023

Linking small groups to weekend sermons increases attentiveness, note-taking, and application, turning preaching into lasting transformation rather than forgettable moments.

Scripture: Acts 2:42, James 1:22, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, Small groups, Great, preaching, Small Groups  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Weak Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 18, 2020

God channels His power through weak preachers, not showmanship. True potency comes from courage, confession, and preaching Christ with humble dependence.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 17:17, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, weakness, preaching, Weakness

Preach The (Memorized) Word

By David Vroege on Aug 30, 2024

When we hide his word in our hearts, it makes a powerful difference personally and professionally.

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Psalm 1:2-3, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 21:15, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Study, Preaching, teach, BIBLE STUDY, memorize, Bible Study, bible study, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach To The Heart

By John Bjorge on Nov 15, 2021

Faithful preaching requires more than good exegesis. When sermons speak to the heart with trust, integrity, and lived faith, real gospel transformation follows.

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6, 2 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, James 1:22

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation

The Power Of Ugly Preaching

By Jamie Stilson on Apr 25, 2023

Ugly preaching is not sloppy preaching but Spirit-empowered proclamation that flows from weakness, authenticity, and a life deeply shaped by Jesus.

Scripture: Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Ezekiel 37:4-5, John 9:25

Tags: Grace, Preaching, gospel proclamation, grace, preaching, Gospel Proclamation  (view more)  (view less)

Preach Like A Storyteller

By Ray Hollenbach on May 10, 2021

If audiences will sit for hours watching story-driven films, preachers must ask why sermons often struggle to hold attention. The answer is narrative power.

Scripture: Joshua 2:2-5, Luke 24:27, Mark 4:34, Acts 17:2-3

Tags: Expository Ministry

What Is The Future Of Preaching?

By Dwayne Milioni on Mar 1, 2024

A homiletics professor offers 14 thoughts on the future of preaching in the American church.

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Preach The Gospel, Not The Garnish

By Jared Moore on Jul 24, 2025

There are plenty of things we can do to improve our style, but does the gospel get lost in the garnish?

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Preaching Beyond Politics

By Shane Grant on Sep 8, 2021

Biblical preaching does not seek to influence the modern world but wants to move people to a different world, a world that is unavailable to them without preaching.

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The Awesomeness Of Preaching Naked

By Jonathan Herron on Feb 2, 2024

Well, figuratively. Nathan Herron went WAY out on a limb with his church. Would you?

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Tags: Preaching, Naked, dispensation, preaching

Improvisation And The Art Of Preaching

By Joe Hoagland on Feb 19, 2021

When it comes to the art of preaching improvisation can play a big role, just like in music. Here at Rookie Preacher we advocate for a tight, well put together structure. But, that doesn’t mean you need to have every word memorized.

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