In Preaching Articles: "Study Others"

The Gentle Lutheran: Philip Melanchthon (1497–1560)

By David Mathis on Oct 20, 2022

"He was not the kind who started revolutions, but the kind who brought order to the ensuing chaos."

Tags: defender, study bible, Peace, Gentleness, Reformation, Theologian, Know the Truth, intellect  (view more)  (view less)

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

Every Sermon Needs A Strategy: What's Yours?

By Peter Mead on May 24, 2024

Peter Mead presents five big questions you should ask after you've studied the text.

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:12-18, Acts 8:26-40

Tags: preaching, Preaching, Relevance, God's Heart, main idea, reinforce  (view more)  (view less)

How We Moved From Theological To Therapeutic Preaching--And Why It Matters

By Joseph Mattera on Oct 6, 2025

Some pastors preach messages that show they spend more time studying behaviorism and sociology than they do the Scriptures.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Resolve Most Relational Conflict

By Jon Bloom on Nov 4, 2022

"Few things sap more of our joy, are as emotionally demanding and mentally distracting, as relational conflict. And few things wreak as much havoc and destruction on lives as relational conflict. And so much of it is avoidable."

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, James 4:1, Matthew 18:21-35, 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Humility and Pride, Humility, conflict, resolving conflict, Love Others, Dealing with Conflicts, selfish ambition, Peace  (view more)  (view less)

Pastor Grinch

By Lance Witt on Jun 19, 2024

As pastors, how do we celebrate Christmas without getting lost in the shuffle of busy church activities?

Scripture: Luke 2:17-19

Tags: pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Serving Others, church ministry, Christmas, Advent, Holidays, Christmas Advent  (view more)  (view less)

A Key To Healthy Relationships

By Josh Reich on Dec 11, 2022

I think hospitality has the power to change the relationships we have. It is that powerful.

Tags: Love One Another, Intentionality, community, Community, Welcome, invite, Hospitality, Christian Love, serve others  (view more)  (view less)

Make Your Sermons More Memorable: 6 Tips From Neuroscience

By Charles Stone on Jul 28, 2020

Dr. Charles Stone draws from the study of the human brain and suggests how we can impact the human heart.

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

Calvin Miller: Keep The Second Coming In First Place

By Calvin Miller on Aug 4, 2020

"After 70 years of study, I still have no idea as to when it will be, and yet I never cease preaching it."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:4-6

Tags: Preaching

Trust Your Stuff: Two Ways To Know When Your Sermon Is Ready

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Mar 12, 2023

You could study and prep for 100 hours and still find something wrong with the sermon. Eventually, it's time to stand and deliver.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:20-30, Judges 6:1-16

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

John Piper’s Prayer In The Path Of Hurricanes

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 6, 2024

A prayer for those facing the impact of the recent hurricanes.

Scripture: Romans 8:39, Job 38:1, Luke 13:4, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Serving Others, our rock, Perseverance, Hope, Prayer, glory of God, Hurricane, Grace of God, Faith, Comfort  (view more)  (view less)

Stop Multi Tasking: It Makes You Dumber (And 4 Ways To Improve)

By Charles Stone on Jan 31, 2022

A study done at the University of London found that constant emailing and text-messaging reduces mental capability by an average of ten points on an IQ test.

Tags: Science, Wisdom, leadership, multi tasking, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

4 Ways To Process The Emotions Of Betrayal As A Leader

By Ron Edmondson on Jul 26, 2022

"Suddenly I was feeling a stirring in my stomach. I became slightly nervous. It was a brief encounter, but I quickly realized I was being reminded of a few very painful experiences in my own leadership and life. I was recalling the emotions of betrayal."

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3, Philippians 4:19, Acts 1:13

Tags: pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, grieving, Overcoming hurt, Leadership, Forgiveness, Healing, leadership, conflict, Betrayal, Forgiveness for Others  (view more)  (view less)

4 Weapons Of Mass Distraction In A Leader’s Life

By Charles Stone on Nov 12, 2023

Ask yourself which of these four weapons of mass distraction divert you the most from leading at your best.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Tags: church ministry, Effective Leadership, Leading Others Well, Leadership, leadership, focus, distractions, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry  (view more)  (view less)