In Preaching Articles: "Throw Rocks"

When To Throw Away Your Sermon Notes

By Ted Smith on Nov 12, 2020

Some preachers think it's more spiritual to preach without notes. Others think it's more spiritual to use notes. What if it's both?

Tags: Discernment, Preaching, neglect, habit, note, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How (And Why) To Preach An Offensive Sermon

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 3, 2026

Every church has to choose whether it is willing to hear from God or to be rocked to sleep by the Lord's messenger.

Scripture: John 6:60-66

Tags: Preaching, Offensive, sermon, Sermon, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

John Piper’s Prayer In The Path Of Hurricanes

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 6, 2024

A prayer for those facing the impact of the recent hurricanes.

Scripture: Romans 8:39, Job 38:1, Luke 13:4, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Serving Others, our rock, Perseverance, Hope, Prayer, glory of God, Hurricane, Grace of God, Faith, Comfort  (view more)  (view less)

Lessons From The Broken Road

By Jon Cyrus on Aug 11, 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)

Don't Put The Brakes On Summer Groups

By John Gilman Ii on Jun 20, 2024

It’s tempting to waive the white flag, to throw your hands up in surrender, to the summer slump. Many churches simply resign their efforts and re-appropriate them in the fall. First on the chopping block of suspended ministries are groups.

Tags: relationships, Volunteer, creative, Church Small Groups