In Preaching Articles: "Together"

Preaching That Cultivates Life Together

By Chris Surber on May 19, 2025

Faithful preaching does more than communicate truth. It helps form a community united in Christ, where believers learn to live, serve, and grow together.

Scripture: Acts 14:14-15, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 4:18, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian Fellowship

Magicians Work Alone, Preachers Work Together

By Sean Hamon on Mar 6, 2023

When we study and prepare in isolation, we limit what we can learn.

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31, James 4:1-15

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You Can Make A Difference As We Make A Difference Together

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 8, 2021

Two thousand years ago, Jesus gathered some ordinary misfits into a little community called the church. He trained them as his disciples, died for their sins, rose again and breathed life into them by sending his Holy Spirit.

Tags: Outreach, Preaching, Difference, preaching

3 Ways To Collaborate In Sermon Preparation

By Joe Hoagland on Aug 4, 2022

Have you ever considered how you might collaborate in sermon prep?

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, sermon prep, working together, collaboration, Teaching Prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

"All Things Work Together For Good” — 3 Things You Never Noticed About Romans 8:28

By Lori Hatcher on Jun 13, 2024

"Here are three things about this popular verse you may never have noticed."

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Scripture, redemption, teach, Sound Teaching, all things work for good, Meditate on the Word, guard the truth, faith and obedience  (view more)  (view less)

Pastor: Lead Your Church From The Pulpit!

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 12, 2020

Pastors sometimes make the mistake of separating preaching from leading, but Brandon Cox explains how they go together.

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, preaching

Four Dangerous Ways To Preach About Hell

By Dr. R. Larry Moyer on Aug 22, 2021

Hell must be preached, but never carelessly. Faithful preaching holds together truth, compassion, context, and the greater hope of the gospel.

Scripture: Matthew 15:19, Mark 9:43-48, John 14:2-3, 2 Timothy 4:5

Tags: Hell, Heaven, Preaching, Context, dangerous, preaching, context  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus: Friend To Sinners, No Friend To Sin

By Ray Hollenbach on Jan 14, 2026

Jesus befriended sinners without ignoring sin. Christians can hold truth and grace together without compromising either.

Tags: Grace, Jesus, Sin, Discipleship, Preaching, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Balancing Grace And Truth In Christian Life And Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 15, 2021

Christians often emphasize either grace or truth, but Jesus embodied both. Healthy ministry, evangelism, and discipleship require holding grace and truth together.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-9, Isaiah 40:1-15, Luke 18:1-8, John 1:14-17, Luke 12:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Grace, Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Balance, grace, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why All Faithful Preaching Includes Healing

By Frederick J Gaiser on Apr 18, 2025

Biblical preaching proclaims God’s kingdom, where forgiveness, restoration, and healing belong together. To preach Christ is to preach healing in its fullest sense.

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 103:1-3, Luke 7:50, Luke 17:19, Isaiah 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, biblical theology, preaching, Biblical Theology

Why Church Change Is So Hard

By Rob Pochek on Jul 9, 2025

Leading change in a church is difficult because many believers unknowingly weave together their faith, worship style, and facility into an identity that feels threatened by any shift.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 9:3-6, Titus 3:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Church, leadership, Change, Pastoring, leaders, Leadership, church, pastoring, Leaders  (view more)  (view less)

Preach The Word Without Picking A Fight

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 17, 2025

Paul calls preachers to stand firm, rebuke error, and endure hardship, all without quarreling. Holding conviction and kindness together is one of the hardest assignments in ministry.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:23-25, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Titus 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, advice, preach, defend the faith, ranting, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Sermon Transitions Matter More Than You Think

By Peter Mead on Dec 1, 2020

Strong sermons require more than good content. Clear transitions help listeners follow the message, maintain momentum, and understand how each point fits together.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24, Galatians 5:1, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communication, Preaching, transition, effective, conclusion, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Preachers Must Embrace Both/And Truth

By Chris Surber on Jun 4, 2021

Biblical preaching often presents truths that appear contradictory at first glance. Wise preachers help their congregations understand how these truths fit together within the whole counsel of Scripture.

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Acts 20:27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Pastoral Ministry

Baggage: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

By Lance Witt on Jan 2, 2022

Every single week people walk into your church and for the most part they seem to have it together. They make small talk, they dress appropriately, they participate congenially, they listen politely, and at the end of the service they file out quietly.

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