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Ed Stetzer: How To Fight Ministry Pornography

By Ed Stetzer on Jul 3, 2026

Are you easily distracted by high-profile ministries? You might be guilty of "ministry pornography." In this video Ed Stetzer discusses the dangers of ministry comparison with Jon Acuff.

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17

Tags: preaching, Pornography, Preaching, Dreams, unrealistic, Expectation  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Common Sentiments Pastors Wish They Could Express

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 2, 2026

Stated simply, there are many things pastors would like to say, but they don’t feel like they have the freedom to do so.

Tags: pastor, soul care, Support pastor, praying for pastors, Pastor, Soul Care  (view more)  (view less)

No Roadmap? Good. The Spirit Goes Where It Will.

By David J. Lose on Jul 1, 2026

Church attendance is declining, and familiar patterns are dissolving, but the absence of a roadmap is not a crisis. It is an invitation to trust the Spirit who blows where it will and the God who has already secured the future.

Scripture: John 19:26-27, John 3:16, John 3:8, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Free, preaching, Spirit, Freedom, free, Power, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things Bad Leaders Say

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jun 30, 2026

Here are 7 things bad leaders say. I only know this, because, over the years, I’ve caught myself thinking or even saying some of these things.

Tags: Independence, gratitude, self awareness, Leadership General, Bad leadership, Gratitude, Self Awareness  (view more)  (view less)

15 Powerful Quotes For Your 4th Of July Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 29, 2026

From preachers to politicians, nearly everyone has an opinion on the links between liberty and faith.

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Romans 8:1-2

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Best Fourth Of July Sermons And Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 27, 2026

At SermonCentral, we’ve put together a rich collection of our best Fourth of July sermons, video resources, and graphics to help you honor this patriotic holiday while pointing your congregation to the ultimate freedom found in Jesus.

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30 Seconds At A Traffic Light: Is This Preaching?

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 26, 2026

There are crowds gathered in every city, every day. The question is: how to reach them?

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Preaching, Correct, street, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Saturday Night And Your Sermon Stinks—what To Do?

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jun 25, 2026

When a sermon is built on a misinterpretation, integrity demands correction—even at the last minute—because faithful preaching requires rightly handling God’s Word.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-15, Genesis 1:1-20, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 3:1, Acts 17:11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Frustration, Preaching, Proclamation, sermon prep, final touch, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

Is There A Bible Verse For Everything? What The New Testament Doesn't Tell Us

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 24, 2026

Those who demand a Scripture verse for everything they do place an intolerable burden on the Christian life never intended by the Heavenly Father.

Tags: Demand, Word, e, preaching, bible, Bible, Preaching, verse  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching: God's Gift To Our Personal Growth

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 23, 2026

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, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Slow Down! And Connect Your Preaching To Lectio Divina

By C. Christopher Smith on Jun 22, 2026

If we re-cast preaching as a kind of "slow reading," we might lead our congregations into deeper engagement with the biblical text--and with one another.

Scripture: Luke 23:45-46, Psalm 1:1-6

Tags: slow reading, preaching, Exegesis, Preaching, exegesis, lectio divina  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Dangerous Man In Your Church

By Erik Raymond on Jun 20, 2026

Some church members are difficult, but one type is uniquely dangerous: the unteachable man. Here’s why he threatens the flock and how pastors can wisely respond.

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9, James 1:19-21, Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 18:15-17, 3 John 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: spiritual growth, Spiritual Growth

Matt Chandler's Advice To Young Preachers

By Matt Chandler on Jun 19, 2026

"If you can't feel the text, I don't know if you've been called to preach."

Tags: Grace, Preaching, Engage, moment, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Your Stress Just Might Give Birth To A Great Sermon

By Ron Walters on Jun 18, 2026

Dealing with stress may produce the greatest sermon we ever live.

Scripture: Proverbs 31:20-28

Tags: sermon, Sermon, preaching, stress, Moses, Preaching, Stress  (view more)  (view less)

Randy Alcorn: What It Means To Be A Father

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 17, 2026

Fatherhood is a sacred calling that requires time, discipline, prayer, and grace. This piece offers practical and spiritual guidance for dads and grandfathers.

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 2:2, Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 71:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Sacrifice, Dad, Father's Day, Fatherhood, randy alcorn, fatherhood  (view more)  (view less)