In Preaching Articles: "Scripture" showing 1-15 of 64

Hidden In My Heart

By Megan Briggs on Oct 4, 2016

Have we lost sight of the need to memorize Scripture in our digital age?

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Romans 12:2

Tags: memory, Disciplines Scripture, children's ministry, Memory Devices

5 Ways To Help People Experience Scripture As You Preach

By Nicholas Mcdonald on Aug 26, 2014

How do we invite people to use their imagination when we preach?

Scripture: Job 32:1-10, Job 3:1-32:32

Tags: Scripture, Preaching, experience, imagine

Do You Ever Preach On Healing?

By Susan Hedahl on May 19, 2011

There are plenty of healing stories in the Scripture, but how do you present--and minister--healing?

Tags: Scripture, Healing, Preaching, teach

How Can I Better Study A Bible Passage?

By Sermoncentral on Aug 25, 2017

“Think over what I say,” commands the Lord. How can a faithful student of the Bible do this without leaning on commentaries and scholars?

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7, Romans 1:15-17

Tags: Bible, Scripture, BIBLE STUDY, sermon prep, Study Scripture, Study Techniques, Feast on the Word  (view more)  (view less)

Sex In The Sermon

By Melissa Kruger on Nov 29, 2018

It may be a sensitive area, but faithful preaching of all areas of Scripture produces faithful followers in all areas of life.

Tags: Preaching, sexuality

The Most Difficult Texts In The Bible To Preach

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 12, 2014

The problem, of course, is not with Scripture. The problem is with us.

Scripture: John 2:3-5, Luke 4:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Hebrews 6:4-20

Tags: Study, Preaching, prepare, Assistance, difficult text  (view more)  (view less)

Narrative Preaching: Do You Make These 10 Mistakes?

By Peter Mead on Jul 3, 2020

Before you decide to tap into the great stories of scripture, consider these cautions.

Tags: Preaching

What Makes A Sermon Good?

By Duane K Kelderman on May 30, 2018

Preachers and churches run into trouble when they forget that preaching is first and foremost a proclamation of Scripture.

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-10, 1 Chronicles 1:1

Tags: Preaching

Gird Your Preaching: 10 Supports

By Peter Mead on Nov 14, 2020

Imagine the Bible as a "superstructure." Which texts gird the grand message of the Scripture?

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Tags: Bible, Preaching, important, entire, prevent  (view more)  (view less)

Is The Bible The Seasoning Or The Steak In Your Sermon?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Nov 2, 2018

"I have a sermon; maybe you can help me find a Scripture so that I can preach it."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-4:4

Tags: Bible, Preaching, seasoning, e

Why Pastors Must Become Excellent Motivators

By Sermoncentral on Aug 31, 2020

At the end of our expounding of the Scriptures, people need to know what to do with what we just said, and they need to be provoked to take action.

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-10:28

Tags: Preaching

The State Of Theology: By Whose Authority?

By Dr. Stephen Nichols on Oct 22, 2016

One of the most significant questions you’ll ever ask is: By whose, or by what, authority?

Tags: Theology, Authority, GOD'S WISDOM, Authority of Scripture

Would A Ten-Minute Sermon Work?

By Ed Cyzewski on Aug 1, 2020

One parishioner said, "If a sermon were a practical, 10-minute exposition of scripture, I’d be happy." Would you be happy, Pastor?

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Tags: Preaching

Mark Driscoll: Why Some Preachers Make Him Angry

By Mark Driscoll on Mar 9, 2013

"If Jesus isn't the reason you go to the scriptures, he will oppose you."

Tags: Preaching, Angry, Arrogance, mark driscoll, strawman  (view more)  (view less)

Matt Chandler: Our Authority To Preach

By Matt Chandler on Feb 18, 2012

"If you don't have an authoritative view of the scripture, you're not going to have authoritative Bible-preaching."

Tags: Preaching, Creativity, DEDUCTION, DEMONSTRATIVE