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Make Your Sermons More Memorable: 6 Tips From Neuroscience

By Charles Stone on Jul 29, 2020

Dr. Charles Stone draws from the study of the human brain and suggests how we can impact the human heart.

Tags: Preaching

The Haunted Hayride Of Human Approval

By Marshall Segal on Sep 30, 2016

Perhaps the single most significant hindrance to Christian witness in the world today is our hunger for human approval. By nature, we think more about what people think of us than about what they think of Jesus.

Scripture: Philippians 3:8, Acts 14:8-22

Tags: Criticism, Approval, Approval by Men, praise from men

Only One Perfect Pastor

By Taelor Gray on May 1, 2021

Growing up in church, I used to think of pastors as heroic, super-powered leaders who were almost like enhanced human beings. For me, they were moral superiors operating beyond the scope of failure and “common” struggle.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, 1 Corinthians 10:1-12:12, Galatians 2:11-14, Acts 20:17-38, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: pastor, humanity, Imperfection, Pastoral Character, Pastor  (view more)  (view less)

R.c. Sproul: The Glory Of Christmas

By Sermoncentral on Dec 19, 2015

"Every human being longs for a savior of some type. "

Tags: Preaching

The Light-Hearted Pastor Is An Oxymoron

By Joe Mckeever on Oct 6, 2016

To expect to carry the message without feeling the weight is asking a little much.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:28, 1 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 3:5-6

Tags: pressure, Human Weakness, bearing burdens, Pastoral Ministry

The Chase Scene Of The Cross

By Sermoncentral on Apr 14, 2014

Great preaching follows a line to its climax. Hal Seed points to the glory of the cross and resurrection as the climax of God's story with humanity.

Tags: Jesus, Easter, Preaching, Cross, Hal Seed  (view more)  (view less)

Should You Know How Much Each Family Donates?

By Sermoncentral on Mar 7, 2019

Randy Alcorn: "One of the reasons arguing for giving confidentiality is the human tendency toward favoritism and elevating men."

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Tags: Tithe, Preaching, randy alcorn, donations

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

Slaves In Your Church's Backyard

By David Batstone on Feb 3, 2018

Activist David Batstone urges pastors to focus ministry against the terrible prevalence of human trafficking in the U.S. and around the world.

Tags: Culture, Slavery, Justice, traffic, injustice  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Sovereignty And Glory

By Derek Thomas on Jun 27, 2017

God's sovereignty is a central pillar of Christian belief and the clear teaching of Scripture. But what does it mean?

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, 2 Timothy 2:13, Genesis 6:6-7, Proverbs 16:33, Romans 9:20-21, Matthew 28:19, Romans 13:3, 1 Peter 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Sovereignty, Theology, Human Responsibility

Your Weakness Is Not Meaningless

By Sermoncentral on Apr 16, 2020

God has given you so many limitations because he loves you.

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, John 15:13, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 3:19, Luke 7:47, 1 John 4:7-8, Luke 10:27, 1 Corinthians 12:18, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Romans 12:4-5, John 3:16, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Human Weakness, Love One Another, Christ's Love for Us, Overcome limitations

Doctrine Is Not Enough: Does Your Preaching Connect With People?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jun 27, 2014

Doctrinal sermons are fine, but do they connect to human experience?

Tags: people, Preaching, Doctrine, connection, homiletical  (view more)  (view less)

Why Do The Psalms Cry Out To God For Vengeance?

By Walter Brueggemann on Feb 11, 2012

The Bible doesn't look the other way when it comes to raw human emotion. How should we preach these Psalms?

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-150:100, Psalm 1:1-150:150

Tags: Psalms, Preaching, Trial, vengeance

Preacher To Preacher: Why Do We Do It?

By Leslie Holmes on May 4, 2020

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.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Tags: Preaching

A Renewed Mind: The Practice Of Humble Thought

By Robert A. Fryling on Feb 15, 2018

Robert Fryling explores the human mind as a vital partner to the body and spirit in spiritual growth and renewal.

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Peter 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Thought, Humility, Preaching, pastor, devotion, original sin, Mind, Christian Disciplines  (view more)  (view less)