In Preaching Articles: "Present"

Why We Must Preach A Bigger, Better Heaven

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 27, 2024

Many Christians imagine heaven as disembodied and dull, but Scripture presents a renewed earth filled with resurrection life. Pastors should recover this vision in their preaching.

Scripture: Romans 8:19-23, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, Revelation 21:1-5, Revelation 22:1-5, Philippians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Heaven, Promise, Fall, Resurrection

From Information To Transformation: Preaching That Changes Lives

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 16, 2020

Great preaching goes beyond inspiration and information. Transformative sermons call both preacher and congregation into present-tense obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 2:4, John 16:8, 1 Timothy 4:16, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: God, leadership, Preaching, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Tim Keller: Preaching Hell In A Tolerant Age

By Tim Keller on Jun 13, 2025

Many people reject the doctrine of hell, yet removing it weakens the very message of grace. Faithful preaching must present both judgment and mercy.

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Romans 6:23, John 3:16-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, Isaiah 59:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: tim keller, evangelism, preaching, Tim Keller, Evangelism, Hell, Tolerance, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Scientifically Proven Skills That Make You A Better Leader

By Charles Stone on Mar 10, 2022

Mindfulness is a spiritual discipline akin to biblical meditation. It’s setting aside daily time to be still before God, to be in His presence in the present moment.

Tags: stress, leadership, Stress, Meditation, sound mind, Spiritual Discipline, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Do We Owe Every Wedding Ceremony A Fresh Sermon?

By Nathan Aaseng on Jun 5, 2023

Wedding sermons often reach people who rarely attend church. Pastors must present the beauty of Christian marriage while clearly proclaiming the gospel.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31-32, John 2:1-11, Colossians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Marriage, Wedding, Fresh, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

4 Attributes Of Powerful Preaching

By Kevin Deyoung on Jan 29, 2025

Kevin DeYoung presents four qualities of what he calls "truly good preaching–-the kind that resonates with people and the kind God tends to employ."

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Tags: Preaching, Authenticity, Clarity, Veracity, Authority, Leadership General, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Easter Sermon Ideas

By Shawn Clark on Mar 23, 2026

Preaching Easter can feel familiar, yet the resurrection offers endless depth. These ten sermon ideas help pastors present the gospel with clarity, creativity, and power.

Scripture: Matthew 28:6, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Romans 6:9, 1 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Idea, Easter, Hope, Preaching, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Prepare People For God's Kingdom?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 30, 2025

We often fall into the trap of preaching designed to merely provide tools to become more successful in this present world rather than becoming ambassadors of the coming Kingdom.

Tags: Preaching, prepare, Confront, God's Kingdom, gospel, preaching, Gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Your Preaching Should Be Out Of This World--Seriously

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 25, 2024

Beware of preaching that merely provides tools to help us become better situated in this present world rather than helping us to become ambassadors of the coming Kingdom.

Tags: preaching, Gospel, Preaching, Poverty, Debate, Confront, gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Why Faith Often Lives In The Tension

By Jonathan Martin on May 17, 2021

The Bible presents a world filled with complexity, flawed people, and unresolved tensions. Learning to live faithfully within that tension can deepen our understanding of God’s grace.

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-14, Romans 5:8, John 8:10-11, Hebrews 4:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian Living, Grace, Jesus Christ, Certain, ambiguity, christian living, grace  (view more)  (view less)

4 Traits Of Speakers Who Connect With Their Audience

By Lane Sebring on Jul 11, 2023

Recently my church hosted a leadership conference to encourage and equip our lay leaders and staff. One of the speakers at the event, Nikki, impacted me with her engaging presentation.

Tags: Preaching, humor, Honesty, Communication Speech, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Preachers Must Embrace Both/And Truth

By Chris Surber on Jun 5, 2021

Biblical preaching often presents truths that appear contradictory at first glance. Wise preachers help their congregations understand how these truths fit together within the whole counsel of Scripture.

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Acts 20:27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Pastoral Ministry

Four Foundations Of Handling God's Word

By Ed Stetzer on Aug 13, 2021

Faithful preaching requires more than using Bible verses. Preachers must present God’s Word so it is heard, organized clearly, trusted as sufficient, and applied usefully.

Scripture: Romans 10:14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 20:27, Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Useful, God's Word, sufficient, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

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

By David J. Lose on May 23, 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

15 Quick Tips For Better Christmas Preaching

By Peter Mead on Dec 7, 2024

Christmas texts don’t need gimmicks. Preach familiar passages freshly, stay with the writer’s emphasis, honor tradition carefully, and drive home the incarnation’s present relevance.

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, John 1:1-18, Galatians 4:4-5

Tags: preaching, Biblical Theology, Christmas, Preaching, Tip, biblical theology  (view more)  (view less)