In Preaching Articles: "Seasoning"

A Lenten Supper

By Steve Smith on May 3, 2024

A Lenten Supper is a meal where the soul is nourished along with the body.

Tags: Meal, lent, Lenten Season, companionship

Is The Bible The Seasoning Or The Steak In Your Sermon?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jun 19, 2025

"I have a sermon; maybe you can help me find a Scripture so that I can preach it."

Tags: Bible, Preaching, seasoning, e, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Great Preaching Through The Christmas Season

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 12, 2020

Some people think the Christmas verses are the stuff of Christmas pageants and cheesy dramas. They are also fuel for great preaching.

Scripture: James 5:7-10, Matthew 1:18-20

Tags: Christmas, Jesus, Preaching, Birth, Christmas Star, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Quotes On Preaching Directly And Seasonably

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 19, 2021

These quotes from the Reverend John Kennedy make a timeless application today.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

4 Fresh Sermon Topics For The Christmas Season

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 28, 2020

Some people think the Christmas verses are the stuff of Christmas pageants and cheesy dramas. They are also fuel for great preaching.

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-20

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, Dreams, God's sovereignty, family crisis, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Remember This Christmas Season, There Is Always, Always Hope!

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 7, 2023

Jesus knows you. He knows your pain and your problems and your potential.

Scripture: Romans 4:18

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Hope, Christmas Advent

One Preacher's Guide To Great Preaching Through The Christmas Season

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 22, 2022

Some people think the Christmas verses are the stuff of Christmas pageants and cheesy dramas. They are also fuel for great preaching.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

15 Brilliant Quotes For Thanksgiving

By SermonCentral on Nov 17, 2021

These words will encourage you personally as you enter into the holiday season.

Tags: gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday

What Your Congregation Wants To Hear At Christmastime

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 15, 2023

Joe McKeever helps reframe our calling: "The people who make up your congregation do not require anything new from you regarding the Christmas story this season or any season. "

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Tags: Preaching, preaching

7 Ways To Help Prevent Leadership Loneliness

By Paul Loyless on Apr 22, 2020

Help prevent seasons of leadership loneliness in your ministry with these seven tips from Paul Loyless.

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Tags: leadership, Preaching

How To Preach A Funeral For God's Glory

By Harry Reeder on Jun 21, 2025

Here's why one seasoned pastor considers preaching a funeral one of his greatest privileges.

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, privilege, preach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Ways To Connect With Older Congregations

By Lane Sebring on Apr 22, 2023

Seasoned saints have heard a lot of preaching: can you still reach them in fresh ways?

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Why We Avoid Political Preaching

By Daniel Darling on Mar 20, 2024

To cut and paste partisan talking points or to substitute consistent exegesis with sample "election season" sermons is spiritual malpractice.

Tags: Preaching, Politics, preaching

Senior Pastor: Friend Or Foe

By Josh Griffin on Sep 14, 2024

Veteran youth director Josh Griffin gives seasoned advice to senior pastors on developing their relationship with their youth ministry leader.

Tags: Youth, leadership, staff, Pastors, student, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

What A Rabbi Taught Me About Keeping Christ In Christmas

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 12, 2024

When people come to your church this Christmas season, they want to hear the story of Jesus. Give them what they came for.

Tags: Christmas, Culture, set apart, incarnation of Jesus, culture  (view more)  (view less)