In Preaching Articles: "Creativity" showing 1-15 of 17

Why Structure Is Essential For Creativity

By Adam Russell on Oct 22, 2018

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28

Tags: Fruit, leadership, creative, potential

How To Preserve Your Creative Energy

By Peter Mead on Jul 21, 2020

Most of us have a limited tank of energy when it comes to creative flair. Don’t waste it.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-8

Tags: Preaching

When Creativity Crosses The Line To Become Offensive

By Calvin Miller on Jul 21, 2018

Calvin Miller explains the balancing act between fresh presentation and outright impropriety.

Tags: Church, Communication, Preaching, Confidence, Creativity  (view more)  (view less)

10 Commandments Of Sermon Illustrations

By Yuri Doroshuk on Mar 15, 2019

Thou shall be interesting! Here's guidance.

Scripture: John 1:1-20

Tags: Preaching, creative, Sensitive, diverse

7 Ideas For Creativity In Series Planning

By Peter Mead on Jun 27, 2016

I believe in preaching series through books of the Bible. I do it. I teach others to do it. But I think we could all do with some extra creativity when it comes to planning a series.

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Tags: Bible, Preaching, preaching the Word, sermon series

Sex, Marriage, And Fairy Tales

By Jefferson Bethke on Feb 25, 2012

This creative spoken-word poetry provides a powerful statement about God's purpose for marriage--to make us holy.

Tags: Marriage, Preaching

The Monty Python Guide To Great Sermon Illustrations

By Eric Mckiddie on Nov 26, 2020

How to come up with captivating illustrations on a weekly basis? Ask a creative genius!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Tags: Preaching, teach, illustration, monty python

Preach The Gospel Using Two Chairs

By Sermoncentral on Aug 19, 2013

Pastor Brian Zhand presents the Gospel in two different, creative ways using folding chairs.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 1 John 2:2

Tags: Preaching, Entrust with Gospel, chairs, brian zhand, Gospel of love  (view more)  (view less)

The First Step To Sparking Innovation In A Stuck Church

By Sermoncentral on Mar 30, 2021

Church leaders need to spark the creativity of innovative believers by figuring out how to say yes to their passion.

Tags: Teamwork, Lay Leadership, ideas, work for God's glory

Matt Chandler: Our Authority To Preach

By Matt Chandler on Feb 18, 2012

"If you don't have an authoritative view of the scripture, you're not going to have authoritative Bible-preaching."

Tags: Preaching, Creativity, DEDUCTION, DEMONSTRATIVE

Listen To Your Sermon Just Before You Preach

By Mark Mohler on Apr 9, 2019

Sermons are not made for paper--they're made for the human ear. Have you tried listening to yours?

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-2

Tags: Preaching, Listen, Creativity, call to action

Why You Should Write Your Sermons At Least Two Weeks Ahead

By Bob Hostetler on Mar 12, 2019

Greater clarity, creativity and cooperation are just a couple of weeks away. Here's how.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Tags: Preaching, advance

The Overlooked, Underrated, Desperately Needed Virtue Of Curiosity

By Brandon Cox on Apr 17, 2017

Curiosity is the art of knowing that we don’t know, and discovering more about God, about people, about ourselves, and about the amazing world around us.

Tags: Love, Curiosity, Creativity, intimacy with Christ

10 Creative Ways To Use The Bible In Counseling

By Elias Moitinho on May 21, 2018

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.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Deuteronomy 2:25

Tags: Preaching, counsel

3 Ways To Boost Your Preaching Creativity

By Brandon Kelley on Jul 1, 2017

Do you want more people to walk away from the church gathering and actually remember the big idea from your sermon? Of course you do. Who wouldn’t?

Scripture: Matthew 15:21, John 3:36

Tags: Preaching, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, poor preaching, Effective Teaching, Sermon Help, Teaching Prep  (view more)  (view less)