In Preaching Articles: "Points" showing 1-15 of 55

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

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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)

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

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

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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

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

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

How The Bible Helps Life Make Sense

By Sermoncentral on Sep 9, 2013

As preachers, it's our starting point, our text. Perhaps sometimes we should share the big picture of "why."

Scripture: Psalm 1:2-150:10

Tags: Bible, Life, Sense, book

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 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.

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Does Your Preaching Impress Your Old Professor Or Your People?

By Gavin Adams on Sep 4, 2014

A deep, layered and rich sermon might impress some people, but it does it work?

Scripture: Acts 13:15-20

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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

Check Your Sermon Today For Three Things You Must Have Tomorrow

By Lane Sebring on Dec 16, 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