In Preaching Articles: "Worst Sermon"

What Do Your People Want To Hear From The Pulpit?

By Ron Allen on Sep 14, 2020

Research with 263 churchgoers reveals what listeners truly want from sermons: biblical depth, real-life connection, and courage on hard issues.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Nehemiah 8:8, James 1:22, Acts 20:27, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership

How To Choose Your Next Preaching Series

By John Percival on Sep 15, 2020

Seven pastoral questions to help you prayerfully and wisely choose your next sermon series and feed your church a balanced biblical diet.

Scripture: Acts 20:27, 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Colossians 1:28, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preparation, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

From Information To Transformation: Preaching That Changes Lives

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 16, 2020

Great preaching goes beyond inspiration and information. Transformative sermons call both preacher and congregation into present-tense obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 2:4, John 16:8, 1 Timothy 4:16, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: God, leadership, Preaching, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

You Preach, I'll Doodle

By Thom Turner on Nov 4, 2020

Most sermons primarily serve auditory learners. Wise pastors consider visual, kinesthetic, and other intelligences so the whole congregation engages the Word.

Scripture: Romans 12:4, Nehemiah 8:8, James 1:22, Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Learning, Psychology, Effectiveness, Versatile, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Tips For Preaching From An Ipad

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jan 12, 2023

Many pastors are turning to tablets for sermon notes. Preaching from an iPad can be helpful, but it requires preparation to avoid distractions and technical problems.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Technology, Preaching, ipad, backup, preaching, Church Technology  (view more)  (view less)

9 Preaching Mistakes You Must Avoid

By Julian Freeman on Jun 3, 2025

Preachers often grow most when they honestly evaluate their weaknesses. Recognizing common mistakes in sermon preparation and delivery helps pastors refine their preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 6:4, James 3:1, 1 Timothy 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, Enough, biblical preaching, preaching, Biblical Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Great Preaching Lives In The Tension: Here's How

By Brandon Kelley on Jan 5, 2021

A sermon speaks from the grand narrative of Scripture to the grand narrative of your life. These two stories have identifiable tension points: use them!

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Why Illustrations Matter In Preaching: Learning From Jesus’ Use Of Parables

By Leslie Holmes on Jan 15, 2024

Parables and illustrations bring preaching to life. These seven tests help pastors use stories wisely to clarify truth, reduce resistance, and make sermons memorable.

Scripture: Matthew 13:34, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, Psalm 78:2, Luke 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Expository Preaching, expository preaching

Why Powerful Preaching Requires Getting Personal

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 24, 2023

Solid sermon structure matters, but preaching becomes powerful when pastors risk personal vulnerability and let real life carry biblical truth home.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 40:1-3, James 5:10-11, Romans 8:18-25, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Story, storm, Pastoral Ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach To The Heart

By John Bjorge on Nov 16, 2021

Faithful preaching requires more than good exegesis. When sermons speak to the heart with trust, integrity, and lived faith, real gospel transformation follows.

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6, 2 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, James 1:22

Tags: Preaching, spiritual formation, preaching, Spiritual Formation

How To Plan A Preaching Calendar That Reaches And Grows

By Herbert Cooper on Oct 9, 2020

Strategic sermon planning helps churches reach new people and disciple believers. Here are ten practical principles for building a balanced, effective teaching calendar.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:14-20, Acts 20:27, James 1:22, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, Preaching, sight, walk, substance, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preach Like A Storyteller

By Ray Hollenbach on May 11, 2021

If audiences will sit for hours watching story-driven films, preachers must ask why sermons often struggle to hold attention. The answer is narrative power.

Scripture: Joshua 2:2-5, Luke 24:27, Mark 4:34, Acts 17:2-3

Tags: Expository Ministry

Why Preaching Must Be God-Centered

By Bernie Van Eyk on May 26, 2021

Many sermons focus on human needs rather than God’s glory. Scripture calls preachers to proclaim the greatness of God revealed in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Acts 20:27, Psalm 73:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: God, Preaching, focus, Center, biblical theology, preaching, Biblical Theology  (view more)  (view less)

Tony Evans On The Power In Preaching

By Tony Evans on Feb 19, 2024

Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas gives his thoughts on preaching to men, sermon preparation and staying fresh for the long haul.

Tags: Man, Preaching, Masculinity, manliness, Tony Evans, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach Like You’re Having A Conversation

By Lane Sebring on Jan 21, 2026

Want your sermons to connect on a deeper level? Learn how a conversational preaching style can make your message more personal, relatable, and engaging.

Tags: authentic ministry, Authentic Ministry