In Preaching Articles:

Magicians Work Alone, Preachers Work Together

By Sean Hamon on Mar 7, 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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Grace And Discipline In Last-Minute Sermon Preparation

By Peter Mead on Mar 6, 2023

Last-minute sermon preparation can arise from necessity or procrastination. Faithful preachers need both disciplined stewardship and humble dependence on God’s grace.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 3:23, Psalm 90:12, 1 John 1:9

Tags: Excuses, sermon prep, last minute, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep, Preaching, preparation  (view more)  (view less)

One Small Change Will Energize Tomorrow's Sermon

By Erik Raymond on Mar 4, 2023

So often, it's the little stuff that makes the biggest impact.

Tags: Fresh, Preaching, Impact, bland, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Slow Down, Big Fella—what A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 3, 2023

Nowhere in Scripture do we see Jesus shifting into oratorical overdrive and putting on a show for the people.

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-20

Tags: Preaching, slow down, suggestions, Slow down, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight

By Rick Malm on Mar 2, 2023

One acronym, four great suggestions to buff up your message.

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-15

Tags: Preaching, storytelling, topic, preaching, Spit Shine, Hope  (view more)  (view less)

7 Ways To Keep From Killing Your Message

By Carey Nieuwhof on Mar 1, 2023

Every week, gifted communicators kill the messages they bring by making at least seven predictable, fixable mistakes.

Tags: Preaching, Feedback, call to action, preaching

People Listen In Different Ways—can You Reach All Of Them?

By Leslie Holmes on Feb 28, 2023

You're preaching to one congregation, filled with many listening styles. How can you connect with every individual?

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 20:20, Colossians 1:28, 1 Corinthians 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, reflection, Listen, reach, application, preaching, Application  (view more)  (view less)

15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 27, 2023

These are some of our favorites--why not share some of yours?

Scripture: Job 2:1-9

Tags: Preaching, preaching

3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them?

By Ron Forseth on Feb 25, 2023

"Should we use someone else's sermon?" I would say that in many, many cases, the answer can legitimately be "Yes."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 14:22-23, 1 Corinthians 10:29, Colossians 1:28, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Preacher, Plagiarism, Quotes, citation, preaching, preacher  (view more)  (view less)

You Need To Know This Before You Preach

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 24, 2023

Here's a five-minute recap of the week's biggest news stories. Make sure you're in-the-know before you step into the pulpit this Sunday.

Scripture: James 5:10-20

Tags: News, Politics, current events, world news, preaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Ugly Preaching

By Jamie Stilson on Feb 23, 2023

God often works through weak, ordinary preachers whose power lies not in polish or credentials, but in Spirit-empowered proclamation centered on Christ.

Scripture: James 2:1-10, Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, John 9:25

Tags: training, Holy Spirit's Power, ugly preaching, preaching, Power, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Deal With A Preacher-Eater

By Joe Mckeever on Feb 22, 2023

Practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21, Numbers 16:1-35, Hebrews 10:31, 1 Peter 5:2-3

Tags: Ruler, practical advice, sons of diotrephes, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Doctrine Is Not Enough: Does Your Preaching Connect With People?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Feb 21, 2023

A sermon is not a lecture but an encounter with God that demands response, connects doctrine to lived experience, and transforms hearers through truth applied to life.

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17, Acts 2:37-38, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, people, Preaching, Doctrine, connection, homiletical  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Pentecost As Promise, Not Memory

By David J. Lose on Feb 20, 2023

Preaching Pentecost as nostalgia numbs congregations to God’s present work. The real goal is helping people recognize where the Spirit is still moving today.

Scripture: Acts 5:1-30, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:14-21, Joel 2:28-29, Luke 1:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Present, Preaching, past, festival, preaching, Pentecost  (view more)  (view less)

Does The Pulpit Need Orators Or Prophets?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Feb 18, 2023

True preaching is more than polished delivery. Like Nathan and John the Baptist, it must carry revelation, confront sin, and open hearts to the Spirit’s transforming work.

Scripture: Luke 24:32, 2 Samuel 12:1-13, Matthew 3:1-12, Jeremiah 1:4-10, 2 Timothy 4:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Prophet, Preaching, Talent, john the baptist, orator, preaching  (view more)  (view less)