In Preaching Articles: "Gospel Presentation" showing 1-15 of 27

Preach The Present Pentecost, Not The Past

By David J. Lose on Feb 19, 2023

There's nothing more resistant to purposeful, hopeful action in the present than nostalgia, the longing for a bygone era.

Scripture: Acts 5:1-30

Tags: Preaching, past, festival, preaching, Pentecost, Present  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Prepare People For God's Kingdom?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Dec 28, 2018

We often fall into the trap of preaching designed to merely provide tools to become more successful in this present world rather than becoming ambassadors of the coming Kingdom.

Tags: Confront, God's Kingdom, Gospel, Preaching, prepare  (view more)  (view less)

How To Share Your Faith

By Josh Reich on Jul 15, 2022

Inviting someone to church or sharing your faith about Jesus can be awkward. It is nerve wracking, scary and often times not what many followers of Jesus want to do. Yet, the reality is if you are a follower of Jesus, you are to be a witness of Jesus. (Acts 1:8) That is a key and crucial piece of your new identity in Christ. It is not optional.

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Witnessing, Inviting People, Christian Witness, Sharing My Testimony, Sharing Your Faith, Gospel Presentation, evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

Managing The Clock In Your Preaching

By James O. Davis on May 28, 2020

James O. Davis reminds preachers that the length of a presentation is not determined by the clock but by the crowd.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Tags: Church, Preaching, Time

The *law* Of Mutual Non-Exclusivity

By Chris Surber on Jun 4, 2021

All of God's truth deserves our passionate presentation -- even the parts that appear to be mutually exclusive.

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When Creativity Crosses The Line To Become Offensive

By Calvin Miller on Jul 20, 2018

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

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

Who Aren't You Preaching To?

By Peter Mead on Jul 26, 2021

Sometimes we should take note of the people who are NOT present when we preach.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Do Pastors Avoid Teaching On Heaven?

By Toni Ridgaway on May 4, 2023

Scholars and authors say the church does not often present the topic of heaven anymore, and they wonder why.

Tags: Heaven, Truth, Preaching, preaching

3 Marks Of The Spirit’s Guidance In Preaching

By Ron Forseth on Dec 9, 2021

Transforming power in preaching is found only in God himself. How can you tell if the Spirit is present?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Guide, Preaching, preaching

Why Bible Reading Is Down At Your Church

By Peter Mead on Dec 4, 2018

The most recent research presents troubling results. How does your church measure up?

Tags: Bible, Study, Preaching, Isolation, fragment, e  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching That Connects The Dots: The Cross, The Sermon And Discipleship

By Jeff K. Clarke on Nov 19, 2019

Personal identification and participation with Jesus marks the life of each disciple—past, present and future.

Tags: connect the dot, Discipleship, Preaching, Cross, sermon  (view more)  (view less)

Check Your Sermon Today For Three Things You Must Have Tomorrow

By Lane Sebring on Dec 15, 2019

Even great content needs careful structure and presentation. Here's a three-point checklist that will improve any message.

Scripture: James 4:1-5, Colossians 4:5-6

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Timothy Keller On How To Preach To And Reach A Culture

By Brandon Kelley on Mar 22, 2022

Timothy Keller seems to have the pulse of our present culture in a way that I’ve not encountered before.

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Preaching And Perspectives

By Peter Mead on May 16, 2022

When we preach, we present a perspective. When we preach, we provoke a perspective.

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7 Marks Of Great Preaching

By David J. Lose on Apr 3, 2018

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.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, father's will, Prayer General