In Preaching Articles:

3 Tips For A More Biblical Thanksgiving

By J. John on Nov 11, 2020

"In giving thanks to God, there should be no motive other than pure gratitude."

Tags: Prayer, Thanks, Prayer Adoration, Thanksgiving Holiday

Escape The Sermon Series Trap!

By Calvin Miller on Nov 11, 2020

Not every sermon series deserves completion simply because it was announced. Wisdom requires discernment, editing, and congregational awareness.

Scripture: Acts 20:27, Ecclesiastes 12:12, Colossians 4:6, 2 Timothy 4:2, Proverbs 25:11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Series, Preaching, boring, Appropriate, redundancy, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

11 Event Ideas For Using The Bible Miniseries Outreach Opportunity

By Scott Anderson on Nov 9, 2020

"The Bible" miniseries could be the biggest discipleship and outreach tool on the screen since "The Passion of the Christ."

Tags: Preaching, Bible Influence

The Perfect Length For A Sermon

By Thom Schultz on Nov 6, 2020

When it comes to determining the perfect sermon length, we need to know the limitations of the medium.

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-4

Tags: Preaching, limit, length, preaching

Preacher’s Tip: If You Can Keep From Preaching, Do It

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 5, 2020

Pastor H.B. Charles, Jr. shares a personal story about a powerful preaching insight he received from his father.

Tags: Preaching, advice, insight, Improve

7 Ways To Improve Your Preaching Using Youtube

By Gregory K. Hollifield on Nov 4, 2020

No matter how much you feel like a foreigner when surfing the Web, there are preaching treasures to be discovered there.

Tags: Preaching, Learning, video, Improve

You Preach, I'll Doodle

By Thom Turner on Nov 3, 2020

People have different learning styles. But does that mean you have to change the way you preach to reach them all?

Tags: Learning, Psychology, Effectiveness, Versatile

Playing With Fire: Proverbs And Sexual Temptation

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 2, 2020

Proverbs warns that lust is not harmless curiosity but destructive fire. Sexual temptation ignored becomes sexual devastation endured.

Scripture: Proverbs 6:23-29, Proverbs 5:8, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: temptation, Sex, place, sexuality, proper, Temptation  (view more)  (view less)

10 Multisite Myths (And Realities)

By Jim Egli on Nov 1, 2020

Some preachers resist the idea of multiple sites. But what if technology increases your effectiveness?

Tags: Growth in Christ, Church, Growth, Missions, Multisite  (view more)  (view less)

Rethinking Our Witness To The Neighborhood

By David Fitch on Oct 30, 2020

Communities live life in and among the neighborhoods: the stuff of everyday life has numerous opportunities to proclaim the gospel.

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Congregation

What It Means To Preach Jesus As Lord

By Ed Stetzer on Oct 28, 2020

Can we rise above T-shirt and bumper-sticker sloganism? These are radical words.

Tags: Preaching, Lord, Jesus, Outreach, Missions  (view more)  (view less)

Seven Signs A Sermon Is (Almost) Over

By Jon Acuff on Oct 27, 2020

Ending a sermon is harder than starting one. Clear, intentional conclusions prevent confusion, whiplash, and rushed prayers.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Colossians 4:6, James 1:22, 1 Corinthians 14:40  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, pastor, End, Homiletics, Pastor, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Your Congregation Is Your Second Text

By Mike Glenn on Oct 26, 2020

Pastor Mike Glenn suggests every sermon requires us to exegete our audience as well as the Biblical text. Here's why.

Tags: Preaching, Congregation, role, second text

Why Pandemics Are Dangerous For Jews

By Dr. Susan Michael on Oct 26, 2020

Throughout the Muslim world, rumors abound that the Jews developed the coronavirus to gain power, kill a large number of people, and make a fortune selling the antidote.

Tags: Pandemic, Danger, Jews

3 Important Reasons Why You Should Preach On Thanksgiving A Month Early

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 22, 2020

Everyone knows they're supposed to be thankful on Thanksgiving Day, but the heart-attitude won't kick in by magic; it has to be cultivated.

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Tags: Thanksgiving, Preaching, Thankfulness, gratitude, holiday stress  (view more)  (view less)