In Preaching Articles: "Sermon Length"

8 Questions To Ask Before You Preach A Sermon

By Josh Reich on Oct 16, 2022

8 questions to ask as you prepare to preach your next sermon.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Preaching Help, pastoral leadership, preaching the Word, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, effective preaching, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

20 Powerful Mother's Day Sermons And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral .com on May 4, 2021

Mother's Day is the 3rd-highest church attendance day of the year, after Christmas and Easter. This is a great opportunity to reach both new visitors and current members with the Gospel.

Tags: Worship, Preaching, mother's day, preaching

Preaching About Money: 15 Sermon & Worship Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 1, 2024

Preaching about money can be difficult, but it is necessary. Here are 15 sermon and worship resources about money, stewardship, and generosity. Includes sermons from Andy Stanley, Nelson Searcy, Wayne Cordeiro, and Jud Wilhite.

Tags: Money, Worship, Preaching, Stewadship, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching On Marriage: 15 Key Sermon And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 29, 2024

More than ever, your congregations need godly guidance from Scripture on marriage. Here are 15 key sermon and worship resources about marriage you need today, including sermons from Andy Stanley, J.D., Greear, and John Piper.

Tags: Marriage, Worship, Preaching, preaching

Spiritual Disciplines And The Sinkhole Syndrome

By Donald Whitney on Jan 21, 2022

As the pressures of life increase and more deadlines loom, it becomes harder to maintain time for the devotional life. And herein is where the erosion begins.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, John 17:17, Luke 4:16, Matthew 14:23

Tags: Follow Jesus, Spiritual Maturity, Spiritual Discipline, Spiritual Failures, sermon spiritual  (view more)  (view less)

Inject Grace Into Your Next Sermon—here Are Four Ways

By Dr. Scott M. Gibson on Oct 24, 2019

It's true: We can preach grace to the point of ignoring the truth. But that's not usually our problem.

Scripture: Micah 7:1-15

Tags: Grace, Truth, Preaching, communicate, tone  (view more)  (view less)

How Pastors Can Repurpose Sermons For Greater Ministry Impact

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 7, 2021

Sermon preparation takes hours, but many pastors use the message only once. Repurposing sermons through blogs, social media, and studies extends their impact.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-13:25, Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:5-6, Psalm 78:4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Sound, podcast, preaching, Digital Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

7 Popular Sermon Stories That Aren’t Actually True

By Trevin Wax on Feb 5, 2025

Pastors often repeat memorable illustrations that sound helpful but aren’t historically accurate. Here are seven common sermon legends worth retiring for the sake of truth.

Scripture: Mark 10:25

Tags: Preaching, Integrity, false teaching, urban legend, Illustrations, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Ways To Half-Bake Your Sermon: Part 1

By Peter Mead on Aug 12, 2024

Many sermons feel flat because the text is only half-used. These common mistakes show how preachers drift from Scripture and how to return to full, faithful exposition.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Nehemiah 8:8, Luke 24:27, Acts 17:2-3, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Text, preparation, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

10 Ways To Half-Bake Your Sermon: Part 2

By Peter Mead on Aug 13, 2024

Preaching suffers when structure is imposed, cross-references take over, application is neglected, or commentary replaces proclamation. Let the text lead.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Jeremiah 23:29, Luke 24:32, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Text, preparation, Homiletics, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Don’t Waste Your Creative Energy In Sermon Prep

By Peter Mead on Jul 20, 2020

Effective preaching requires both discipline and creativity. Knowing when to restrain creativity and when to unleash it can transform sermon preparation and delivery.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 2:15, Ezra 7:10, Nehemiah 8:8, James 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, preaching, teaching

How To Preach Children’s Sermons That Kids Beg To Attend

By Mark Pierce on Sep 15, 2020

Four practical guidelines to help pastors create engaging, simple, and spiritually meaningful children’s sermons that connect with both kids and adults in just 7-10 minutes.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 78:4, Matthew 19:14, Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Children, Preaching, preaching

What Do People Actually Remember From Your Sermon?

By Safiyah Fosua on Jan 19, 2024

Listeners forget most of what we preach. Discover three qualities that make sermons stick: fresh perspective, human depth, and deep rooting in Scripture.

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 15:11-32, John 4:1-26, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Preaching, application, preaching, Application

Why Sermon Transitions Matter More Than You Think

By Peter Mead on Dec 1, 2020

Strong sermons require more than good content. Clear transitions help listeners follow the message, maintain momentum, and understand how each point fits together.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24, Galatians 5:1, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communication, Preaching, transition, effective, conclusion, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Do We Owe Every Wedding Ceremony A Fresh Sermon?

By Nathan Aaseng on Jun 4, 2023

The challenge is to make the wedding couple feel that the homily is not just a canned one, pulled out of the file and dusted off for the 35th time.

Tags: Wedding, Fresh, Preaching, preaching