In Preaching Articles: "Message"

Preach So They Feel It: Beyond Information Transfer

By Peter Mead on Oct 8, 2020

Great preaching is not about cramming in more content but about helping people feel the truth of Scripture. Here’s how to move from dense information to transformative proclamation.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Luke 24:32, Hebrews 4:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 23:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Message, develop, Pastoral Ministry

Same Message, New Melodies

By Todd Wagner on Feb 13, 2024

The gospel has never changed, but the methods for delivering it must. Faithful preachers honor the unchanging message by finding fresh, creative ways to make it heard in an ever-changing world.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-25, Colossians 3:2, Acts 17:28, Psalm 96:1, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Message, Gospel, Unchanging, Method, God's Image, gospel  (view more)  (view less)

The Central Message Of The Church Is Reconciliation

By Jeff K. Clarke on Oct 10, 2022

“The essence of forgiveness is absorbing pain instead of giving it.” – Timothy Keller

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Tags: Forgiveness, Gospel, Reconciliation, God's Love, forgive, Forgiveness in Jesus, gospel proclamation, The Church's Message, gospel  (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)

Dangerous Assumptions That Will Kill Your Message

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jun 22, 2021

Preachers often lose effectiveness when they assume too much about their audience. Avoiding common misconceptions can greatly improve communication and engagement.

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-7, John 15:5, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 14:9, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Biblical Communication

Why Expository Preaching Guards The Message

By Bob Hostetler on Apr 6, 2023

Many sermons today communicate good ideas but rely heavily on the preacher’s opinions. Expository preaching helps ensure that the message comes directly from Scripture.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 20:27, 1 Timothy 4:13, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: expository, Exposition, Preaching, Expository, points, missing, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Don't Kill Your Message!

By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 12, 2025

What’s the difference between a sermon that flops and a sermon that people still buzz about years later?

Tags: Preaching, Lame, communicate, crash, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Where Are People Looking When The Sermon Ends?

By Peter Mead on Jul 28, 2025

If listeners leave a sermon focused on themselves and their to-do list, something has gone wrong. Gospel preaching should leave people gazing at Christ, not striving under the weight of self-improvement.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20, Genesis 3:7

Tags: Message, Preaching, Self, focus, listener, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

15 Sermon Starters For Your Easter Message

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 2, 2021

Let these great thoughts prime the pump for your Easter sermon. Start with great words and develop them uniquely for your congregation.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, John 10:1-18, John 20:1-30, Acts 2:1, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Easter, Message, Preaching, Jesus Christ, Preachers, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Can You Separate The Man From The Message?

By Carl Trueman on Mar 6, 2024

Years ago I caused trouble when I started my message by declaring that it really did not matter if the pastor was an adulterer or not.

Tags: preaching, Separation, Preaching, pastor, adultery, Pastor  (view more)  (view less)

Weaving Gospel Fluency Into Every Sunday Message

By Jeff Vanderstelt on Nov 21, 2022

If we are going to grow people up into Christlikeness in every way, we need to learn how to speak the truths of Jesus Christ into everything.

Scripture: Luke 24:44-45

Tags: Teaching, pastoral leadership, defending the gospel, preaching Christ, guard the truth, Gospel centered, Teach His Word, church leadership, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

6 Guidelines For Preaching To Postmoderns

By Rich Nathan on Jun 4, 2021

Postmodern culture is marked by skepticism, endless perspectives, and a hunger for authenticity. Faithful preaching must present the truth of Christ in ways that address these realities.

Scripture: John 7:17, Romans 1:21-24, Acts 17:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: communicate, postmodern, evangelism, preaching, Evangelism, Message, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Ways To Keep From Killing Your Message

By Carey Nieuwhof on Mar 1, 2023

Every week, gifted communicators kill the messages they bring by making at least seven predictable, fixable mistakes.

Tags: Preaching, Feedback, call to action, preaching

How To Preach On Kindness In 5 Minutes And 44 Seconds

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 2, 2025

Here's an outstanding video to introduce any message dealing with kindness or serving others.

Tags: Love, Message, Preaching, Kindness, good samaritan, preaching, love  (view more)  (view less)

Make Your Sermons Sticky With Just Three Words

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 8, 2021

Could it possibly be just this simple? Karl Vaters offers a startling suggestion.

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Exodus 3:1-15

Tags: karl vaters, preaching, Message, Preaching, How to pray, sticky  (view more)  (view less)