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By SermonCentral on Feb 1, 2023
John Piper shares what works for him--but cautions that it may not work for you.
Scripture: Acts 20:17-38
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By SermonCentral on Dec 2, 2023
The wise pastor learns the difference between a tactical challenge and a transformational opportunity.
Tags: Visitor, Preaching, Transformation, USHER, tactical, preaching (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral on Apr 2, 2021
Let these great thoughts prime the pump for your Easter sermon. Start with great words and develop them uniquely for your congregation.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, John 10:1-18, John 20:1-30, Acts 2:1
Tags: Easter, Message, Preaching, Jesus Christ, preaching (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral on Apr 3, 2021
"As Jesus was raised to come back to live on Earth, so we will be raised to come back to live on Earth."
Tags: Jesus, Easter, Preaching, Cross, Promise, preaching (view more) (view less)
By John Mcclure on Oct 29, 2024
Overcome slow starts by taking a knife to your opening!
Tags: Preaching, advice, rehash, cutting room, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Jonathan Malm on Feb 17, 2024
By all means we should connect with our listeners, but how we make that connection is a crucial choice.
Scripture: John 8:14-27
Tags: Preaching, permission, Reference, tv show, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Carl Trueman on Mar 6, 2024
Years ago I caused trouble when I started my message by declaring that it really did not matter if the pastor was an adulterer or not.
Tags: Separation, Preaching, pastor, adultery, Pastor, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Ron Forseth on Feb 25, 2023
"Should we use someone else's sermon?" I would say that in many, many cases, the answer can legitimately be "Yes."
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By SermonCentral on Sep 28, 2021
When we come to your church, we don't expect a $7,500 sermon. Given current offering stats, most people aren't even expecting a $75 one.
Scripture: John 3:1-25, Matthew 6:25-34
Tags: Preaching, Heartfelt, Expectation, TED talk, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Erik Raymond on May 19, 2023
Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations?
Scripture: Psalm 38:1-10, Colossians 4:1-5
Tags: Read, Preaching, Devotional, Spices, Classic, preaching (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral on Feb 8, 2020
Effective speakers realize the power of attention-grabbing hooks. What's in your toolbox?
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5
Tags: Preaching, Attention, hook, effective speakers, preaching (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2021
As leaders we need to recognize the moment when there are no words to be said, no comfort to be offered, no solutions to be given.
Scripture: John 1:1-15
Tags: Preaching, Knowledge, expert, Expectation, leaders, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Adrian Pei on Mar 16, 2023
When a leader admits his or her weaknesses in front of an audience, I think to myself, "That's great ... how will you follow that up?"
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-10, Matthew 21:18-22
Tags: Preaching, Maturity, skill, great leader, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Ron Edmondson on Nov 4, 2021
The best part of my sermon message preparation is after it's written.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-15
Tags: Preaching, preparation, intentional, honor time, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Nathan Aaseng on Nov 5, 2021
In our information-saturated age, your listeners have all the gems of wisdom they need, far more than they can process.
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