In Preaching Articles: "Preaching"

Preach The Present Pentecost, Not The Past

By David J. Lose on Feb 20, 2023

There's nothing more resistant to purposeful, hopeful action in the present than nostalgia, the longing for a bygone era.

Scripture: Acts 5:1-30

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Tony Evans On The Power In Preaching

By Tony Evans on Feb 19, 2024

Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas gives his thoughts on preaching to men, sermon preparation and staying fresh for the long haul.

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The Secret Key To Great Preaching

By Tony Merida on Jan 6, 2022

"The essential secret is not mastering certain techniques but being mastered by certain convictions."

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

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Are You Preaching For The Easy Shout?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Sep 1, 2025

We want to give people hope, but why should we shield them from the pain of living?

Scripture: Matthew 23:33-36

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How Much Is Preaching Worth?

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 15, 2023

Everyone should be in on this conversation: preachers, deacons and listeners.

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

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Preaching Through Cultural Chaos

By Mark Dance on Oct 8, 2025

Mark Dance: “Pastors do not need to be pushy, but neither do we need to be pushovers.”

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4 Points Of Principle Preaching

By Chris Surber on Nov 12, 2025

"Can I call her up to the front on Sunday morning, have her sit in front of the congregation and use her sin as an example?”

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-2

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4 Dangerous Preaching Myths

By Brian Orme on Nov 15, 2025

What you think about your preaching while preparing your message might be just as important as the words you say when you deliver it.

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Preaching To Believers–and Seekers

By Josh Reich on Feb 4, 2026

In the end, believers and seekers are asking the same thing, they are asking a gospel question.

Scripture: John 10:1-15, Job 10:1-15

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Is Your Preaching Too Intense?

By Lane Sebring on Feb 10, 2026

I know what some of you are thinking… Wait! Heaviness is good. Intensity is good. People need their toes stepped on! That’s just the Holy Spirit working on them!

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How To Plan For A Year Of Preaching

By Ted Torreson on Nov 20, 2021

Ted Torreson offers practical help for you to face the coming year.

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-12

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Preaching To Inspire True Generosity

By Matt O’reilly on Nov 19, 2021

What if preachers and their congregations actually looked forward to the stewardship series instead of dreading it? Matt O'Reilly believes it can be done.

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

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Advice For Preaching Funeral Sermons

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Feb 24, 2021

Brief. Gospel-centered. Be sensitive to family. There are other important factors to consider when preaching funerals. But these three pieces of advice are a good place to start.

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14

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A Simple Formula For Effective Preaching

By Jonathon Woodyard on Jan 1, 2022

So here it is in a single sentence: After you have gone to the Bible and it has yielded sweet and glorious truths, you must take time to think over how to tell others what God has shown you, and how it applies to their lives.

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

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A Novel Idea For Preaching Christmas

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 8, 2025

We assume our congregations know the biblical story and doctrinal meaning of Christmas. So we avoid major texts and look for something new or novel to say about the old, old story.

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

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