In Preaching Articles:

Preach What Has First Burned In You

By Brian Orme on Jul 7, 2025

Powerful preaching begins before the pulpit. When the Word grips the preacher’s own heart, it carries weight, conviction, and authenticity to those who hear.

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Ezra 7:10, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:13, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christ, Preaching, Sinner, Persuade, preach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Habits Of Joyful Pastors In Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 5, 2025

Pastoral ministry is demanding, yet some pastors consistently find joy in their calling. These ten habits reveal common traits among pastors who thrive.

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:16, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Leader, Joy, Preaching, preach, church leadership, preaching, leader, Church Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

What Is Preaching? Stewarding And Heralding God’s Word

By Peter Mead on Jul 4, 2025

"The ministry of the word is stewarding and heralding God's word in such a way that people encounter God through his word."

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 2:15-16, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, God's Word, ministry of the Word, ministry, preaching, Ministry of the Word  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving At The Heart Of Faith

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 3, 2025

Gratitude isn’t peripheral to Christian faith, it’s central to honoring God. Thanksgiving echoes grace received, but must partner with faith for grace still to come.

Scripture: Romans 1:21, Romans 3:23, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 50:23, Ephesians 2:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Grace, Trust, Preaching, christian living, nullify grace, grace, preaching, Christian Living  (view more)  (view less)

Al Mohler: Expository Preaching Is The Antidote To Anemic Preaching

By Albert Mohler on Jul 2, 2025

"The anemia of evangelical worship—all the music and energy aside—is directly attributable to the absence of genuine expository preaching."

Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-24, Nehemiah 8:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, weak, Expository, Church worship, anemia, preaching, expository, Church Worship  (view more)  (view less)

Why Small Churches Matter In God’s Kingdom

By Chris Surber on Jul 1, 2025

Most churches are small, and that is not a weakness. Smaller congregations often cultivate deeper relationships, pastoral accessibility, and meaningful discipleship.

Scripture: Matthew 18:20-21, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 5:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Community, Kingdom, Small Church, big versus small, community, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

The Hardest Word In Pastoral Ministry: No

By David L. Hansen on Jun 30, 2025

Pastoral ministry never truly ends each day. Learning to set limits and say no is essential to prevent burnout and sustain faithful service.

Scripture: Mark 6:31, Acts 6:2-4, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, hard, Angelic work, say no, ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Stop Apologizing In Your Preaching!

By James Scott on Jun 28, 2025

Preachers should not weaken the authority of Scripture by apologizing for its convicting power. Faithful ministers proclaim the Word boldly and lovingly.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 20:27, 1 Thessalonians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Conviction, Pastoral Ministry, preaching, Scripture Authority  (view more)  (view less)

8 Factors That Shape How Congregations Respond To Preaching

By Peter Mead on Jun 27, 2025

Peter Mead reveals eight powerful insights into how to gauge a congregation's responsiveness.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 5:12-14

Tags: guest, Unique, Preaching, Congregational, church culture, preaching, Church Culture  (view more)  (view less)

Should You Swing For The Fences Every Sunday?

By Philip Nation on Jun 26, 2025

Not every sermon feels like a home run. Faithful preachers must remember that God’s Word, not their performance, is what ultimately changes lives.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Colossians 3:23, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Pray, Performance, delivery, Pastoral Ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Books That Will Deepen Your Preaching And Pulpit Presence

By Ray Hollenbach on Jun 25, 2025

Great preachers are also great readers. The best books for preachers are not manuals but works that deepen the soul, sharpen imagination, and enrich language.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:13, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 1:5, Ecclesiastes 12:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, Ministry, inspiration, book, writer, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Sharing Information Or Changing Lives?

By Ed Stetzer on Jun 24, 2025

True transformation is not moral improvement but new life in Christ. Scripture reveals that gospel change begins with regeneration and continues through lifelong sanctification.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3, Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, sanctification, Forward, deep change, preaching, Sanctification  (view more)  (view less)

Looking For A Silver Bullet In A Microwave Culture

By Mike Breen on Jun 23, 2025

It's tempting. It's alluring. And it's the best way to kill your church.

Tags: Culture, preach, silver bullet, microwave, culture  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Funeral For God's Glory

By Harry Reeder on Jun 21, 2025

Funerals confront people with eternity. Pastors must preach Christ clearly, offering true comfort to believers’ families and calling unbelievers to salvation.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Tags: Hope, Preaching, Funeral, privilege, preach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Questions Every Pastor Should Ask Before Preaching

By J.s. Park on Jun 20, 2025

Before stepping into the pulpit, pastors should evaluate their message carefully. These seven questions help ensure sermons are God-centered, gospel-driven, and pastorally loving.

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Isaiah 40:28-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Good, questions, BIBLICAL TEACHING, preaching, Biblical Teaching  (view more)  (view less)