In Preaching Articles: "Sermon Writing"

Why (And How) Transitions Can Make Or Break Your Sermon

By Peter Mead on Dec 2, 2020

Your sermon outline looks so good on paper, but how you transition from one point to another is just as important.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24

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A Preacher's Gut-Check: Seven Hard Questions About Your Sermon

By J.s. Park on Jun 20, 2025

After you have your three points, consulted all the commentaries and fit in your illustrations, then it's time to get real.

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Tags: Preaching, Good, questions, preaching

Your Unchurched Neighbors Don’t Want A Watered-Down Sermon

By Carey Nieuwhof on May 9, 2023

Can you craft a message series for unchurched people and still be faithful to scripture?

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Why Don't More Seminaries Teach A Method For Building A Sermon?

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 17, 2021

Listen to this professor of homiletics discuss what's been left undone in most pastors' education.

Scripture: John 4:34-38

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5 Things You Can Do Today To Sharpen Tomorrow's Sermon

By Erik Raymond on May 30, 2025

If you want to make tomorrow's sermon shine even more, START HERE.

Scripture: Genesis 42:20-38

Tags: Preaching, Tension, Transparency, preaching

Are Your Sermon Illustrations Really Indecent Exposure? 10 Critical Checkpoints

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 13, 2024

Sermon illustrations should be like letting sunlight into a window, not like putting a spotlight on a stage.

Scripture: Amos 5:4-15

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Build Your Sermon Series On The Wonder, Worry And Wishes Of Your Congregation

By Charles Arn on Mar 9, 2024

The most important thing has to do with your sermon topics. They should address people's life issues and questions about the faith.

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Job 21:7-34

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Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight

By Rick Malm on Mar 2, 2023

One acronym, four great suggestions to buff up your message.

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-15

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Great, You've Got A Theme, But Do You Have A Sermon?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jun 6, 2023

Do you ALWAYS have to start with a text? Sherman Cox says "no."

Scripture: 1 John 5:3

Tags: Preaching, Text, preaching, Idea

Where Sermons Hide: 5 Places You Can Find A Topic

By John Mcclure on Oct 22, 2021

"What will I preach on?" Whenever you ask this question, you're looking for inspiration.

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

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Practice Your Sermon Delivery? Yes: 7 Elements Of Great Practice

By Charles Stone on Nov 22, 2019

Three factors have made the biggest positive difference for me: preparing my heart before the Lord, scheduling adequate study time to avoid feeling rushed and practicing preaching my sermon.

Scripture: Mark 15:27-40

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Great Sermons Flow From Strong Practices: Here Are 4 Of The Best

By Artie Davis on Jan 14, 2020

Veteran pastor Artie Davis gives a practical example of how intentionality makes a difference between a good sermon and consistently great ones.

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Judah Smith Shares His 7-Step Outline For Sermon Prep

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 30, 2020

Judah Smith takes his congregation on a tour through the forest. What's your sermon prep?

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Why Preparing A Sermon In 10 Minutes Will Make You A Better Preacher

By Brandon Kelley on Feb 24, 2020

Force yourself to create an engaging and impactful message in a little amount of time.

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I Didn't Think Preachers Wrote Their Own Sermons Anymore

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Aug 29, 2019

Preacher: God *will* give you something to say!

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1-14

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