In Preaching Articles: "Preaching Structure"

Store Away The Criticisms For Tuesday Morning (And 3 More Great Suggestions)

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 29, 2019

One of the most dangerous times for a pastor are the hours following his Sunday sermon.

Tags: Preaching, Criticism, dangerous, criticism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Pride Comes Before A Bad Sermon

By Tim Raymond on Feb 22, 2026

By all means, do your best in the preparation and delivery of your messages, but leave the results entirely up to God.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, James 5:17, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Galatians 6:2

Tags: Preaching, encouragement, Pride, preaching, Encouragement  (view more)  (view less)

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Brandon Cox on Mar 28, 2025

Excellence honors God, but it must never overshadow the mission. These five principles help ministry leaders pursue quality without drifting from gospel priorities.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Ecclesiastes 11:4, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 12:11, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Excellence, Christian Discipleship, preaching

Is There Good News In Your Sermon?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 11, 2020

When preachers struggle to find a sermon celebration, the issue is often focus. Centering on God’s gospel activity reveals good news worth celebrating.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Mark 6:1-13, Romans 8:1-11, Ephesians 2:4-10, 2 Corinthians 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Good News, Homiletics, preaching

The Birth Of A Sermon

By Brady Boyd on Aug 31, 2020

It's Monday, and just when you're ready to relax from the weekend, you realize you have to start the sermon process all over again.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 20:27, Psalm 1:2-3, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preparation, Spiritual Discipline, preaching

Why Great Preachers Are Not Always Great Leaders

By Adrian Pei on Oct 11, 2020

Confessing weaknesses can impress a crowd, but true leadership maturity requires repentance, accountability, and real change.

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, James 1:22, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 27:6, 2 Corinthians 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Humility, leadership, Preaching, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preacher: Don't Forget The Benediction

By Ray Hollenbach on May 7, 2025

The benediction is not a dismissal but a declaration. In Jude’s closing words, we find assurance, confidence, and joy anchored in God’s preserving power.

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)

Tags: Joy, Preaching, benediction, benefit, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Leveraging Media Moments For Gospel Impact

By Scott Anderson on Nov 9, 2020

When biblical themes enter mainstream media, churches have a strategic opportunity to invite deeper engagement with Scripture and Christ.

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23, Luke 24:27, Colossians 4:5-6, Romans 10:14-15, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, Bible Influence, preaching

Should You Swing For The Fences Every Sunday?

By Philip Nation on Jun 25, 2025

Why do we think every sermon has to be a home run?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Tags: Preaching, Pray, Performance, delivery, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Have You Heard The Four Laws Of Sermonomics?

By Chris Foster on Jan 18, 2023

Are there laws that define a sermon as good or bad, effective or ineffective, memorable or forgettable?

Tags: Preaching, Refresh, Change, sermonomics, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

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

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 15, 2025

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

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, eternal world, preaching

Your Pulpit Can Go Paperless

By Dan Martella on Feb 10, 2023

When Dan Martella stepped out from his pulpit and simply shared the message from his heart, he discovered something powerful.

Scripture: Genesis 3:4

Tags: Preaching, Simple, cheat sheet, preaching

The One Thing Nearly Everyone Forgets When It Comes To Hermeneutics

By Peter Mead on Nov 4, 2024

One key dimension tends to be overlooked when we talk about hermeneutics: the interpreter's heart.

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-17

Tags: Revelation, Preaching, advice, hermeneutics, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Don't Kill Your Message!

By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 11, 2025

What’s the difference between a sermon that flops and a sermon that people still buzz about years later?

Tags: Preaching, Lame, communicate, crash, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Crafting Strong Sermons Requires Polish

By Terry Linhart on Nov 8, 2024

Some sermon checkpoints to buff a nice luster on your work and to ensure you're responsible and faithful in the process.

Tags: Preaching, practice, Organize, revise, preaching  (view more)  (view less)