In Preaching Articles: "redemptive power" showing 1-15 of 119

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Redemptive Power Of Love

By Sermoncentral on Jan 19, 2015

Honor Dr. King by spending three minutes with him in this 1957 sermon.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 15:13, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 14:14, Mark 1:14-20, Mark 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Compassion, Preaching, Martin Luther King Jr, FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, redemptive power  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching The Power Of The Person Of Christ

By Peter Mead on Sep 12, 2020

If the God in our sights is benign, our preaching will be the same.

Tags: Love, Preaching, Prosperity, redemption, God's Kingdom, Kingdom of God, kingdom of God  (view more)  (view less)

The Pulpit Is Not A Magical Place, Even If Some People Think It Is

By Nathan Aaseng on Aug 1, 2014

"The Word is not magic, but it has power ... great power to bring God's love and grace into the world."

Tags: Grace, Power, Preaching, pulpit, Magic  (view more)  (view less)

Ugly Preaching Can Be Powerful

By Jamie Stilson on Jul 8, 2014

Preaching should be a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, not a display of our wisdom. One pastor calls it "ugly preaching."

Scripture: Ruth 2:12-4:15, James 2:1-10

Tags: Preaching, training, Holy Spirit's Power, ugly preaching

What Is The Power Behind Every Great Preacher's Effort?

By Leslie Holmes on Dec 7, 2013

Without recognizing there is a supernatural power in all truly great preaching, we can produce an empty homiletical exercise.

Tags: Power, Preaching, supernatural, Homiletics

Don't Talk To Yourself -- Preach To Yourself!

By Sermoncentral on Oct 14, 2013

Self-talking is self-defeating. Self-preaching is (biblically) powerful.

Scripture: Colossians 7:3-8:2, Colossians 7:8-8:2

Tags: Preaching, Powerful, self-talk

Why Every Sermon Needs A Strong Title

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 6, 2016

Four solid reasons why a powerful title leads to a powerful sermon.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-24:9

Tags: Choose, title

Why The Cross Is Not Enough

By Ray Hollenbach on Aug 7, 2013

Preaching the cross is powerful and necessary, but there is more for us to say.

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-28:20

Tags: Jesus, Preaching, Cross, Enough, Powerful  (view more)  (view less)

7 Steps To Restoring A Powerful Pulpit

By Leslie Holmes on Aug 11, 2018

Veteran preacher Leslie Holmes suggests seven bold and certain steps to help give you the confidence to preach with power.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, Romans 8:28-39

Tags: Praise, Peace, Power, Preaching, Prosperity, pulpit, place, Pleasing, Proclamation, pleading, Palace, pull  (view more)  (view less)

A Key To Healthy Relationships

By Josh Reich on Jan 31, 2018

I think hospitality has the power to change the relationships we have. It is that powerful.

Tags: Community, Welcome, invite, Hospitality, Christian Love, serve others, Love One Another, Intentionality  (view more)  (view less)

Sticks And Stones - Part 1

By Lance Witt on May 15, 2017

Our words have incredible power. Both what we say and, how we say it are of great importance.

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 3:17, Proverbs 18:20, Proverbs 25:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communication, relationships, Speech, Encouraging Others, Power of the tongue  (view more)  (view less)

Give Your Sermon Added Power

By Brian Croft on Sep 27, 2019

Brian Croft reminds us the very first ingredient in every powerful sermon. Does your sermon have it?

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-12:8

Tags: Preaching

The Power Of Vivid Description

By Peter Mead on Apr 13, 2018

Peter Mead: "I’m convinced that one of the key ingredients for effective preaching is effective and vivid description. Practice it. Learn it."

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Power, Preaching, illustration, descriptions

8 Powerful Ways To Hook The Congregation Into Your Message

By Sermoncentral on Feb 8, 2020

Effective speakers realize the power of attention-grabbing hooks. What's in your toolbox?

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5

Tags: Preaching, Attention, hook, effective speakers

Powerful Preaching Flows From Good Questions

By David J. Lose on Jun 3, 2014

It's often the really challenging passages that yield the most interesting sermons.

Scripture: Romans 8:2-4

Tags: Faith, Preaching, Powerful, good questions