Share a Sermon
Try PRO Free
Help
Sign In

Preaching Articles

State of the Church
Sermon Prep
Videos
Church Media
Articles
Bible
State of the Church

Preaching Articles

Home
Preaching Articles
Search Results: Spiritual Dryness

Preaching Articles for Pastors :

In Preaching Articles: "Spiritual Dryness"

showing 16-30 of 121

Filter Results

Sort By

Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

5 stars
4 stars or more
3 stars or more
Any Rating

Date

Last Week
Last Month
Last 3 Months
Last 6 Months
Last Year
Any Time

Article Type

Text Article (121)

Clear & Biblical Preaching
Try PRO Free

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

Confident Preaching

Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
Free to start now

10 Things Every New Believer Should Know

By Brian Mavis on Mar 6, 2025

| 80,551 views

New believers thrive when they learn God’s love, grace, Scripture, prayer, community, and Christ centered living early. These ten lessons safeguard a healthy start.

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, James 4:10, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:16, James 1:22 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, spiritual formation, Spiritual Formation
What Listeners Really Wish They Could Tell Their Pastor

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jun 13, 2021

| 56,232 views

A speaker recalls blunt feedback from a child to show how honest listener frustrations can shape better preaching—especially length, self-focus, and dryness.

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 9:16

Tags: Communication, leadership, Preaching, Church Health, Feedback, Leadership, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
10 Last Minute Preaching Tips

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 26, 2020

| 22,303 views

Pastoral wisdom reminds us that preaching is personal, formational, and inseparably tied to humility, truth, and the living Christ. These quotes challenge and sharpen us.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation
Is Your Preaching God-Centered?

By Bernie Van Eyk on Sep 10, 2024

| 18,963 views

People crave practical help, but their deepest need is God Himself. God-centered preaching lifts hearts from self to the glory revealed in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 73:17-26, John 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation
Do You Know Your Pulpit Blind Spots?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Feb 12, 2023

| 22,597 views

Every preacher gravitates toward familiar themes. Addressing pulpit blind spots requires intentional planning, biblical breadth, and pastoral self-awareness.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13, Acts 20:27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 1:28

Tags: Preaching, spiritual growth, preaching, Spiritual Growth
How To Preach To The Heart

By John Bjorge on Nov 15, 2021

| 26,543 views

Faithful preaching requires more than good exegesis. When sermons speak to the heart with trust, integrity, and lived faith, real gospel transformation follows.

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6, 2 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, James 1:22

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation
Why Pastors Must Become Excellent Motivators

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 30, 2020

| 17,453 views

Faithful preaching does more than inform minds. It connects truth to life and calls people to Spirit-empowered action.

Scripture: James 1:22, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 12:1-2, Acts 2:37-38

Tags: Preaching, spiritual growth, preaching, Spiritual Growth
Preach The Person, Not Just The Principles

By Peter Mead on Apr 22, 2025

| 15,628 views

Too many sermons teach responsibility without revealing Christ. Faithful preaching must center on the living Person, not merely biblical advice.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2, John 12:32, Colossians 1:27-28, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Philippians 3:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation
15 Awesome Quotes To Inspire Your Preaching

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 1, 2020

| 41,063 views

Spend ten minutes with history's great preachers and come away renewed and re-focused!

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, Luke 18:9, James 4:6, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Commitment, action, spiritual leadership, Spiritual Leadership
Waiting To Preach? How To Steward The Season Well

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 4, 2020

| 21,519 views

Feeling overlooked in ministry can breed doubt and envy. Here are five biblical ways to steward a season of limited preaching opportunities faithfully.

Scripture: Esther 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:2, Romans 11:29, James 3:16, Revelation 12:10 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, spiritual growth, preaching, Spiritual Growth
Preaching When Times Are Tight

By David R. Stokes on Mar 29, 2020

| 21,898 views

When finances shake confidence and fear grows, preaching must lift weary hearts toward Heaven, reminding them of the unshakable kingdom God has prepared.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Tags: Spiritual Renewal
7 Ways To Help Prevent Leadership Loneliness

By Paul Loyless on Apr 21, 2020

| 18,298 views

Pastoral isolation is real, but preventable. These practical rhythms help pastors resist burnout, build community, and serve without losing heart.

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33, 1 Corinthians 12:14-20, Exodus 20:8-10, Mark 6:31, Galatians 6:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Spiritual Renewal
3 Ways I Overcome My Fear Of Preaching

By Greg Stier on Jun 15, 2020

| 22,816 views

Preachers get nervous. Paul did too! These three practices transform fear into fuel by driving you to study harder, pray deeper, and preach like it’s your last time.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9, 1 Corinthians 2:3, Matthew 22:35-40, Ephesians 6:19, 2 Timothy 4:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Spiritual Dependence
6 Ways Pastors Can Help People Deal With Doubts

By Ray Hollenbach on Jun 11, 2020

| 23,508 views

It seems like doubt is a popular subject these days, but doubt comes with a price. Here are six ideas that could help any pastor when asked to speak about the subject of doubt.

Scripture: John 20:24-31, Jeremiah 29:13, Mark 9:24, Acts 9:1-9

Tags: Faith, doubt, Belief, spiritual formation, Spiritual Formation (view more) (view less)
How I Learned To Preach–and What I'm Learning Still

By Doug Paul on Jul 14, 2020

| 15,807 views

Most effective teachers do not start original. They learn through listening, imitation, and practice before discovering a voice that is truly their own.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 22:6, Hebrews 13:7

Tags: leadership, Preaching, spiritual formation, Leadership, preaching, Spiritual Formation (view more) (view less)

Previous
1
2
3
4
…
8
9
Next

About

Our Mission
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Statement
Plagiarism Policy
FAQS
Your Privacy Choices

Connect

Contact Us
support@sermoncentral.com
1 (866) 899-4426
M-F 8am-4:30pm (PT)
Facebook
Instagram
X
YouTube
Outreach Web Properties 5550 Tech Center Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Join Us!

PRO Account Update
Become a PRO
Contribute Sermons
Advertise with Us
Careers

Our Network

Outreach
Church Leaders
Church Plants
Church Job Finder
Outreach Magazine
Ministry Tech
Eulogy Helper
Christian News Now

Popular

Youth Sermons
PRO Sermons
Spanish Sermons
Spanish Church Media

Recent Articles

Let's Stop Saying "Yeah, But . . ." To God's Grace
By SermonCentral .com on March 10, 2026
God's Grace Sermon Outline
By Josh Read on March 10, 2026
5 Questions Before You Preach
By Joel Mayward on March 9, 2026
Hope Sermon Outline Template For Pastors
By Josh Read on March 9, 2026
Death And Life: Preaching Through Lent
By Patricia Tull on March 8, 2026

View More Preaching Articles

Copyright © 2003-2026 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved.

Become a Contributor Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas Recent Articles

0