In Preaching Articles: "Practical" showing 1-15 of 75

How To Preach Practical Holiness

By Sermoncentral on Aug 13, 2018

John Piper draws four guidelines from 1 Thessalonians to help preachers bring holiness to life.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Tags: Preaching, Holiness, Practical, e

Don't Get Caught In The Practical Preaching Trap

By Chris Surber on Jan 19, 2019

Life isn't a series of problems to be solved. It is a journey to be lived out.

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Tags: Preaching, Practical, trap, glorify god, corporate worship  (view more)  (view less)

How To Get Out Of A Ministry Funk

By Tim Stevens on Apr 9, 2020

Tim Stevens offers encouragement and practical advice to pastors going through a tough ministry funk.

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Tags: Ministry, Church, Church Practices

Eucharist: Embracing The Mystery Of Faith

By Glenn Packiam on Mar 11, 2013

Glenn Packiam reminds us there is one aspect of worship that transcends music or preaching: the feasting table.

Tags: Eucharist, church body, Mystery, practice, Church Practices  (view more)  (view less)

How To Deal With A Preacher-Eater

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 4, 2014

Practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15

Tags: Preaching, Ruler, practical advice, sons of diotrephes

To The Point: Ten Preaching Tips To Sharpen Your Skills

By Dr. Frank D. Macchia on Jan 7, 2014

Practical advice whether you're a novice or an experienced hand. Check this list.

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Tags: Preaching, Balance, experience, skill, practical advice  (view more)  (view less)

Practice Your Sermon Delivery? Yes: 7 Elements Of Great Practice

By Charles Stone on Nov 22, 2019

Three factors have made the biggest positive difference for me: preparing my heart before the Lord, scheduling adequate study time to avoid feeling rushed and practicing preaching my sermon.

Scripture: Mark 15:27-40

Tags: Study, Preaching, prepare, routine, prep routine  (view more)  (view less)

Great Sermons Flow From Strong Practices: Here Are 4 Of The Best

By Artie Davis on Jan 14, 2020

Veteran pastor Artie Davis gives a practical example of how intentionality makes a difference between a good sermon and consistently great ones.

Tags: Preaching

Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 21, 2020

Joe McKeever shares practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Tags: Ministry, leadership, Prayer, affliction, Confrontation, Church Practices  (view more)  (view less)

Reasonable Compensation For Pastors And Ministers

By Thomas J. Winters on Feb 27, 2018

Ministry compensation specialist Tom Winters, Esq., guides pastors and church leaders through the sometimes tricky compensation analysis process.

Tags: Money, Leader, Budget, pastor, finances, practice, Speculation, Church Practices, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

5 Ways To Make Your Preaching More Practical And Relevant

By Rick Ezell on Mar 30, 2018

Use these methods to practically reach people suffering from real hurts, problems, doubts, fears, and anxieties gnawing at their faith.

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Romans 10:4

Tags: Preaching, Culture, Self, Relevance, audience, application  (view more)  (view less)

Practically Impractical

By Chris Surber on Mar 23, 2017

In all of our efforts to be relevant are we forgetting the mysterious beauty of God?

Tags: Kingdom, God's Kingdom, mystery of Christ, eternal perspective

7 Tips For Preaching The Prophets

By Sermoncentral on Sep 5, 2018

Hal Seed offers practical insights into preaching--and understanding--the prophetic books of the Bible.

How To Plan For A Year Of Preaching

By Ted Torreson on Dec 31, 2015

Ted Torreson offers practical help for you to face the coming year.

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-12

Tags: Preaching, one year preaching

15 Good-Sense Preaching Tips

By Gracia Grindal on Jun 13, 2012

Practical advice on what works--and what doesn't--in your sermon.

Scripture: John 5:1-5, Genesis 15:21-31

Tags: Preaching