In Preaching Articles:

Challenge Your Church–and Yourself!

By Peter Mead on Apr 20, 2026

Preaching should our listeners--and us. But how do you do it constructively?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-40

Tags: Preaching, preaching

5 Harsh Realities Of Preaching In A Barren Land

By Leslie Holmes on Apr 19, 2026

"We are indeed pilgrims in a strange place, especially as preachers."

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Matthew 13:57, Psalm 23:3, 1 Corinthians 15:19-22, Matthew 5:11-12, Ezekiel 33:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, barren, Integrity, Culture, Health, preaching, culture  (view more)  (view less)

7 Bad Reasons To Leave Your Church

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 17, 2026

Have you ever thought about how--and why--people should leave a church?

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Tags: Preaching, Church Health, Attending Church, Leaving, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Overcome Tone Deaf Preaching

By Dr. Tom Long on Apr 16, 2026

Tom Long suggests two radically different ways to prepare to preach--for the same message!

Scripture: Luke 6

Tags: Preaching, preparation, communicate, preaching

Finish Strong: 8 Great Ways To Conclude Your Sermon

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 15, 2026

The preacher told the church, “My job is to preach and your job is to listen. If you get through before I do, please be patient and I’ll try to do the best I can.”

Tags: Preaching, conclusion, preaching

3 Ways To Stay Motivated While Preaching

By Lance Witt on Apr 14, 2026

Every pastor knows what it is to preach a sermon when your heart isn't in it and your life isn't living it. Here are three ways to stay motivated and preaching from a healthy heart.

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Tags: Eternity, Heart, sermon prep, preaching the gospel, Sermon Prep, Sermon prep, Preaching the Gospel  (view more)  (view less)

8 Ways To Deal With Control Freaks In Your Church

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 13, 2026

Especially in small churches, each member has greater impact. This tends to attract control freaks. But we can deal with them lovingly and effectively.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Why Do The Psalms Cry Out To God For Vengeance?

By Walter Brueggemann on Apr 9, 2026

The Bible doesn't look the other way when it comes to raw human emotion. How should we preach these Psalms?

Scripture: Psalm 1-150

Tags: Psalms, Preaching, Trial, vengeance, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

50 Forgotten Days: What Will You Preach After Easter?

By Ray Hollenbach on Apr 9, 2026

Jesus provides the perfect example for our preaching and teaching in the weeks ahead. What will you do?

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Tags: Easter, Resurrection, Preaching, preaching

Five Reasons I Preach—why Do You Preach?

By David Padfield on Apr 7, 2026

People today have very little respect for preaching—maybe it's because they don't know the purpose of preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Tags: Preaching, Purpose, Respect, Sermon on the Mount, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Does Preaching Really Matter?

By Lance Witt on Apr 6, 2026

Like most pastors, I will never forget the first sermon I preached. Basically, we had to hold people at gun point to get them to listen . . .

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 9:16

Tags: Preaching, God's Power, Bartimaeus, calling, preaching, Calling  (view more)  (view less)

After Easter: 50 Forgotten Days The Church Desperately Needs

By Ray Hollenbach on Apr 5, 2026

The days between Easter and Pentecost are usually an afterthought, yet they're the beginning of a journey into the age to come.

Tags: Easter, Outreach, Pentecost, Preaching, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Should The Church Respond When Tragedy Strikes Your Community?

By Jonathan J. Watson on Apr 3, 2026

With wars, terrorism, natural disasters, and persecution it can be easy for the church to batten down the hatches. But what has Jesus called us to do during this times? During times of tragedy, the Church's witness can be stronger than ever.

How Does John Piper Do Sermon Prep? (Surprise! He Starts On Fridays)

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 2, 2026

John Piper shares what works for him--but cautions that it may not work for you.

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Tags: Preaching, prepare, Time, john piper, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Easter Declarations People Are Literally Dying To Hear

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 1, 2026

Stay on track. You have the greatest message on the planet; try not to weaken it with trivialities.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Tags: Death, Easter, Jesus' Resurrection