In Preaching Articles: "Sunday Morning"

What If I Preach A Bad Sermon?

By Brian Croft on Oct 22, 2025

“God’s mercies are new every morning, and that includes our preaching ministry.”

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Sorry, Pastors – The Growth Of The Church Is Not Up To Us

By Karl Vaters on Jun 4, 2024

"Preaching the Word, training disciples and ministering to the community may or may not increase the number of people who sit in front of me from Sunday to Sunday. But it will produce a healthy church."

Tags: pastoral leadership, call to discipleship, church leadership, Church Growth, Surrender, Healthy Church, God's Church, God in control  (view more)  (view less)

3 Vital Reasons Why Preaching Is Something More Than Public Speaking

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 8, 2021

When I enter the pulpit to preach on Sundays, something is different.

Tags: timeless message, preaching, Preaching, Urgent, vital reasons, public speaking  (view more)  (view less)

Restore Passion To Your Preaching: 3 Essential Steps

By Ken Davis on Nov 5, 2024

Do you sometimes find yourself preaching only because "Sunday is coming"?

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-19

Tags: preaching, Preaching, preparation, passion, Process, restore  (view more)  (view less)

10 Last Minute Preaching Tips

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 26, 2020

Read these top ten preaching tips for inspiration and vision before you preach this Sunday!

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Teaching, Preaching

10 Ways To Make Your Announcements Better

By Chuck Lawless on Jan 21, 2026

Tired of clunky church announcements? Learn 10 effective strategies to communicate clearly and keep the focus on worship and the Word.

Tags: pastoral leadership, church announcements, church communication, Church Announcements, Worship Planning, Church Communication, Sunday Service Tips, Pastoral Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

It Happened To A Church Family In Sutherland Springs, Texas

By Brandon Cox on May 29, 2024

Mourning with those affected by the devastating events that took place last Sunday in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Tags: pain, Hope, suffering, Texas, Pain  (view more)  (view less)

Preacher's Block: 8 Sure-Fire Ways To Beat It

By Peter Mead on Aug 26, 2025

Time ticks by and Sunday's deadline keeps approaching. What should you do if you feel stuck?

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:25-35, Ezekiel 16:39-40, Ezekiel 16:49-50

Tags: writer's block, preaching, Read, Preaching, confess, writing  (view more)  (view less)

Is Skipping Church Good For Your Soul?

By Charles Stone on Jun 15, 2023

Pastors must craft compelling, Spirit-led services if we are to entice the unchurched to attend and keep attending. What they experience at church must be worth the price of giving up their relaxing mornings at home.

Tags: Church, Preaching, skipping, preaching, church  (view more)  (view less)

10 Tips For Better Preaching Pt.1

By Jim Martin on Apr 12, 2020

In this two-part series on better preaching, Jim Martin offers ten tips for more effective preaching every Sunday.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17

Tags: Speak, Teaching, Preaching, desire, skill  (view more)  (view less)

10 Tips For Better Preaching Pt. 2

By Jim Martin on Apr 13, 2020

In this two-part series on better preaching, Jim Martin offers ten tips for more effective preaching every Sunday.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17

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

4 Important Reasons To Give Yourself A Week Off

By Josh Reich on Nov 3, 2025

Yes: go ahead and take a Sunday off every once in a while. But Josh Reich says be smart about it.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Embrace The 5 Types Of Church Visitor

By Ron Edmondson on Aug 6, 2020

Ron Edmondson offers a helpful description of the different types of guests you'll find at your church on any given Sunday.

Tags: guest, Hospitality

Move Your Church From Consumers To Disciples

By Bill Couchenour on Mar 21, 2024

"Too often, we have allowed people to settle for giving 2 percent of their income, or attending 4 out of 5 Sundays."

Tags: Commitment, leadership, Body, Attendance, Church Discipline, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Three Keys To Sermon Length

By Brian Orme on May 21, 2021

In the ongoing search for the perfect sermon length, here are three factors to help determine the length of your sermon on any given Sunday.

Tags: Preaching, length, preaching