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Sticks And Stones - Part 1

By Lance Witt on Oct 16, 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 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)

15 Sermon Starters For Your Easter Message

By SermonCentral on Apr 2, 2021

Let these great thoughts prime the pump for your Easter sermon. Start with great words and develop them uniquely for your congregation.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, John 10:1-18, John 20:1-30, Acts 2:1

Tags: Easter, Message, Preaching, Jesus Christ, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Last-Minute Messages: How To Craft A Short Devotional With No Notice

By Rob O'lynn on Sep 7, 2021

"Hey, Pastor, could you say a few words..." Use this strategy to deliver short, meaningful talks with little or no prep time.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-19

Tags: Preaching, picture, passage, point

20 Thanksgiving Quotes For Preaching And Inspiration

By SermonCentral on Oct 21, 2024

Give some freshness to your Thanksgiving message, or post these inspirational words on your church's website, Facebook page or Twitter feed.

Tags: gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday

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

By Peter Mead on Oct 4, 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: Preaching, Accountability, motivate, read Bible, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

What Do Your Gestures Say While You Preach?

By SermonCentral on Dec 2, 2024

It's true: we speak with more than words, more than our voice. How does your body preach?

Tags: Preaching, effective, gestures, thom rainer, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching: God's Gift To Our Personal Growth

By SermonCentral on Nov 2, 2019

God has inspired His word in such a way that it shapes us, molds us and forms us as we hear it taught and expounded.

Tags: Gift, Preaching, Personal Growth, boring preaching

Silence Is Not Compliance: Why I Don't Preach Politics From The Pulpit

By SermonCentral on Aug 28, 2019

Karl Vaters: "Preachers need to take our cue from God's Word, not the current obsession of the 24-hour news cycle."

Tags: Preaching

Soul Care: The Most Valuable Resource For Great Preaching

By Lance Witt on Feb 27, 2020

Preaching is not only about only about communication technique and accurately “dividing the Word”. The best preaching flows from a healthy soul.

Scripture: Romans 12:18

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The Hottest Thing At Church Today

By Tim Challies on Jul 19, 2022

According to a new study by Gallup, the hottest thing at church today is not the worship and not the pastor. So what is it?

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Church Growth, Expository, Biblical truth, Teaching God's Word, BIBLICAL TEACHING, preaching, teaching, expository  (view more)  (view less)

The 10 Commandments Of An Effective Sermon Introduction

By Brandon Kelley on Aug 26, 2022

If you haven’t grasped this yet, your sermon introduction is vitally important. But what does it look like to knock the introduction out of the park? What are some things to avoid? What are some things to ensure are a part of it? Let’s dive into the 10 commandments of an effective sermon introduction!

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Introduction, illustration, Teaching God's Word, Attention Grabber, Effective Teaching, Sermon Introduction, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Important Ingredient For Rebuke

By Marshall Segal on Nov 1, 2022

"The recipe for good rebuke involves far more than one ingredient, but one ingredient may be the most important."

Tags: repentance, Word of God, brotherly love, patience, Christian Love, Biblical truth, pastoral leadership, rebuking sin, Repentance  (view more)  (view less)

"All Things Work Together For Good” — 3 Things You Never Noticed About Romans 8:28

By Lori Hatcher on Jun 14, 2024

"Here are three things about this popular verse you may never have noticed."

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Scripture, redemption, teach, Sound Teaching, all things work for good, Meditate on the Word, guard the truth, faith and obedience  (view more)  (view less)

5 Things God Never Said

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jan 1, 2025

Larry Moyer advises pastors to beware of five misconceptions of God’s Word that can adversely affect our outreach to non-Christians.

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, John 20:31, Ezekiel 3:18-19, John 6:44, Matthew 10:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Witness, Outreach, Salvation, Gospel, Preaching, myth, Bible Influence, Evangelism The Lost, evangelism, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)