In Preaching Articles:

A Preacher's Voice: Overworked And Overlooked

By Hershael York on Jun 14, 2025

The most magnificent refrain cannot be all that its composer intended when played on an inferior or out-of-tune instrument.

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Tim Keller: Preaching Hell In A Tolerant Age

By Tim Keller on Jun 13, 2025

Many today reject the idea of final judgment and hell. Tim Keller advises pastors on how to deliver the very important biblical message to those who may not want to hear it.

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What Is The Purpose In Your Preaching?

By Ken Collins on Jun 12, 2025

Here are four reasons veteran preacher Ken Collins preaches. How many purposes do you have?

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Do You Remember Why You Became A Pastor?

By Chuck Warnock on Jun 11, 2025

There are times in our life when the clarity fades, discouragement clouds our memory and we wonder, "Why did I ever want to be a pastor?"

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

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Why Structure Is Essential For Creativity

By Adam Russell on Jun 10, 2025

You have creatives in your church right now. It's not enough to make room for them, you should build a safe place for them, as well.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28

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You Won't Believe What Many Pastors Leave Out Of Their Sermons

By Peter Mead on Jun 9, 2025

"Explain and apply" just isn't enough for modern preaching. Too often there's one crucial element missing.

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3 Spiritual Lessons From Jonathan Edwards

By Kyle Strobel on Jun 7, 2025

If they were important to Jonathan Edwards, they should be important to you!

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The Perils Of Preaching Grace

By Ron Forseth on Jun 6, 2025

Five common objections to preaching grace and how to overcome them.

Scripture: Romans 3:5-8

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How To Engage The Whole Congregation

By Bruce D. Johnson on Jun 5, 2025

All of us have a propensity to want to communicate in our own preferred style. But what if your style doesn't reach everyone?

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

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How Preachers Resemble Flight Attendants

By Ron Forseth on Jun 4, 2025

Even though no one pays attention to the pre-flight warnings, the message is crucial when things go wrong.

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9 Preaching Mistakes You Must Avoid

By Julian Freeman on Jun 3, 2025

From preparation to delivery, keep an eye out for these preaching traps.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

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Three Possibilities Preaching The Psalms

By Peter Mead on Jun 2, 2025

Instead of simply quoting a Psalm once in a while, when's the last time it was the featured text in your message?

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Why Great Sermons Also Include Listening

By Ryan Huguley on May 31, 2025

Listening is a lost art in our culture, so how should we listen to a sermon?

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5 Things You Can Do Today To Sharpen Tomorrow's Sermon

By Erik Raymond on May 30, 2025

If you want to make tomorrow's sermon shine even more, START HERE.

Scripture: Genesis 42:20-38

Tags: Preaching, Tension, Transparency, preaching

Is Your Preaching Stained With Blood?

By Russell Moore on May 29, 2025

American Christianity is far less bloody than it used to be. Why?

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