In Preaching Articles: "topic" showing 1-15 of 18

Preaching On Hot Topics? 9 Outstanding Helps

By Lane Sebring on Mar 18, 2023

You want to help your people see how biblical truth intersects with every aspect of their lives. But the more controversial the topic the more important it is to handle it with care.

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-25

Tags: religious objections, thorough, cultural perspective, preaching, Hot Topics, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Do I Study A Specific Topic In The Bible?

By SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2022

Studying the Bible does not need to be complex. Simple tools can help us glean amazing insights from the word.

Scripture: Proverbs 2:3-6, Jeremiah 29:13, 2 Timothy 2:7

Tags: BIBLE STUDY, Personal Growth, writing, spiritual growth, Bible Study, Spiritual Discipline, Journaling, Concordance, bible study  (view more)  (view less)

Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight

By Rick Malm on Mar 2, 2023

One acronym, four great suggestions to buff up your message.

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-15

Tags: Hope, Preaching, storytelling, topic, preaching, Spit Shine  (view more)  (view less)

Where Sermons Hide: 5 Places You Can Find A Topic

By John Mcclure on Oct 22, 2021

"What will I preach on?" Whenever you ask this question, you're looking for inspiration.

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Tags: Preaching, claim, topic, catalyst, behind the text, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Thinking About Expository Preaching—part 3

By Ed Stetzer on Mar 16, 2022

A look at the place of thematic, narrative, and topical preaching.

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Expository, preaching, teaching, expository  (view more)  (view less)

5 Dangers Of Expository Preaching (And How To Avoid Them)

By Brandon Kelley on Jan 31, 2020

Part Two of a great debate between topical and expository preaching.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

What Happens If You Fail To Preach On Money

By Mark Brooks on Jun 28, 2021

Clergy often tiptoe around the topic of money as if they were taking a walk through a minefield.

Tags: Tithe, Preaching, Generosity, new testament giving, Money  (view more)  (view less)

6 Important Reasons Every Pastor Should Preach On Singleness

By Josh Reich on Jan 21, 2020

Josh Reich thinks some pastors shy away from this topic for surprising reasons.

Tags: Preaching

A Dozen Ways To Kill A Great Idea

By SermonCentral on May 29, 2021

From preaching topics to outreach programs, how many great ideas have fallen into these potholes?

Tags: Idea, Plan, Kill, Improve, Church Practices  (view more)  (view less)

Do Pastors Avoid Teaching On Heaven?

By Toni Ridgaway on May 5, 2023

Scholars and authors say the church does not often present the topic of heaven anymore, and they wonder why.

Tags: Heaven, Truth, Preaching, preaching

Thinking About Expository Preaching— Part 4

By Ed Stetzer on Apr 30, 2024

Seeker Comprehensible Preaching...Without Dumbing Down

Tags: Preaching, Seeker, Expository, Redeemer, tim keller, verse by verse, preaching, expository, seeker, topical, Tim Keller  (view more)  (view less)

Boring Preaching Ought To Be A Crime

By SermonCentral on Jul 11, 2019

Brandon Cox reminds us that no matter what the topic, preaching always leads back to One Big Thing.

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-25

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Daring To Preach The Same Message Twice

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 17, 2024

Joe McKeever dares you to consider re-preaching a topic--or even a sermon--to your congregation.

Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, Church Practices, preaching

Study: What Preachers Won't Preach About

By Toni Ridgaway on Mar 28, 2020

Fifty-five percent of pastors can identify one or more topics on which they would not preach at all or only sparingly.

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Pulpit Abuse: What It Is And How To Stop It

By Calvin Miller on Sep 23, 2024

Do your sermons always circle back to your favorite topics? If so, you might be practicing pulpit abuse.

Scripture: Matthew 24:28

Tags: Preaching, preaching