In Preaching Articles: "Commander"

The 10 Commandments Of Preaching

By Tyler Scarlett on Feb 8, 2025

Preachers make mistakes, but some errors do lasting harm. These ten “commandments” outline the habits and convictions that guard faithful, compelling, Christ-centered preaching.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:15

Tags: Commandments, Preaching, church leadership, BIBLICAL TEACHING, Expository Preaching, preaching, expository preaching, Church Leadership, Biblical Teaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Commandments For Faithful Preaching

By Tyler Scarlett on Jul 9, 2021

The problem in today’s pulpits is not a lack of preaching but an abundance of dreadful preaching. These ten commandments call preachers back to the careful, Christ-centered, doctrinally rich standard the Word deserves.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Timothy 3:15, Exodus 20:1-2

Tags: Preaching, Doctrine, Mount Sinai, Context, Commentary, Ten Commandments, preaching, context, commentary  (view more)  (view less)

10 Commandments Of Sermon Illustrations

By Yuri Doroshuk on Sep 9, 2025

Thou shall be interesting! Here's guidance.

Scripture: John 1:1-20

Tags: Sensitive, diverse, preaching, Preaching, creative  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching To The Point: Ten Commandments Of Brevity

By Pete Wilson on Jul 12, 2021

Shorter messages demand sharper focus. Learning to preach with brevity can strengthen clarity, engagement, and faithfulness without sacrificing substance.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:2, Proverbs 10:19, Habakkuk 2:2, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Commandments, Preaching, Brevity, storytelling, Time, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

14 Commandments For Preaching In A Multisite Church

By Jim Tomberlin on Sep 22, 2020

With thousands of multisite churches relying on live and video preaching, delivery matters. Here are essential principles to help pastors serve every campus well.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Romans 1:16, Colossians 1:28, Ephesians 4:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching, Video Teaching

The 10 Commandments Of An Effective Sermon Introduction

By Brandon Kelley on Aug 26, 2022

If you haven’t grasped this yet, your sermon introduction is vitally important. But what does it look like to knock the introduction out of the park? What are some things to avoid? What are some things to ensure are a part of it? Let’s dive into the 10 commandments of an effective sermon introduction!

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Introduction, illustration, Teaching God's Word, Attention Grabber, Effective Teaching, Sermon Introduction, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving Can't Be Commanded—but It Can Be Preached

By David J. Lose on Nov 25, 2025

Here's the problem: Thanksgiving--that is, the genuine expression of gratitude--can't be forced.

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

Tags: Thanksgiving, Command, Preaching, gratitude, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Battle Against Burnout

By Peter Walters on Feb 9, 2022

I think we don’t take seriously enough the fact that taking care of our bodies is a spiritual issue.

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-6, Mark 6:31, Leviticus 25:4, Exodus 20:8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 23:2, 1 Corinthians 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Body Temple, Rest, Commandments Sabbath, Pastoral Character

A Pastor's Dilemma: What To Do When You Can't See The Vision For Your Church

By Karl Vaters on May 13, 2022

Not every pastor is called to cast a grand, singular vision for their congregation.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Tags: vision, pastoral leadership, Great Commandment, Vision Casting

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

Preaching Thanksgiving Without Guilt

By David J. Lose on Nov 18, 2025

Thanksgiving sermons often default to moral commands about gratitude. Luke 17 offers a better approach: teach people to notice grace.

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 103:2, Colossians 3:15-17, Hebrews 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: people, Preaching, Thanks, gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday, preaching, Gratitude  (view more)  (view less)

The Difference Between Giving Thanks And Having A Thankful Heart

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 24, 2025

Thanksgiving is often preached as a command, but Scripture points to something deeper. True gratitude flows from a transformed heart, not guilt-driven obligation.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 3:15-16, Psalm 103:1-5, James 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Thanksgiving, Thanks, gratitude, motivation, guilt, Gratitude  (view more)  (view less)

How Can I Better Study A Bible Passage?

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 27, 2022

“Think over what I say,” commands the Lord. How can a faithful student of the Bible do this without leaning on commentaries and scholars?

Scripture: Romans 1:15-17, 2 Timothy 2:7

Tags: Bible, Scripture, BIBLE STUDY, Bible Study, sermon prep, Study Scripture, Study Techniques, Feast on the Word, Sermon Prep, bible study, bible  (view more)  (view less)

You Won't Believe What Many Pastors Leave Out Of Their Sermons

By Peter Mead on Jun 9, 2025

Biblical instruction is central to preaching, but sermons can easily drift into moralism. Faithful preaching places commands within the larger gospel story of sin, grace, and transformation.

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:8-10, Luke 15:25-32, Titus 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Omission, Gospel centered, preaching, Gospel Centered  (view more)  (view less)

God Does Unprecedented Things

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 22, 2025

The Bible is our final authority, but it also commands us to expect the new. Rejecting everything without precedent may actually contradict the very Scripture we claim to defend.

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18, Matthew 13:52, Acts 2:1-4, Joshua 10:13, Isaiah 43:19  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, Trust, Preaching, embrace, biblical change, preaching  (view more)  (view less)