In Preaching Articles: "Purpose of Preaching" showing 211-225 of 1,002

R. C. Sproul: Preach Simply, Not Simplistically

By R. C. Sproul on Jan 3, 2023

A great teacher can simplify without distortion. This is the supreme test of understanding.

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4 Issues That Could Silence Your Preaching

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 8, 2020

We like to think we're beyond outside influence, but there are hot-buttons in every church that could take away your pulpit voice.

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Does Your Preaching Wield A Sword Or An Anvil?

By Peter Mead on Sep 16, 2024

God's word is a living and active sword. Peter Mead suggests that too often preachers try to drop an anvil on their listeners.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Jeremiah 23:29

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Preaching A Notable Sermon Without Using Notes

By Dr. Tejado W. Hanchell on Aug 19, 2020

"I believe every preacher should have at least one sermon in his heart that he could preach with or without notes if called upon at a moment's notice."

Tags: Preaching, memories, memorization

Eugene Peterson On Pastors, Preaching, And Consumer Culture

By Eugene Peterson on Jul 14, 2021

"I grew up in a culture which was very entertainment-centered. Pastors were really good storytellers, and they were attractive people, glamorous."

Tags: Growth, Preaching, Growth in Christ

How I Preach From An Ipad

By Jeremy Roberts on Oct 19, 2020

Technology meets preparation. Pastor Jeremy Roberts shows how he uses everyone's favorite toy in the service of preaching.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21, Ephesians 5:1

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Can I Evaluate My Own Preaching?

By Steven Smith on Sep 25, 2024

We do not invent messages; we proclaim truth. So we measure our effectiveness by how faithful we are to the text.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

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Preach A Notable Sermon Without Using Notes

By Rev. Tejado Hanchell on Mar 13, 2024

Every preacher should have at least one sermon they could preach without notes if called upon at a moment’s notice.

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

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Who Aren't You Preaching To?

By Peter Mead on Jul 27, 2021

Sometimes we should take note of the people who are NOT present when we preach.

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15 Awesome Quotes To Inspire Your Preaching

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 2, 2020

Spend ten minutes with history's great preachers and come away renewed and re-focused!

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, Luke 18:9

Tags: Commitment, action

Why You Should Train Others To Preach

By Chris Surber on Oct 4, 2024

What is your church doing to train future preachers and pastors?

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Does Your Preaching Take In The Wide View?

By Peter Mead on Dec 26, 2020

In order to preach good news and not turn it into burdensome law, first we look up, then we look out.

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Why *preaching Out Of The Overflow* May Not Work

By Joe Mckeever on May 19, 2021

You know the saying, "Let go, and let God." That's a fine idea ... and sometimes not.

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Find Places To Preach Without Stealing A Pulpit

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 21, 2021

In many churches, there are simply not enough opportunities to preach for all of the unpaid associates and assistants. What to do?

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Is Your Preaching *long Ago And Far Away*?

By Haddon Robinson on Jan 11, 2023

Haddon Robinson suggests we need to do something more than talk about Bible history.

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