In Preaching Articles: "Dead Raised"

If The Preacher Is Dead, The Sermon Will Be Dead

By Chuck Campbell on May 1, 2026

Chuck Campbell says what we do outside of preaching will impact how we preach.

Scripture: Job 42:2-17, Job 42:2

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Death Is Dead, Christ Has Conquered

By Sam Allberry on May 23, 2024

Too many of us view the resurrection of Jesus as little more than a nice, happy conclusion to the gospel story. But the Easter story isn’t just “what happens next” to Jesus after his death. It doesn’t just wrap up the story; it fulfills it. In fact, there really is no story without it.

Scripture: Romans 4:25, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Tags: Resurrection, Gospel, Victory, Christ is Risen, gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching That Raises The Water Level

By Ray Hollenbach on Apr 30, 2025

Faithful preaching often works slowly. One sermon at a time, pastors nourish long-term growth that shapes congregations over the years.

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13, John 4:14, Acts 20:27, Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 1:28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: church leadership, Church Leadership

Are You Raising The Next Generation Of Preachers?

By Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2025

If the "preacher population" is shrinking, perhaps you have a role to play that could impact generations to come.

Scripture: John 15:15

Tags: Preaching, preaching

God Seeks People To Worship Him In Spirit And Truth

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 20, 2022

"But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24)

Scripture: John 3:6, John 3:20, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, John 4:4-6, Proverbs 13:14, John 7:37-39, John 4:14, John 14:26, Matthew 15:8, 1 Thessalonians 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Gospel of John, Dead in sin, Jesus Teachings, Spirit and Truth, Spiritually Dead, Woman at the well  (view more)  (view less)

Stop Preaching Skeletons: How Imagination Brings Sermons To Life

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 20, 2023

Great sermons do more than present outlines. When biblical truth is paired with imagination, listeners see the message and are nourished spiritually.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1, Mark 2:1-12, Ezekiel 1:26-28, Revelation 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, Warren Wiersbe, dead outline, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

Lessons From The Broken Road

By Jon Cyrus on Aug 12, 2022

The voice was calm but the words came like an avalanche, throwing me into a state of shock and despair. My oldest daughter was dead.

Tags: Service, Love, Addiction, Grief, MINISTRY OF PRESENCE  (view more)  (view less)

Preach A Crisp, Clear Gospel Message

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Feb 26, 2025

Larry Moyer: "For me, it all starts by communicating ten words: 'Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead.'"

Tags: Evangelism, Salvation, Gospel, Preaching, Lost, evangelism, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Seven Memorial Day Questions For Preachers

By Ray Hollenbach on May 16, 2026

Memorial Day raises practical and pastoral questions for preachers. A faithful message remembers sacrifice, serves the congregation, and keeps Jesus at the center.

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Matthew 6:30-33, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, Preaching, Memorial Day, Kingdom of God, Troublemaker, kingdom of God, preaching, Kingdom Of God  (view more)  (view less)

How To Handle The Gore Of Good Friday

By Peter Mead on Mar 26, 2026

Easter preaching raises a hard question for pastors: how graphic should the crucifixion be? This article explores wisdom, purpose, and pastoral sensitivity.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, Matthew 27:27-50, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Good Friday, gospel proclamation, Gospel Proclamation

Why Ranting Does Not Equal Preaching

By Tony Merida on Sep 19, 2024

Tony Merida: "May God raise up a new generation of faithful, responsible expositors of Scripture who keep their finger on the text as they teach and preach."

Scripture: James 3:1, Hebrews 13:17, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Tags: Preaching, Text, Pastoral Ministry, preaching

9 Points For Preaching On The Problem Of Evil

By Norman Geisler on Jan 22, 2025

Evil raises hard questions about God, suffering, and justice. This article equips preachers to answer honestly, show why evil presupposes God, and preach real hope.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 3:6, Colossians 4:6

Tags: Christian, Apologetics, Evil, Satan, Hope, suffering, tragedy, Difficulties, problem of evil, Sin General, Trials  (view more)  (view less)

Should Pastors Address Marijuana Use From The Pulpit?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 2, 2023

Changing cultural attitudes toward marijuana raise new questions for pastors. Many younger Christians no longer view recreational use as sinful, creating a growing pastoral challenge.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith

Preachers, Plagiarism, And The Family Tree Of Truth

By Erik Raymond on Aug 6, 2021

Every preacher stands on the shoulders of those who came before. The plagiarism debate raises real concerns, but also reveals how gospel truth has always traveled through generations of faithful voices.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Timothy 2:2, Ecclesiastes 1:9, Romans 10:14-15

Tags: Steal, Preaching, pastor, Plagiarism, Pastor, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

Gospel-Centered Sermons Actually Work

By Jeff Medders on Nov 16, 2022

"I want to encourage every pastor reading this to keep preaching the gospel. Week in. Week out. Keep exalting, heralding, and lifting up our crucified Savior, risen from the dead, reigning in Heaven, saving all who will look to him and believe."

Scripture: Romans 16:25, Colossians 1:28, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, teach, pastoral leadership, Entrust with Gospel, Pastoral Ministry, preaching Christ, power of the gospel, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)