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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Jeff Chaves on Apr 25, 2024
Expand your sermon prep and presentation skills through the art of screenwriting.
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By Brandon Kelley on Jun 27, 2022
A Step-by-Step Approach to Efficient Sermon Preparation
Tags: Preaching, Preaching Help, Pastoral Ministry, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Joe Hoagland on Aug 5, 2022
Have you ever considered how you might collaborate in sermon prep?
Scripture: Joshua 1:1
Tags: teaching, sermon prep, working together, collaboration, Teaching Prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, Teaching, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry (view more) (view less)
By Matthew Redder on Sep 10, 2025
In this article, we’ll explore how pastors work with others—both living and long gone—to craft sermon content. We’ll reflect on the value of community, the discipline of study, and the humility that comes when we realize that our sermons are enriched by the wisdom of many.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1
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By John Percival on Sep 15, 2020
Powerful questions to ask yourself during the sermon preparation process.
Tags: Preaching, preparation, preaching
By Joe Mckeever on Jul 31, 2020
A candid walk through sermon preparation, showing how prayer, Bible study, reflection, and disciplined refinement shape faithful and Spirit-led preaching.
Scripture: Exodus 14:8-14
Tags: Teaching, Study, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, preparation, Homiletics, sermon preparation, Bible Study, Pastoral Ministry, Sermon Preparation, bible study, preaching, teaching (view more) (view less)
By Ron Forseth on Jan 1, 2024
A thoughtful look at plagiarism, quotation, and citation in preaching, showing how conscience, diligence, and trust shape ethical and faithful sermon use.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 10:29
Tags: Preaching, Character, Integrity, Honesty, Plagiarism, Homiletics, Pastoral Integrity, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation, Sermon Plagiarism, Preaching Ethics (view more) (view less)
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
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)
By SermonCentral .com on Jun 16, 2021
LifeWay's Thom Rainer took a Twitter poll to see how much time most preachers give to sermon preparation. Where do you fall on the scale?
Tags: preparation, average, Prep, Time
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, 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 Peter Mead on Jul 7, 2021
Remember, the goal of sermon preparation is an oral message, not a polished manuscript for publication.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Tags: Preaching
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, Preaching Challenges, Spiritual Growth, Ministry Leadership, Pastor, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral .com on Mar 11, 2020
Sermon preparation does not end with good exegesis of the Bible; it always includes good exegesis of the local congregation.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-20
Tags: Study, Preaching, preaching
By Brandon Kelley on Oct 16, 2025
Listen in as pastors share real-life examples of sermmon prep.
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