In Preaching Articles: "Radical"

The Radical Experiment: One Year To A Church Turned Upside Down

By David Platt on Jan 13, 2025

David Platt dares pastors and their congregations to take a leap of faith and test the claims contained in the gospel.

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Tags: Faith, Outreach, Gospel, Missions, Prayer, radical, Evangelism Urgency, Gospel obedience, gospel, Gospel Obedience  (view more)  (view less)

The Shocking Truth About Growing In Jesus

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 9, 2025

Would you like to be a radical, against-the-gain follower of Jesus? Suggest this radical solution.

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Francis Chan: We Need To Think Biblically

By Francis Chan on Mar 9, 2025

Francis Chan says that his life is not radical compared to the lives in the Book of Acts.

Tags: Commitment, Preaching, action, radical, weird, Bible Influence, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Overcome Tone Deaf Preaching

By Dr. Tom Long on Apr 16, 2026

Tom Long suggests two radically different ways to prepare to preach--for the same message!

Tags: Preaching, preparation, communicate, preaching

Always Choose The High Road (There’s Less Traffic)

By Jonathan Herron on Dec 6, 2022

Jesus said his disciples would be known by their radical love for one-another, (John 15:12).

Scripture: John 15:12

Tags: honor, SALT AND LIGHT, Encourage Others, pastoral leadership, speak truth in love, Slow to speak, church leadership, Guard your tongue  (view more)  (view less)

Why Jesus Called People To Big Challenges

By James Scott on Jun 22, 2021

Jesus did not invite people to small improvements but to radical discipleship. Faithful preaching should challenge believers with the same bold call.

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 19:21, Luke 9:23, Luke 9:60, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, obedience, challenge, Follow, following Christ, Obedience, Following Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Preach The Kingdom, Not The American Dream

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 24, 2024

Too much preaching today helps people succeed in this world rather than live as ambassadors of the next. The gospel is radically different, and faithful preaching should be too.

Scripture: Galatians 1:4, Matthew 19:24, Galatians 5:11, Acts 17:6, Matthew 5:3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Poverty, Debate, Confront, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching To The Unchurched: 5 Essentials

By Rick Warren on May 3, 2024

In terms of seeing radical life changes in individuals, nothing can take the place of Spirit-anointed preaching. The message is still the most important element of a worship service for the unchurched.

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Preaching, pastoral leadership, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)