In Preaching Articles: "Congregation" showing 1-15 of 56

Why Doesn't Every Congregation Respond The Same Way?

By Peter Mead on Nov 14, 2018

Peter Mead reveals eight powerful insights into how to gauge a congregation's responsiveness.

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Declare The *unprecedented God*

By SermonCentral on Dec 2, 2020

If your congregation is stuck in the "we've never done it that way before" trap, this is a message you should share.

Tags: Congregation, unprecedented, church, Church, Change  (view more)  (view less)

You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening?

By Mike Miller on Jan 17, 2023

Good preachers must develop the extra skill of "congregational exegesis."

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The Top Secret Agendas Carried By Your Congregation

By Chris Surber on Sep 10, 2021

Every church member carries an agenda in the secret briefcase of their heart. What's their agenda?

Tags: Affirm, Preaching, challenge, Congregation, Agenda  (view more)  (view less)

Why Your Congregation Is Your Second Text

By Mike Glenn on Oct 26, 2020

Pastor Mike Glenn suggests every sermon requires us to exegete our audience as well as the Biblical text. Here's why.

Tags: Preaching, Congregation, role, second text

Why Good Sermons Can Be Boring

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 12, 2019

You brought a sermon you knew beyond a doubt was from the Lord and inspired of God.Halfway through, you could sense the congregation’s minds wandering. How could this happen?

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How To Engage The Whole Congregation

By Bruce D. Johnson on Oct 13, 2018

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

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

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8 Preachable Marks Of A Transformed Life

By Philip Nation on Feb 25, 2018

Philip Nation offers preaching tips for pastors guiding a congregation to and through the life transformed in Christ.

Scripture: Galatians 4:19, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1-2

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Sermon Prep: Don't Forget To Exegete Your Church

By SermonCentral on Mar 10, 2020

Sermon preparation does not end with good exegesis of the Bible; it always includes good exegesis of the local congregation.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-20

Tags: Study, Preaching

Tear Your Sermon In Half

By John Mcclure on Jun 25, 2020

It's a daring move: slash your outline! Your congregation will love you, and they'll remember more.

Scripture: Acts 13:1-17, Acts 12:1-14

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How To Talk About Money In Church

By Jamie Munson on Jul 29, 2020

"If we are avoiding the subject or trying to make it more palatable, we are doing our congregations a huge disservice."

Scripture: John 4:14

Tags: Money, Preaching

Creating A Church Culture Through Sermons

By SermonCentral on Sep 16, 2020

Our responsibility is not only to feed the flock a balanced diet from Scripture but also to create a church culture within our congregation.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Rethinking Our Witness To The Neighborhood

By David Fitch on Oct 30, 2020

Communities live life in and among the neighborhoods: the stuff of everyday life has numerous opportunities to proclaim the gospel.

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Congregation

Are You Serving Slop In The Pulpit?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 24, 2021

Sherman Cox warns, "There's an inclination today to resort to tactics and tricks to manufacture a connection to the congregation that is neither real nor helpful."

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Insult, frown

4 Points Of Principle Preaching

By Chris Surber on Jun 10, 2019

"Can I call her up to the front on Sunday morning, have her sit in front of the congregation and use her sin as an example?”

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-2

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