In Preaching Articles:

Grab Attention In The First 30 Seconds

By Dr. R. Larry Moyer on Oct 13, 2025

Listeners often decide within seconds whether a sermon deserves their attention. Strong openings, clear relevance, and sustained enthusiasm help preachers win attention and keep it.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 4:6, Nehemiah 8:8, 1 Corinthians 14:9, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

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Your Sermon May Solve Problems But Is That Enough?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 11, 2025

Address people where they are, but take them to another place to meet the Sovereign of the Universe.

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The Very Best Way To Connect With Your Listeners (And How To Do It)

By Brandon Kelley on Oct 10, 2025

Sure, it's simple: but that doesn't mean it's easy to do.

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2 Things Every Pastor Should Do Before Preaching On Marriage

By Josh Reich on Oct 9, 2025

It's hard to do but incredibly helpful to your church. Your marriage is unique because of who you are and who your wife is.

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Preaching Through Cultural Chaos

By Mark Dance on Oct 8, 2025

Mark Dance: “Pastors do not need to be pushy, but neither do we need to be pushovers.”

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How We Moved From Theological To Therapeutic Preaching--And Why It Matters

By Joseph Mattera on Oct 7, 2025

Some pastors preach messages that show they spend more time studying behaviorism and sociology than they do the Scriptures.

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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)

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Ray Ortlund's 10 Unforgettable Lessons On Fatherhood

By Ray Ortlund on Oct 4, 2025

"The distance between what I saw in the New Testament and what I saw in my dad was slight."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

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3 Powerful Words We Rarely Hear From Preachers

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 3, 2025

As leaders we need to recognize the moment when there are no words to be said, no comfort to be offered, no solutions to be given.

Scripture: Judges 14:1-6

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Five Diamonds From The Last Supper

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 2, 2025

John 13 offers a living example of facing stress with grace. Five moments reveal how Jesus met betrayal, pressure, and hard times through humble, powerful love.

Scripture: John 13:1, John 13:2-5, John 13:12-17, John 13:34, 2 Timothy 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, Easter, Preaching, Easter Maundy Thursday, the last supper, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preach The Past: Discover Powerful Illustrations And Lessons From Church History

By Chris Surber on Oct 1, 2025

A working knowledge of Church history teaches us to be humble. Our footprints aren’t the first tracks on this road.

Scripture: Acts 2:13-40, Acts 25:1-17

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7 Helps Every Wedding Sermon Should Contain

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 30, 2025

"What words of lasting value and incredible help can you utter during the ceremony that will make a difference down the road a year or two or ten?"

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

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Of Course Leadership Matters--But So Does Preaching!

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 29, 2025

"I'm just not getting fed." That means they are hungry. They are hungry for God's Word for their lives today.

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

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Can The Holy Spirit Use Ai? Should Christians Use It?

By David Harper on Sep 29, 2025

AI is changing the way we live, work, and even do ministry. This article explores how pastors can use AI to save time, communicate more effectively, and reach more people—while also guarding against the dangers of over-reliance, inauthenticity, and distraction from the Spirit’s leading.

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I Preached 98 Times In 2 Years. Is That Too Much?

By Josh Reich on Sep 27, 2025

How many times per year do you preach? How many times SHOULD you?

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