In Preaching Articles: "Teach His Word"

9 Reasons Why I Preach Expositionally

By Danny Slavich on Apr 11, 2025

Discover the simple beauty of unfolding God’s Word to God’s people in an understandable and applicable way.

Scripture: Genesis 34:1, John 8:1-11

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Say Good-Bye: Preaching Your Last Sermon

By Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2021

People usually listen closely to your first words--and your last. Make them meaningful.

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Tags: preparation, Goodbye, last sermon, preaching, Preaching, Purpose  (view more)  (view less)

The Chief End Of Preaching

By Steven Lawson on Mar 2, 2022

No man’s preaching can rise any higher than his view of God.

Tags: Preaching, God's greatness, Pastoral Character, church leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

What Does It Really Mean To "Go Deeper”?

By Alan Danielson on May 1, 2020

Alan Danielson offers his take on one of the most overrated comments in the church today.

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:7

Tags: Preaching, spiritual growth, Leadership, preaching, church, Thought, Church, leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching To The Point: Ten Commandments Of Brevity

By Pete Wilson on Jul 11, 2021

Pete Wilson is grateful for the day when someone finally put a clock on his preaching.

Tags: Commandments, Preaching, Brevity, storytelling, Time, preaching tips  (view more)  (view less)

Growth Barriers, Effective Evangelism And Dangerous Church Trends

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 30, 2024

“A good leader is someone who is out in front of his people, but not too far…”

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Have Mercy On Me: Four Glimpses Into The Heart Of God

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 7, 2022

God has made the world to turn again and again on fresh revelations of his mercy.

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 33:19, Luke 1:78, Ephesians 2:3, 2 Chronicles 30:9, Romans 9:22-23, 2 Samuel 24:13-14, Psalm 51:1, Lamentations 4:10, Isaiah 30:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Mercy, Moses, God's Character, David

A Question Pastors Need To Hear From Jesus

By Lance Witt on Jun 12, 2022

Ultimately, if God is not working in you, the joy of his work through you will be short-lived.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Tags: leadership, pastoral leadership, soul care, receiving, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How Can I Better Study A Bible Passage?

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 26, 2022

“Think over what I say,” commands the Lord. How can a faithful student of the Bible do this without leaning on commentaries and scholars?

Scripture: Romans 1:15-17, 2 Timothy 2:7

Tags: Study Scripture, Study Techniques, Feast on the Word, Sermon Prep, bible study, bible, Bible, Scripture, BIBLE STUDY, Bible Study, sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

4 Tips For Understanding Any Passage Of The Bible

By Brandon Smith on Nov 30, 2022

Whatever you do, just read the Bible.

Tags: Reading God's Word, Christian community, personal holiness, Personal Devotions, bible study, Study, Prayer, BIBLE STUDY, godly character, Bible Study  (view more)  (view less)

8 Ways To Bust Leadership Discouragement

By Charles Stone on Sep 27, 2022

"Discouragement is a universal experience for ministry leaders and the word actually self-defines itself…dis-courage meaning no courage. Some of the Bible’s greatest characters faced it: Moses, David, Paul, Mary the mother of Jesus, and the apostles. Nehemiah, the great Old Testament leader faced it when he led the Jews to rebuild the wall. Yet, his response offers us hope when we face it."

Scripture: Psalm 77:11, Nehemiah 4:10-21

Tags: Blessings, Burdens, Leadership, Nehemiah, leadership, Discouragement, thought life, pastoral leadership  (view more)  (view less)

You Can Make A Difference As We Make A Difference Together

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 8, 2021

Two thousand years ago, Jesus gathered some ordinary misfits into a little community called the church. He trained them as his disciples, died for their sins, rose again and breathed life into them by sending his Holy Spirit.

Tags: Outreach, Preaching, Difference, preaching

Gospel-Centered Sermons Actually Work

By Jeff Medders on Nov 15, 2022

"I want to encourage every pastor reading this to keep preaching the gospel. Week in. Week out. Keep exalting, heralding, and lifting up our crucified Savior, risen from the dead, reigning in Heaven, saving all who will look to him and believe."

Scripture: Romans 16:25, Colossians 1:28, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Tags: preaching Christ, power of the gospel, gospel, preaching, Gospel, Preaching, teach, pastoral leadership, Entrust with Gospel, Pastoral Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

3 Things Our Culture Is Doing To Bible Reading And Discipleship

By Mary C. Wiley on Jun 23, 2024

"We live in a microwave meals, listen-to-podcasts-in-double-time world. We want more with less; work smarter not harder. However, the move forward or get left behind mentality of today is not a good transferrable principle for discipleship. Mostly because discipleship is all about people, and people can’t be boiled down to a series of tasks. People are messy and their needs aren’t linear."

Tags: TEACH THE BIBLE, call to discipleship, training disciples, guard the truth, Study the Bible, Discipleship, spiritual growth, church community  (view more)  (view less)

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)