In Preaching Articles: "point" showing 1-15 of 61

Four Sharp Questions To Whittle Your Sermon Into Shape

By Tyler Scarlett on Dec 14, 2018

The sermon's not done until you sharpen the point. Here are four excellent ways to do it.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22-24

Tags: Preaching, points, Sharpen

You Can Tell The Story, But Preach The Points

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 3, 2020

Stories are powerful, but how do we make the points of our sermon while keeping the integrity of the Bible story that we are preaching?

Tags: Preaching

3 Building Blocks Of A Truly Memorable Sermon

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Dec 11, 2014

Help your listeners connect with your preaching points--and their purpose!

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Tags: Preaching, Building Blocks, memorable sermon, strong points, illustrate  (view more)  (view less)

Where Do Your Sermons Point?

By Sermoncentral on Apr 20, 2013

When you preach, do people see you or what you are talking about?

Tags: Preaching, points, michael curry

Joe Mckeever Asks: What's The Point Of A Worship Service?

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 6, 2018

The carnal mind will never understand the things of God. But do we?

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-2:2

Tags: Service, Worship, understanding, joe mckeever, point  (view more)  (view less)

Rick Warren's Advice For Stronger Sermon Points

By Rick Warren on Nov 8, 2019

What you learned in seminary isn't the only way to develop great sermons. Rick Warren offers practical advice based on years of experience.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Tags: Preaching, Strong, Assignment, Rick Warren, sermon points  (view more)  (view less)

Are Your Illustrations Fresh? Use This 9-Point Checklist

By Peter Mead on May 15, 2019

Every illustration should "let the light in." Do yours?

Tags: Preaching

Why The Church? Six Preaching Points

By Ray Hollenbach on Sep 25, 2018

It's popular today to meet with friends at a coffee shop and call it "church." Popular, but wrong.

Scripture: Romans 1:1-16:27

6 Tools For Overcoming Preacher’s Block (You'll Love #3)

By Sermoncentral on Mar 16, 2019

I've been preaching for 30 years. At some point I have to run out of things to say, right? Actually, at hundreds of points I have run out of things to say!

Tags: Preaching, Devotional Life, preacher's block, body clock

When Illustrations Become Sermon-Killers (And What To Do About Them)

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 22, 2019

The smart preacher never tells a story that clobbers his sermon and destroys the point he is trying to make.

Tags: Preaching

The Leader’s Crisis Of Belief

By Ron Edmondson on Apr 7, 2017

Every leader at some point faces a crisis of belief in their leadership – or what he or she is attempting to lead.

Tags: Trust, leadership, Faith and Trust, crisis response

4 Points Of Principle Preaching

By Chris Surber on Jun 11, 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

How To Find The Perfect Sermon Illustration Every Time

By Bruce D. Johnson on Dec 19, 2019

The point of an illustration is to provide "a window to the soul." Here is one man's soul-opening method.

Tags: Preaching, perfect, illustration

5 Questions Before You Preach

By Joel Mayward on Sep 7, 2019

You've done the prep, you've put in the time. These five questions will finish the job.

Scripture: John 16:20-23, Ephesians 5:6-14

Tags: Speak, Heart, Preaching, points

Preaching To The Point: Ten Commandments Of Brevity

By Pete Wilson on May 16, 2012

Pete Wilson is grateful for the day when someone finally put a clock on his preaching.

Tags: Commandments, Preaching, Brevity, storytelling, Time, preaching tips  (view more)  (view less)