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Preach The Tone Of The Text To Bring The Truth Of The Text

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Jan 10, 2026

A key way to guard from selling-out the truth during in the pulpit is to preach the tone of the text.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Tags: Homiletics, preaching tips, Pastoral Ministry, biblical preaching, Preaching Tips, Biblical Preaching, Expository Sermons  (view more)  (view less)

10 Well-Known Pastors Respond To The Question: Is Homosexuality A Sin?

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 9, 2026

How will you answer the question: Is homosexuality a sin? When you're asked in the public space?

Scripture: Numbers 10:33-36

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11 Ways To Be The Church For People Who Don't Go To Church

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 8, 2026

People need to know us before they can trust us. And they need to trust us before they’ll go to church with us.

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Apologetics, Discipleship, Preaching, christian living, evangelism, preaching, Christian Living  (view more)  (view less)

Biblical Preaching Is More Than Quoting The Bible

By Jeff K. Clarke on Jan 7, 2026

Not all ideas in the Bible are biblical. Discover how reading Scripture through the lens of Jesus helps us rightly interpret God’s redemptive story.

Tags: hermeneutics, biblical theology, Bible interpretation, Bible Interpretation, Christ Centered Reading, Biblical Theology, Hermeneutics, Narrative Theology  (view more)  (view less)

How To Survive The Monday Preaching Hangover

By Brian Croft on Jan 6, 2026

Mondays are tough for pastors after preaching. Learn four practical ways to recover from the “preaching hangover” and start your week with clarity and grace.

Tags: Pastoral Self Care, Preaching Recovery, Ministry Burnout, Weekly Rhythms, Encouragement for Pastors  (view more)  (view less)

11 Common Preaching Mistakes That Distract From God

By Jared Moore on Jan 5, 2026

Avoid 11 common preaching mistakes that shift focus from God to yourself. Learn how to preach Christ-centered sermons that point hearers to God’s truth.

Tags: preaching tips, Expository Preaching, expository preaching, Preaching Tips, Preaching Mistakes, Biblical Communication, Christ Centered Sermons  (view more)  (view less)

10 Tips For Guest Preachers

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jan 3, 2026

Being a great guest preacher goes beyond delivering a solid message. These ten practical tips will help you serve the church well and earn an invitation to come back.

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27, 1 Timothy 5:17, Romans 12:10, Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: guest, Preaching, invite, Tip, Feedback, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Should You Preach On A Topic That Doesn't Stir Your Passions?

By Josh Reich on Jan 2, 2026

If a pastor isn’t careful, he will only preach on the things he finds important.

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Thom Rainer: Ten Signs A Pastor Is Becoming A Chaplain

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 1, 2026

How do you strike the balance between ministering to people's needs or equipping the folk?

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Why Preaching Is Impossible (And What You Can Do About It)

By Jacob Myers on Dec 31, 2025

When you make the long, lonely walk to the pulpit to proclaim the Word of God for the people of God, how often do you hear the Mission Impossible soundtrack playing in your mind?

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Colossians 4:1-11

Tags: Preaching, preaching

What's The Big Idea Behind Your Sermon?

By Peter Mead on Dec 30, 2025

Ideas change lives. People give themselves to ideas. And Christianity is a content-based faith

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Secret Ingredient Your Sermon Is Missing

By Erik Raymond on Dec 29, 2025

Sound exegesis and strong delivery are not enough. Preaching becomes powerful when the preacher is personally moved by the glory of Christ in the text.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 1:15-16, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:3-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Worship, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, preaching

Why Do You Preach? Only 2 Reasons Really Matter

By Peter Mead on Dec 27, 2025

Everything else flows from these two reasons. Or at least--it should.

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Can We Put An End To Trite Preaching And Teaching?

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 26, 2025

TRITE / (Adjective) Overused and consequently of little import, lacking originality or freshness.

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Ten (Christmas) Sermon-Starters From The Life Of Mary

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 25, 2025

Luke’s annunciation account is packed with phrases that carry more theological weight than we often notice. One line can carry an entire sermon.

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Galatians 4:4, Matthew 1:23

Tags: Christmas, Jesus, Power, Incarnation