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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 Joe Mckeever on Aug 22, 2024
Personal stories can help a sermon—but too much “me” distracts from Christ. This reflection warns preachers to minimize self and elevate the Savior.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5, Psalm 141:3, John 3:30, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Peter 4:11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Self examination, Sermon Craft, Self Examination
By SermonCentral .com on Feb 10, 2022
Why did you choose to come to this church?
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47
Tags: Church, Children, Volunteerism, good sermon, church (view more) (view less)
By Charles Stone on Feb 16, 2022
One of the most disconcerting feelings we pastors experience is when we prepare a sermon and pour our heart into it, yet feel that it didn’t make a difference in people’s lives.
Tags: Communication, Preaching, Relevance, sermons, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Haddon Robinson on May 28, 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, prepare, Homiletics, Result, Time, length, Leadership General, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, expository preaching, love, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By Stephen Gregory on Jul 16, 2024
A pastor wrestles with preparation, expectations, and perfectionism, discovering how God uses imperfect sermons when the preacher is faithful, honest, and attentive to the flock.
Scripture: Proverbs 16:3
Tags: Church, Preaching, pastor, spiritual growth, Communication General, Pastoral Ministry, Ministry Leadership, Pastor, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, sermon preparation, Preaching Challenges, Spiritual Growth (view more) (view less)
By Bruce Frank on Aug 17, 2020
Bruce Frank, lead pastor of of Biltmore Baptist Church, one of the top 50 fastest-growing churches in America, shares his sermon prep process.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, 2 Timothy 2:15
Tags: Heart, Study, repent, circumcise, Sword, Reject (view more) (view less)
By Duane K Kelderman on Aug 2, 2024
Great sermons are clear, biblical, and transformative. They communicate well, faithfully proclaim Scripture, and lead listeners toward deeper obedience and faith.
Scripture: Ruth 3:1-10, 1 Chronicles 1:1
Tags: Worship
By Peter Mead on Jan 11, 2024
Good preaching doesn’t end when the sermon ends. It equips listeners to return to the text, understand it, desire it, and handle it for themselves in the days ahead.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16
Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, preaching
By John Mcclure on May 13, 2020
Preachers rarely stumble into good sermons. They must look for them. Here are five reliable places to find a sermon idea, on the text, behind it, before it, within it, and through today’s moment.
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 4:19, John 3:16, James 1:21 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Biblical Interpretation
By SermonCentral .com on Jun 18, 2020
Most sermons vanish after the Lord's Day, but simple strategies can turn them into long-term discipleship tools. Make them accessible, searchable, shareable, and reusable.
Scripture: Isaiah 55:11, Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 17:11, Psalm 119:105 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching Strategy
By John Mcclure on Jun 26, 2020
Many sermons lose momentum before they ever begin. These common sermon “wind-ups” drain energy, bury the message, and delay clarity, often by several unnecessary minutes.
Scripture: Acts 13:1-17, Acts 12:1-14, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, Expository Preaching, preaching, expository preaching
By Mary Hinkle Shore on Jan 17, 2024
Before we start writing, perhaps we should start listening. Here are three very practical suggestions.
Scripture: John 12:20-33
Tags: Preaching, Listen, preaching
By Tim Wilkins on Oct 1, 2021
Tim Wilkins offers five must-know tips for dealing with the hot-button issue of homosexuality from the pulpit.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, Matthew 2:9-15
Tags: Love, Preaching, motivation, Homosexuality, counsel of god (view more) (view less)
By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 12, 2020
If you have trouble finding something to celebrate, look for the Good News first. The celebration will jump out at you.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Mark 6:1-13
Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Good News
By Brian Croft on Sep 8, 2020
Discover a wealth of resources by inviting others into the process of your sermon preparation.
Tags: Preaching, preaching
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