In Preaching Articles:

Why Do You Preach? My Four Reasons

By Ken Collins on Oct 18, 2021

Veteran preacher Ken Collins shares the heart of his calling. How do you see yours?

Tags: educate, preaching, Preaching, Glorify, motivate  (view more)  (view less)

Ed Stetzer: Preach The Gospel, And Since It’s Necessary, Use Words

By Ed Stetzer on Oct 17, 2021

"Preach the gospel. Use words if necessary." There are two basic problems with this quote: One, Francis never said it, and two, the quote is not biblical.

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Tags: preaching, Preaching, earnest, understandable, st francis of assisi  (view more)  (view less)

Balancing Grace And Truth In Christian Life And Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 15, 2021

Christians often emphasize either grace or truth, but Jesus embodied both. Healthy ministry, evangelism, and discipleship require holding grace and truth together.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-9, Isaiah 40:1-15, Luke 18:1-8, John 1:14-17, Luke 12:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: grace, gospel, preaching, Grace, Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Balance  (view more)  (view less)

Who Says Bigger Is Better? 3 Reasons I'm Convinced God Works Through Small Churches

By Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2021

"Bigger churches can do things smaller cannot do. And little churches do things much larger churches can never do."

Scripture: Acts 11:15-18, Genesis 22:1-15

Tags: Preaching, friendship, connection, Small Church, preaching, family  (view more)  (view less)

Sunday's Message Is For Babes In Christ And Old Saints: Can You Reach Them All?

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 12, 2021

Ask pastors what their toughest regular assignment is, and speaking a message that ministers to everyone is at or near the top of the list.

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, 1 Peter 4:5-10

Tags: preaching, Preaching, Learning, language, Result  (view more)  (view less)

3 Warning Signs Your Preaching May Be Missing The Gospel

By Peter Mead on Oct 11, 2021

A preacher may stand with a Bible in a church and still preach something less than the gospel. Watch for three warning signs that weaken truly Christian preaching.

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39, Acts 17:22-31, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:18-19, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Fail, preaching, Sin, God  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Impress Your Old Professor Or Your People?

By Gavin Adams on Oct 10, 2021

A deep, layered and rich sermon might impress some people, but it does it work?

Scripture: Acts 13:15-20

Tags: Preaching, focus, Complicated, point, marinate, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Weight And Joy Of Being A Pastor: Loneliness

By Josh Reich on Oct 8, 2021

If you talk to any pastor or his wife and ask them about friends, more than likely you will get a sad, longing look.

Tags: Counselor, Loneliness, Prayer General, Suffering Loneliness

Make Your Sermons Sticky With Just Three Words

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 7, 2021

Could it possibly be just this simple? Karl Vaters offers a startling suggestion.

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Exodus 3:1-15

Tags: karl vaters, preaching, Message, Preaching, How to pray, sticky  (view more)  (view less)

Three Components Of Every Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 6, 2021

Every sermon requires three non-negotiable components: God, the communicator, and the audience. Neglecting any one weakens the preaching moment entirely.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, John 1:14, Matthew 9:36, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, fellowship, Fellowship, Communion, Preaching, Quiet time, time in the word  (view more)  (view less)

What Distracts Preachers Most

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 5, 2021

Pastors preaching hundreds of times a year face constant distractions. From wandering attention to yawning and texting, here’s what preachers say pulls focus most.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-15, Acts 20:9, Luke 8:18, James 1:19, Ecclesiastes 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Listen, Distract, Sermon Delivery, preaching, Congregational Attention  (view more)  (view less)

Have You Prayed—really Prayed—before Preaching?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Oct 4, 2021

Preachers often reduce prayer to a single checklist item before diving into “real” preparation. True sermon prep requires unceasing prayer woven through every step.

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 1:5, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Powerful, Generate, exegetical, preaching, Preaching, Pray  (view more)  (view less)

What Listeners Really Want From Sermons

By Ron Allen on Oct 3, 2021

A landmark study of 263 sermon listeners reveals what truly engages congregations: biblical grounding, life connection, and honest engagement with hard issues.

Scripture: Philippians 1:5-10, 2 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 8:8, Romans 10:14, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, Preaching, challenge, point of view, Homiletics, listener  (view more)  (view less)

Hot Take: Why Preachers Shouldn’t Tell Jokes

By Hershael York on Oct 1, 2021

Preachers rarely tell jokes well, and a botched punch line wastes time and shifts attention to the preacher. Humor works far better than rehearsed jokes.

Scripture: Acts 4:1-10, Proverbs 17:22, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 126:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, humor, Homiletics, jokes, Sermon Delivery, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Handle Homosexuality In A Sermon

By Tim Wilkins on Sep 30, 2021

Faithful preaching on homosexuality requires more than correct doctrine. It demands humility, clarity, and gospel-shaped compassion that leads sinners to Christ.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, Matthew 2:9-15, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 20:27, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Preaching, motivation, Homosexuality, counsel of god, preaching, love  (view more)  (view less)