In Preaching Articles: "Why Jesus Died"

Why Won't Some Preachers Embrace New Methods?

By Thom Schultz on May 18, 2023

It's shocking: Only 29 percent of preachers or teachers are willing to embrace change--even if it's an improvement. Here's why.

Tags: embrace, Preacher, Method, preaching, preacher, New, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Doesn't Every Congregation Respond The Same Way?

By Peter Mead on Jun 27, 2025

Peter Mead reveals eight powerful insights into how to gauge a congregation's responsiveness.

Tags: church culture, preaching, guest, Unique, Preaching, Congregational  (view more)  (view less)

Five Reasons I Preach—why Do You Preach?

By David Padfield on Sep 13, 2019

People today have very little respect for preaching—maybe it's because they don't know the purpose of preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Tags: Purpose, Respect, Sermon on the Mount, Preaching

Why Preaching 'the Problem With The Church Today' Is A Recipe For Disaster

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 6, 2021

The problems with the church are nothing new. But in a way, that's good news.

Scripture: John 1:2-26

Tags: problem, church problems, problem with church, recipe for disaster, complain, preaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

People Have Five Senses: Why Not Preach To All Of Them?

By Bob Hostetler on Oct 17, 2019

One pastor's list of how he has engaged all the senses through his preaching. Have you ever tried?

Tags: Touch, Five Senses, Smell, preaching, Preaching, sight  (view more)  (view less)

Why "Preach Like The Room Is Full" Is Some Of The Worst Advice

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 16, 2025

"Even if only three people show up to church, preach like the room is full!" That's some of the worst advice I've ever received in ministry.

Tags: terrible advice, preaching, Preaching, opportunity, full room  (view more)  (view less)

6 Reasons Why Pastors Must Be More Courageous Today

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 20, 2019

Thom Rainer believes we are in the midst of a cultural shift--and it's no time to shrink back from our calling.

Tags: Preaching

12 Reasons Why Church Leaders Don’t Delegate

By Chuck Lawless on Feb 3, 2021

It's an all-too-familiar scene: a pastor who burns out while doing things that a member of his congregation could have helped with. Here are twelve of the worst reasons not to delegate.

Tags: Preaching, idolatry, energy, Bad leadership, delegated authority  (view more)  (view less)

Why Kids Need Exegetical Bible Teaching For The Long Haul

By Cameron Cole on Nov 15, 2022

"Preparing kids to face the real world on their own is scary and daunting. There are only so many things we can do and there are no guarantees. Within the realm of things, we can control resides the teaching of God’s word."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Youth Ministry, guard the truth, child training, Discipleship, teach, parenting, Equip, parenthood  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach Healing Every Time You Preach

By Frederick J Gaiser on Apr 19, 2025

To preach Jesus is to preach healing. Jesus heals because in him is the kingdom of God.

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Heads Up, Eyes Open, Everyone Looking Around Weekend Invitations

By Dean Hawk on Aug 3, 2023

I’m curious. When and where did ministers first begin asking people to bow their heads, close their eyes, and secretly raise their hand in a church service if they wanted to accept Jesus? Why do we feel like we need to sneak people into heaven?

Tags: Salvation, gospel invitation, Empowered churches

Seven Key Reasons People Choose A Church

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 10, 2022

Why did you choose to come to this church?

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47

Tags: Church, Children, Volunteerism, good sermon, church  (view more)  (view less)

John Piper: 6 Reasons The Son Of God Came Into The World

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 24, 2020

John Piper takes six reasons for Christ's coming one at a time and lets the Bible witness to each one in its own words.

Tags: Jesus Christ, saved, e, Christmas, Believe, Salvation, Gift  (view more)  (view less)

A Modest Proposal: Less Sermon Prep In Favor Of More Time Making Disciples?

By Bill Couchenour on Sep 6, 2021

Is it possible to reach the U.S. for Jesus in less than a decade by cutting sermon prep time in half?

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Tags: Jesus, Outreach, Preaching, Disciples, sermon prep, Sermon Prep  (view more)  (view less)

Five Marks Of A Servant Leader

By SermonCentral .com on May 16, 2022

What traits do we look for in a leader that suggest his fundamental orientation is Christlike servanthood?

Scripture: Philippians 1:25, Matthew 20:26-28, Psalm 15:4, Ephesians 6:6, John 7:18, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 1 Corinthians 11:16, 1 Corinthians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 9:7, Luke 22:25-56, John 13:1-17, Matthew 16:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 18:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: servant leadership, servanthood of Jesus, servant leader, glory of God