In Preaching Articles: "Questions"

10 Of The Greatest Leadership Questions Ever Asked

By Ron Edmondson on Aug 15, 2022

I have learned in my years of leadership – I only know what I know. And, many times I don’t know much.

Tags: Leadership Listening, Listening, questions

10 Questions For Leaders To Ask Each Week

By Chuck Lawless on Jun 15, 2022

Most leaders would benefit from more regular evaluations – particularly self-evaluations. Even daily and weekly self-evaluations merit our consideration if we want to lead well, regardless of our position.

Tags: leadership, Accountability, Helpful Questions, Leadership

Powerful Preaching Flows From Good Questions

By David J. Lose on Sep 4, 2021

It's often the really challenging passages that yield the most interesting sermons.

Scripture: Romans 8:2-4

Tags: Faith, Preaching, Powerful, good questions, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

One Question You Must Never Ask In Ministry

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 7, 2023

Disciples of Jesus Christ must never try to calculate the cost/benefit of some act of ministry.

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24, Luke 18:8, Ecclesiastes 11:6

Tags: Faithfulness, Leadership General, questions, measuring success

20 Questions To Evaluate Your Sermon Before You Preach

By Bob Hostetler on May 29, 2023

Before stepping into the pulpit, preachers should examine their message carefully. These 20 questions help ensure sermons are biblical, clear, engaging, and practical.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Colossians 1:28, James 1:22, 1 Corinthians 14:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: questions, preaching, speaking, Preaching, introspection, Homiletics, Speaking  (view more)  (view less)

If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil?

By Norman Geisler on Feb 8, 2023

Evil is one of the most powerful objections to Christian faith. After fifty years of wrestling with these questions, here are biblical and reasonable answers preachers can bring to the pulpit.

Scripture: Romans 8:20-21, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Hebrews 12:11, Revelation 21:4

Tags: bible, Bible, Evil, Preaching, Atheist, questions, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Facing These Questions Can Improve Any Preacher

By Charles Stone on Jun 7, 2021

The time we invest in sermons and the time people invest in listening to them should make us pause to evaluate our efforts.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-20

Tags: Preaching, invest, Improve, questions, biblical preaching, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Two Urgent Questions: Nail Them Down Before You Preach

By Lane Sebring on Nov 8, 2021

Sometimes the best sermon prep is the questions you ask yourself.

Tags: desired response, preaching, Preaching, Objective, urgent questions  (view more)  (view less)

Two Questions To Break Despair

By Marion Clark on Dec 2, 2022

There is a great need for Christian counselors with the expertise to unravel the problems of life. The more a pastor is equipped in this area, the better they will be able to serve the members of their church who are facing difficulties and trials.

Tags: Hope, encouragement, Counselor, Despair, pastoral care, WISE COUNSEL, fixing eyes on Jesus, counseling  (view more)  (view less)

7 Questions Every Pastor Should Ask Before Preaching

By J.s. Park on Jun 20, 2025

Before stepping into the pulpit, pastors should evaluate their message carefully. These seven questions help ensure sermons are God-centered, gospel-driven, and pastorally loving.

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Isaiah 40:28-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Good, questions, BIBLICAL TEACHING, preaching, Biblical Teaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Preaching Questions With Matt Chandler

By Colin Adams on Jan 30, 2025

Matt Chandler reflects on preaching, preparation, personal pitfalls, and developing future preachers. His insights offer clear, practical guidance for faithful ministry.

Scripture: Mark 1:39

Tags: Leadership General, Leadership Development, preparation, Adam, Guilt Offering  (view more)  (view less)

5 Questions Before You Preach

By Joel Mayward on Mar 10, 2026

Strong preaching requires intentional focus. These five questions help preachers keep their sermons centered on Jesus, the gospel, the heart, and practical response.

Scripture: John 16:20-23, Ephesians 5:6-14, 1 Corinthians 2:2, James 1:22, Luke 24:27  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: points, preaching, Speak, Heart, Preaching, Homiletics  (view more)  (view less)

A Crucial Question: The Why Of Expository Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 1, 2024

It's not just academic; it's essential for life-giving sermons.

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-27, Joshua 6:6-27, Joshua 4:5-16

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

Preaching To The Questions Your People Are Actually Asking

By Mike Glenn on Oct 23, 2024

Every generation brings new questions to Sunday morning. Faithful preaching means exegeting your congregation as carefully as you exegete the text, especially as Millennial questions grow deeper.

Scripture: Luke 23:40-45, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 17:22-23, John 14:6, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Answer, Gospel, Preaching, Discontent, millennials, gospel, preaching, Millennials  (view more)  (view less)