In Preaching Articles: "Preaching"

Top Three Mistakes In Preaching Genesis

By Peter Mead on May 12, 2021

The rest of the Bible is built on the foundation of Genesis, and so preaching it enough and preaching it well are very important. Here are three errors to avoid.

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, teach

Preaching The Truth At Weddings

By SermonCentral .com on May 18, 2025

John Piper managed to offend people by simply preaching the truth at weddings. Maybe you should, too.

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The Church Must Preach Christ

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 7, 2022

Widely diverse philosophies of preaching vie for acceptance among contemporary clergy.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Romans 1:16

Tags: Preaching, Preach Christ, gospel proclamation, preaching

3 Reasons Good Preaching Is As Important As Ever

By Joe Hoagland on Jul 27, 2022

People love to tell you that preaching is irrelevant in this day and age. But contrary to this kind of thinking, good preaching does remain important. In fact, preaching remains as important as it has ever been.

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, faithful preaching, Value of Preaching, Modern Age, Busy Culture, Shepherd the Flock, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Survive The Monday Preaching Hangover

By Brian Croft on Jan 5, 2026

Mondays are tough for pastors after preaching. Learn four practical ways to recover from the “preaching hangover” and start your week with clarity and grace.

Tags: Pastoral Self Care, Preaching Recovery, Ministry Burnout, Weekly Rhythms, Encouragement for Pastors  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach To The Heart

By John Bjorge on Nov 15, 2021

Many preachers are good at preaching for the head, but rarely do we aim for--or reach--the heart.

Tags: Preaching

9 Preaching Tips That Will Change Lives

By Rick Warren on Jan 15, 2025

I'll say it over and over: The purpose of preaching is obedience. That is why you should always preach for response, aiming for people to act on what is said.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13, Proverbs 6:18-20

Tags: pain, Eternity, Grace, obedience, Rumor, Preaching, Sex, Change, repentance, Alcohol, who is jesus, Repentance, grace, preaching, Pain  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Preaching With A Plastic Voice?

By Dr. David Teague on Jul 16, 2020

Society is filled with plastic voices. Preaching requires someone to embody the Word of God.

Scripture: Numbers 23:7, Psalm 36:1, Isaiah 13:1, Jeremiah 23:33-38, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Incarnation, voice, Pastoral Formation

Preaching Is More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on May 11, 2023

Is your preaching style stuck in one mode? It's time to break out!

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 3:17-22

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Preaching That Makes Disciples: Three Texts You Must Preach

By Ray Hollenbach on Sep 13, 2022

For anyone who longs to preach about something more than a fire-insurance relationship with Jesus, these three passages will help you make disciples.

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-15

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10 Preaching Questions With Ray Ortlund Jr.

By Colin Adams on Feb 21, 2025

Ray Ortlund reflects on preaching’s centrality, the weight of the pulpit, and the spiritual realities that shape a faithful, believable, Christ-exalting ministry.

Scripture: Romans 10:14

Tags: Homiletics

Eight Reasons We Preach

By Peter Mead on May 6, 2025

Another year. Another year of preaching. So why do we do it?

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How Can The Pew Help The Pulpit?

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 6, 2024

Good preaching is a partnership between pastor and congregation, pulpit and pew, the one who preaches and the one who listens.

Scripture: John 13:31-35

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The Power Of Multisensory Preaching

By Rick Blackwood on Jun 1, 2020

Multisensory preaching engages more of the listener, increases clarity and retention, and can reignite your joy in teaching by making sermons more vivid and memorable.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

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The 10 Commandments Of Preaching

By Tyler Scarlett on Feb 7, 2025

Preachers make mistakes, but some errors do lasting harm. These ten “commandments” outline the habits and convictions that guard faithful, compelling, Christ-centered preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:15

Tags: Commandments, Preaching, church leadership, BIBLICAL TEACHING, Expository Preaching, preaching, expository preaching, Church Leadership, Biblical Teaching  (view more)  (view less)