In Preaching Articles: "Sharing The Gospel"

3 Indispensable Preaching Truths

By Tim Spivey on Feb 20, 2026

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

Tags: Ministry, Truth, Preaching, effective, ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Great Evangelistic Plan

By Peter Mead on Sep 26, 2022

"God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is not primarily evangelists or apologists, although both are vitally important. God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is the church."

Tags: Evangelism, Church, Testimony, great commission, Church Purpose of, Evangelism How To, gospel proclamation, Enjoy God, evangelism, church  (view more)  (view less)

The Hole In Our Holiness

By Kevin Deyoung on Feb 12, 2025

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Tags: Preaching, Holiness, preaching, holiness

Why Do You Preach? My Four Reasons

By Ken Collins on Oct 18, 2021

Veteran preacher Ken Collins shares the heart of his calling. How do you see yours?

Tags: Preaching, Glorify, motivate, educate, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Are You A Preacher Or A Motivational Speaker?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jan 6, 2023

Many sermons sound inspiring yet leave out the cross and the coming kingdom. When preaching mimics self-help, it loses the gospel’s power and eternal focus.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 6:14, Matthew 6:19-21

Tags: Pastoral Ministry

Ed Stetzer: Do Pastors Really Hate The Ministry?

By Ed Stetzer on Mar 26, 2025

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

Tags: Preaching, preaching

5 Practices Of A Peaceful Home

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 1, 2025

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, preaching

From Desiring God: Beware Of Gluten-Free Preaching

By Phillip Bethancourt on Jan 11, 2026

"The gluten of the gospel must be kneaded into every Christian sermon."

Tags: Christ Centered Preaching

The Underground Translator: William Tyndale (C. 1494–1536)

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 19, 2022

"Bible translation and Bible truth were inseparable for Tyndale, and in the end it was the truth — especially the truth of justification by faith alone — that ignited Britain with Reformed fire and then brought the death sentence to this Bible translator."

Tags: Scripture, justification, Reformation, Martyr, Know the Truth, study bible, Tyndale, defending the gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Church Telling The Truth About Evangelism?

By Greg Stier on Jan 14, 2025

Many churches claim evangelism is their priority, but few practice it. This article exposes the disconnect and outlines five steps to make evangelism a true, lived mission.

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Tags: Evangelism, Church, Gospel, Honesty, great commission, Church General, Evangelism How To, Pastoral Ministry, church leadership, evangelism, gospel, church, Church Leadership, Evangelism Training, Great Commission, Mission Statements  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching In 140 Characters: Preaching On Social Media

By SermonCentral .com on May 25, 2020

Brandon Cox shares how utilizing the power of Twitter can extend your teaching platforms to an entirely new audience.

Scripture: John 10:10-11, Proverbs 25:11, Ecclesiastes 12:10, Colossians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, tribulation, distress, social media, Social Network, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Creating A Church Culture Through Sermons

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 16, 2020

Pastors do more than teach Scripture. Through preaching, modeling, and prayer, they shape the shared culture and values of a congregation.

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-8, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Timothy 4:2, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, preaching

Ten Strategic Insights Into Shaping Your Next Sermon Series

By Herbert Cooper on Jan 27, 2023

Herbert Cooper, senior pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City, shares strategic insights into making a sermon series work.

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Everyone Else Is Preparing For Christmas--Are You?

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 18, 2025

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)

Eight Reflections On 40 Years Of Marriage

By Thom Rainer on Nov 24, 2022

I want to share with you readers eight of the most powerful lessons I have learned in 40 years of marriage.

Tags: Marriage, Thankfulness, Personal Life, Marriage Commitment, Marriage Faithfulness, Lessons in life, marriage and family, blessing children  (view more)  (view less)