In Preaching Articles: "Patrick Moore"

Bad Theological Analogies, Brought To You By St. Patrick

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 13, 2026

The problem with using analogies to explain the Holy Trinity is that you always end up confessing some ancient heresy.

Scripture: John 5:1-16

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10 Ways To Preach About Lust—and Get To The Real Issues

By Jared Moore on Nov 23, 2024

There's only one way to solve this: Get to the root of the problem. Jared Moore shows us how.

Tags: Lust, Intimacy, sexual immorality, sexual desire, Marriage  (view more)  (view less)

Why Your Sermon Lost Me: Five Reasons People Check Out

By Patrick Holden on Sep 3, 2020

Five common communication mistakes that cause audiences to disengage and how preachers can keep listeners attentive and responsive.

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8, Ecclesiastes 12:10, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, Preaching, Leadership, Sermon Preparation, preaching, sermon preparation  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Was A Migrant (So Were Abraham, Joseph, And The Jewish People)

By Patrick Johnstone on Apr 1, 2024

“Historic.” “Unprecedented!” These are the words people use to describe today’s bigger-than-ever flood of global refugees and migrants. But people have been on the move since the very beginning of human history. The Bible tells me so. Jesus was a refugee. So was Abraham. So was Moses. Jews and Christians have been on the move for a long, long time.

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The Migrant In The Mirror

By Patrick Johnstone on Mar 25, 2021

The headlines may have calmed down for a while, but the tragedy remains. Millions of people are on the move worldwide, many of them displaced people fleeing war, violence, religious persecution, economic poverty, or political chaos.

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Preaching A Wedding: The Practical Do's And Don'ts

By Jared Moore on Mar 24, 2025

Preaching weddings brings unique pressures and expectations. These clear do’s and don’ts help pastors keep Christ central, avoid distractions, and communicate the gospel well.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32, Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 19:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, love, Death, Love, Commitment, Preaching, forever, Weddings  (view more)  (view less)

10 Sacred Cows That Need To Be Tipped

By Jared Moore on Sep 7, 2024

From entertainment-driven sermons to numbers-obsessed ministry, this article challenges common church practices that subtly undermine biblical faithfulness.

Scripture: John 21:20-22, Matthew 28:18-20, John 4:23-24, 1 Corinthians 1:21, Galatians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Church Leadership, Preaching Ministry, Preaching, Faithfulness, Method, church leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Things You Can Do To Make Your Pastor’s Sermons Better

By Jared Moore on Nov 19, 2020

Healthy congregations understand that preaching is not a performance to consume but a sacred moment to steward with prayerful participation and practical support.

Scripture: James 1:21-22, Acts 6:4, Hebrews 13:17, Galatians 6:9, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, pastor, teach, Learning, Improve, Pastor, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Every Sermon Should Speak Of The Trinity

By Jared Moore on Jun 2, 2021

The Trinity is not a peripheral doctrine but the very identity of the God Christians worship. Faithful preaching should regularly speak of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-18, Matthew 28:19, John 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 4:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, trinity, Doctrine, Foundation, Systematic theology, preaching, Systematic Theology  (view more)  (view less)

11 Mistakes That Take Your Preaching Focus Off Jesus

By Jared Moore on May 8, 2023

God-centered preaching helps hearers focus on the glory of God. These common preaching mistakes distract from Scripture and keep listeners from seeing Christ.

Scripture: Luke 24:27, John 5:39, Acts 20:27, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: mistakes, focus, preaching, God centered, God Centered, Jesus, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Preaching Stained With Blood?

By Russell Moore on May 29, 2025

Modern Christianity often avoids speaking about the blood of Christ, yet Scripture places the blood of Jesus at the very center of redemption.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 26:28, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 9:22, Revelation 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Atonement, Worship, blood, Preaching, teach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Pay Attention To God's Voice While You're Preaching?

By Mark Moore on Feb 1, 2024

Faithful preaching requires careful preparation, but it also requires attentiveness to Christ’s presence. Sometimes the most powerful moment in a sermon is stepping aside.

Scripture: Mark 6:34, John 10:11, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Spiritual Leadership, God, Preaching, voice, spiritual leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

3 "Sacred Cows” In Preaching That Must Be Challenged

By Jared Moore on Jun 18, 2025

Modern preaching often chases entertainment, relevance, and visible success. Scripture calls pastors instead to pursue faithfulness to God’s Word.

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Colossians 1:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, success, Entertain, Tip, Sacred Cows, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Warning Signs Of A Celebrity Christianity Mindset

By Jared Moore on Oct 6, 2025

The pursuit of popularity can quietly replace faithfulness in ministry. Pastors and Christian leaders must guard their hearts against celebrity ambition.

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Galatians 1:10, John 3:30, 1 Peter 5:2-3, James 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, pastor, Popularity, celebrity, wannabe, Pastor, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preach The Gospel, Not Just The Garnishes

By Jared Moore on Jul 25, 2025

Common grace can entertain, inspire, and even convict, but it cannot save. Preachers must ensure that special revelation drives every sermon, not the wit, storytelling, or skill surrounding it.

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:18-20, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Lost, style, garnish, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)