In Preaching Articles: "Worst Sermon" showing 391-405 of 668

John Piper: Guidelines For Making Tough Leadership Decisions

By SermonCentral on Apr 4, 2019

The truth is not enough. We need wisdom, prayer and excellence.

Tags: Decision, leadership, meditate, john piper, propose, e  (view more)  (view less)

Christmas: Glory!

By SermonCentral on Dec 25, 2019

There were points in our Savior's life when His glory shone temporarily through the veil.

Tags: Christmas, Glory, Preaching, rc sproul

In Times Of Conflict—preach Joy!

By SermonCentral on Dec 10, 2018

Regardless of your church's climate, one thing remains true: The preacher's task is to preach with joy, whether the conditions are desirable or undesirable.

Tags: Holy Spirit, Communication, Joy, Preaching, conflict  (view more)  (view less)

Your Preaching Can Help Your Congregation Embrace (Biblical) Change

By SermonCentral on Dec 15, 2018

The Scriptures command us to do more than repeat what's already been done, and to look for God to do what He's never done before.

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Tags: Trust, Preaching, embrace, biblical change

Practical Advice To Preachers And Writers From C S Lewis

By SermonCentral on Dec 18, 2018

Whether you are a preacher or an aspiring writer, master communicator C.S. Lewis has some suggestions for you.

Tags: Preaching, CS Lewis, Preacher, writing, writer  (view more)  (view less)

Entertaining Pulpits And The Legacy Of Tethered Preaching

By SermonCentral on Dec 31, 2018

There's a big difference between a gifted Bible-expositor and an entertainment-oriented preacher.

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Entertain, tether

How To Preach On Kindness In 5 Minutes And 44 Seconds

By SermonCentral on Jan 2, 2019

Here's an outstanding video to introduce any message dealing with kindness or serving others.

Tags: Love, Message, Preaching, Kindness, good samaritan  (view more)  (view less)

The Bible Works!

By SermonCentral on Jan 10, 2019

Phil Strout: "Everyone has an opinion. And guess what? So does God, and he's communicated it to us."

Tags: Bible, Word of God, Opinion, communicate, phil strout  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Church Stuck Or Just Small?

By SermonCentral on Jan 23, 2019

If your church is healthy, quit stressing about getting bigger. God may not be calling you to bigness.

Scripture: Acts 1:1-15

Tags: Growth, Church Growth, Healthy Church, effective, Small Church  (view more)  (view less)

One Vital Preaching Skill That Just Can't Be Faked: Do You Have It?

By SermonCentral on Feb 13, 2019

Brandon Cox challenges us to ask ourselves the tough questions about a core value.

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-24

Tags: Preaching, prepare, listener, orator, preaching skill  (view more)  (view less)

Don't Just Sit There: 8 Actions To Take When Your Church Is In A Slump

By SermonCentral on Feb 27, 2019

How do you define a church slump? More importantly, what do you do when it happens?

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20

Tags: vision, Preaching, action, advice, slump  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving: Echoing The Grace Of God

By SermonCentral on Nov 21, 2018

The Christian life, from the beginning to end, is a life of extraordinary grace. Saying "thank you" just makes sense.

Tags: Grace, Trust, Preaching, nullify grace

6 Tools For Overcoming Preacher’s Block (You'll Love #3)

By SermonCentral on Mar 16, 2019

I've been preaching for 30 years. At some point I have to run out of things to say, right? Actually, at hundreds of points I have run out of things to say!

Tags: Preaching, Devotional Life, preacher's block, body clock

6 Preaching Methods Jesus Used That You Should, Too

By SermonCentral on Mar 23, 2019

If there is anyone we should emulate in our preaching, it's Jesus!

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Repetition, Object Lesson, methods  (view more)  (view less)

How To Stop People From Playing On Their Phones In Church

By SermonCentral on Mar 30, 2019

Cell phones in church don't bother me because I've discovered an ancient secret that keeps people from getting bored in church.

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, Entertainment, Boredom, better church  (view more)  (view less)