In Preaching Articles: "Preaching The Word"

Have You Prayed—really Prayed—before Preaching?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 4, 2021

"I would ask if you have prayed, but you will say you have. And you have."

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

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What Distracts You While You're Preaching?

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 5, 2021

For preachers, distractions are a way of life, but they are no less annoying.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-15

Tags: Preaching, Listen, Distract

11 Common Preaching Mistakes That Distract From God

By Jared Moore on Jan 4, 2026

Avoid 11 common preaching mistakes that shift focus from God to yourself. Learn how to preach Christ-centered sermons that point hearers to God’s truth.

Tags: preaching tips, Expository Preaching, expository preaching, Preaching Tips, Preaching Mistakes, Biblical Communication, Christ Centered Sermons  (view more)  (view less)

Why Do You Preach? My Four Reasons

By Ken Collins on Oct 18, 2021

Veteran preacher Ken Collins shares the heart of his calling. How do you see yours?

Tags: Preaching, Glorify, motivate, educate, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

4 Deep Changes Your Preaching Should Produce

By Peter Mead on Sep 1, 2025

God's work is transformational. Is our preaching doing God's work?

Tags: Preaching, Character, Transformation, conduct, deep change, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving Can't Be Commanded—but It Can Be Preached

By David J. Lose on Nov 24, 2025

Here's the problem: Thanksgiving--that is, the genuine expression of gratitude--can't be forced.

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

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Do We Preach A Grace That's Too Small?

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 29, 2024

We've lined up the chairs in neat little rows and called it grace. We never noticed: it has broken free.

Scripture: Numbers 4:1-4

Tags: Grace, Preaching, King, Tyrant, too small, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

2 Contradictions To Remember Every Time You Preach

By Nathan Aaseng on Dec 4, 2024

Effective preaching requires learning to negotiate the perilous waters between two vital strategies.

Scripture: Exodus 10:15-25

Tags: Preaching, preaching

From Desiring God Ministries: The Essential Secret Of Preaching

By Tony Merida on Dec 5, 2025

The key to effective preaching is not mastering certain techniques, but being mastered by certain convictions.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Can We Put An End To Trite Preaching And Teaching?

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 25, 2025

TRITE / (Adjective) Overused and consequently of little import, lacking originality or freshness.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

R.c. Sproul: The Difference Between Preaching & Teaching

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 27, 2025

"What shepherd would so neglect his sheep that he never took the time or trouble to feed them?"

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Pastor, Does Your Preaching Have Prophetic Imagination?

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 14, 2024

As ministers of the Gospel, let's stop dumbing down the Gospel in the way we speak.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

From Desiring God: Beware Of Gluten-Free Preaching

By Phillip Bethancourt on Jan 11, 2026

"The gluten of the gospel must be kneaded into every Christian sermon."

Tags: Christ Centered Preaching

How To Preach Like You’re Having A Conversation

By Lane Sebring on Jan 20, 2026

Want your sermons to connect on a deeper level? Learn how a conversational preaching style can make your message more personal, relatable, and engaging.

Tags: authentic ministry, Authentic Ministry

Why "Just Preach The Gospel” Isn’t Enough

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 23, 2026

Preaching the gospel is essential, but not sufficient on its own. Learn why living the gospel and recognizing our interpretive filters are critical for authentic ministry.

Tags: christian living, preaching the gospel, Christian Living, Preaching the Gospel, Ministry Practice, Sermon Advice, Humble Preaching  (view more)  (view less)