http://sermoncentral.com Latest Articles from www.SermonCentral.com Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:01:18 -0800 http://www.sermoncentral.com/ /pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-3-ways-i-overcome-my-fear-of-preaching-1164.asp2/7/2012SermonCentral.com author: Greg Stier can identify with the words of the Apostle Paul: “I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.”]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-3-ways-i-overcome-my-fear-of-preaching-1164.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/margaret-marcuson-10-easier-ways-to-preach-about-money-1151.asp2/6/2012SermonCentral.com author: Margaret Marcuson suggests 10 practical ways to help everyone lighten up about money.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/margaret-marcuson-10-easier-ways-to-preach-about-money-1151.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/leslie-holmes-parables-plus-preaching-equals-power-1163.asp2/4/2012SermonCentral.com author: When we preach using modern-day parables, we're in good company. We're following the example of Jesus.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/leslie-holmes-parables-plus-preaching-equals-power-1163.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-osborne-5-keys-to-sticky-preaching-1162.asp2/3/2012SermonCentral.com author: How to preach "sticky" messages to an ever-changing church.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-osborne-5-keys-to-sticky-preaching-1162.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-john-piper-my-view-of-preaching-1161.asp2/2/2012SermonCentral.com author: "I stand vigilantly on the precipice of eternity speaking to people who this week could go over the edge."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-john-piper-my-view-of-preaching-1161.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-5-prices-a-leader-must-be-willing-to-pay-1160.asp2/1/2012SermonCentral.com author: The more influential you become as a leader, the greater the spiritual attack.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-5-prices-a-leader-must-be-willing-to-pay-1160.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-steven-furtick-great-leaders-call-out-greatness-1159.asp1/31/2012SermonCentral.com author: "The highest compliment you can give to those you lead is to demand the best from them."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-steven-furtick-great-leaders-call-out-greatness-1159.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tony-morgan-10-keys-to-a-better-sermon-series-1149.asp1/30/2012SermonCentral.com author: Tony Morgan offers a practical guide to help you make the most of your sermon series planning this year. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tony-morgan-10-keys-to-a-better-sermon-series-1149.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/shane-hipps-preaching-with-no-strings-attached-1158.asp1/28/2012SermonCentral.com author: What would happen to your preaching if you were less concerned about the outcome and more focused on doing your work before God and letting him handle the results?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/shane-hipps-preaching-with-no-strings-attached-1158.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-3-problems-with-being-too-nice-as-a-leader-1157.asp1/27/2012SermonCentral.com author: Are you too nice as a leader? Maybe it's time to put away the "nice hat," at least temporarily, to address the issues and problems impacting your ministry or leadership team. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-3-problems-with-being-too-nice-as-a-leader-1157.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-6-ways-pastors-can-help-people-deal-with-doubts-1155.asp1/26/2012SermonCentral.com author: It seems like doubt is a popular subject these days, but doubt comes with a price. Here are six ideas that could help any pastor when asked to speak about the subject of doubt.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-6-ways-pastors-can-help-people-deal-with-doubts-1155.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/mark-batterson-how-stories-and-metaphor-sharpen-your-message-1156.asp1/25/2012SermonCentral.com author: An interview with Mark Batterson discussing rabbinic stories and how to "pray circles" around your sermon. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/mark-batterson-how-stories-and-metaphor-sharpen-your-message-1156.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-forseth-5-reasons-why-some-pastors-dont-preach-grace-1154.asp1/24/2012SermonCentral.com author: Some pastors fear that preaching grace can lead to pitfalls, a license for sin, or even a lack of sacrificial giving. Here are five frequently raised objections to preaching grace and why they don't work. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-forseth-5-reasons-why-some-pastors-dont-preach-grace-1154.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jared-moore-10-preaching-mistakes-everyone-can-avoid-1153.asp1/23/2012SermonCentral.com author: If you want to help your hearers focus on God and think on God when they leave your sermon, here are 10 things that you cannot do.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jared-moore-10-preaching-mistakes-everyone-can-avoid-1153.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-5-ways-to-shorten-your-sermon-1152.asp1/21/2012SermonCentral.com author: It's important to think about what to include in your sermon, but it's probably just as important to carefully decide what to exclude. Learn how (and where) to trim your sermon down with these tips from Peter Mead. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-5-ways-to-shorten-your-sermon-1152.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-preaching-the-courageous-choices-of-daniel-before-the-lions-den-1148.asp1/20/2012SermonCentral.com author: Preaching on Daniel 6? Steven Furtick offers preaching points to reveal what the text does--and doesn't--say.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-preaching-the-courageous-choices-of-daniel-before-the-lions-den-1148.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-cox-5-thoughts-about-excellence-in-ministry-1145.asp1/19/2012SermonCentral.com author: Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-cox-5-thoughts-about-excellence-in-ministry-1145.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-10-questions-unchurched-people-are-not-asking-about-your-church-1140.asp1/18/2012SermonCentral.com author: Sometimes we spend too much time asking-and answering-the wrong questions. In this post, Perry Noble helps us get back into the shoes of the unchurched. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-10-questions-unchurched-people-are-not-asking-about-your-church-1140.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-piper-8-guidelines-for-tough-leadership-decisions-1143.asp1/17/2012SermonCentral.com author: John Piper offers a thorough list of steps to help you launch a new leadership initiative with wisdom, prayer, and excellence. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-piper-8-guidelines-for-tough-leadership-decisions-1143.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-7-ways-to-affair-proof-your-ministry-1142.asp1/16/2012SermonCentral.com author: Ron Edmondson: "It seems every day we hear of another big name celebrity, politician, or pastor who has fallen into the temptation of lust and had an affair. I think it is dangerous for any leader to assume this could never happen to him or her."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-7-ways-to-affair-proof-your-ministry-1142.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-cox-5-thoughts-about-excellence-in-ministry-1137.asp1/14/2012SermonCentral.com author: Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-cox-5-thoughts-about-excellence-in-ministry-1137.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ed-stetzer-ed-stetzer-do-pastors-really-hate-the-ministry-1141.asp1/13/2012SermonCentral.com author: Ed Stetzer shares insights from a new study that reveals what pastors really think about the ministry.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ed-stetzer-ed-stetzer-do-pastors-really-hate-the-ministry-1141.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/james-davis-10-global-churches-larger-than-americas-largest-1144.asp1/12/2012SermonCentral.com author: In the last six years, the Global Church has witnessed more than 1.4 million new church plants with more than 250 million coming to Christ. The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is growing faster than any other time in history. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/james-davis-10-global-churches-larger-than-americas-largest-1144.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/michael-warden-6-do-or-die-roles-for-every-senior-leader-1139.asp1/11/2012SermonCentral.com author: Do you know where to draw the line between your role as a top-level leader and everyone else's role in the church? ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/michael-warden-6-do-or-die-roles-for-every-senior-leader-1139.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-10-suggestions-for-the-shepherd-of-a-stagnant-flock-1136.asp1/10/2012SermonCentral.com author: Non-growing churches are not healthy, at least in some significant ways. Joe McKeever gives his input to help revive a church that seems to have "plateaued."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-10-suggestions-for-the-shepherd-of-a-stagnant-flock-1136.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-blackwood-energizing-your-sermons-with-multisensory-preaching-732.asp1/9/2012SermonCentral.com author: Rick Blackwood helps preachers communicate God's Word in a form that is engaging, crystal clear, unforgettable, and more fun for the speaker. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-blackwood-energizing-your-sermons-with-multisensory-preaching-732.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-7-pitfalls-of-being-an-introverted-pastor-1134.asp1/7/2012SermonCentral.com author: "I am an introvert. With all my public appearances on Sunday mornings, this surprises many people. But in my private life and with those closest to me, there is no questioning that fact."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-7-pitfalls-of-being-an-introverted-pastor-1134.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-five-subtle-ways-satan-sneaks-into-your-pulpit-1131.asp1/6/2012SermonCentral.com author: Larry Moyer: Effective ministry demands that we recognize the tactics of the enemy and then guard against them in our preaching.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-five-subtle-ways-satan-sneaks-into-your-pulpit-1131.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/james-davis-managing-the-clock-in-your-preaching-717.asp1/5/2012SermonCentral.com author: James O. Davis reminds preachers that the length of a presentation is not determined by the clock but by the crowd.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/james-davis-managing-the-clock-in-your-preaching-717.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/trevin-wax-unchurched-or-unsaved-what-our-vocabulary-reveals-about-our-beliefs-1135.asp1/4/2012SermonCentral.com author: Trevin Wax: I wonder if one of the main reasons for the dwindling number of baptisms is represented by a subtle shift in vocabulary--so subtle that we might overlook it.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/trevin-wax-unchurched-or-unsaved-what-our-vocabulary-reveals-about-our-beliefs-1135.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-11-ways-you-can-serve-the-people-you-lead-1123.asp1/3/2012SermonCentral.com author: Learn how to be a strong servant-leader to your people in this new year through these relevant tips from Perry Noble.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-11-ways-you-can-serve-the-people-you-lead-1123.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/paul-hontz-discover-the-power-behind-empowered-ministry-this-year-1124.asp12/30/2011SermonCentral.com author: Discover how to prioritize prayer in your personal ministry in this engaging interview with Paul Hontz.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/paul-hontz-discover-the-power-behind-empowered-ministry-this-year-1124.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-larson-4-reasons-why-you-should-share-the-pulpit-1132.asp12/29/2011SermonCentral.com author: Do you want to preach God's word for the long haul? Take regular weeks off to let God refill your tank and let others feed your soul. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-larson-4-reasons-why-you-should-share-the-pulpit-1132.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-8-reasons-why-some-churches-never-grow-1126.asp12/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Perry Noble: "Too many times, we become so concerned with offending people that we actually offend Jesus."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-8-reasons-why-some-churches-never-grow-1126.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-10-secrets-many-senior-pastors-keep-1127.asp12/27/2011SermonCentral.com author: Are you honest enough to agree with any of these secrets pastors keep in the ministry?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-10-secrets-many-senior-pastors-keep-1127.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/beth-moore-beth-moore-are-you-surrendered-to-him-1128.asp12/23/2011SermonCentral.com author: Beth Moore encourages pastors to seek God's direction and not their own plans for the future.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/beth-moore-beth-moore-are-you-surrendered-to-him-1128.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-chandler-and-furtick-square-off-on-preaching-1129.asp12/22/2011SermonCentral.com author: Should preaching focus more on evangelism or deepening the spiritual formation of attenders? ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-chandler-and-furtick-square-off-on-preaching-1129.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tim-raymond-pride-comes-before-a-bad-sermon-1130.asp12/21/2011SermonCentral.com author: By all means, do your best in the preparation and delivery of your messages, but leave the results entirely up to God.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tim-raymond-pride-comes-before-a-bad-sermon-1130.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/haddon-robinson-busting-out-of-sermon-block-730.asp12/20/2011SermonCentral.com author: Give your sermons new life every week with this timeless advice from Haddon Robinson.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/haddon-robinson-busting-out-of-sermon-block-730.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-15-christmas-preaching-tips-1121.asp12/19/2011SermonCentral.com author: Peter Mead offers a helpful list of 15 tips to make the most of your preaching this Christmas.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-15-christmas-preaching-tips-1121.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-why-pastors-should-bless-interracial-marriage-1122.asp12/17/2011SermonCentral.com author: John Piper offers wisdom for handling the issue of interracial marriage with a strong biblical perspective. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-why-pastors-should-bless-interracial-marriage-1122.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/greg-surratt-when-people-leave-4-lessons-in-rejection-from-jesus-1119.asp12/16/2011SermonCentral.com author: Greg Surratt: When people leave for whatever reason, God's got your back. What else do you really need?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/greg-surratt-when-people-leave-4-lessons-in-rejection-from-jesus-1119.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-cox-7-ways-twitter-will-improve-your-preaching-1117.asp12/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: Brandon Cox shares how utilizing the power of Twitter can extend your teaching platforms to an entirely new audience.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-cox-7-ways-twitter-will-improve-your-preaching-1117.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-are-you-an-aquarium-keeping-leader-1116.asp12/13/2011SermonCentral.com author: Steven Furtick: "Focus on the people you want to reach and you'll keep the people you want to keep."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-are-you-an-aquarium-keeping-leader-1116.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/dean-shriver-6-benefits-to-not-changing-churches-1114.asp12/12/2011SermonCentral.com author: Thinking about moving to another church? Before you do, consider the benefits of "not" changing churches.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/dean-shriver-6-benefits-to-not-changing-churches-1114.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-osborne-larry-osborne-my-ministry-game-changers-1115.asp12/10/2011SermonCentral.com author: Larry Osborne offers time-tested wisdom to help leaders avoid two dangerous mindsets that often destroy pastors.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-osborne-larry-osborne-my-ministry-game-changers-1115.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-one-thing-that-will-make-or-break-your-preaching-in-the-21st-century-1111.asp12/9/2011SermonCentral.com author: There is an item you need to be a break-through preacher--without this item, you will simply be a speaker. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-one-thing-that-will-make-or-break-your-preaching-in-the-21st-century-1111.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-10-ways-to-half-bake-your-sermon-part-2-1113.asp12/8/2011SermonCentral.com author: We all want to be "biblical" preachers, but are we really giving the text its due? Find out in the second part of this series by Peter Mead. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-10-ways-to-half-bake-your-sermon-part-2-1113.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-10-ways-to-half-bake-your-sermon-part-1-1112.asp12/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: Peter Mead: Is your preaching half-baked when it comes to the biblical text? ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-10-ways-to-half-bake-your-sermon-part-1-1112.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-15-quick-tips-for-better-christmas-preaching-1118.asp12/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: Peter Mead offers a helpful list of 15 tips to make the most of your preaching this Christmas.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-15-quick-tips-for-better-christmas-preaching-1118.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-7-things-to-know-about-sexual-sin-in-the-church-1110.asp12/6/2011SermonCentral.com author: The costs of concealing sexual sin are far greater than the costs of confession and repentance.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-7-things-to-know-about-sexual-sin-in-the-church-1110.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tullian-tchividjian-does-your-preaching-pass-the-grace-test-1109.asp12/5/2011SermonCentral.com author: Tullian Tchividjian: "If people walk away from my sermons thinking more about what they need to do than what Jesus has already done, I've failed to preach the Gospel." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tullian-tchividjian-does-your-preaching-pass-the-grace-test-1109.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-pastors-articulate-your-vision-again-1108.asp12/3/2011SermonCentral.com author: In this two-minute video John Piper reminds us that vision often leaks and it's our role to articulate it in fresh new ways.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-pastors-articulate-your-vision-again-1108.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-flip-the-funnel-leadership-1106.asp12/2/2011SermonCentral.com author: Is it wrong to ask God to increase your leadership platform?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-flip-the-funnel-leadership-1106.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/darrin-patrick-is-your-church-a-movement-or-museum-1104.asp12/1/2011SermonCentral.com author: Darrin Patrick provides a powerful illustration of the important role men have played in the history of the church and their importance in the future.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/darrin-patrick-is-your-church-a-movement-or-museum-1104.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brian-orme-4-popular-preaching-myths-1107.asp11/30/2011SermonCentral.com author: What you think about your preaching while preparing your message might be just as important as the words you say when you deliver it.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brian-orme-4-popular-preaching-myths-1107.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-better-ingredients-better-preaching-1096.asp11/29/2011SermonCentral.com author: Peter Mead suggests you should avoid these three "ingredients" capable of ruining any sermon.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-better-ingredients-better-preaching-1096.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-theres-something-wrong-with-the-pastoral-system-1101.asp11/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Gordon MacDonald: "I think we probably need to totally re-define what pastors do in leading our contemporary 21st century church."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-theres-something-wrong-with-the-pastoral-system-1101.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/miles-mcpherson-miles-mcpherson-gods-power-and-our-ruby-slippers-1097.asp11/26/2011SermonCentral.com author: "Imagine what the Universal Church could do if everyone truly believed God." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/miles-mcpherson-miles-mcpherson-gods-power-and-our-ruby-slippers-1097.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/j-john-3-tips-for-a-more-biblical-thanksgiving-1103.asp11/23/2011SermonCentral.com author: "In giving thanks to God, there should be no motive other than pure gratitude." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/j-john-3-tips-for-a-more-biblical-thanksgiving-1103.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/francis-chan-francis-chan-how-to-get-out-of-your-religious-routine-1102.asp11/22/2011SermonCentral.com author: Chan encourages us to pray for a new encounter with God.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/francis-chan-francis-chan-how-to-get-out-of-your-religious-routine-1102.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jud-wilhite-a-church-of-radical-acceptance-and-uncensored-grace-1094.asp11/19/2011SermonCentral.com author: John Ortberg and Jud Wilhite sit down to discuss discipleship, uncensored grace, and radical acceptance.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jud-wilhite-a-church-of-radical-acceptance-and-uncensored-grace-1094.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/maurilio-amorim-why-authentic-preaching-could-be-a-trap-1098.asp11/18/2011SermonCentral.com author: Maurillo Amorim: "I hope we are not creating a culture that encourages people to be authentic about their sins but excuses them from doing the hard work of making things right."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/maurilio-amorim-why-authentic-preaching-could-be-a-trap-1098.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-mcclure-preaching-and-penn-gate-1105.asp11/16/2011SermonCentral.com author: John McClure: "The allegations of childhood sexual abuse at Penn State last week call for a response from the pulpit."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-mcclure-preaching-and-penn-gate-1105.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tullian-tchividjian-approval-addiction-vs-the-now-power-of-the-gospel-1095.asp11/16/2011SermonCentral.com author: We recently spoke with Tullian Tchividjian about his new book, "Jesus + Nothing = Everything," the danger of approval addiction, and the power of the Gospel. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tullian-tchividjian-approval-addiction-vs-the-now-power-of-the-gospel-1095.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/todd-hiestand-preaching-on-the-run-7-tips-for-bi-vocational-pastors-1093.asp11/15/2011SermonCentral.com author: "My sermon prep is no longer about how many hours I 'spend studying.' With this approach, I genuinely believe that every hour of the week is sermon prep." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/todd-hiestand-preaching-on-the-run-7-tips-for-bi-vocational-pastors-1093.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/mark-driscoll-how-mark-driscoll-prepares-his-sermon-1090.asp11/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I find that prayer and listening help me work through the harder parts of Scripture. I also use commentators and theologians to check my thoughts, but I always start with the Bible and prayer." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/mark-driscoll-how-mark-driscoll-prepares-his-sermon-1090.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-ortberg-dallas-willard-what-the-church-needs-to-get-right-1089.asp11/12/2011SermonCentral.com author: John Ortberg and Dallas Willard discuss the centrality of Jesus' message in the Gospels.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-ortberg-dallas-willard-what-the-church-needs-to-get-right-1089.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-beukema-9-tips-to-keep-your-preaching-fresh-on-special-days-1075.asp11/11/2011SermonCentral.com author: John Beukema discusses the challenges and opportunities of providing your listeners with fresh content for holiday sermons.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-beukema-9-tips-to-keep-your-preaching-fresh-on-special-days-1075.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-mcclure-5-places-to-find-a-sermon-1092.asp11/10/2011SermonCentral.com author: What will I preach on? Whether you're asking this question a week, a month, or a year in advance of the Sunday in question, you're looking for inspiration. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-mcclure-5-places-to-find-a-sermon-1092.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-4-reasons-not-to-give-an-altar-call-1088.asp11/9/2011SermonCentral.com author: There is a place for a properly given altar call, but we must maintain a correct understanding of how, when, and where to use one.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-4-reasons-not-to-give-an-altar-call-1088.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-cox-8-ways-to-hook-your-congregation-into-your-message-1087.asp11/8/2011SermonCentral.com author: Whether you're looking back at Plato or Jesus, virtually every culture has had great communicators who realized the power of attention-grabbing hooks.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-cox-8-ways-to-hook-your-congregation-into-your-message-1087.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/erik-raymond-do-you-know-the-most-dangerous-person-in-your-church-1086.asp11/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: In addition to leading and teaching, pastors are called to protect or guard the flock.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/erik-raymond-do-you-know-the-most-dangerous-person-in-your-church-1086.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/scot-mcknight-scot-mcknight-did-jesus-preach-the-gospel-1085.asp11/5/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I believe we have developed a personal-salvation culture at the expense of a gospel culture," says McKnight.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/scot-mcknight-scot-mcknight-did-jesus-preach-the-gospel-1085.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brian-dodd-10-ways-to-know-someone-is-leaving-your-church-1084.asp11/4/2011SermonCentral.com author: Here are the warning signs that indicate a potential move toward the back door is underway.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brian-dodd-10-ways-to-know-someone-is-leaving-your-church-1084.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-my-two-pet-peeves-in-worship-1083.asp11/3/2011SermonCentral.com author: Steven Furtick has two pet peeves: Pastors who don't engage in worship, and worship musicians who don't engage with the Word.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-my-two-pet-peeves-in-worship-1083.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/mark-driscoll-mark-driscoll-4-reasons-why-i-preach-in-strange-places-1082.asp11/2/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I like to preach. No, I really like to preach. So I preach pretty much wherever...But there are four reasons why I tend to accept certain speaking invitations."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/mark-driscoll-mark-driscoll-4-reasons-why-i-preach-in-strange-places-1082.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jared-moore-preaching-a-wedding-the-practical-dos-and-donts-1081.asp11/1/2011SermonCentral.com author: What should you expect when preaching a wedding? What do others expect of you? Jared Moore offers five important do's and don'ts.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jared-moore-preaching-a-wedding-the-practical-dos-and-donts-1081.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/bob-franquiz-top-3-mistakes-churches-make-with-new-believers-1080.asp10/31/2011SermonCentral.com author: Discover the three mistakes churches make that keep new believers from "sticking."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/bob-franquiz-top-3-mistakes-churches-make-with-new-believers-1080.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jeff-vanderstelt-unleashing-everyday-people-into-gods-mission-1079.asp10/29/2011SermonCentral.com author: Jeff Vanderstelt of Soma Communities encourages leaders to gain a fresh perspective for living out the mission of the church today. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jeff-vanderstelt-unleashing-everyday-people-into-gods-mission-1079.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rachel-blom-15-myths-about-seeker-sensitive-preaching-1078.asp10/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Rachel Blom: "Seeker-sensitive preaching means adapting my sermon to the fact that my audience is, for the most part, not committed to Christ." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rachel-blom-15-myths-about-seeker-sensitive-preaching-1078.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-10-signs-youre-near-a-ministry-burnout-1074.asp10/27/2011SermonCentral.com author: God called us to do a lot of things for Him...but He did not call us to burn out or exchange our family for ministry. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-10-signs-youre-near-a-ministry-burnout-1074.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-ortberg-biblical-preaching-is-about-life-changenot-sermon-form-1077.asp10/26/2011SermonCentral.com author: Your goal is to wash the minds of your people in the Word so that Christ is formed in them. That's biblical preaching.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-ortberg-biblical-preaching-is-about-life-changenot-sermon-form-1077.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-5-ways-to-diagnose-passionless-preaching-1073.asp10/25/2011SermonCentral.com author: Peter Mead offers a practical list to help preachers both identify and safeguard their preaching from a lack of zeal in the pulpit. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-5-ways-to-diagnose-passionless-preaching-1073.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-osborne-making-the-message-memorable-1072.asp10/24/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I learned early on that if my preaching was to be powerful, it had to be memorable," says Larry Osborne.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-osborne-making-the-message-memorable-1072.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/francis-chan-an-illustration-on-eternity-1076.asp10/22/2011SermonCentral.com author: Francis Chan shares a powerful sermon illustration about living for God in the short time we have on this earth. Use this illustration in an upcoming message about the importance of living with an eternal focus. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/francis-chan-an-illustration-on-eternity-1076.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-steven-furtick-why-were-all-about-the-numbers-1064.asp10/21/2011SermonCentral.com author: "It's unacceptable to me as a pastor that we would stop growing when the Lord wants to add to our number daily those who are being saved."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-steven-furtick-why-were-all-about-the-numbers-1064.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/leslie-holmes-preacher-to-preacher-why-do-we-do-it-1067.asp10/20/2011SermonCentral.com author: Whether we preach from a manuscript, a 3x5 card, an iPad, or without notes, preaching is still the primary means through which God hooks a human soul for salvation.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/leslie-holmes-preacher-to-preacher-why-do-we-do-it-1067.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/greg-surratt-4-reasons-why-people-leave-and-3-ways-pastors-respond-1071.asp10/19/2011SermonCentral.com author: In the early days of starting Seacoast, I used to wince when someone asked for an appointment. “Was this another 'core team member' hanging up their spurs?”, I'd think to myself.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/greg-surratt-4-reasons-why-people-leave-and-3-ways-pastors-respond-1071.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/walter-wangerin-jr-why-i-pace-before-i-preach-1070.asp10/18/2011SermonCentral.com author: On the night before I preach, I pace-back and forth in my room, mumbling sermonic thoughts, testing them, scorning a hundred thoughts, exulting in one or two that shine like coin, investing those.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/walter-wangerin-jr-why-i-pace-before-i-preach-1070.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-4-problems-with-passionate-preaching-1069.asp10/17/2011SermonCentral.com author: Just because we feel strongly about our message doesn't mean we should strong-arm our listeners.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-4-problems-with-passionate-preaching-1069.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/charles-stone-top-10-tips-for-handling-church-critics-1063.asp10/15/2011SermonCentral.com author: Charles Stone encourages pastors to use discernment when receiving criticism with these ten tips.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/charles-stone-top-10-tips-for-handling-church-critics-1063.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brady-boyd-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-two-popular-preaching-styles-1065.asp10/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: Brady Boyd: "I think both approaches have merit for the local church and it's the job of the pastor to listen to what God is saying and obey." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brady-boyd-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-two-popular-preaching-styles-1065.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-2-simple-tips-for-new-believer-follow-up-1061.asp10/13/2011SermonCentral.com author: Steven Furtick shares practical insights for making the most out of your new believer follow-up.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-2-simple-tips-for-new-believer-follow-up-1061.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-long-preaching-for-life-change-1060.asp10/12/2011SermonCentral.com author: Does preaching for life-change always produce a watered down message?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-long-preaching-for-life-change-1060.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-osborne-rightly-dividing-the-preaching-load-1047.asp10/11/2011SermonCentral.com author: Larry Osborne: "Sharing the pulpit has proven to be one of the best things that ever happened to our church and to me."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-osborne-rightly-dividing-the-preaching-load-1047.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/hal-seed-7-benefits-of-hosting-a-high-profile-guest-speaker-1057.asp10/10/2011SermonCentral.com author: Are high profile guest speakers worth the time and money? "Only if you value lost people," says Hal Seed.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/hal-seed-7-benefits-of-hosting-a-high-profile-guest-speaker-1057.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/granger-community-church-video-the-exodus-deliverance-and-the-meaning-of-baptism-1059.asp10/8/2011SermonCentral.com author: This five-minute video from Granger Community Church unpacks the history and the meaning of baptism--connecting our new life in Christ to Israel's passing through the Red Sea.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/granger-community-church-video-the-exodus-deliverance-and-the-meaning-of-baptism-1059.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-6-reasons-to-preach-the-same-sermon-twice-1062.asp10/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: Joe McKeever: "Have fun preaching those repeats, pastor. At least this is one time you do not have to reinvent the wheel or discover fire all over again."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-6-reasons-to-preach-the-same-sermon-twice-1062.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/paul-loyless-7-ways-to-help-prevent-leadership-loneliness-1058.asp10/6/2011SermonCentral.com author: Help prevent seasons of leadership loneliness in your ministry with these seven tips from Paul Loyless.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/paul-loyless-7-ways-to-help-prevent-leadership-loneliness-1058.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/warren-wiersbe-the-patented-preacher-1046.asp10/5/2011SermonCentral.com author: Why is it that so many preachers do not enjoy preaching? Why do some busy themselves in minor matters when they should be studying and meditating? Why do others creep out of the pulpit after delivering their sermon, overwhelmed with a sense of failure and guilt?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/warren-wiersbe-the-patented-preacher-1046.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brady-boyd-uncovering-your-crowd-addiction-1054.asp10/4/2011SermonCentral.com author: How do you relieve ministry stress? Do you seek God for refuge or the adoration of crowds?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brady-boyd-uncovering-your-crowd-addiction-1054.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/scot-mcknight-did-jesus-preach-the-gospel-part-2-1091.asp10/4/2011SermonCentral.com author: In this two-part video Scot McKnight seeks to asnswer the question: Did Jesus Preach the Gospel?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/scot-mcknight-did-jesus-preach-the-gospel-part-2-1091.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-bisagno-the-art-of-creating-change-in-your-church-1055.asp10/3/2011SermonCentral.com author: Are you making ministry changes according to the latest "church growth" fads or the prompting of the Holy Spirit?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-bisagno-the-art-of-creating-change-in-your-church-1055.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-5-right-and-wrong-ways-to-deal-with-criticism-1053.asp10/1/2011SermonCentral.com author: Ron Edmondson offers insight about the good and bad ways we respond to ministry criticism.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-5-right-and-wrong-ways-to-deal-with-criticism-1053.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/dallas-willard-dallas-willard-a-cup-running-over-1045.asp9/30/2011SermonCentral.com author: Men and women in ministry who are not finding satisfaction in Christ are likely to demonstrate that with overexertion and overpreparation for speaking, and with no peace about what they do after they do it. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/dallas-willard-dallas-willard-a-cup-running-over-1045.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/alan-danielson-what-does-it-really-mean-to-go-deeper-1052.asp9/29/2011SermonCentral.com author: Alan Danielson offers his take on one of the most overrated comments in the church today.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/alan-danielson-what-does-it-really-mean-to-go-deeper-1052.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-7-things-pastors-should-never-apologize-for-1051.asp9/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Perry Noble offers a helpful list of things you should never have to apologize for as a leader in the church.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-7-things-pastors-should-never-apologize-for-1051.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/james-macdonald-pastors-share-their-biggest-preaching-goofs-1050.asp9/27/2011SermonCentral.com author: Mark Dever, James MacDonald, and Matt Chandler share their biggest preaching goofs. We invite you to share yours.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/james-macdonald-pastors-share-their-biggest-preaching-goofs-1050.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-listen-to-your-message-before-you-preach-it-1049.asp9/26/2011SermonCentral.com author: Sermons are not made for paper; they are made for people. We should listen before we preach.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-listen-to-your-message-before-you-preach-it-1049.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-7-ways-to-tell-if-its-a-god-thing-1048.asp9/24/2011SermonCentral.com author: Ron Edmondson: "God calls people to seemingly impossible tasks. It gives Him glory when I can't do something, but He can."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-7-ways-to-tell-if-its-a-god-thing-1048.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/bill-hybels-bill-hybels-growing-in-your-preaching-1044.asp9/23/2011SermonCentral.com author: Paul told Timothy to work at improving his preaching. You, in turn, may be asking, "How do I do that? How do I get better?" Here are some ideas.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/bill-hybels-bill-hybels-growing-in-your-preaching-1044.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-skeletons-in-the-pulpit-and-cadavers-in-the-pews-1039.asp9/22/2011SermonCentral.com author: Alone, catchy points on sermon outlines cannot move people any more than a skeleton will move with no meat on its bones.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-skeletons-in-the-pulpit-and-cadavers-in-the-pews-1039.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/casey-graham-catalyze-giving-through-your-preaching-1042.asp9/21/2011SermonCentral.com author: As you preach on the subject of money, you've got to engage people who are motivated by different reasons. Here's a list of the top five reasons people give. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/casey-graham-catalyze-giving-through-your-preaching-1042.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/craig-groeschel-dont-pray-small-prayers-1040.asp9/20/2011SermonCentral.com author: Craig Groeschel: "What you pray for reflects what you believe about God."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/craig-groeschel-dont-pray-small-prayers-1040.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-4-leadership-tips-from-the-outreach-100-largest-fastest-growing-churches-1043.asp9/19/2011SermonCentral.com author: Ed Stetzer: "The churches on our Largest and Fastest-Growing lists are all engaging in various ministries. However, we are watching many of these congregations push themselves deeper in multisite ministry, small groups and serving the culture."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-4-leadership-tips-from-the-outreach-100-largest-fastest-growing-churches-1043.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-john-piper-god-doesnt-take-risks-1032.asp9/17/2011SermonCentral.com author: "It is hard to exaggerate how important it is for the mission of the church...to have a fully biblical vision of the greatness and the sovereignty and the glory of God."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-john-piper-god-doesnt-take-risks-1032.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-how-to-recover-from-a-bad-sermon-1037.asp9/16/2011SermonCentral.com author: Steven Furtick says don't let your past performances keep you from future opportunities.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-how-to-recover-from-a-bad-sermon-1037.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/pete-wilson-do-you-know-the-4-pillars-of-guest-preaching-1041.asp9/15/2011SermonCentral.com author: Pete Wilson: "Don't make controversial statements the church staff is going to have to clean up later."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/pete-wilson-do-you-know-the-4-pillars-of-guest-preaching-1041.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/sherman-cox-are-you-a-preacher-or-a-motivational-speaker-1036.asp9/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: It might be true. It might even be helpful. But is it preaching?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/sherman-cox-are-you-a-preacher-or-a-motivational-speaker-1036.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/james-macdonald-james-macdonald-5-things-we-do-instead-of-preach-the-word-1033.asp9/13/2011SermonCentral.com author: James MacDonald: 5 Things We Do Instead of Preach the Word]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/james-macdonald-james-macdonald-5-things-we-do-instead-of-preach-the-word-1033.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/eric-bryant-the-best-way-to-avoid-ministry-burnout-that-you-keep-forgetting-1031.asp9/12/2011SermonCentral.com author: Eric Bryant reminds leaders of a familiar story that holds a secret for avoiding ministry burnout.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/eric-bryant-the-best-way-to-avoid-ministry-burnout-that-you-keep-forgetting-1031.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brian-orme-remembering-9/11-what-pastors-should-and-shouldnt-do-1035.asp9/10/2011SermonCentral.com author: You have an important task to do tomorrow-how will you address 9/11? ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brian-orme-remembering-9/11-what-pastors-should-and-shouldnt-do-1035.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/j-john-4-ways-to-keep-your-evangelistic-edge-in-preaching-1034.asp9/9/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I believe that if a preacher will take these four principles and apply them, then the Lord will honor them, and they will see people turn to Christ."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/j-john-4-ways-to-keep-your-evangelistic-edge-in-preaching-1034.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jim-martin-10-tips-for-better-preaching-pt-2-1030.asp9/8/2011SermonCentral.com author: In this two-part series on better preaching, Jim Martin offers ten tips for more effective preaching every Sunday.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jim-martin-10-tips-for-better-preaching-pt-2-1030.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jim-martin-10-tips-for-better-preaching-pt1-1029.asp9/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: In this two-part series on better preaching, Jim Martin offers ten tips for more effective preaching every Sunday. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jim-martin-10-tips-for-better-preaching-pt1-1029.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/andy-stanley-guardrails-avoiding-regrets-in-your-life-1028.asp9/6/2011SermonCentral.com author: Andy Stanley: "Remember, many of our greatest regrets in life could probably have been avoided if we had put guardrails in place." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/andy-stanley-guardrails-avoiding-regrets-in-your-life-1028.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tim-stevens-how-to-get-out-of-a-ministry-funk-1027.asp9/5/2011SermonCentral.com author: Tim Stevens offers encouragement and practical advice to pastors going through a tough ministry funk. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tim-stevens-how-to-get-out-of-a-ministry-funk-1027.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/mark-driscoll-should-you-plant-a-church-12-questions-to-confirm-your-calling-1026.asp9/3/2011SermonCentral.com author: Mark Driscoll offers a bold and helpful list of questions to help leaders confirm their call to plant.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/mark-driscoll-should-you-plant-a-church-12-questions-to-confirm-your-calling-1026.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tim-keller-biblical-preaching-application-vs-exegesis-1022.asp9/2/2011SermonCentral.com author: Tim Keller, D. A. Carson, and John Piper discuss the importance of digging into the biblical text before application.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tim-keller-biblical-preaching-application-vs-exegesis-1022.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-milk-meat-and-the-malnourished-church-1025.asp9/1/2011SermonCentral.com author: "The crisis facing the church today isn't what people are getting fed on Sundays," says Steven Furtick.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-milk-meat-and-the-malnourished-church-1025.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-making-the-move-to-noteless-preaching-1021.asp8/31/2011SermonCentral.com author: Remember, the goal of sermon preparation is an oral message, not a polished manuscript for publication.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-making-the-move-to-noteless-preaching-1021.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rachel-blom-8-starts-to-avoid-in-your-preaching-1020.asp8/30/2011SermonCentral.com author: Thinking of starting off your sermon in one of these ways? You might want to try a different approach.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rachel-blom-8-starts-to-avoid-in-your-preaching-1020.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-prepare-yourself-for-the-4-points-of-attack-in-leadership-1019.asp8/29/2011SermonCentral.com author: As a leader in ministry, we are going to be attacked, especially if we are having an impact in the areas in which we are planted. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-prepare-yourself-for-the-4-points-of-attack-in-leadership-1019.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/dino-rizzo-dino-rizzo-embrace-the-secrecy-of-serving-1017.asp8/27/2011SermonCentral.com author: Dino Rizzo shares his personal testimony and encourages leaders to embrace a humble servant-focused attitude in ministry.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/dino-rizzo-dino-rizzo-embrace-the-secrecy-of-serving-1017.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-57-leadership-tips-for-pastors-1016.asp8/26/2011SermonCentral.com author: Joe McKeever offers a bold list of helpful leadership lessons from his ministry journey so far.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-57-leadership-tips-for-pastors-1016.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-harney-3-simple-questions-for-better-church-outreach-1018.asp8/25/2011SermonCentral.com author: Only when a church grafts evangelistic passion onto every ministry will outreach become more than just another program. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-harney-3-simple-questions-for-better-church-outreach-1018.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-5-tips-for-leading-the-commuter-generation-1015.asp8/24/2011SermonCentral.com author: Following Jesus can never be done in a hurry. It is not a hundred yard dash. If we want to follow someone, we can't go faster than the one who is leading. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-5-tips-for-leading-the-commuter-generation-1015.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-the-post-sermon-bible-test-1014.asp8/22/2011SermonCentral.com author: We preach hoping and praying for the message to mark and transform lives as it is preached. But what about after the sermon is over? ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-the-post-sermon-bible-test-1014.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/mark-driscoll-turning-people-back-from-the-dangers-of-hell-1012.asp8/20/2011SermonCentral.com author: In this nine-minute video Mark Driscoll offers a bold plea for leaders to be clear about the dangers of hell and the power of the gospel. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/mark-driscoll-turning-people-back-from-the-dangers-of-hell-1012.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/david-stokes-preaching-when-times-are-tight-1000.asp8/19/2011SermonCentral.com author: The fact is, when current reality begins to let us down, when times turn tough, even tight, this is a moment for us to shift the focus away from this to that, from now to then, from here to there. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/david-stokes-preaching-when-times-are-tight-1000.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steve-sjogren-94-servant-evangelism-ideas-for-your-church-706.asp8/19/2011SermonCentral.com author: Servant evangelism wins the heart before it confronts the mind. A small act of kindness nudges a person closer to God, often in a profound way, as it bypasses one's mental defenses.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steve-sjogren-94-servant-evangelism-ideas-for-your-church-706.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-7-things-pastors-dont-need-to-know-1013.asp8/18/2011SermonCentral.com author: As a pastor, I've learned there are plenty of people willing to tell me things I would never hear if I wasn't the pastor. Sometimes I need to know...sometimes I don't.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-edmondson-7-things-pastors-dont-need-to-know-1013.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/duane-kelderman-what-makes-a-sermon-good-1009.asp8/17/2011SermonCentral.com author: Preachers and churches run into trouble when they forget that preaching is first and foremost a proclamation of Scripture.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/duane-kelderman-what-makes-a-sermon-good-1009.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-warren-warren-life-giving-habits-of-healthy-pastors-1008.asp8/16/2011SermonCentral.com author: Rick Warren shares his leadership wisdom for staying healthy and effective for the long haul in ministry.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-warren-warren-life-giving-habits-of-healthy-pastors-1008.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/toni-ridgaway-infographic-what-do-pastors-really-pray-for-1011.asp8/15/2011SermonCentral.com author: Are most pastors satisfied with their prayer lives? How long does the average pastor pray? And, is there a secret to a more fulfilling prayer life? Find out in this special edition infographic exploring the prayer lives of pastors.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/toni-ridgaway-infographic-what-do-pastors-really-pray-for-1011.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-10-things-i-believe-about-the-church-1010.asp8/13/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I believe the potential for the local church to do good and create positive change in the world is greater than it has ever been."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-10-things-i-believe-about-the-church-1010.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/gabe-lyons-gabe-lyons-celebrate-mission-find-awakening-1006.asp8/12/2011SermonCentral.com author: In this three-minute video Gabe Lyons offers insight about engaging the "next" Christians to awaken the church.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/gabe-lyons-gabe-lyons-celebrate-mission-find-awakening-1006.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-what-are-you-doing-to-stay-small-and-strategic-1007.asp8/11/2011SermonCentral.com author: We need to make sure that in our preaching ministry we are not drawn into thinking purely in a “bigger is better” model. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-what-are-you-doing-to-stay-small-and-strategic-1007.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/toni-ridgaway-study-what-preachers-wont-preach-about-1004.asp8/10/2011SermonCentral.com author: Fifty-five percent of pastors can identify one or more topics on which they would not preach at all or only sparingly.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/toni-ridgaway-study-what-preachers-wont-preach-about-1004.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-harney-check-your-churchs-outreach-heartbeat-1003.asp8/9/2011SermonCentral.com author: If your church is struggling to invest in reaching your community and the world, ask yourself this question: Are we a church that is on fire with a passion for God?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-harney-check-your-churchs-outreach-heartbeat-1003.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/wayne-cordeiro-the-new-normal-of-preaching-1001.asp8/8/2011SermonCentral.com author: It's no longer “what” I want to teach; it's “how” they best learn.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/wayne-cordeiro-the-new-normal-of-preaching-1001.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/charles-stone-when-pastors-get-pigeonholed-999.asp8/6/2011SermonCentral.com author: Pastors face a common vocational hazard: getting pigeonholed.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/charles-stone-when-pastors-get-pigeonholed-999.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-are-you-preaching-like-a-pharisee-1002.asp8/5/2011SermonCentral.com author: Preaching, when done correctly, should unburden people. As preachers, our job is to challenge people, yes, but not to burden them.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-are-you-preaching-like-a-pharisee-1002.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-ed-stetzer-avoid-any-hint-998.asp8/4/2011SermonCentral.com author: Too many pastors have lost credibility because of the appearance of immorality. Don't be one of them.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-ed-stetzer-avoid-any-hint-998.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-should-pastors-perform-weddings-for-unbelievers-997.asp8/3/2011SermonCentral.com author: John Piper shares his input on "if" and "when" it's appropriate for pastors to marry unbelievers.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-should-pastors-perform-weddings-for-unbelievers-997.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-5-core-values-of-a-church-in-decline-996.asp8/2/2011SermonCentral.com author: Avoid these declining church values and embrace positive growth in your church.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-5-core-values-of-a-church-in-decline-996.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ron-forseth-preaching-without-cabin-pressure-995.asp8/1/2011SermonCentral.com author: Preach about sin? Emphasize God's wrath? Talk about Christ's blood? Can that possibly have a positive effect? Most certainly. Ultimately, it's the only way to have a lasting effect.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ron-forseth-preaching-without-cabin-pressure-995.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/toni-ridgaway-10-last-minute-preaching-tips-994.asp7/30/2011SermonCentral.com author: Read these top ten preaching tips for inspiration and vision before you preach this Sunday! ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/toni-ridgaway-10-last-minute-preaching-tips-994.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/beth-moore-beth-moore-surrender-to-him-993.asp7/29/2011SermonCentral.com author: Beth Moore encourages leaders to seek God's direction and not their own plans for the future.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/beth-moore-beth-moore-surrender-to-him-993.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/elias-moitinho-10-creative-ways-to-use-the-bible-in-counseling-992.asp7/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Even though counseling is neither preaching nor teaching, it does have elements of both. Here are 10 helpful tips for engaging Scripture in your counseling sessions. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/elias-moitinho-10-creative-ways-to-use-the-bible-in-counseling-992.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-five-significant-facts-about-first-time-guests-989.asp7/27/2011SermonCentral.com author: You may be the most skilled preacher and your church may have excellent small groups or the best children's ministry in the city, but your first-time guests will never know unless they make a second or third visit. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-five-significant-facts-about-first-time-guests-989.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-1000-sermons-will-change-your-life-991.asp7/26/2011SermonCentral.com author: Pastors, don't underestimate the cumulative effect of your preaching. You are not dumping information into brains. You are forming the habits of your people, teaching them how to read and understand and apply the Bible for themselves.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-1000-sermons-will-change-your-life-991.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/craig-groeschel-craig-groeschel-ministry-competition-987.asp7/25/2011SermonCentral.com author: Craig Groeschel discusses the need for church leaders to stop competing and work together for Christ.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/craig-groeschel-craig-groeschel-ministry-competition-987.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-preaching-tip-encourage-your-audience-990.asp7/23/2011SermonCentral.com author: Everyone needs encouragement. And yet, strangely, it's often absent from a significant amount of preaching. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-preaching-tip-encourage-your-audience-990.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/skye-jethani-has-mission-become-our-idol-986.asp7/22/2011SermonCentral.com author: Skye Jethani: "While a vision for serving God is needed, and the desperate condition of our world cannot be ignored, there is a higher calling that is going unanswered in many Christian communities." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/skye-jethani-has-mission-become-our-idol-986.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-church-discipline-short-skirts-and-angry-deacons-985.asp7/21/2011SermonCentral.com author: Loving someone enough to help them find freedom from their fears and appetites is the heart of church discipline.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-church-discipline-short-skirts-and-angry-deacons-985.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-perry-noble-dont-give-up-984.asp7/20/2011SermonCentral.com author: God took Elijah to the brook not to punish him but to prepare him for greater things ahead. "Don't give up when you're by the brook," says Perry Noble. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-perry-noble-dont-give-up-984.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/wayne-cordeiro-wayne-cordeiro-preaching-on-the-edge-of-laughter-983.asp7/19/2011SermonCentral.com author: "Congregations that never laugh find that forgiveness comes hard. In a church that laughs easily, forgiveness also comes easily. Allow your spirit to be lifted by laughter. It will do more than just improve your communication, it will change your church."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/wayne-cordeiro-wayne-cordeiro-preaching-on-the-edge-of-laughter-983.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/michael-duduit-preaching-on-life-an-interview-with-max-lucado-982.asp7/18/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I really believe the purpose of Scripture is to give us this authoritative handbook. We have a place where we can take people when they come to us with questions so we're not just speaking out of our own opinion." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/michael-duduit-preaching-on-life-an-interview-with-max-lucado-982.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rod-arnold-8-ways-to-make-your-church-more-accessible-981.asp7/16/2011SermonCentral.com author: Here are some smart, practical things you can do to connect with more people in your community and give them a chance to get to know your church.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rod-arnold-8-ways-to-make-your-church-more-accessible-981.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-pipers-authority-for-preaching-980.asp7/15/2011SermonCentral.com author: In this video John Piper answers the question, "What Bible passages do you use to base your claims about how we should preach?"]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-pipers-authority-for-preaching-980.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-maxwell-john-maxwell-what-makes-people-listen-979.asp7/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: Learn and practice the factors that great communicators use to connect with their listeners.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-maxwell-john-maxwell-what-makes-people-listen-979.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-megaphones-and-soapboxes-is-street-preaching-worth-it-978.asp7/13/2011SermonCentral.com author: Greg Stier offers insight into the effectiveness of hard-core street witnessing.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-megaphones-and-soapboxes-is-street-preaching-worth-it-978.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/miles-mcpherson-are-you-a-do-something-church-972.asp7/12/2011SermonCentral.com author: "A Do Something Church® is a church body that is committed to doing what Jesus did while in His body with the intent of establishing Pervasive Hope." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/miles-mcpherson-are-you-a-do-something-church-972.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/francis-chan-francis-chan-we-need-to-think-biblically-977.asp7/11/2011SermonCentral.com author: Francis Chan says that his life is not radical compared to the lives in the Book of Acts. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/francis-chan-francis-chan-we-need-to-think-biblically-977.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brian-mavis-10-things-every-new-believer-should-know-976.asp7/9/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I have been a Christian for over twenty-five years, and God has had to redirect me on multiple things because of what I mistakenly believed early on about being a Christian. And it is better to learn sooner than later."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brian-mavis-10-things-every-new-believer-should-know-976.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-great-calling-great-cost-971.asp7/8/2011SermonCentral.com author: "Most of us want to do the kinds of things Paul did without having to go through the kinds of things Paul went through. And it doesn't work like that."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-great-calling-great-cost-971.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/louie-giglio-louie-giglio-we-have-the-same-power-of-the-acts-2-church-974.asp7/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: We have the same tools that the church of Acts had. Do we act like it?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/louie-giglio-louie-giglio-we-have-the-same-power-of-the-acts-2-church-974.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-five-ways-to-keep-your-church-small-and-how-to-overcome-them-973.asp7/6/2011SermonCentral.com author: God wants a church to grow because it's winning the lost to Christ and discipling them to reach others. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-five-ways-to-keep-your-church-small-and-how-to-overcome-them-973.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-perry-noble-21-questions-leaders-must-wrestle-with-970.asp7/5/2011SermonCentral.com author: Perry Noble shares a powerful list of leadership questions from his study in the book of James.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-perry-noble-21-questions-leaders-must-wrestle-with-970.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/wayne-cordeiro-wayne-cordeiro-when-you-want-to-call-it-quits-968.asp7/2/2011SermonCentral.com author: Wayne Cordeiro offers tips for discerning when it's time to quit and when quitting is not God's best for you or your ministry.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/wayne-cordeiro-wayne-cordeiro-when-you-want-to-call-it-quits-968.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/michael-duduit-the-25-most-influential-preaching-books-of-the-last-25-years-969.asp7/1/2011SermonCentral.com author: Preaching magazine editor Michael Duduit offers a helpful list of the top preaching books over the last quarter-century. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/michael-duduit-the-25-most-influential-preaching-books-of-the-last-25-years-969.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-maxwell-john-maxwell-remove-the-u-from-failure-967.asp6/30/2011SermonCentral.com author: Seeing yourself as a failure is a negative thinking pattern. It doesn't make you feel any better, and, even more important, it doesn't help you do any better in the future. To start “failing forward,” you need to look at failure differently.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-maxwell-john-maxwell-remove-the-u-from-failure-967.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brady-boyd-10-ministry-principles-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-966.asp6/29/2011SermonCentral.com author: Brady Boyd: "No matter how hard I try, I will always be tempted to measure my success by attendance numbers."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brady-boyd-10-ministry-principles-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-966.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-dealing-with-the-preacher-eaters-965.asp6/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Joe McKeever shares practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-dealing-with-the-preacher-eaters-965.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/james-macdonald-the-pastors-wifes-role-in-ministry-964.asp6/27/2011SermonCentral.com author: A panel of senior pastors including Steven Furtick, Greg Laurie, and James MacDonald talk about their wives and the roles they play in ministry. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/james-macdonald-the-pastors-wifes-role-in-ministry-964.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-you-cant-please-everyone-with-your-preaching-963.asp6/25/2011SermonCentral.com author: The challenge with criticism is to sort it through and preach for our audience of One, yet with a loving sensitivity to the many who sit and listen.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-you-cant-please-everyone-with-your-preaching-963.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tyler-scarlett-start-with-a-bang-crafting-a-memorable-sermon-opener-962.asp6/24/2011SermonCentral.com author: If you lose your congregation at the beginning, you will have to work twice as hard to get them back by the end. Why not give your message the best possible chance to connect with people at the outset? ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tyler-scarlett-start-with-a-bang-crafting-a-memorable-sermon-opener-962.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/diana-davis-10-tiny-tweaks-to-liven-up-sunday-mornings-959.asp6/23/2011SermonCentral.com author: Need a few fresh ideas to keep your Sunday service from predictable sameness?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/diana-davis-10-tiny-tweaks-to-liven-up-sunday-mornings-959.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rob-overton-top-7-ways-to-close-the-back-door-of-your-church-961.asp6/22/2011SermonCentral.com author: "It is incredibly easy for a growing church to appear healthy while leaving bruised and battered people in its wake."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rob-overton-top-7-ways-to-close-the-back-door-of-your-church-961.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-preach-a-crisp-clear-gospel-message-958.asp6/21/2011SermonCentral.com author: Larry Moyer: "For me, it all starts by communicating ten words: 'Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead.'" ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-preach-a-crisp-clear-gospel-message-958.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/josh-reich-how-to-plan-a-preaching-calendar-957.asp6/20/2011SermonCentral.com author: Josh Reich: "How we plan our preaching calendar at Revolution is one of the most common questions I get from other pastors."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/josh-reich-how-to-plan-a-preaching-calendar-957.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jd-greear-how-to-teach-old-testament-characters-956.asp6/18/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I believe most contemporary teaching on Old Testament stories is hopelessly moralistic, giving us merely examples to emulate rather than a Savior to adore and hope in." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jd-greear-how-to-teach-old-testament-characters-956.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-piper-whats-the-best-tone-for-your-preaching-955.asp6/17/2011SermonCentral.com author: "The question I have for preachers is: What tone should you aim at in preaching? This is an urgent question because, if you don't answer it, your listeners will answer it for you."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-piper-whats-the-best-tone-for-your-preaching-955.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tullian-tchividjian-what-to-preach-to-yourself-every-day-953.asp6/16/2011SermonCentral.com author: "The hard work of Christian growth, therefore, is to think less of me and my performance and more of Jesus and his performance for me." ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tullian-tchividjian-what-to-preach-to-yourself-every-day-953.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-keep-the-momentum-in-your-preaching-952.asp6/15/2011SermonCentral.com author: Does your sermon keep building momentum as you progress or does it stall out in the middle or end? Peter Mead offers encouragement for preachers to avoid the common pitfalls to message momentum. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-keep-the-momentum-in-your-preaching-952.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/colin-adams-10-preaching-questions-with-ray-ortlund-jr-948.asp6/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: "Early in my ministry, I needed twenty-plus hours to prepare. By now, the disciplines are more streamlined. I average perhaps ten hours or so," says Ortlund.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/colin-adams-10-preaching-questions-with-ray-ortlund-jr-948.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-perry-noble-an-amazing-idea-for-your-next-sermon-series-949.asp6/13/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I honestly believe I've got the best idea ever for a sermon series in your church...one that will lead to breakthroughs, one that will be talked about until Jesus comes back."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-perry-noble-an-amazing-idea-for-your-next-sermon-series-949.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brady-boyd-2-rules-for-transparency-in-the-pulpit-950.asp6/11/2011SermonCentral.com author: "I think it is great when pastors are candid about their own struggles. But there are times when the pastor can share way too much information and actually cause people to stumble."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brady-boyd-2-rules-for-transparency-in-the-pulpit-950.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-the-gospel-in-every-sermon-951.asp6/10/2011SermonCentral.com author: Greg Stier offers three reasons for sharing a clear Gospel message in every sermon. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-the-gospel-in-every-sermon-951.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-whats-your-preaching-strategy-shotgun-or-sniper-947.asp6/9/2011SermonCentral.com author: It is too easy to drift into another passage (or ten) and dissipate the impact of the passage we said we would preach. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-whats-your-preaching-strategy-shotgun-or-sniper-947.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-the-danger-of-the-front-row-946.asp6/8/2011SermonCentral.com author: If you want your church or organization to reach its full potential, you have to get the people with back-row complacency to have front-row enthusiasm and motivation.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-the-danger-of-the-front-row-946.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-10-reasons-not-to-give-an-altar-call-945.asp6/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: Thabiti Anyabwile offers a compelling argument against the use of altar calls. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-10-reasons-not-to-give-an-altar-call-945.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kenton-anderson-4-steps-from-good-to-great-preaching-944.asp6/6/2011SermonCentral.com author: For those of us who try to preach “good sermons” every week, it's useful to understand what it takes to connect with our listeners.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kenton-anderson-4-steps-from-good-to-great-preaching-944.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/don-carson-how-to-do-justice-and-not-undermine-evangelism-943.asp6/4/2011SermonCentral.com author: How do Christians work for justice in the world and not undermine the centrality of evangelism? Don Carson responds. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/don-carson-how-to-do-justice-and-not-undermine-evangelism-943.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-how-john-piper-prepares-a-sermon-942.asp6/3/2011SermonCentral.com author: What I take into the pulpit on Sunday is about 10 double-spaced pages that are so marked up they look like chicken scratch, and they function as my outline while I'm talking.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/john-piper-how-john-piper-prepares-a-sermon-942.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brian-croft-4-ways-to-approach-unsaved-church-members-941.asp6/2/2011SermonCentral.com author: Here are 4 suggestions to consider as you talk to a prospective church member who does not articulate a clear knowledge of the gospel.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brian-croft-4-ways-to-approach-unsaved-church-members-941.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/michael-duduit-a-preaching-qa-with-david-platt-940.asp6/1/2011SermonCentral.com author: Michael Duduit interviews David Platt about his sermon prep process and the most important things he has learned about preaching over the years. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/michael-duduit-a-preaching-qa-with-david-platt-940.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jonathan-leeman-12-reasons-why-church-membership-matters-939.asp5/31/2011SermonCentral.com author: Jonathan Leeman: "Membership is the church's affirmation that you are a citizen of Christ's kingdom and therefore a card-carrying Jesus Representative before the nations."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jonathan-leeman-12-reasons-why-church-membership-matters-939.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-sermon-prep-dont-forget-to-exegete-your-church-938.asp5/30/2011SermonCentral.com author: Sermon preparation does not end with good exegesis of the Bible; it always includes good exegesis of the local congregation.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-sermon-prep-dont-forget-to-exegete-your-church-938.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/craig-groeschel-authentic-preaching-bringing-yourself-into-the-message-908.asp5/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Craig Groeschel encourages pastors to make sure they don't miss the key ingredient for authenticity in preaching.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/craig-groeschel-authentic-preaching-bringing-yourself-into-the-message-908.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/bill-hybels-are-you-listening-to-gods-voice-816.asp5/27/2011SermonCentral.com author: Bill Hybels shares his insights about his book "The Power of a Whisper," why he believes God still speaks today, and the four filters for discerning His voice.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/bill-hybels-are-you-listening-to-gods-voice-816.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-deyoung-the-hole-in-our-holiness-936.asp5/26/2011SermonCentral.com author: Kevin DeYoung shares five reasons why young Christians often neglect personal holiness.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-deyoung-the-hole-in-our-holiness-936.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/james-macdonald-3-things-every-pastor-must-do-935.asp5/25/2011SermonCentral.com author: In my experience, if a pastor does these three things faithfully he will have the support of the vast majority of his people in almost any church anywhere.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/james-macdonald-3-things-every-pastor-must-do-935.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-the-importance-of-moving-people-934.asp5/24/2011SermonCentral.com author: The words you speak should move people on a personal level. They should grip their hearts and make application to their lives personally. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/steven-furtick-the-importance-of-moving-people-934.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/dave-browning-the-case-for-the-hour-long-church-service-933.asp5/23/2011SermonCentral.com author: For some Christian leaders, an hour-long service can be viewed as too short, if not restrictive. For the people we are trying to reach, however, an hour may seem long, if not excessive.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/dave-browning-the-case-for-the-hour-long-church-service-933.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/jason-hood-how-to-preach-jesus-using-the-psalms-932.asp5/21/2011SermonCentral.com author: We can find Jesus all over the Psalms, because the Psalms are his prayer book that points to him. And when we find Jesus in the Psalms, we also find ourselves.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/jason-hood-how-to-preach-jesus-using-the-psalms-932.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-5-personal-changes-to-empower-your-preaching-931.asp5/20/2011SermonCentral.com author: When you preach, in many respects, you are the message. If your personal life is not congruent with your words, then a mixed message is delivered. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-5-personal-changes-to-empower-your-preaching-931.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/colin-adams-10-preaching-questions-with-tim-keller-930.asp5/19/2011SermonCentral.com author: Colin Adams interviews Tim Keller about the greatest perils in preaching, sermon prep, and balancing the demands of leadership.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/colin-adams-10-preaching-questions-with-tim-keller-930.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ben-mandrell-what-makes-a-preacher-quotgoodquot-929.asp5/18/2011SermonCentral.com author: What makes a faithful preacher? Ben Mandrell offers a helpful list of six examples to encourage preachers to stay true to their calling. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ben-mandrell-what-makes-a-preacher-quotgoodquot-929.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-the-power-of-vivid-description-918.asp5/17/2011SermonCentral.com author: Peter Mead: "I'm convinced that one of the key ingredients for effective preaching is effective and vivid description. Practice it. Learn it."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-the-power-of-vivid-description-918.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/dean-shriver-do-we-have-to-be-perfect-to-preach-917.asp5/16/2011SermonCentral.com author: The call to preach requires more of us than verbal proclamation of truth. We must not only speak God's Word so it can be heard; we must live God's Word so it can be seen.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/dean-shriver-do-we-have-to-be-perfect-to-preach-917.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/darrin-patrick-a-preacher-and-his-notes-916.asp5/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: Do you use a full manuscript, an outline, or something in between when you preach?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/darrin-patrick-a-preacher-and-his-notes-916.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tyler-scarlett-the-ten-commandments-of-preaching-915.asp5/13/2011SermonCentral.com author: Everyone makes mistakes, but for all the mistakes preachers can (and do) make, here are 10 that we should do our best to avoid at all costs.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tyler-scarlett-the-ten-commandments-of-preaching-915.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-4-ingredients-of-a-home-run-sermon-905.asp5/12/2011SermonCentral.com author: Can your preaching hit a home run week in and week out? Sunday comes every seven days whether your sermon is prepared or not.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-4-ingredients-of-a-home-run-sermon-905.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-urban-preaching-myths-in-the-pulpit-914.asp5/11/2011SermonCentral.com author: Trevin Wax uncovers seven often used urban preaching myths and encourages pastors to verify sources, illustrations, and stories before preaching.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-urban-preaching-myths-in-the-pulpit-914.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-deyoung-7-biblical-principles-for-preaching-on-divorce-and-remarriage-913.asp5/10/2011SermonCentral.com author: Kevin De Young: "The hard thing is to take a few biblical principles about marriage, divorce, and remarriage and then try to apply them prayerfully and wisely to a thousand different situations."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-deyoung-7-biblical-principles-for-preaching-on-divorce-and-remarriage-913.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-3-things-people-hate-to-tell-you-about-your-preaching-912.asp5/9/2011SermonCentral.com author: Not everyone will tell you how they feel about your preaching. Larry Moyer offers three popular frustrations about preaching that people often keep to themselves. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-3-things-people-hate-to-tell-you-about-your-preaching-912.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-sermon-feedback-6-questions-for-better-preaching-799.asp5/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: Do you want quality feedback on your sermons? Peter Mead offers insights into the right kind of questions preachers should be asking. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-sermon-feedback-6-questions-for-better-preaching-799.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/bruce-frank-how-i-write-a-sermon-911.asp5/6/2011SermonCentral.com author: Bruce Frank, lead pastor of of Biltmore Baptist Church, one of the top 50 fastest-growing churches in America, shares his sermon prep process. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/bruce-frank-how-i-write-a-sermon-911.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ken-collins-7-ways-to-preach-a-lousy-sermon-910.asp5/5/2011SermonCentral.com author: Here are a few tips for making your sermons truly lousy, eminently forgettable, and completely ineffective. Of course, you could choose to do the opposite. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ken-collins-7-ways-to-preach-a-lousy-sermon-910.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/craig-groeschel-is-your-preaching-too-deep-or-too-shallow-909.asp5/4/2011SermonCentral.com author: Craig Groeschel discusses the challenge of preaching with simplicity, practicality, and relevance while remaining spiritual enough to change lives. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/craig-groeschel-is-your-preaching-too-deep-or-too-shallow-909.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-7-marks-of-great-preaching-797.asp5/3/2011SermonCentral.com author: When a sermon includes the following seven central elements, and when the Holy Spirit is present, something happens-the Word comes alive and people come to faith.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-7-marks-of-great-preaching-797.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ben-mandrell-3-reasons-why-the-preacher-population-is-shrinking-and-what-to-do-about-it-907.asp5/2/2011SermonCentral.com author: Pastor Ben Mandrell encourages pastors to take action in reaching the next generation of preachers.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ben-mandrell-3-reasons-why-the-preacher-population-is-shrinking-and-what-to-do-about-it-907.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-4-game-changing-questions-to-ask-before-you-preach-906.asp4/30/2011SermonCentral.com author: Ask these four questions before your preach to help evaluate your heart and prepare your mind.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-4-game-changing-questions-to-ask-before-you-preach-906.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-2-keys-for-better-preaching-prep-810.asp4/29/2011SermonCentral.com author: Good preparation that leads to effective preaching begins with letting Scripture examine, speak, and preach to us.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-2-keys-for-better-preaching-prep-810.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-5-ways-to-make-your-preaching-more-practical-and-relevant-813.asp4/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Use these methods to practically reach people suffering from real hurts, problems, doubts, fears, and anxieties gnawing at their faith.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-ezell-5-ways-to-make-your-preaching-more-practical-and-relevant-813.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/colin-adams-10-preaching-questions-with-matt-chandler-819.asp4/27/2011SermonCentral.com author: Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler answers queries from Colin Adams about the importance of preaching, his preparation, and the responsibilities of a teaching pastor.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/colin-adams-10-preaching-questions-with-matt-chandler-819.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-deyoung-4-attributes-of-powerful-preaching-818.asp4/26/2011SermonCentral.com author: Kevin DeYoung presents four qualities of what he calls "truly good preaching--the kind that resonates with people and the kind God tends to employ."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-deyoung-4-attributes-of-powerful-preaching-818.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-harney-reflections-on-heaven-hell-universalism-and-rob-bells-confused-theology-817.asp4/25/2011SermonCentral.com author: Occasionally something pops up on the radar of Christians, pastors, and local churches that becomes an important teaching moment. The release of Rob Bell's book, Love Wins, is an example of this.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kevin-harney-reflections-on-heaven-hell-universalism-and-rob-bells-confused-theology-817.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-does-street-evangelism-really-work-812.asp4/18/2011SermonCentral.com author: Evangelism specialist Greg Stier discusses the veracity of street evangelism and how best to win people for Christ.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-does-street-evangelism-really-work-812.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-finish-your-sermon-strong-10-mistakes-to-avoid-811.asp4/11/2011SermonCentral.com author: Finishing a sermon is neither easy nor natural. Peter Mead offers some observances of poor sermon endings and some hints on how to finish strong.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/peter-mead-finish-your-sermon-strong-10-mistakes-to-avoid-811.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-five-subtle-ways-satan-sneaks-into-your-pulpit-780.asp4/4/2011SermonCentral.com author: Effective ministry demands that we recognize the tactics of the enemy and then guard against them in our preaching.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-five-subtle-ways-satan-sneaks-into-your-pulpit-780.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-4-ingredients-for-making-sermons-stick-809.asp3/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: One constant that remains essential in every church is preaching. Ed Stetzer talks about how to help your listeners apply what you preach.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-4-ingredients-for-making-sermons-stick-809.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-10-things-healthy-churches-do-well-808.asp3/21/2011SermonCentral.com author: Whether we are a critic or a lover of the church - or for some of us, both - it's important to remain balanced.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-10-things-healthy-churches-do-well-808.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/eugene-cho-death-by-ministry-802.asp3/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: Is pastoral ministry a dangerous profession? Eugene Cho shares the facts.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/eugene-cho-death-by-ministry-802.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/norman-geisler-9-points-for-preaching-on-the-problem-of-evil-775.asp3/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: The topic of evil offers many onramps to preaching powerful sermons and proclaiming the gospel. Dr. Norman Geisler offers insight for preaching and pastoral conversations.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/norman-geisler-9-points-for-preaching-on-the-problem-of-evil-775.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tom-harper-6-surprising-leadership-principles-from-the-bible-773.asp2/28/2011SermonCentral.com author: Tom Harper traveled through the whole of Scripture looking for one fresh leadership principle in every book ... learn what he found.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tom-harper-6-surprising-leadership-principles-from-the-bible-773.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brad-lomenick-52-quotes-for-this-generation-of-church-leaders-772.asp2/21/2011SermonCentral.com author: 52 insightful quotes from Brad Lomenick that pertain to the preaching and pastoral audience.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brad-lomenick-52-quotes-for-this-generation-of-church-leaders-772.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kenton-anderson-the-arrogance-of-preaching-771.asp2/14/2011SermonCentral.com author: Preaching appears arrogant to people overwhelmed by the limitations of their perspective. Perspective becomes an asset as the preacher bears witness to God in the flesh.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kenton-anderson-the-arrogance-of-preaching-771.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-3-keys-to-overcoming-barriers-to-bible-engagement-in-the-church-770.asp2/7/2011SermonCentral.com author: In North America, we have more Bibles than ever, but less and less real engagement. Why?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-3-keys-to-overcoming-barriers-to-bible-engagement-in-the-church-770.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/iain-murray-a-caution-for-expository-preaching-769.asp1/31/2011SermonCentral.com author: Dr. Iain Murray discusses why a number of circles today consider “expository preaching” in vogue, but warns against exclusively preaching that way for a number of reasons.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/iain-murray-a-caution-for-expository-preaching-769.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/bruce-salmon-preaching-without-a-net-delivering-sermons-without-notes-768.asp1/24/2011SermonCentral.com author: It's a high wire act, one of which OSHA would not approve - preaching without notes. Only the most extraordinarily gifted speaker can pull it off, or so I used to think. Find out why.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/bruce-salmon-preaching-without-a-net-delivering-sermons-without-notes-768.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-warren-9-preaching-tips-that-will-change-lives-767.asp1/17/2011SermonCentral.com author: I'll say it over and over: The purpose of preaching is obedience. That is why you should always preach for response, aiming for people to act on what is said.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-warren-9-preaching-tips-that-will-change-lives-767.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/randy-alcorn-14-ways-to-help-unborn-babies-and-their-mothers-766.asp1/10/2011SermonCentral.com author: How do you help millions of needy people? One at a time. Learn how to start helping now, choose which ministry suits your gifting and your resources.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/randy-alcorn-14-ways-to-help-unborn-babies-and-their-mothers-766.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tim-keller-5-leaders-examine-plagiarism-in-preaching-776.asp1/3/2011SermonCentral.com author: New Testament scholar D. A. Carson, senior pastor Sandy Willson, author and senior pastor Tim Keller, senior parachurch executive Matt Perman, and church research consultant Glenn Lucke speak to the issue of Plagiarism.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tim-keller-5-leaders-examine-plagiarism-in-preaching-776.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/hal-seed-3-unspoken-promises-people-expect-leaders-to-keep-778.asp12/13/2010SermonCentral.com author: Every Christian leader I know wrestles with leading with diligence. Become aware of the promises you make as a leader, especially the ones you might not know about.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/hal-seed-3-unspoken-promises-people-expect-leaders-to-keep-778.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-is-your-church-lying-764.asp12/6/2010SermonCentral.com author: When it comes to evangelism, a mission statement can turn from big black letters on a church marquee to a little white lie that the church is telling the community. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/greg-stier-is-your-church-lying-764.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-preaching-the-grace-of-the-law-763.asp11/29/2010SermonCentral.com author: The Bible has its share of thou-shalts and thou-shalt-nots. But at the same time, the Bible talks an awful lot about grace. So which is it? Or if it's both, how do they fit together?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-preaching-the-grace-of-the-law-763.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-daring-to-preach-the-same-message-twice-779.asp11/22/2010SermonCentral.com author: Joe McKeever dares you to consider re-preaching a topic--or even a sermon--to your congregation.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-daring-to-preach-the-same-message-twice-779.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/james-davis-top-5-lessons-from-dr-adrian-rogers-preaching-ministry-761.asp11/15/2010SermonCentral.com author: James O. Davis shares powerful principles from the life and ministry of the great preacher, Dr. Adrian Rogers.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/james-davis-top-5-lessons-from-dr-adrian-rogers-preaching-ministry-761.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/rick-warren-the-purpose-driven-sermon-title-760.asp11/8/2010SermonCentral.com author: Like the cover of a book or the first line of an advertisement, your sermon's title must capture the attention of those you want to influence. Rick Warren asks himself four questions when creating a sermon title.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/rick-warren-the-purpose-driven-sermon-title-760.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/stephen-gregory-when-is-a-sermon-good-enough-759.asp11/1/2010SermonCentral.com author: What is a good sermon? How can I preach with confidence a message I have not had time to polish? Who am I seeking to please, anyway? Stephen Gregory seeks answers to these questions. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/stephen-gregory-when-is-a-sermon-good-enough-759.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-4-instances-not-to-mention-hell-in-your-preaching-758.asp10/25/2010SermonCentral.com author: There are times when hell should never be mentioned in our preaching. In fact, when hell is mentioned during these times, it may dishonor Christ more than honor Him and do more disservice to the gospel than service. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-4-instances-not-to-mention-hell-in-your-preaching-758.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/david-platt-the-radical-experiment-one-year-to-a-church-turned-upside-down-757.asp10/18/2010SermonCentral.com author: David Platt dares pastors and their congregations to take a leap of faith and test the claims contained in the gospel.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/david-platt-the-radical-experiment-one-year-to-a-church-turned-upside-down-757.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/hal-seed-learning-from-our-1000-visitor-weekend-756.asp10/4/2010SermonCentral.com author: Hal Seed offers his experience and learnings from a very successful Sunday morning event in his church.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/hal-seed-learning-from-our-1000-visitor-weekend-756.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/kyle-idleman-im-not-a-fan-of-jesus-755.asp9/27/2010SermonCentral.com author: Kyle Idleman offers his viewpoint on the difference between fans and followers of Jesus Christ.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/kyle-idleman-im-not-a-fan-of-jesus-755.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/charles-stone-spouse-killers-in-the-ministry-754.asp9/20/2010SermonCentral.com author: Eight in ten pastors' wives say they feel unappreciated or unaccepted by their husband's congregations. Charles Stone and his wife give insight into how to protect your spouse and your marriage during the sometimes difficult calling of pastoral ministry.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/charles-stone-spouse-killers-in-the-ministry-754.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/charles-arn-5-top-priorities-for-increasing-your-church-753.asp9/13/2010SermonCentral.com author: Whether you're in a church of 20 or 20,000, these principles will help you to invest the talents God has given to your church.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/charles-arn-5-top-priorities-for-increasing-your-church-753.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tim-keller-preaching-hell-in-a-tolerant-age-752.asp9/6/2010SermonCentral.com author: 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.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tim-keller-preaching-hell-in-a-tolerant-age-752.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tom-mercer-5-myths-about-the-miracle-at-high-desert-church-751.asp8/30/2010SermonCentral.com author: Veteran pastor Tom Mercer explains the concept of oikos, a revolutionary concept in biblical community and ministry. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tom-mercer-5-myths-about-the-miracle-at-high-desert-church-751.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/bob-russell-secrets-to-sermons-on-giving-750.asp8/23/2010SermonCentral.com author: Bob Russell encourages pastors and preachers who tiptoe around the topic of giving.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/bob-russell-secrets-to-sermons-on-giving-750.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/ken-sande-getting-an-approachability-checkup-748.asp8/9/2010SermonCentral.com author: An expert in conflict management, Ken Sande brings his expertise to pastors and leaders to help them relate better with their congregation, co-workers, and families.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/ken-sande-getting-an-approachability-checkup-748.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/thomas-winters-reasonable-compensation-for-pastors-and-ministers-747.asp8/2/2010SermonCentral.com author: Ministry compensation specialist Tom Winters, Esq., guides pastors and church leaders through the sometimes tricky compensation analysis process.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/thomas-winters-reasonable-compensation-for-pastors-and-ministers-747.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/phillip-nation-8-preachable-marks-of-a-transformed-life-746.asp7/26/2010SermonCentral.com author: Philip Nation offers preaching tips for pastors guiding a congregation to and through the life transformed in Christ.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/phillip-nation-8-preachable-marks-of-a-transformed-life-746.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/thom-rainer-three-root-causes-of-stalled-spiritual-transformation-745.asp7/19/2010SermonCentral.com author: Why does spiritual growth sometimes stall out in believers? Thom Rainer offers his view and solutions from a study of the Corinthian church.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/thom-rainer-three-root-causes-of-stalled-spiritual-transformation-745.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-preaching-transformation-the-change-we-need-744.asp7/12/2010SermonCentral.com author: Ed Stetzer discusses the importance of transformation in the life of a Christian and offers points to assist the preacher in helping their congregation see it through.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-preaching-transformation-the-change-we-need-744.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/eric-reed-preaching-when-the-news-intrudes-743.asp7/5/2010SermonCentral.com author: When natural disasters, terrorist attacks, celebrity deaths, and political intrigue dominate the news, should pastors talk about them? And if so, how?]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/eric-reed-preaching-when-the-news-intrudes-743.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/derwin-gray-3-lessons-i-learned-from-jerry-rice-about-preaching-742.asp6/28/2010SermonCentral.com author: Evangelism Linebacker Derwin Gray talks about how he became a better preacher by admiring NFL record-holder Jerry Rice.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/derwin-gray-3-lessons-i-learned-from-jerry-rice-about-preaching-742.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-the-five-most-dangerous-assumptions-in-preaching-741.asp6/21/2010SermonCentral.com author: Evangelism specialist Larry Moyer says there are five dangerous assumptions in preaching, and the extent of the damage they do may vary, but the fact that they are costly does not.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-the-five-most-dangerous-assumptions-in-preaching-741.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-obrien-five-strategic-advantages-of-small-churches-740.asp6/14/2010SermonCentral.com author: Brandon O'Brien offers five strengths that he believes are inherent in small congregations, which can leverage these characteristics for ministry success.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/brandon-obrien-five-strategic-advantages-of-small-churches-740.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/robert-fryling-a-renewed-mind-the-practice-of-humble-thought-739.asp6/7/2010SermonCentral.com author: Robert Fryling explores the human mind as a vital partner to the body and spirit in spiritual growth and renewal.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/robert-fryling-a-renewed-mind-the-practice-of-humble-thought-739.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/hal-seed-eight-ideas-for-reaping-the-fruit-of-your-vacation-bible-school-738.asp6/4/2010SermonCentral.com author: Hal Seed helps pastors and church leaders measure the success of their children's ministry outreach events and retain unchurched families as a result.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/hal-seed-eight-ideas-for-reaping-the-fruit-of-your-vacation-bible-school-738.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tim-keller-leadership-and-church-size-dynamics-737.asp5/24/2010SermonCentral.com author: Tim Keller explores one of the most talked-about church issues: the relationship of size to church health and culture.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tim-keller-leadership-and-church-size-dynamics-737.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/michael-duduit-the-25-most-influential-preachers-of-the-past-25-years-736.asp5/17/2010SermonCentral.com author: Preaching magazine editor Michael Duduit takes on the challenging task of naming the most important preachers from the recent past.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/michael-duduit-the-25-most-influential-preachers-of-the-past-25-years-736.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-asking-the-right-questions-735.asp5/10/2010SermonCentral.com author: Andy Stanley: "When it comes to asking the right questions, there are three areas in particular that leaders should focus on."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-asking-the-right-questions-735.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-your-mothers-day-sermon-pastor-734.asp5/3/2010SermonCentral.com author: Why is it so difficult for pastors of all ages to preach Mother's Day sermons? Pastor-to-pastors Joe McKeever gives some assistance.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-your-mothers-day-sermon-pastor-734.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joseph-stowell-why-i-love-to-preach-733.asp4/26/2010SermonCentral.com author: Joseph Stowell says he loves preaching, but it's not like anything else he loves. Read this article and remember why you love to preach. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joseph-stowell-why-i-love-to-preach-733.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-the-barnabas-factor-five-practices-to-help-you-find-more-leaders-731.asp4/12/2010SermonCentral.com author: Larry Osborne explains "the Barnabas Factor" in successfully building church teams.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-the-barnabas-factor-five-practices-to-help-you-find-more-leaders-731.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-how-i-prepare-to-preach-729.asp3/29/2010SermonCentral.com author: Perry Noble shares his seven-step philosophy on message preparation that has served his church and staff well.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/perry-noble-how-i-prepare-to-preach-729.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/tom-mercer-how-the-oikos-grew-high-desert-church-to-11000-attenders-728.asp3/22/2010SermonCentral.com author: Tom Mercer shares the remarkable story of how his church grew exponentially through the power of a biblical concept in community called oikos.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/tom-mercer-how-the-oikos-grew-high-desert-church-to-11000-attenders-728.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/chuck-fromm-the-critical-relationship-between-pastor-and-worship-leader-727.asp3/15/2010SermonCentral.com author: Worship Leader magazine editor Chuck Fromm discusses the key imperative in a pastor establishing a meaningful relationship with his/her worship leader and team. ]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/chuck-fromm-the-critical-relationship-between-pastor-and-worship-leader-727.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-5-things-god-never-said-726.asp3/8/2010SermonCentral.com author: Larry Moyer advises pastors to beware of five misconceptions of God's Word that can adversely affect our outreach to non-Christians.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/larry-moyer-5-things-god-never-said-726.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/bill-hybels-preaching-that-oh-so-delicate-subject-725.asp3/1/2010SermonCentral.com author: Bill Hybels guides pastors and church leaders in the pulpit trying to navigate the sticky, delicate, important subject of sex.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/bill-hybels-preaching-that-oh-so-delicate-subject-725.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/chuck-warnock-remembering-why-you-said-yes-to-pastoring-723.asp2/22/2010SermonCentral.com author: There are times in a pastor's life when the clarity of our call fades, discouragement clouds our memory, and we wonder, "Why did I ever want to be a pastor?"]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/chuck-warnock-remembering-why-you-said-yes-to-pastoring-723.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-10-reasons-small-churches-tend-to-stay-small-722.asp2/15/2010SermonCentral.com author: After working for years among hundreds of small congregations, Joe McKeever speaks to the subtle growth barriers that tend to go unnoticed or unaddressed in stagnant churches.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-10-reasons-small-churches-tend-to-stay-small-722.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/paul-kendall-pastors-and-pornography-721.asp2/8/2010SermonCentral.com author: Family counseling specialist Paul Kendall warns pastors and church leaders against the increasing threat of pornography and how to protect themselves and their ministries from it.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/paul-kendall-pastors-and-pornography-721.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/-soul-cartography-assessing-your-journey-toward-spiritual-intelligence-720.asp2/1/2010SermonCentral.com author: Alan Nelson explains the concept of spiritual intelligence and offers pastors and church leaders a chance to assess theirs.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/-soul-cartography-assessing-your-journey-toward-spiritual-intelligence-720.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/david-batstone-slaves-in-your-churchs-backyard-719.asp1/25/2010SermonCentral.com author: Activist David Batstone urges pastors to focus ministry against the terrible prevalence of human trafficking in the U.S. and around the world.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/david-batstone-slaves-in-your-churchs-backyard-719.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-10-suggestions-for-the-shepherd-of-a-stagnant-flock-749.asp1/10/2010SermonCentral.com author: Non-growing churches are not healthy, at least in some significant ways. Joe McKeever gives his input to help revive a church that seems to have "plateaued."]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/joe-mckeever-10-suggestions-for-the-shepherd-of-a-stagnant-flock-749.asp /pastors-preaching-articles/josh-griffin-senior-pastor-friend-or-foe-718.asp1/4/2010SermonCentral.com author: Veteran youth director Josh Griffin gives seasoned advice to senior pastors on developing their relationship with their youth ministry leader.]]>/pastors-preaching-articles/josh-griffin-senior-pastor-friend-or-foe-718.asp