In Preaching Articles: "Words That Kill"

4 Tips For Understanding Any Passage Of The Bible

By Brandon Smith on Nov 30, 2022

Whatever you do, just read the Bible.

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

Does Your Preaching Skirt Around The Nature Of God?

By Peter Mead on Apr 22, 2025

Let’s pour our energy into effectively speaking of the God who reveals Himself in the Word.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Five Ways To Improve Your Sermons

By Charles Arn on Nov 23, 2020

Research has found that we remember less than 10 percent of the unsupported spoken word.

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-11, Jonah 1:1

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Is The Problem Really A Lack Of Deep Teaching?

By Eric Geiger on Jul 29, 2021

For a pastor who longs to faithfully feed people the Word of God, there are few statements that sting as deeply.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

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The Pulpit Is Not A Magical Place, Even If Some People Think It Is

By Nathan Aaseng on Mar 10, 2024

"The Word is not magic, but it has power ... great power to bring God's love and grace into the world."

Tags: Grace, Power, Preaching, pulpit, Magic, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Of Course Leadership Matters--But So Does Preaching!

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 28, 2025

"I'm just not getting fed." That means they are hungry. They are hungry for God's Word for their lives today.

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

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

6 Ways To Recycle Your Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on May 4, 2025

You've put in all that time developing a powerful word, so why not find other avenues for the message?

Tags: Study, Preaching, resources, social media, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Escape The Sermon Series Trap!

By Calvin Miller on Nov 10, 2020

In this age of drive-thru sermons and two-second sound bites, most people want the milk of the Word condensed.

Tags: Series, Preaching, boring, Appropriate, redundancy, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

What I Love About Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 28, 2020

"There is an intense wrestling match with God’s Word as I prepare to preach. I've grown to love it."

Tags: Preaching, Life Unfair, preaching

Can You Defend The Faith Without Ranting?

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 17, 2025

Excellent advice from Joe McKeever: "Stand firm, preach the word, rebuke error, and be nice about it."

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Lessons From The Broken Road

By Jon Cyrus on Aug 11, 2022

The voice was calm but the words came like an avalanche, throwing me into a state of shock and despair. My oldest daughter was dead.

Tags: Service, Love, Addiction, Grief, MINISTRY OF PRESENCE  (view more)  (view less)

Sticks And Stones - Part 1

By Lance Witt on Oct 15, 2023

Our words have incredible power. Both what we say and, how we say it are of great importance.

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 3:17, Proverbs 18:20, Proverbs 25:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communication, relationships, Speech, Encouraging Others, Power of the tongue, communication  (view more)  (view less)

How Do I Study A Specific Topic In The Bible?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 6, 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)

How Do We (Or Should We) Motivate Our People To Read The Bible?

By Peter Mead on Oct 3, 2019

"We should be concerned when there is a lack of motivation for God's Word--both in our own lives and in those we care about."

Tags: Accountability, motivate, read Bible, preaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)