In Preaching Articles: "Prophetic Preaching"

Would You Make The Cut On John Wesley's Preaching Team?

By Michael Pasquarello on Jun 3, 2023

Wesley believed that every preacher should have three elements present in their view of preaching. Find out what they are in this better-preaching video.

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Tags: Preaching, Methodist, preaching

The True Task Of Every Preacher

By Nathan Aaseng on Oct 17, 2020

Author Nathan Aaseng says, "Preaching is a terrible form of communication." Yet he discovered why preaching is the crown jewel of a pastor's existence.

Tags: Task, Communication, Preaching, pastor, Pastor  (view more)  (view less)

Are You A Preacher Or A Motivational Speaker?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jan 7, 2023

It might be true. It might even be helpful. But is it preaching?

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Theology? Philosophy? What Do They Have To Do With Real Preaching?

By Mike Miller on Nov 25, 2024

Our theology of preaching is what we believe the Bible says about preaching. Our philosophy is how we put our beliefs into practice.

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Tags: Preaching, Theology, philosophy, preaching

3 Things I Need God To Do For Me As I Preach

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 23, 2019

H.B. Charles: "Can you preach and pray at the same time? You better!" Here's what he asks for while he's preaching.

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

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5 Ways To Make Your Preaching More Practical And Relevant

By Rick Ezell on Jan 31, 2025

Use these methods to practically reach people suffering from real hurts, problems, doubts, fears, and anxieties gnawing at their faith.

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Romans 10:4

Tags: Preaching, Culture, Self, Relevance, audience, application, preaching, culture  (view more)  (view less)

9 Tips To Keep Your Preaching Fresh On Special Days

By John Beukema on May 5, 2020

John Beukema discusses the challenges and opportunities of providing your listeners with fresh content for holiday sermons.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Tags: mother's day, preparation, Advent, Holidays, Father's Day, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Can I Preach It If I Haven't Mastered It?

By Ron Edmondson on Apr 5, 2025

Should pastors preach on topics where they have no life experience or areas they haven't yet mastered?

Tags: Teaching, Trust, Preaching, preaching, teaching, Life Experience  (view more)  (view less)

12 Preaching Tips I Learned From Haddon Robinson

By Dean Shriver on Jun 25, 2020

Thousands of preachers have Haddon Robinson's books in their studies. Here are a dozen lifetime-lessons from the man who wrote the book on preaching--literally.

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-25

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Francis Chan's Seven Questions To Ask Before You Preach

By Francis Chan on Jan 18, 2024

In a message at a Desiring God National Conference, Francis Chan highlighted seven questions that he asks himself in preparing to preach.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

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Five Clear Rules For Preaching From C. S. Lewis

By Ray Hollenbach on Aug 14, 2020

Whether you are a preacher of an aspiring writer, master communicator C.S. Lewis has some suggestions for you.

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

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Improve Your Preaching In 5 Easy Steps Right Now

By Erik Raymond on Aug 18, 2020

Every preacher wants to get better. Erik Raymond offers five things you can do right away to impact your next sermon.

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"I’m Awesome” And 8 Other Preaching Traps To Avoid

By Ben Reed on Sep 7, 2020

Ben Reed: "I’m willing to bet that most pastors believe these lies while they’re preaching."

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What You’ll Never Hear About Preaching In Seminary

By Mark A. Howell on Sep 24, 2024

Perhaps you've heard these suggestions before. The real issue is whether they are active in your ministry week to week.

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What Do People Really Hear When You Preach?

By Safiyah Fosua on Jan 20, 2024

Three keys on how to make your sermons more memorable from Professor Safiyah Fosua.

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