In Preaching Articles:

Three Passages That Define Discipleship

By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 17, 2025

Discipleship is not a cafeteria option added onto the gospel. These three foundational passages reveal it as the mission, the destination, and the daily rhythm of life with Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 8:29, Matthew 11:28-30, John 15:8

Tags: Jesus, Gospel, Growth, Discipleship, Disciples, gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching With Joy When The Church Is In Conflict

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 16, 2025

When arsonists burned his church, and rumors flew, this pastor still had to preach. His hard-won lessons on proclaiming the gospel with joy in the worst of times are practical and pastoral.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Isaiah 52:7, Ephesians 5:19-20, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, Communication, Joy, Preaching, conflict, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

4 Secret Fears We Have About Preaching On Tithing

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 15, 2025

Pastor, even if people get it wrong, don’t let that stop you from doing it right.

Scripture: Matthew 6:20, Malachi 3:8, Jude 1:1-25

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Preach A Funeral Like You'll Never Be Invited Back

By Chris Surber on Jul 14, 2025

Funerals gather the unchurched, the grieving, and the searching in one room. Failing to preach Christ at that moment is not kindness; it is a missed opportunity that may never come again.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 2:2, John 11:25-26, Romans 1:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christ, Gospel, Preaching, Funeral, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

What's The Point Of A Worship Service?

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 12, 2025

God does not need our worship, yet He seeks it. Understanding why reveals something profound about human nature, the character of God, and what true worship actually does to us.

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 103:14

Tags: Service, Worship, understanding, joe mckeever, point  (view more)  (view less)

Why Christians Have Stopped Reading The Bible

By Peter Mead on Jul 11, 2025

Bible reading is declining in churches, but the causes run deeper than busyness. Fragmented reading, historical ignorance, isolation, and pulpit apathy are all contributing factors.

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 17:19, Joshua 1:8, Nehemiah 8:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Bible, Study, Preaching, Isolation, fragment, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Why Church Change Is So Hard

By Rob Pochek on Jul 10, 2025

Leading change in a church is difficult because many believers unknowingly weave together their faith, worship style, and facility into an identity that feels threatened by any shift.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 9:3-6, Titus 3:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Church, leadership, Change, Pastoring, leaders, Leadership, church, pastoring, Leaders  (view more)  (view less)

Sex In The Sermon

By Melissa Kruger on Jul 9, 2025

Faithful exposition addresses difficult subjects openly and biblically, helping parents disciple children through God’s design for sexuality and holiness.

Scripture: Acts 20:27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 31:12-13, Ephesians 5:3-4, Psalm 119:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, sexuality, biblical sexuality, preaching, Whole Counsel of God, Family Discipleship, Biblical Sexuality, Whole Counsel Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Stop Moralizing: Preach The "Why” Of The Gospel

By Peter Mead on Jul 8, 2025

Instruction alone cannot transform hearts. Faithful preaching avoids moralism by grounding every command in the gospel and answering the deeper “why.”

Scripture: Romans 1:17, John 15:5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Colossians 2:6-7, Titus 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian growth, Christian Growth

Preach What Has First Burned In You

By Brian Orme on Jul 7, 2025

Powerful preaching begins before the pulpit. When the Word grips the preacher’s own heart, it carries weight, conviction, and authenticity to those who hear.

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Ezra 7:10, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:13, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christ, Preaching, Sinner, Persuade, preach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Habits Of Joyful Pastors In Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 5, 2025

Pastoral ministry is demanding, yet some pastors consistently find joy in their calling. These ten habits reveal common traits among pastors who thrive.

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:16, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Leader, Joy, Preaching, preach, church leadership, preaching, leader, Church Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

What Is Preaching? Stewarding And Heralding God’s Word

By Peter Mead on Jul 4, 2025

"The ministry of the word is stewarding and heralding God's word in such a way that people encounter God through his word."

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 2:15-16, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, God's Word, ministry of the Word, ministry, preaching, Ministry of the Word  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving: Echoing The Grace Of God

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 3, 2025

The Christian life, from the beginning to end, is a life of extraordinary grace. Saying "thank you" just makes sense.

Tags: Grace, Trust, Preaching, nullify grace, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Al Mohler: Expository Preaching Is The Antidote To Anemic Preaching

By Albert Mohler on Jul 2, 2025

"The anemia of evangelical worship—all the music and energy aside—is directly attributable to the absence of genuine expository preaching."

Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-24, Nehemiah 8:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, weak, Expository, Church worship, anemia, preaching, expository, Church Worship  (view more)  (view less)

Why Small Churches Matter In God’s Kingdom

By Chris Surber on Jul 1, 2025

Most churches are small, and that is not a weakness. Smaller congregations often cultivate deeper relationships, pastoral accessibility, and meaningful discipleship.

Scripture: Matthew 18:20-21, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 5:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Community, Kingdom, Small Church, big versus small, community, ministry  (view more)  (view less)