In Preaching Articles:

Inject Grace Into Your Next Sermon—here Are Four Ways

By Dr. Scott M. Gibson on Jun 5, 2026

It's true: We can preach grace to the point of ignoring the truth. But that's not usually our problem.

Scripture: Micah 7:1-15

Tags: Grace, Truth, Preaching, communicate, tone, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Would You Make The Cut On John Wesley's Preaching Team?

By Michael Pasquarello on Jun 4, 2026

Wesley believed that every preacher should have three elements present in their view of preaching. Find out what they are in this better-preaching video.

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Tags: Preaching, Methodist, preaching

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)

The Divorce Rate Myth: What Pastors And Counselors Get Wrong About Marriage

By Shaunti Feldhahn on Jun 2, 2026

Shaunti Feldhahn’s research reveals the 50% divorce myth is false. Most marriages last; church attendance helps, and pastors can now preach hope over alarm.

Scripture: Malachi 2:16, Genesis 2:24, Hebrews 13:4, Proverbs 18:22, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Marriage, Divorce, Happy, Research, shaunti feldhahn  (view more)  (view less)

5 Spouse Killers In Your Ministry

By Charles Stone on Jun 1, 2026

One survey discovered that 85 percent of pastors' wives feel unprepared for the ministry lifestyle.

Tags: Preaching, Criticism, silent, pastor's wife, spouse killer, criticism, preaching, Pastor's Wife  (view more)  (view less)

How Vulnerable Is Your Preaching?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 31, 2026

It's alright to allow your own pains and hurts to show. If Jesus could, then we can.

Tags: Preaching, vulnerable, sherman cox, preaching

Off The Cuff: A Sermon Outline You Can Use If You Don't Have Time To Prepare

By Ken Collins on May 29, 2026

You can learn how to preach a well-organized sermon off the cuff.

Tags: Plan, Preaching, Preaching Help, preach, extemporaneous, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Fred Craddock Found His Preaching Voice

By Fred Craddock on May 28, 2026

Dr. Craddock describes his voice as "the wind whistling through a splinter on a post." Here's how this master preacher learned to compensate.

Scripture: Mark 5:1-12, Mark 7:1-23

Tags: Christ, Worship, Preaching, Demoniac, swine, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Has Hollywood Caused Us To Set The Preaching Bar Too High?

By Nathan Aaseng on May 27, 2026

Pastors are not called to win Academy Awards in screen-writing. We are called to help build the kingdom, brick by brick.

Tags: Preaching, hollywood, set the bar, expectations, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

People Have Five Senses: Why Not Preach To All Of Them?

By Bob Hostetler on May 26, 2026

One pastor's list of how he has engaged all the senses through his preaching. Have you ever tried?

Tags: Preaching, sight, Touch, Five Senses, Smell, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

3 Immediate Steps To Upping Your Preaching Game

By Lane Sebring on May 25, 2026

What separates ordinary preachers from extraordinary communicators is a relentless desire to improve.

Tags: Preaching, resources, up your game, watch yourself, study others, preaching, Resources  (view more)  (view less)

What The Bible’s Messy Lives Teach Us About Grace

By Ron Forseth on May 24, 2026

Many of the Bible’s most faithful figures lived deeply flawed lives. Their stories reveal both the reality of human sin and the power of God’s grace.

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, 2 Samuel 11:2-4, Hebrews 11:32-34, Hebrews 4:16, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Culture, messy, Dysfunction, preaching, bible, culture  (view more)  (view less)

Three Insightful Questions To Ponder The Impact Of Your Preaching

By Peter Mead on May 22, 2026

Do the actual effects of our preaching match our intended effects?

Tags: Preaching, goals, Impact, tone, effects, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Common Mistake Preachers Make

By Dr. Frank A. Thomas on May 21, 2026

Preaching coach Dr. Frank Thomas believes great preaching starts with strong sermon structure. He shares how it's done.

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, John 15:1-10

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, preaching

12 Memorial Day Resources For Preaching And Worship

By SermonCentral .com on May 20, 2026

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for those who have given their lives in military service for our nation. How can your church continue to worship God, preach the Gospel, and honor fallen heroes?

Tags: Worship, Memorial Day, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)