In Preaching Articles:

Everyone Lives By Faith, Every Single Day

By Joe Mckeever on Nov 2, 2024

The claim that science deals in facts while religion relies on faith is easily dismantled. Every person on the planet lives by faith constantly, the only question is faith in whom.

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 1:17, John 3:13, Luke 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Apologetics, Preaching, Debate, living by faith, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

A Crucial Question: The Why Of Expository Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 1, 2024

It's not just academic; it's essential for life-giving sermons.

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-27, Joshua 6:6-27, Joshua 4:5-16

Tags: Preaching, Expository, Essential, Academic, preaching, expository  (view more)  (view less)

Finish Your Sermon Strong: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

By Peter Mead on Oct 31, 2024

Finishing a sermon well is harder than it looks. These ten common mistakes show how preachers lose momentum at the end and how to avoid a weak landing

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16, Exodus 6:9-12, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 15:23, Nehemiah 8:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, avoid, Finish, conclusion, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

13 Harvest Sermon And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 30, 2024

In Matthew 9:37-38 Jesus tells his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."

Tags: Harvest, Worship, sermon, Sermon

Do You Have The Courage To Tear Your Sermon In Half?

By John Mcclure on Oct 29, 2024

Many sermons spend too long winding up before they begin. Learning to cut the unnecessary opening can make preaching clearer, stronger, and far more engaging.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 15:23, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 14:40  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, advice, rehash, cutting room, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

Seven Deadly Sins Of The Pulpit

By Steve Murrell on Oct 28, 2024

Do you hesitate when it comes to preaching the "whole" will of God?

Scripture: Acts 20:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Philippians 3:18, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Biblical Faithfulness

Is Your Preaching Balanced?

By Peter Mead on Oct 26, 2024

Everyone assumes their perspective is the balanced one. But since Genesis 3, pride quietly shifts our sense of normal, and faithful Christians need intentional habits to stay on the road.

Scripture: Daniel 9:4, Genesis 3:5, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 55:8-9, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Read, Preaching, Balance, devour, christian living, preaching, Christian Living  (view more)  (view less)

Preach The Kingdom, Not The American Dream

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 25, 2024

Too much preaching today helps people succeed in this world rather than live as ambassadors of the next. The gospel is radically different, and faithful preaching should be too.

Scripture: Galatians 1:4, Matthew 19:24, Galatians 5:11, Acts 17:6, Matthew 5:3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Poverty, Debate, Confront, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Prepare The Horse, Trust God For The Victory

By Todd Hahn on Oct 24, 2024

Proverbs 21:31 resolves the oldest tension in the Christian life: human effort versus divine sovereignty. The answer is not either/or. It is both, fully, all the time.

Scripture: John 19:28, Proverbs 21:31, Philippians 4:13, James 2:17, Psalm 20:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Trust, Preaching, preparation, Tension, Tug Of War, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching To The Questions Your People Are Actually Asking

By Mike Glenn on Oct 23, 2024

Every generation brings new questions to Sunday morning. Faithful preaching means exegeting your congregation as carefully as you exegete the text, especially as Millennial questions grow deeper.

Scripture: Luke 23:40-45, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 17:22-23, John 14:6, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Answer, Gospel, Preaching, Discontent, millennials, gospel, preaching, Millennials  (view more)  (view less)

Willing To Be Misunderstood

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 22, 2024

Willimon’s The Intrusive Word challenges preachers to prioritize gospel faithfulness over cultural relevance, confronting the seeker-sensitive assumption that comfort leads to transformation.

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13, Jude 1:3, 2 Timothy 4:3, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Isaiah 55:11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Relevance, Confront, will willimon, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

20 Thanksgiving Quotes For Preaching And Inspiration

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 21, 2024

Give some freshness to your Thanksgiving message, or post these inspirational words on your church's website, Facebook page or Twitter feed.

Tags: gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday

Generosity: 15 Sermon And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 19, 2024

During the holiday season, as we count our blessings, encourage your church to live out the call to generosity with these sermon and worship resources.

Tags: Worship, Generosity, sermon, Sermon

The Dumbest Thing I Ever Did As A Pastor

By Charles Stone on Oct 18, 2024

What's the dumbest mistake you've every made as a pastor?

Tags: mistakes, Pastoral Ministry

5 Signs You Are A Bounce Back Leader

By Charles Stone on Oct 17, 2024

What are the qualities of resilient leaders?

Tags: leadership, resilient, Leadership