In Preaching Articles: "Preaching"

You Preach, I'll Doodle

By Thom Turner on Nov 3, 2020

People have different learning styles. But does that mean you have to change the way you preach to reach them all?

Tags: Learning, Psychology, Effectiveness, Versatile

The Patented Preacher

By Warren Wiersbe on Apr 20, 2020

Preaching thrives when pastors embrace who God made them to be. God prepares the messenger as much as the message, and faithful preaching grows from that truth.

Scripture: John 12:35-50, Genesis 22:1-14, Acts 4:20, Acts 22:15, 2 Corinthians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, family, Adversity, Live

3 Things People Hate To Tell You About Your Preaching

By Dr. R. Larry Moyer on Aug 9, 2021

Not everyone will tell you how they feel about your preaching. Larry Moyer offers three popular frustrations about preaching that people often keep to themselves.

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Why The Cross Is Not Enough

By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 23, 2021

Preaching the cross is powerful and necessary, but there is more for us to say.

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Cross, Enough, Powerful, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Last Minute Preaching Tips

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 26, 2020

Pastoral wisdom reminds us that preaching is personal, formational, and inseparably tied to humility, truth, and the living Christ. These quotes challenge and sharpen us.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation

Is Your Preaching Missing This Key Component?

By Lance Witt on Jan 6, 2021

As a pastor I am embarrassed to admit this, but prayer has often been a struggle for me. And yet, it is crucial to our success in preaching.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

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3 Marks Of The Spirit’s Guidance In Preaching

By Ron Forseth on Dec 9, 2021

Transforming power in preaching is found only in God himself. How can you tell if the Spirit is present?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Guide, Preaching, preaching

Ten Preaching Errors We Can All Avoid

By Jared Moore on Aug 6, 2025

Bad habits creep up softly. Have any of these slipped into your preaching?

Tags: Preaching, neglect, error, avoid, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Restore Passion To Your Preaching: 3 Essential Steps

By Ken Davis on Nov 5, 2024

Do you sometimes find yourself preaching only because "Sunday is coming"?

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-19

Tags: Preaching, preparation, passion, Process, restore, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

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

6 Preaching Methods Jesus Used That You Should, Too

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 12, 2025

If there is anyone we should emulate in our preaching, it's Jesus!

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Repetition, Object Lesson, methods, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Know Your Pulpit Blind Spots?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Feb 12, 2023

Are you preaching the same thing over and over again but don't know it? Sherman Cox offers practical steps to avoid this often overlooked preaching rut.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13

Tags: Preaching, preaching

10 Preaching Questions With Matt Chandler

By Colin Adams on Jan 29, 2025

Matt Chandler reflects on preaching, preparation, personal pitfalls, and developing future preachers. His insights offer clear, practical guidance for faithful ministry.

Scripture: Mark 1:39

Tags: preparation, Adam, Guilt Offering, Leadership General, Leadership Development  (view more)  (view less)

John Piper: My View Of Preaching

By John Piper on Aug 20, 2024

True preaching is expository exultation explaining the Bible and exulting over its truth. This vision shapes the church, fuels worship, and carries eternal weight.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Nehemiah 8:8, Psalm 119:18, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Pastoral Ministry

15 Ways To Preach With Greater Clarity

By Peter Mead on Jul 22, 2020

If Scripture is clear, our preaching should be too. These fifteen practical factors help preachers communicate God’s Word with confidence, precision, and accessibility.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8, Psalm 119:130, Habakkuk 2:2, 1 Corinthians 14:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Clarity, Communication General, Pastoral Ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)