In Preaching Articles: "Effectiveness" showing 1-15 of 64

The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Preachers

By Sermoncentral on Dec 28, 2019

Thom Rainer is a student of effective preachers. Compare your notes with his.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-3:17

Tags: Preaching, Effort, effective, Improve, thom rainer  (view more)  (view less)

Three Insightful Questions To Ponder The Impact Of Your Preaching

By Peter Mead on Oct 12, 2019

Do the actual effects of our preaching match our intended effects?

Tags: Preaching, goals, Impact, tone, effects  (view more)  (view less)

No More Email: A Productivity Experiment That’s Paying Off

By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 1, 2017

How are your email habits affecting your effectiveness?

Tags: stress, Communication, effective, productivity, email, Pastoral Ministry, avoiding burnout, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

3 Indispensable Preaching Truths

By Tim Spivey on Aug 26, 2019

Pastor Tim Spivey shares field-tested truths preachers need to know for effective ministry.

Tags: Ministry, Truth, Preaching, effective

The Power Of Vivid Description

By Peter Mead on Apr 13, 2018

Peter Mead: "I’m convinced that one of the key ingredients for effective preaching is effective and vivid description. Practice it. Learn it."

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Power, Preaching, illustration, descriptions

The Secret Ingredient For Effective Ministry

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 31, 2018

What if there were a way to open the floodgates of heaven for other people? What if YOU could have this secret?

Scripture: Luke 17:5-24:10, John 5:9-16

Tags: Ministry, Humble, Humility, effective, humble heart  (view more)  (view less)

8 Powerful Ways To Hook The Congregation Into Your Message

By Sermoncentral on Feb 8, 2020

Effective speakers realize the power of attention-grabbing hooks. What's in your toolbox?

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5

Tags: Preaching, Attention, hook, effective speakers

The 10 Commandments Of An Effective Sermon Introduction

By Brandon Kelley on Aug 24, 2017

If you haven’t grasped this yet, your sermon introduction is vitally important. But what does it look like to knock the introduction out of the park? What are some things to avoid? What are some things to ensure are a part of it? Let’s dive into the 10 commandments of an effective sermon introduction!

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Introduction, illustration, Teaching God's Word, Attention Grabber, Effective Teaching, Sermon Introduction  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Without Cabin Pressure

By Ron Forseth on May 22, 2018

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.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Urgency, Evangelism Urgency

Not Every Exhortation Is Necessary

By Peter Mead on Sep 30, 2017

It is important to discern when an exhortation needs to be given, and when the listener is already aware of their need for growth and working hard by faith to become more like Christ.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, exhortation, Preaching Help, effective preaching, Effective Teaching, Know your audience  (view more)  (view less)

12 Powerful Questions Pastors Should Ask About Effective Leadership

By Charles Stone on May 6, 2016

Here are a helpful set of questions about effective leadership pastors should ask themselves and ask about those who serve on their staff.

Tags: leadership, Preaching, pastor

Techno-Danger

By Lance Witt on Jun 19, 2017

What effects is technology having on your soul?

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 23:3

Tags: Technology, leadership, focus, Distraction

Growth Barriers, Effective Evangelism And Dangerous Church Trends

By Sermoncentral on May 27, 2019

“A good leader is someone who is out in front of his people, but not too far…”

From Desiring God Ministries: The Essential Secret Of Preaching

By Tony Merida on Jun 24, 2019

The key to effective preaching is not mastering certain techniques, but being mastered by certain convictions.

Tags: Preaching

5 Mistakes Most Preachers Make

By Carey Nieuwhof on Nov 2, 2017

"So maybe you’re a preacher, or you listen to preachers (or stopped listening to preachers). Almost everyone has a perspective on what makes or doesn’t make for a great sermon."

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Simplicity, effective, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, preaching Christ, Effective Teaching  (view more)  (view less)