In Preaching Articles: "Captured By"

How To Preach Sermons That Capture And Keep Attention

By Chris Foster on Feb 5, 2024

In a distracted culture where the average attention span has dropped from 12 minutes to 5 minutes, pastors must communicate the timeless gospel with clarity and engagement. Thoughtful structure, storytelling, and repetition help keep listeners attentive.

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-17, John 14:26, Mark 4:33-34, Matthew 13:34, Nehemiah 8:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, humor, social media, storytelling, preaching, teaching, Storytelling  (view more)  (view less)

How Much Does A Pastor Share With His Wife In Regard To Confidential Matters?

By Brian Croft on Nov 10, 2022

Pastors, we must lead our wives well to capture a fruitful balance.

Tags: leadership, Pastors, lead, Godly Wisdom, pastoral leadership, church ministry, pastor's wife, good leadership, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

7 Questions To Create A Powerful Sermon Hook

By Bruce D. Johnson on May 7, 2026

Preachers must capture attention quickly in a diverse congregation. Asking the right questions about listeners helps craft sermon introductions that connect immediately.

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Colossians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Nehemiah 8:8

Tags: Preaching, Obstacles, bait the hook, fears, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The Difference Between Teaching And Preaching

By David Fitch on Feb 4, 2023

Teaching informs the mind, but preaching invades the soul. One man’s unprompted observation about a Sunday gathering captures the difference between sermons that instruct and sermons that transform.

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:37, 1 Corinthians 1:21, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Devil, Preaching, Safe, challenge, listener, enjoyable, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Lord, Keep Me Desperate

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 15, 2022

From Genesis to Revelation, we find a consistent element present in the lives of persevering saints of God. And it is captured in this brief sentence in Psalm 119:67: “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.”

Scripture: Luke 11:13, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28, 2 Samuel 11:1-27, Jude 1:24, Psalm 119:67, 2 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Samuel 20:3, Psalm 7:1-2, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, 1 Samuel 26:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Thorns, Prosperity, suffering, affliction, God's mercy  (view more)  (view less)