In Preaching Articles:

3 Building Blocks Of A Truly Memorable Sermon

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 26, 2023

Help your listeners connect with your preaching points--and their purpose!

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Tags: Preaching, Building Blocks, memorable sermon, strong points, illustrate, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

9 Ways Clarity Benefits Leaders

By Charles Stone on May 25, 2023

How would you rank your clarity in your ministry? Here are nine benefits of being clear as you lead your church.

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

John Piper's Journey From Pulpit To Poetry

By SermonCentral .com on May 24, 2023

"I was so moved that the desire to say it again another way kept urging me on. So I wrote this."

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 19:7-11, Psalm 119:105, John 17:17

Tags: Faith, Love, Jesus, Healing, Preaching, preaching, love  (view more)  (view less)

You Can Preach About Pentecost Then, But What About Pentecost Now?

By David J. Lose on May 23, 2023

Few holidays present themselves as ripe for nostalgia as Pentecost. Weren't these the glory days of the church--spirit-filled preaching, attentive listening, 3,000 converted in a single day?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 2:1-12

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Most Difficult Texts In The Bible To Preach

By Joe Mckeever on May 22, 2023

The problem, of course, is not with Scripture. The problem is with us.

Scripture: John 2:3-5, Luke 4:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Hebrews 6:4-20

Tags: Study, Preaching, prepare, Assistance, difficult text, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Change Your Sermon By Changing Your Spices

By Erik Raymond on May 19, 2023

Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations?

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-10, Colossians 4:1-5

Tags: Read, Preaching, Devotional, Spices, Classic, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Preaching Teacher-Centered Or Learner-Centered?

By Thom Schultz on May 18, 2023

Effective preaching prioritizes spiritual growth over personal preference. Pastors must ask whether their methods truly serve the people they are called to teach.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Colossians 1:28, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: New, Preaching, embrace, Preacher, Method, preaching, preacher  (view more)  (view less)

How Does A Sermon Differ From A Self-Help Video?

By Peter Mead on May 16, 2023

If listeners leave a sermon focused on themselves and their to-do list, something has gone wrong. Gospel preaching should leave people gazing at Christ, not striving under the weight of self-improvement.

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19, Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20, Genesis 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Hope, Preaching, Self, focus, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

What Great Leaders Never Change

By John Holm on May 15, 2023

Great leaders drive strategic change, but their most underrated skill is knowing what must never change, anchoring every initiative to the church’s unchanging identity and mission.

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-5, Hebrews 13:8, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Proverbs 29:18, Malachi 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

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Why Exhortation Alone Is Not Enough In Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on May 12, 2023

Faithful preaching requires more than telling people what to do. Effective sermons identify with listeners’ needs, inspire the heart, and provide clear application.

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 3:17-22, Romans 12:8, James 1:22, 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application, exhortation, preaching, Application  (view more)  (view less)

Why Faithful Preaching Must Both Challenge And Comfort

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 11, 2023

Biblical preaching must both confront sin and comfort the hurting. Faithful ministers speak prophetically while also applying the healing hope of the gospel.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-19, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

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

The Secret To Memorable Preaching

By Larry Osborne on May 10, 2023

Linking small groups to weekend sermons increases attentiveness, note-taking, and application, turning preaching into lasting transformation rather than forgettable moments.

Scripture: Acts 2:42, James 1:22, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, Small groups, Great, preaching, Small Groups  (view more)  (view less)

How To Design Sermon Series That Reach The Unchurched Without Compromising Scripture

By Carey Nieuwhof on May 9, 2023

Reaching unchurched people requires thoughtful angles, not watered-down preaching. Wise pastors connect biblical truth to the real questions people already ask.

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, Luke 15:1-7, Romans 10:14-17

Tags: Preaching, Faithful, Unchurched, Evangelistic, preaching, Watered Down  (view more)  (view less)

11 Mistakes That Take Your Preaching Focus Off Jesus

By Jared Moore on May 8, 2023

God-centered preaching helps hearers focus on the glory of God. These common preaching mistakes distract from Scripture and keep listeners from seeing Christ.

Scripture: Luke 24:27, John 5:39, Acts 20:27, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, mistakes, focus, preaching, God centered, God Centered  (view more)  (view less)

Why Pastors Should Preach More About Heaven

By Toni Ridgaway on May 5, 2023

Despite widespread curiosity about life after death, many churches rarely preach on heaven. Scripture calls pastors to teach clearly about the believer’s eternal hope.

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 21:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Heaven, Truth, Preaching, eternal life, preaching, Eternal Life  (view more)  (view less)