In Preaching Articles: "Speaking"

Real Love Encourages Others To Do The Right, Most God-Glorifying Thing

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 7, 2022

Ephesians 4:15 tells us to speak the truth in love, not to withhold the truth in love. Real love doesn’t quit or give up; it will offer help and point to Jesus Christ as the only true source of healing and forgiveness.

Scripture: John 1:14, Ephesians 4:15

Tags: Abortion, friendship, Real Love, speak truth in love

Always Choose The High Road (There’s Less Traffic)

By Jonathan Herron on Dec 6, 2022

Jesus said his disciples would be known by their radical love for one-another, (John 15:12).

Scripture: John 15:12

Tags: honor, SALT AND LIGHT, Encourage Others, pastoral leadership, speak truth in love, Slow to speak, church leadership, Guard your tongue  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching And Perspectives

By Peter Mead on May 16, 2022

When we preach, we present a perspective. When we preach, we provoke a perspective.

Tags: Preaching, Perspective, God speaks, preaching Christ, perspective, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preach Like You Have Four Audiences

By Mark Gomez on Sep 22, 2020

Pastors never speak to only one audience. Learn how four “levels” of listeners hear your words, and how to speak truth in love with wisdom.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 6:18-20, Proverbs 18:21, James 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ephesians

The Three Most Common Sentences Of Dying Churches

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 30, 2022

If churches could speak, what would their words be on their deathbeds?

Tags: God's Power, pastoral care, stagnant, Dying Church

Are Small Churches Less Fruitful?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 25, 2022

Does the size of a church always speak of its faithfulness?

Scripture: John 15:5, Matthew 7:20, Matthew 12:33-34, Luke 3:9-14, Luke 3:8, Matthew 13:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Fruit, Faithfulness, Trusting God, Church Growth, Church size, Love One Another, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Deadly Preaching Mistakes You Can Avoid This Weekend

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 11, 2024

Joe McKeever not only speaks—he listens to the voices in the pews.

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, Manipulate, deadly, underestimate, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Pastor, Does Your Preaching Have Prophetic Imagination?

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 14, 2024

As ministers of the Gospel, let's stop dumbing down the Gospel in the way we speak.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

2 Keys For Better Preaching Prep

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jan 31, 2025

Good preparation that leads to effective preaching begins with letting Scripture examine, speak, and preach to us.

Scripture: Psalm 119:99

Tags: Study, Preaching, preparation, Meditation, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Sunday's Message Is For Babes In Christ And Old Saints: Can You Reach Them All?

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 12, 2021

Ask pastors what their toughest regular assignment is, and speaking a message that ministers to everyone is at or near the top of the list.

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, 1 Peter 4:5-10

Tags: Preaching, Learning, language, Result, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things Pastors Wish Church Members Knew About Their Children

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 9, 2024

Should Pastors' children behave differently than regular kids? Thom Rainer speaks from the heart in this powerful post.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Why We Still Preach

By Peter Mead on May 6, 2025

Preaching is costly and often misunderstood, yet it remains central because God speaks, the gospel saves, and the church must be built and equipped.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Ephesians 4:12, Acts 4:20, Psalm 139:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, anger, overcomer, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

What Do Your Gestures Say While You Preach?

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 1, 2024

It's true: we speak with more than words, more than our voice. How does your body preach?

Tags: Preaching, effective, gestures, thom rainer, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Tips For Better Preaching Pt. 2

By Jim Martin on Apr 13, 2020

Five habits that help preachers build trust, speak clearly, treat people fairly, guard credibility, and carry the pulpit with humility and wisdom.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17, 1 Timothy 4:12, Titus 2:7-8, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Proverbs 15:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communication, Teaching, Preaching, Ambition, style, communication, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Does Preaching Still Work?

By Kenton C. Anderson on Oct 6, 2020

Though many question its impact, preaching remains central to spiritual formation because God still speaks through His Word.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 1:21, Acts 20:27  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership