In Preaching Articles: "Sermon Prep"

Preaching When You Are Not A Mother: Honoring Moms Without Pretending

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 30, 2020

Many pastors dread Mother’s Day sermons. This article shows how to preach honestly when you are not a mom, honoring real struggles through Mary, prayer, and prodigal hope.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Tags: Holidays, Preaching, pastor, mothers, mother's day, Motherhood, Pastoral Ministry, Pastor, preaching, sermon ideas, Sermon Ideas  (view more)  (view less)

All Great Sermons Contain These Three Elements: Does Your Sermon Have Them?

By Ron Edmondson on Nov 4, 2021

The best part of my sermon message preparation is after it's written.

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-15

Tags: preaching, Preaching, preparation, intentional, honor time  (view more)  (view less)

Do This And Improve Your Preaching This Sunday

By Peter Walters on Sep 8, 2022

We have a new family in our church with no church background at all. When I prepare to preach I think of them and go the extra mile to make my message as understandable and relatable as possible.

Tags: Sermon Delivery, communication, preaching, Preaching, audience, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, effective preaching, Sermon Help, Communication  (view more)  (view less)

4 Types Of Stress

By Full Strength on Feb 28, 2024

In this article we explore 4 common types of stress experienced by pastors and leaders.

Tags: Leadership, Sermon, ministry, church, leader, anxiety, leadership, Stress, Anxiety, pastor, sermon, Pastor, Ministry, stress, Church, Leader  (view more)  (view less)

Why I Don't Ever Want To Preach A Good Sermon

By J.s. Park on Feb 9, 2024

Sometimes your good work can actually hinder people from hearing the gospel.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7, Genesis 6:1-14

Tags: Preaching, public, good work, good sermon, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why My Sermon Notes Don't Rhyme, And What I Do Instead

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 9, 2023

For generations, rhymes and alliterations were expected from public speakers. It made them seem credible, authoritative and prepared. Not any more.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5

Tags: phony, sermon notes, rhyme, insincere, preaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Say Good-Bye: Preaching Your Last Sermon

By Chris Surber on Nov 10, 2021

People usually listen closely to your first words--and your last. Make them meaningful.

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Tags: preparation, Goodbye, last sermon, preaching, Preaching, Purpose  (view more)  (view less)

Rick Warren's Advice For Stronger Sermon Points

By Rick Warren on Nov 8, 2019

What you learned in seminary isn't the only way to develop great sermons. Rick Warren offers practical advice based on years of experience.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Tags: Preaching, Strong, Assignment, Rick Warren, sermon points  (view more)  (view less)

101 Easter Sermons And Ideas For Your Church

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 23, 2022

With these 101 Easter sermons and ideas for your church, you'll be ready to celebrate our risen Savior this year!

Tags: easter invite, Easter Sermons, preaching, Easter, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

25 Easter Follow-Up Sermon And Worship Ideas

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 10, 2023

One of the best ways to follow up with your Easter guests, as well as to encourage your church members, is by preaching about living out the new life we have in Christ.

Tags: after easter, preaching, Worship, Preaching, sermon series  (view more)  (view less)

Top 13 Preaching Mistakes

By Bob Hostetler on Jul 24, 2019

A practical guide outlining 13 common preaching mistakes, with tips to avoid them and deliver sermons that are clear, Christ-centered, and spiritually nourishing.

Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, preaching tips, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, expository preaching, sermon preparation, Preaching Tips  (view more)  (view less)

4 Ingredients For Making Sermons Stick

By Ed Stetzer on Jan 25, 2020

One constant that remains essential in every church is preaching. Ed Stetzer talks about how to help your listeners apply what you preach.

Tags: Preaching, Church Practices, preaching

4 Ingredients Of A Home Run Sermon

By Rick Ezell on Feb 7, 2025

Can your preaching hit a home run week in and week out? Sunday comes every seven days whether your sermon is prepared or not.

Scripture: Mark 6:12

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, preparation, Religion, Relevance, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Pride Comes Before A Bad Sermon

By Tim Raymond on Aug 27, 2019

By all means, do your best in the preparation and delivery of your messages, but leave the results entirely up to God.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Tags: Preaching, Pride

5 Ways To Shorten Your Sermon

By Peter Mead on Aug 20, 2024

It's important to think about what to include in your sermon, but it's probably just as important to carefully decide what to exclude. Learn how (and where) to trim your sermon down with these tips from Peter Mead.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Communication, Preaching, Edit, Time, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)