In Preaching Articles: "Sharing My Testimony"

There's More Than One Way To Prepare A Sermon: 5 Approaches

By Brandon Kelley on Oct 16, 2025

Listen in as pastors share real-life examples of sermmon prep.

Tags: Preaching, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

The Gospel In Every Sermon

By Greg Stier on Feb 20, 2025

Greg Stier offers three reasons for sharing a clear Gospel message in every sermon.

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Evangelism, Gospel, Preaching, Invitation, Evangelism How To, evangelism, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Things I've Learned About Preaching

By Daniel Grothe on Apr 19, 2023

Pastor Daniel Grothe shares 10 things he's learned from preaching weekly.

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Tags: Sermon prep, Preaching, pastor, sermon prep, Pastor, Sermon Prep, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

3 Indispensable Preaching Truths

By Tim Spivey on Feb 21, 2026

Pastor Tim Spivey shares field-tested truths preachers need to know for effective ministry.

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Should Pastors Perform Weddings For Unbelievers?

By John Piper on Jul 30, 2024

John Piper shares his input on "if" and "when" it's appropriate for pastors to marry unbelievers.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:1

Tags: Children, Preaching, Pastors, Reason, Weddings, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Pitfalls Of Being An Introverted Pastor

By Ron Edmondson on May 30, 2020

"I am an introvert. With all my public appearances on Sunday mornings, this surprises many people. But in my private life and with those closest to me, there is no questioning that fact."

Tags: Preaching

The Hole In Our Holiness

By Kevin Deyoung on Feb 13, 2025

Kevin DeYoung shares five reasons why young Christians often neglect personal holiness.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Tags: Preaching, Holiness, preaching, holiness

5 Practices Of A Peaceful Home

By SermonCentral on Jun 19, 2019

It's so much easier to share God's peace from the pulpit if you experience God's peace at home.

Scripture: Mark 10:17

Tags: Preaching

Top 5 Lessons From Dr. Adrian Rogers' Preaching Ministry

By James O. Davis on Mar 6, 2020

James O. Davis shares powerful principles from the life and ministry of the great preacher, Dr. Adrian Rogers.

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Church, Communication, leadership, Preaching, pastor, Communication General  (view more)  (view less)

Ed Stetzer: Do Pastors Really Hate The Ministry?

By Ed Stetzer on Mar 27, 2025

Ed Stetzer shares insights from a new study that reveals what pastors really think about the ministry.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Declare The *unprecedented God*

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 3, 2020

If your congregation is stuck in the "we've never done it that way before" trap, this is a message you should share.

Tags: Church, Change, Congregation, unprecedented, church  (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: honor time, preaching, Preaching, preparation, intentional  (view more)  (view less)

Teammates: On Your Heart Or On Your Nerves?

By Lance Witt on Mar 23, 2021

There have been lots of days when I wanted to hide out in my office and not have to deal with anybody. There have been plenty of times when the people I work with weren’t on my heart, but they sure were on my nerves. I suspect you know exactly what I’m talking about.

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Everyone Else Is Preparing For Christmas--Are You?

By SermonCentral on Nov 16, 2020

It's not too early! Brandon Cox shares his ideas for a Christmas sermon series sure to connect with your congregation.

Tags: Christmas, Hope, Preaching, prepare, receiving, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Gatekeepers Are Gone: What's Holding You Back?

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 12, 2026

Right now, there’s no one to stop you from sharing the gospel in great ways and distributing it to millions of people.

Tags: Preaching, preaching