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7 Tips For Preaching The Prophets

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 9, 2023

| 27,627 views

Many Christians avoid prophetic books because they feel complicated and distant. Here is a simple seven-step approach to reading them with clarity and confidence.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Samuel 3:10, Proverbs 11:14, James 1:22, Malachi 1:1 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching
Jonathan Edwards: Gratitude That Glorifies God

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 19, 2025

| 18,471 views

Jonathan Edwards has a word for our time that could hardly be more pointed if he were living today. It has to do with the foundation of gratitude.

Scripture: Psalm 73:25, James 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 11:36, Revelation 5:12 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Thanksgiving, gratitude, Thankful, Thanksgiving Holiday, jonathan edwards, Gratitude, Jonathan Edwards (view more) (view less)
Do You Preach Like A Pharisee?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 27, 2024

| 25,513 views

Pharisaical preaching burdens people with opinions, moralism, and guilt while starving them of grace. The pulpit must reflect Christ, not control.

Scripture: Matthew 23:4, Matthew 23:5, Titus 2:11-12, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 4:5 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Grace, Preaching, guilt, spiritual leadership, grace, preaching, Spiritual Leadership (view more) (view less)
Playing With Fire: Proverbs And Sexual Temptation

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 2, 2020

| 25,156 views

Proverbs warns that lust is not harmless curiosity but destructive fire. Sexual temptation ignored becomes sexual devastation endured.

Scripture: Proverbs 6:23-29, Proverbs 5:8, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: temptation, Sex, place, sexuality, proper, Temptation (view more) (view less)
When Your Theological Circle Gets Too Small

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 30, 2023

| 14,783 views

Doctrinal conviction is essential, but shrinking our circle too far can breed suspicion and unnecessary division within the body of Christ.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, Romans 14:4, Jude 1:3, Hebrews 5:14, Proverbs 18:17 (view more) (view less)

Tags: brother, sister, Christ, family, Support (view more) (view less)
Niceness Is Not The Gospel

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 30, 2024

| 34,183 views

Faithful Christians pursue kindness and humility, yet the gospel itself will offend some people. Disciples must be willing to face rejection rather than dilute the message of Christ.

Scripture: Mark 13:13, John 15:18, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Persecution, Gospel, Preaching, hate, evangelism, gospel, preaching (view more) (view less)
Leading *chreasters* To Christ: 8 Ideas

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 17, 2025

| 18,794 views

Christmas and Easter bring many first-time church guests. Learn practical strategies churches can use to connect with holiday visitors and encourage them to return.

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:19, John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:14 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Church, Outreach, New, interest, evangelism, church (view more) (view less)
Does Everything Need A Biblical Precedent?

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 2, 2020

| 19,189 views

Some Christians reject anything new without a clear biblical precedent. Yet Scripture shows a God who often works in surprising and unexpected ways.

Scripture: Matthew 13:52, Acts 2:1-4, Joshua 10:13, Acts 8:39, 2 Kings 2:11 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Faith, Church, Change, Congregation, unprecedented, church (view more) (view less)
16 Tips For Better Easter Impact

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 31, 2021

| 26,027 views

Easter is the most strategic opportunity for churches to reach new people. These practical outreach ideas can help churches prepare well and welcome guests.

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:19, John 3:16, Acts 2:41, Romans 10:14 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Easter, Outreach, Church Growth, Palm Sunday, Impact (view more) (view less)
Don't Sell The Gospel!

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 17, 2020

| 23,151 views

The gospel is corrupted when it promises earthly prosperity or bases justification on human obedience. Faithful preaching keeps Christ alone as our treasure and our righteousness.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:17, Luke 17:31-33, Luke 18:18-23, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:21-26 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Paul, Gospel, Preaching, Pharisees, peddle, gospel, preaching (view more) (view less)
Rethinking "Next Steps” In Discipleship

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 29, 2020

| 12,371 views

Churches often talk about “next steps,” but the phrase can become vague and ineffective. Meaningful discipleship requires clear, practical, and relational pathways for spiritual growth.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 1:22, Colossians 1:28, 2 Peter 3:18 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Story, success, step, next, preaching (view more) (view less)
Should Pastors Address Marijuana Use From The Pulpit?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 1, 2023

| 25,439 views

Changing cultural attitudes toward marijuana raise new questions for pastors. Many younger Christians no longer view recreational use as sinful, creating a growing pastoral challenge.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Galatians 5:22-23 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Faith
Hal Seed: Who Decided What Went Into The Bible?

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 2, 2021

| 30,765 views

Many people wonder how the books of the Bible were chosen. The early church did not invent the canon but recognized the writings God had already inspired.

Scripture: Luke 24:44, Colossians 4:16, 1 Timothy 5:18, 2 Peter 3:15-16, Ephesians 2:20 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Bible, History, bible truth, Hal Seed, canon, Bible Truth, bible (view more) (view less)
Balancing Grace And Truth In Christian Life And Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 15, 2021

| 38,570 views

Christians often emphasize either grace or truth, but Jesus embodied both. Healthy ministry, evangelism, and discipleship require holding grace and truth together.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-9, Isaiah 40:1-15, Luke 18:1-8, John 1:14-17, Luke 12:5 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Grace, Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Balance, grace, gospel, preaching (view more) (view less)
God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on May 27, 2025

| 27,567 views

James gives a clear description of what godly wisdom looks like. These practical marks help believers evaluate whether they are walking in wisdom from above.

Scripture: James 1:5, James 3:17-18, Matthew 5:9, Colossians 3:12-13, Galatians 5:22-23 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Peace, Wisdom, Preaching, Pure, Christian Character, preaching (view more) (view less)

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