In Preaching Articles: "Preaching Tips"

You Can Preach About Pentecost Then, But What About Pentecost Now?

By David J. Lose on May 22, 2023

Few holidays present themselves as ripe for nostalgia as Pentecost. Weren't these the glory days of the church--spirit-filled preaching, attentive listening, 3,000 converted in a single day?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 2:1-12

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How We Moved From Theological To Therapeutic Preaching--And Why It Matters

By Joseph Mattera on Oct 6, 2025

Some pastors preach messages that show they spend more time studying behaviorism and sociology than they do the Scriptures.

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One Simple, Vital Question You Should Ask Immediately After Preaching

By Joe Hoagland on Dec 25, 2024

Ask this--before the allure of a relaxing Sunday afternoon or the pressures of starting the week on Monday morning win out.

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Why Preaching Is Impossible (And What You Can Do About It)

By Jacob Myers on Dec 30, 2025

When you make the long, lonely walk to the pulpit to proclaim the Word of God for the people of God, how often do you hear the Mission Impossible soundtrack playing in your mind?

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Colossians 4:1-11

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Preach What You Practice – Why Rehearsing Is Essential To Great Sermon Delivery

By Lane Sebring on Apr 14, 2022

I want to show you why I believe the often neglected step of rehearsing the sermon is essential to great sermon delivery.

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Where Do Your Sermons Point?

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 28, 2023

When you preach, do people see you or what you are talking about?

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Is Our Gospel Tasteless?

By Dave Rhodes on Aug 23, 2020

What happens when we speak and preach and live out a Kingdom-less gospel?

Tags: Gospel, Preaching

Are You Leading The Church You’d Want To Attend?

By Bill Couchenour on Jan 24, 2024

Relationships are more important to church growth than preaching, media or music. How are yours?

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Do Your Listeners Feel The Text?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Nov 26, 2020

Exegesis is always the foundation for a sermon, but does your preaching reach your listeners' feelings?

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Four Foundations Of Handling God's Word

By Ed Stetzer on Aug 12, 2021

LifeWay Research discovered four common factors in good preaching. Are they part of yours?

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A Preacher's Prayer

By Bob Hostetler on Feb 1, 2024

If you're not in the habit of praying before you preach, here's a good place to start.

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, habit, preaching

The Hardest Part Of Ministry: Saying No

By David L. Hansen on Jun 29, 2025

Saying "no" can help focus your ministry, your leadership and your preaching.

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20 Mother's Day Quotes To Warm Up Your Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on May 7, 2021

Insight, warmth--and humor--to use when you preach for this special occasion.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Tags: Preaching, mother's day, Motherhood, Quotes

What To Do With Feedback From Sunday's Sermon—10 Lifelines

By Peter Mead on Aug 18, 2025

Not all feedback is created equal. How you handle it can shape your preaching.

Scripture: Job 31:1-10, Acts 3:10-17

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Pulpit Dreams Or Pulpit Reality?

By James Scott on Sep 8, 2020

You have to preach to the audience you have rather than the one you dream of having.

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