In Preaching Articles:

7 Ways To Bait The Hook For Tomorrow's Sermon

By Bruce D. Johnson on May 7, 2026

Practical steps you can take each week to help move your listeners from here to there.

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Ezekiel 5:2-6:6

Tags: Preaching, Obstacles, bait the hook, fears, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

4 Helps To Overcome The Traps Of Preaching Mother's Day

By Joe Mckeever on May 6, 2026

Let's face it: We're out of our league when trying to address the unique needs faced by mothers.

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:17-38, Luke 1:1-2:50, Luke 1:1-2:15

Tags: Preaching, mother's day, preaching

All Time Best Mother’s Day Sermon Illustrations

By SermonCentral .com on May 5, 2026

Discover THE BEST Mother's Day sermon illustrations for preaching on this special day.

Tags: mother's day, Godly Mothers, Celebrate Moms, moms

How Do We (Or Should We) Motivate Our People To Read The Bible?

By Peter Mead on May 2, 2026

"We should be concerned when there is a lack of motivation for God's Word--both in our own lives and in those we care about."

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3:24

Tags: Preaching, Accountability, motivate, read Bible, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

If The Preacher Is Dead, The Sermon Will Be Dead

By Chuck Campbell on May 1, 2026

Chuck Campbell says what we do outside of preaching will impact how we preach.

Scripture: Job 42:2-17, Job 42:2

Tags: Preaching, preaching

5 Ways To Grab—and Hold—attention When You Preach

By Charles Stone on Apr 30, 2026

Good news! There are ways we can help people pay more attention to our sermons.

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-66:24

Tags: Preaching, Attention, Relevant, mood, novelty, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Myth Of Spontaneous Preaching

By Lane Sebring on Apr 29, 2026

Some people think the work of the Holy Spirit is thwarted when the preacher makes an effort to improve his preaching.

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Spontaneous, Improve, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

The Difference Between Mediocrity & Excellence

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 28, 2026

People who do things well have usually spent a lot of time doing those things poorly, learning, and improving. It takes years.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:8-9

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Give Your Sermon Added Power

By Brian Croft on Apr 25, 2026

Brian Croft reminds us the very first ingredient in every powerful sermon. Does your sermon have it?

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-12:8

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Expositional Preaching: Our Calling

By Mark Dever on Apr 24, 2026

Six pastors define and discuss their passionate calling to expositional preaching.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-10, Genesis 1:1-3

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Most Difficult Person You Will Ever Lead

By Lance Witt on Apr 23, 2026

Who is the most difficult person you have ever had to lead? Did somebody’s face and name just pop into your mind?

Tags: donald morrow

Punch Up Your Prep: 3 Keys

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Apr 22, 2026

You need your own system for sermon prep. But whatever system you choose should include these three elements.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-15, Judges 5:3-12

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Challenge Your Church–and Yourself!

By Peter Mead on Apr 21, 2026

Preaching should our listeners--and us. But how do you do it constructively?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-40

Tags: Preaching, preaching

5 Harsh Realities Of Preaching In A Barren Land

By Leslie Holmes on Apr 20, 2026

"We are indeed pilgrims in a strange place, especially as preachers."

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Matthew 13:57, Psalm 23:3, 1 Corinthians 15:19-22, Matthew 5:11-12, Ezekiel 33:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, barren, Integrity, Culture, Health, preaching, culture  (view more)  (view less)

7 Bad Reasons To Leave Your Church

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 18, 2026

Have you ever thought about how--and why--people should leave a church?

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Tags: Preaching, Church Health, Attending Church, Leaving, preaching  (view more)  (view less)