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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Lane Sebring on Nov 6, 2019
Few public speakers can keep an audience's attention for an hour. Fewer should even try.
Scripture: Genesis 19:1-15, Psalm 107:1-15, Revelation 12:1-10
Tags: Preaching, better, short sermon, audience attention, sermon length (view more) (view less)
By Brian Orme on May 21, 2021
Pastors often wrestle with sermon length, but there is no universal rule. The most faithful approach considers the congregation, the preacher’s maturity, and the goal of feeding people without overwhelming them.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 20:7-9, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Colossians 1:28 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, length, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership (view more) (view less)
By Thom Schultz on Nov 6, 2020
Length does not equal depth. A faithful sermon is measured by clarity, transformation, and alignment with its purpose, not by minutes on the clock.
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:2, James 1:22, John 16:12, 2 Timothy 4:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: preaching, Preaching, limit, length, Pastoral Ministry (view more) (view less)
By Thom Schultz on Nov 24, 2020
Many assume longer sermons are spiritually richer, but length alone does not produce transformation. Effective preaching focuses on clarity, engagement, and lasting impact.
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8, Mark 4:33, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 20:27, John 16:12 (view more) (view less)
By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 10, 2020
There is no universal sermon length. What matters most is clarity, focus, and the preacher’s ability to hold attention around one central point.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-10, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Colossians 4:6
Tags: communication, preaching, Communication, Preaching, preparation, Homiletics, Time (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral .com on Jun 15, 2021
Sermon preparation is one of the most time-consuming and least visible parts of pastoral ministry. Many church members underestimate the hours required to faithfully prepare a single message.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, Acts 6:4, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Prayer, preparation, average, Prep, Time (view more) (view less)
By Haddon Robinson on May 27, 2020
Weekly preaching can feel creatively exhausting. Learn a two-phase approach, practical rhythms, and daily habits that keep your sermons biblical, fresh, and deeply fed all from Haddon Robinson.
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11
Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, love, sermon preparation, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, expository preaching, prepare, Homiletics, Result, Time, length, Leadership General (view more) (view less)
By Charles Stone on Mar 15, 2024
Begin with the End in Mind is the first installment of an 8 part series on how neuroscience can improve your preaching.
Scripture: Luke 6:40
Tags: Preaching, pastor, sermon prep, sermon, Pastor, Sermon Prep, Sermon, sermon writing, neuroscience, preaching, Sermon prep (view more) (view less)
By Tim Keller on Feb 5, 2024
Dig deep with this full-length session from The Gospel Coalition's 2013 conference.
Tags: Theology, tim keller, preaching, Tim Keller, Preaching, revival (view more) (view less)
By Francis Chan on Feb 6, 2024
He has a lot to say! Listen to this full-length message on the pressures preachers face.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-12
Tags: preaching, Preaching, Fearless, francis chan, Secret (view more) (view less)
By Larry Osborne on Mar 18, 2025
Sharing the pulpit can strengthen a church, sustain its pastor, and deepen preaching impact by developing trusted co-preachers instead of a one-man show.
Scripture: Acts 20:28, 2 Timothy 4:2, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Peter 5:2-4 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Sermon Preparation, sermon preparation
By SermonCentral .com on Oct 29, 2024
In Matthew 9:37-38 Jesus tells his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."
Tags: Harvest, Worship, sermon, Sermon
By SermonCentral .com on Oct 18, 2024
During the holiday season, as we count our blessings, encourage your church to live out the call to generosity with these sermon and worship resources.
Tags: Worship, Generosity, sermon, Sermon
By Charles Stone on Oct 19, 2021
Pique Interest is the second installment of an 8 part series on how neuroscience can improve your preaching.
Scripture: Luke 19:48
Tags: Preaching, sermon, Sermon, preaching
By SermonCentral .com on Feb 4, 2021
How do you feel about borrowing other pastors’ sermons?
Tags: Preaching, Integrity, Share, sermon prep, ideas, sermon, Stealing, Sermon Prep, Sermon (view more) (view less)
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