In Preaching Articles: "Pulpit Integrity"

Seven Deadly Sins In The Pulpit

By Steve Murrell on Aug 20, 2020

"Unlike many modern preachers, Paul refused to edit out the difficult parts of the message. He insisted on preaching the whole gospel."

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:6-8

Tags: Preaching, bible truth, difficult passages, Bible Truth

How To Avoid Pulpit Plagiarism

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 7, 2020

Simply put: "Milk a lot of cows. But churn your own butter."

Tags: Preaching, work, Plagiarism, original

Pulpit Humour: Five Pointers

By Peter Mead on Jul 22, 2022

5 Tips on how to avoid landmines when using humor in the pulpit.

Tags: Humility in Teaching, e, preaching, teaching, Teaching, Preaching, humor, Pastoral Ministry, Communication skills, Pulpit Helps  (view more)  (view less)

4 Reasons Why You Should Share The Pulpit

By Kevin Larson on Aug 15, 2024

Do you want to preach God’s word for the long haul? Take regular weeks off to let God refill your tank and let others feed your soul.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Equip, training, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Ways To Avoid Indecent Exposure In The Pulpit

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 13, 2025

Sermon illustrations should be like letting sunlight into a window, not like putting a spotlight on a stage.

Tags: preaching, Preaching, pulpit, Modesty, Exposure  (view more)  (view less)

Entertaining Pulpits And The Legacy Of Tethered Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 30, 2025

There's a big difference between a gifted Bible-expositor and an entertainment-oriented preacher.

Tags: tether, preaching, Preaching, pulpit, Entertain  (view more)  (view less)

Fear In The Pulpit: Does It Have A Proper Place?

By Leslie Holmes on Aug 3, 2025

"Really smart preachers who know who they are, whose they are and who called them demonstrate that by a healthy dose of fear."

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5 Qualities To Seek In The Heart Of A Leader

By Ron Edmondson on Jan 28, 2022

Someone asked me recently what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. I said, without reservation, first and foremost, I look for the heart.

Tags: leadership, Integrity, Innovation, pastoral leadership, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

7 Markers Of A Great Leader

By Ron Edmondson on Oct 25, 2023

There are some characteristics which set a great leader apart from mediocre leaders. Do you know what they are?

Tags: Humility, leadership, Integrity, pastoral leadership, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

7 Steps To Restoring A Powerful Pulpit

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 16, 2024

Veteran preacher Leslie Holmes suggests seven bold and certain steps to help give you the confidence to preach with power.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, Romans 8:28-39

Tags: preaching, place, Pleasing, Proclamation, pleading, Palace, pull, Praise, Peace, Power, Preaching, Prosperity, pulpit  (view more)  (view less)

Pulpit Abuse: What It Is And How To Stop It

By Calvin Miller on Sep 22, 2024

Do your sermons always circle back to your favorite topics? If so, you might be practicing pulpit abuse.

Scripture: Matthew 24:28

Tags: Preaching, preaching

What Are Your *pulpit Cooking Options*?

By Peter Mead on May 21, 2025

Peter Mead works the "feeding the flock" metaphor 10 different ways.

Tags: Preaching, teach, cook, option, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Your Pulpit Is A Place Of Spiritual Warfare

By Peter Mead on Jun 29, 2021

There's no need to be paranoid, but there's no reason to be ignorant, either.

Tags: ignorant, paranoid, preaching, Spiritual Warfare, Preaching, pulpit  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Willing To Be Misunderstood -- From The Pulpit?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 21, 2024

Sherman Cox takes up Will Willimon's challenge to preachers everywhere.

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13

Tags: Confront, will willimon, gospel, preaching, Gospel, Preaching, Relevance  (view more)  (view less)

Your Pulpit Can Go Paperless

By Dan Martella on Feb 10, 2023

When Dan Martella stepped out from his pulpit and simply shared the message from his heart, he discovered something powerful.

Scripture: Genesis 3:4

Tags: Simple, cheat sheet, preaching, Preaching