In Preaching Articles: "Thought" showing 1-15 of 28

Why I Pace Before I Preach

By Walter Wangerin Jr. on May 1, 2020

On the night before I preach, I pace—back and forth in my room, mumbling sermonic thoughts, testing them, scorning a hundred thoughts, exulting in one or two that shine like coin, investing those.

Tags: Preaching, preparation

A Renewed Mind: The Practice Of Humble Thought

By Robert A. Fryling on Feb 15, 2018

Robert Fryling explores the human mind as a vital partner to the body and spirit in spiritual growth and renewal.

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Peter 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Thought, Humility, Preaching, pastor, devotion, original sin, Mind, Christian Disciplines  (view more)  (view less)

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Sermoncentral on Jun 8, 2020

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Preaching

What Is The Future Of Preaching?

By Dwayne Milioni on Jun 19, 2021

A homiletics professor offers 14 thoughts on the future of preaching in the American church.

Tags: Church, Preaching, American, Homiletics

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Brandon Cox on Jun 26, 2018

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Excellence

7 Bad Reasons To Leave Your Church

By Sermoncentral on Sep 21, 2019

Have you ever thought about how--and why--people should leave a church?

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Tags: Preaching, Church Health, Attending Church, Leaving

Finding Fresh Ways To Tell The Story Of Jesus

By Jeff K. Clarke on Dec 21, 2019

In our pursuit of Jesus, sometimes we have to (un)learn what we thought we knew.

Tags: Preaching

Some Thoughts About The Recent Exit Of Two Megachurch Pastors

By Carey Nieuwhof on Oct 3, 2016

Pastors aren’t fake; the struggle is real.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Tags: pressure, pastoral leadership, avoiding burnout, praying for pastors

Eugene Peterson On What I Want To Hear In A Sermon

By Eugene Peterson on May 26, 2012

Peterson offers his thoughts on the key factors that make a powerful (and biblical) sermon.

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-13

Tags: Preaching

10 Reasons Not To Give An Altar Call

By Thabiti Anyabwile on Mar 13, 2020

Thabiti Anyabwile offers a compelling argument against the use of altar calls. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions.

Scripture: Numbers 1:1, Numbers 1:1-5:1

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, altar, Evangelism How To

What Does It Really Mean To "Go Deeper”?

By Alan Danielson on May 2, 2020

Alan Danielson offers his take on one of the most overrated comments in the church today.

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:7

Tags: Thought, Church, leadership, Preaching, spiritual growth  (view more)  (view less)

H.b. Charles Remembers The Time He Shipwrecked His Sermon

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 18, 2021

It seemed like a good idea when he thought of it, but the reality in the pulpit was something very different!

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Saturday Nights Are Not For Sermon Planning

By Hans Wunch on Oct 9, 2019

You spent so much time this week at the hospital with church members, you thought about stopping by human resources to pick up a paycheck.

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Tags: leadership, Preaching, guidance, prepare, sermon planning  (view more)  (view less)

15 Sermon Starters For Your Easter Message

By Sermoncentral on Apr 2, 2021

Let these great thoughts prime the pump for your Easter sermon. Start with great words and develop them uniquely for your congregation.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, John 10:1-18, John 20:1-30, Acts 2:1

Tags: Easter, Message, Preaching, Jesus Christ

Anxiety Abounds! There Is A Remedy!

By Steve Smith on Apr 11, 2022

These are turbulent times indeed. And our sponge like souls have soaked in a great deal of toxins. The remedy is not as complicated as we might have thought.

Tags: Prayer, unrest, soul care, Listening to God