In Preaching Articles:

When Illustrations Become Sermon-Killers (And What To Do About Them)

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 5, 2025

The smart preacher never tells a story that clobbers his sermon and destroys the point he is trying to make.

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Why Good Sermons Can Be Boring

By Joe Mckeever on Nov 14, 2025

You brought a sermon you knew beyond a doubt was from the Lord and inspired of God.Halfway through, you could sense the congregation’s minds wandering. How could this happen?

Tags: Preaching, preaching

59 Things Not To Say To A Preacher

By Joe Mckeever on Nov 7, 2025

In his career as a pastor and preacher, you can bet Joe McKeever has probably heard them at.

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10 Things We Should Never Tell A Preacher

By Joe Mckeever on Oct 31, 2025

When I honor the Lord’s shepherd, I honor the Lord Jesus Christ. He takes personally my treatment of His servant. That should put the fear of the Lord into us. And keep it there.

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10 Gifts Only A Preacher's Wife Can Give

By Joe Mckeever on Oct 15, 2025

Joe McKeever: "She has the best seat in the house and the hardest job."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Tags: Pastor's Wife, Preaching, pastor's wife, preaching

7 Helps Every Wedding Sermon Should Contain

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 30, 2025

"What words of lasting value and incredible help can you utter during the ceremony that will make a difference down the road a year or two or ten?"

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Don't Play Games With Scripture: 10 Checkpoints For Your Next Sermon

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 17, 2025

"Here are a few 'preacher games' I've noticed over the years, all of them being dishonorable and unworthy."

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Joe Mckeever: 3 Vital Reasons To Tell Stories In Your Preaching

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 11, 2025

There are a thousand reasons for dropping the occasional story into your sermon, pastor. Here are the top three.

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Tags: Preaching, storytelling, stories, preaching

Can You Defend The Faith Without Ranting?

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 18, 2025

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

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4 Secret Fears We Have About Preaching On Tithing

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 15, 2025

Pastor, even if people get it wrong, don’t let that stop you from doing it right.

Scripture: Matthew 6:20, Malachi 3:8, Jude 1:1-25

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Joe Mckeever Asks: What's The Point Of A Worship Service?

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 12, 2025

The carnal mind will never understand the things of God. But do we?

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Seven Preaching Topics You Should Repeat Often

By Joe Mckeever on May 23, 2025

Don't be afraid of repeating yourself. Repetition is the mother of learning -- and sometimes a pastor's best friend.

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Outline That Sermon -- If You Can

By Joe Mckeever on May 17, 2025

Sure, it seems like a no-brainer, but what if you're a "right-brained preacher"?

Scripture: Romans 10:1-12

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57 Leadership Tips For Pastors

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 22, 2025

Joe McKeever distills decades of pastoral wisdom into fifty-seven clear, practical leadership lessons that help pastors lead with integrity, courage, humility, and spiritual focus.

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-12

Tags: spiritual formation, Leadership, ministry, preaching, Spiritual Formation, Ministry, leadership, Preaching, Delegate  (view more)  (view less)

10 Things Healthy Churches Do Well

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 24, 2025

Healthy churches face problems with wisdom, unity, and Christlike leadership. These ten traits show how congregations grow stronger even through crises.

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Tags: Church Growth, Healthy Church, Pastors, CHURCH LIFE, Church General, Accept, Christian Community, Christian community, church leadership, Biblical wisdom, Church Leadership, Biblical Wisdom, Congregational Health  (view more)  (view less)