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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Patrick Holden on Sep 3, 2020
Five common communication mistakes that cause audiences to disengage and how preachers can keep listeners attentive and responsive.
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8, Ecclesiastes 12:10, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:6 (view more) (view less)
Tags: leadership, Preaching, Leadership, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By Ben Reed on Sep 7, 2020
Pastors battle pride, insecurity, and distraction in the pulpit. Here are nine common lies and a call back to humility and faithfulness.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Galatians 1:10, James 4:6 (view more) (view less)
By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 13, 2021
Preaching without notes requires discipline, clarity, and structure. Without a clear gospel claim, sermons drift and leave listeners with nothing to remember.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8-9, Habakkuk 2:2, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 2:15
Tags: Communication, preparation, communication
By Charles Arn on Nov 24, 2020
Research has found that we remember less than 10 percent of the unsupported spoken word.
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-11, Matthew 13:34, Mark 4:33, Luke 24:27, Nehemiah 8:8 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, teach, Retention, Improve, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 8, 2020
Faithful preaching often leads pastors to similar conclusions from Scripture. But using sources wisely differs greatly from plagiarizing another preacher’s sermon.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Exodus 20:15, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 4:12 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, work, Plagiarism, original, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By Ted Smith on Dec 9, 2020
Every preacher will eventually need to preach without notes. Learn three practical approaches that help pastors communicate clearly and confidently when notes are unavailable.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Timothy 4:13, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 4:20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, teach, memorize, note, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By Brandon Kelley on Oct 16, 2025
Listen in as pastors share real-life examples of sermmon prep.
Tags: Preaching, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep (view more) (view less)
By Ron Edmondson on Aug 28, 2025
So you finished your sermon prep by Friday--or have you?
Tags: Preaching, preaching
By Douglas Wilson on Dec 12, 2025
A father who wants to lead and disciple his family needs to remember that the one thing he must cultivate is heart loyalty. He must, of course, connect that loyalty to scriptural and worthy objects, but if he does not have heart loyalty, childrearing will simply be one grief replaced by another.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:4
Tags: Christmas, Advent, parenting, discipling, teach children, Discipline, Attitudes of thanks, child training (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral .com on Jun 16, 2021
LifeWay's Thom Rainer took a Twitter poll to see how much time most preachers give to sermon preparation. Where do you fall on the scale?
Tags: preparation, average, Prep, Time
By Dennis Phelps on Jul 3, 2021
Someone asked Billy Graham how long it took to prepare a sermon. He answered, "A lifetime."
Tags: Preaching, prepare, Billy Graham
By Philip Holmes on Mar 14, 2022
Humility and love that produces tough skin and tender hearts are essential as we have these conversations.
Scripture: James 1:19, Matthew 11:29, Philippians 2:3
Tags: racism, Unity in Christ, Conversations
By Dr. Larry Moyer on Feb 1, 2025
Good preparation that leads to effective preaching begins with letting Scripture examine, speak, and preach to us.
Scripture: Psalm 119:99
Tags: Study, Preaching, preparation, Meditation, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Haddon Robinson on May 28, 2020
Weekly preaching can feel creatively exhausting. Learn a two-phase approach, practical rhythms, and daily habits that keep your sermons biblical, fresh, and deeply fed all from Haddon Robinson.
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11
Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, prepare, Homiletics, Result, Time, length, Leadership General, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, expository preaching, love, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By Ron Edmondson on Nov 4, 2021
The best part of my sermon message preparation is after it's written.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-15
Tags: Preaching, preparation, intentional, honor time, preaching (view more) (view less)
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