In Preaching Articles: "Sermon"

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

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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!

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

Does Your Sermon Pass The Geography Test?

By Chris Surber on Aug 18, 2025

The Gospel is for everybody everywhere. Is your sermon?

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

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Busting Out Of Sermon Block

By Haddon Robinson on May 28, 2020

Give your sermons new life every week with this timeless advice from Haddon Robinson.

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11

Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, prepare, Result, Time, length, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

Preparing Hearts For Lent: Sermon Series & Resources To Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 27, 2025

Sermon Series & Resources to Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

Tags: Easter, Good Friday, Resurrection, lent, Holy Week, sermon series, Easter sermon series, Easter church resources, Easter preaching ideas, Easter graphics for churches, Easter sermon preparation, Easter service themes, Holy Week church resources, Good Friday sermon resources, Holy week  (view more)  (view less)

If You Overpack Your Sermon, Your Listeners Are In For A Bumpy Ride

By Chris Surber on Aug 30, 2025

Perhaps your sermon outline is actually a sermon series. Can you tell the difference?

Scripture: Acts 5:15-25

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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.

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3 Essentials For Pastoral Preaching

By Rich Villodas on Jul 29, 2022

I think I’m starting to learn to preach not as a preacher but to preach as a pastor. There’s a world of difference between the two.

Tags: Scripture, Teaching, Preaching, preaching the Word, sermon prep, shepherding, Power in the Word, Applying Truth, Sermon Prep, Shepherding, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Post-Sermon Bible Test

By Peter Mead on Jan 11, 2024

We preach hoping and praying for the message to mark and transform lives as it is preached. But what about after the sermon is over?

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

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Escape The Sermon Series Trap!

By Calvin Miller on Nov 11, 2020

In this age of drive-thru sermons and two-second sound bites, most people want the milk of the Word condensed.

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When Is A Sermon Good Enough?

By Stephen Gregory on Jul 16, 2024

What is a good sermon? How can I preach with confidence a message I have not had time to polish? Who am I seeking to please, anyway? Stephen Gregory seeks answers to these questions.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

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How I Write A Sermon

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

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What Makes A Sermon Good?

By Duane K Kelderman on Aug 2, 2024

Preachers and churches run into trouble when they forget that preaching is first and foremost a proclamation of Scripture.

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-10, 1 Chronicles 1:1

Tags: Preaching, preaching

5 Places To Find A Sermon

By John Mcclure on May 13, 2020

What will I preach on? Whether you're asking this question a week, a month, or a year in advance of the Sunday in question, you're looking for inspiration.

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Study, Preaching, preparation, preaching