In Preaching Articles:

The Hardest Word In Pastoral Ministry: No

By David L. Hansen on Jun 30, 2025

Pastoral ministry never truly ends each day. Learning to set limits and say no is essential to prevent burnout and sustain faithful service.

Scripture: Mark 6:31, Acts 6:2-4, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, hard, Angelic work, say no, ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Stop Apologizing In Your Preaching!

By James Scott on Jun 28, 2025

Preachers should not weaken the authority of Scripture by apologizing for its convicting power. Faithful ministers proclaim the Word boldly and lovingly.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 20:27, 1 Thessalonians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Conviction, Pastoral Ministry, preaching, Scripture Authority  (view more)  (view less)

8 Factors That Shape How Congregations Respond To Preaching

By Peter Mead on Jun 27, 2025

Peter Mead reveals eight powerful insights into how to gauge a congregation's responsiveness.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 5:12-14

Tags: guest, Unique, Preaching, Congregational, church culture, preaching, Church Culture  (view more)  (view less)

Should You Swing For The Fences Every Sunday?

By Philip Nation on Jun 26, 2025

Not every sermon feels like a home run. Faithful preachers must remember that God’s Word, not their performance, is what ultimately changes lives.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Colossians 3:23, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Pray, Performance, delivery, Pastoral Ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Books That Will Deepen Your Preaching And Pulpit Presence

By Ray Hollenbach on Jun 25, 2025

Great preachers are also great readers. The best books for preachers are not manuals but works that deepen the soul, sharpen imagination, and enrich language.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:13, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 1:5, Ecclesiastes 12:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, Ministry, inspiration, book, writer, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Sharing Information Or Changing Lives?

By Ed Stetzer on Jun 24, 2025

True transformation is not moral improvement but new life in Christ. Scripture reveals that gospel change begins with regeneration and continues through lifelong sanctification.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3, Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, sanctification, Forward, deep change, preaching, Sanctification  (view more)  (view less)

Looking For A Silver Bullet In A Microwave Culture

By Mike Breen on Jun 23, 2025

It's tempting. It's alluring. And it's the best way to kill your church.

Tags: Culture, preach, silver bullet, microwave, culture  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Funeral For God's Glory

By Harry Reeder on Jun 21, 2025

Funerals confront people with eternity. Pastors must preach Christ clearly, offering true comfort to believers’ families and calling unbelievers to salvation.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Tags: Hope, Preaching, Funeral, privilege, preach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Questions Every Pastor Should Ask Before Preaching

By J.s. Park on Jun 20, 2025

Before stepping into the pulpit, pastors should evaluate their message carefully. These seven questions help ensure sermons are God-centered, gospel-driven, and pastorally loving.

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Isaiah 40:28-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Good, questions, BIBLICAL TEACHING, preaching, Biblical Teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Is The Bible The Seasoning Or The Steak In Your Sermon?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jun 19, 2025

Faithful preaching begins with Scripture. When the Bible drives the sermon instead of merely supporting it, the result is preaching with authority and power.

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:13, Genesis 32:26, 1 Kings 19:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Bible, Preaching, seasoning, Authority of Scripture, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

3 "Sacred Cows” In Preaching That Must Be Challenged

By Jared Moore on Jun 18, 2025

Modern preaching often chases entertainment, relevance, and visible success. Scripture calls pastors instead to pursue faithfulness to God’s Word.

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Colossians 1:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, success, Entertain, Tip, Sacred Cows, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Humility That Turns God’s Heart

By Ray Hollenbach on Jun 17, 2025

The story of King Manasseh shows that no sinner is beyond God’s mercy. When a heart truly humbles itself before God, grace and restoration follow.

Scripture: John 5:9-16, 2 Chronicles 33:10-13, 2 Chronicles 33:25, Luke 14:11

Tags: Ministry, Heart, Humble, Humility, effective, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Martin Luther On How To Study Theology

By Randy Alcorn on Jun 16, 2025

Martin Luther offered timeless guidance for studying theology: pray for the Spirit, meditate deeply on Scripture, and pursue humility in teaching and preaching.

Scripture: Psalm 119:72, Psalm 119:18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 8:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, Bible Study, martin luther, randy alcorn, bible study, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Preachers Can Use Their Voice More Effectively

By Hershael York on Jun 14, 2025

A preacher’s voice is the primary instrument for delivering the gospel. Learning to care for and develop it can dramatically improve clarity, engagement, and impact.

Scripture: Romans 10:14, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:2, Isaiah 58:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, musicians, Preacher, voice, charles spurgeon, preaching, preacher, Charles Spurgeon  (view more)  (view less)

Tim Keller: Preaching Hell In A Tolerant Age

By Tim Keller on Jun 13, 2025

Many people reject the doctrine of hell, yet removing it weakens the very message of grace. Faithful preaching must present both judgment and mercy.

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Romans 6:23, John 3:16-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, Isaiah 59:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Hell, Tolerance, Preaching, tim keller, evangelism, preaching, Tim Keller  (view more)  (view less)