In Preaching Articles: "Scripture Memory"

Preaching Is More Than Telling The Truth

By Peter Mead on Mar 19, 2024

When you stand in the pulpit, you should tell the truth, but that's not your only job--it's just the start.

Tags: preaching, Truth, Preaching, memory, Outline, Homiletics  (view more)  (view less)

My Sermon ... With A Little Bit Of Bible Thrown In

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Apr 15, 2023

"If you ain't struggled with the Scripture, we have something else other than a sermon."

Tags: preaching, bible, Bible, Scripture, Preaching, Research  (view more)  (view less)

The State Of Theology: By Whose Authority?

By Dr. Stephen Nichols on Feb 4, 2022

One of the most significant questions you’ll ever ask is: By whose, or by what, authority?

Tags: Theology, Authority, GOD'S WISDOM, Authority of Scripture

What It Really Means To Preach Grace

By Dr. Richard Ganz on May 3, 2025

How a chance encounter changed one pastor's preaching forever, all because of a misunderstanding.

Tags: Evangelism, Scripture, Arrogance, Share, unbeliever, evangelism, Unbeliever  (view more)  (view less)

Reading Your Bible Relationally

By Lance Witt on Jun 18, 2022

Growing in knowledge is important, but knowledge without relationship is dangerous. That was one of the big issues Jesus had with the Pharisees. They had biblical knowledge but their heart was far from God.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Scripture, Personal Growth, Quiet time, pastoral leadership

A Preacher's Cheat-Sheet For Prayer And Final Sermon Prep

By Tony Evans on Feb 24, 2024

Tim Challies relies on prayer and prep—but he doesn't leave it to his memory. Here's his cheat-sheet.

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-21

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, sermon prep, cheat sheet, tim challies, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

How Can I Better Study A Bible Passage?

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 27, 2022

“Think over what I say,” commands the Lord. How can a faithful student of the Bible do this without leaning on commentaries and scholars?

Scripture: Romans 1:15-17, 2 Timothy 2:7

Tags: Study Scripture, Study Techniques, Feast on the Word, Sermon Prep, bible study, bible, Bible, Scripture, BIBLE STUDY, Bible Study, sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Remember Why You Became A Pastor?

By Chuck Warnock on Jun 11, 2025

There are times in our life when the clarity fades, discouragement clouds our memory and we wonder, "Why did I ever want to be a pastor?"

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

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God Works In Mysterious Ways—through Your Sermon!

By Danny Macmunn on Aug 27, 2021

Sometimes even the messenger is surprised at what the people hear.

Scripture: Mark 15:1-18, 2 Timothy 2:1-15

Tags: inspired by god, preaching, Scripture, Preaching, Word of God, mysterious ways  (view more)  (view less)

The Underground Translator: William Tyndale (C. 1494–1536)

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 20, 2022

"Bible translation and Bible truth were inseparable for Tyndale, and in the end it was the truth — especially the truth of justification by faith alone — that ignited Britain with Reformed fire and then brought the death sentence to this Bible translator."

Tags: Martyr, Know the Truth, study bible, Tyndale, defending the gospel, Scripture, justification, Reformation  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Difficult Texts In The Bible To Preach

By Joe Mckeever on May 22, 2023

The problem, of course, is not with Scripture. The problem is with us.

Scripture: John 2:3-5, Luke 4:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Hebrews 6:4-20

Tags: preaching, Study, Preaching, prepare, Assistance, difficult text  (view more)  (view less)

Has Your Emotional Brain Hijacked Your Leadership?

By Charles Stone on Dec 1, 2023

Great ministry leaders keep their emotions in check. Unfortunately, when we don’t keep them in check, our emotional brain can hijack clear thinking and good leadership.

Scripture: Romans 10:10

Tags: pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, Leadership, brain, Emotions, leadership, Brain, memory, Decision making  (view more)  (view less)

3 Keys To Overcoming Barriers To Bible Engagement In The Church

By Paul Caminiti on Jan 18, 2025

In North America, we have more Bibles than ever, but less and less real engagement. Why?

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, Biblical, Bible Study, bible study, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Unashamed Allegiance: My Tribute To R.c. Sproul

By John Piper on Nov 18, 2022

I love R.C. Sproul. I am sure I owe him more than I can even recall. My reverence for the holiness of God and the truth of his word would not be the same without his influence. I will miss him (for a short while).

Tags: Christ in Scripture, Teacher, Godly Life, preacher, teacher, treasure, Faithfulness, Tribute, Preacher, Godly example  (view more)  (view less)

Narrative Preaching: Do You Make These 10 Mistakes?

By Peter Mead on Jul 3, 2020

Before you decide to tap into the great stories of scripture, consider these cautions.

Tags: Preaching, preaching