Preaching helps pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers communicate God’s Word with clarity, faithfulness, and purpose. Explore practical, Scripture-shaped resources on sermon preparation, expository preaching, teaching methods, illustration and application, and leading people toward transformation. You’ll also find guidance on preaching in different seasons, teaching across age groups, handling difficult texts, and developing a healthy rhythm for study and delivery. Whether you preach weekly or teach in classes and small groups, these articles aim to strengthen your ministry of the Word.
March 16, 2008
LeRoy Lawson reflects on preaching in a visual age and recommends five books by Christian film critics to help believers engage movies thoughtfully and discuss their theological and cultural themes with discernment.
October 28, 2007
Bob Russell urges believers to celebrate what God has done without idolizing old methods or dismissing the past. The church’s power, he says, is found in Christ, the cross, and bold preaching of God’s Word.
September 23, 2007
Joe Grana reflects on North American Christian Convention preaching and why the message of the cross still matters. He urges balance with media, clearer Scripture handling, and conversational delivery—while calling churches to prioritize church planting.
September 12, 2007
Veteran minister Ben Merold reflects on church growth, encouraging small-church leaders, and reaching the culture without selling out. He shares practical wisdom from decades of preaching and leading Harvester Christian Church.
July 22, 2007
Contemporary preaching comes in many forms, but common threads are emerging. Chuck Sackett highlights investment, involvement, invention, and response—then offers wise cautions for staying faithful while adapting methods.
February 28, 2007
A reflection comparing fast food to shallow spirituality, urging churches to keep the “flavor” while improving the “content.” The goal isn’t just pleasing crowds, but pursuing the long-term health of the audience.
January 21, 2007
A convention comment raises a question about what’s missing in many pulpits. Gary Weedman defines doctrinal preaching, connects it to New Testament speech, and calls churches to restore doctrine with celebration, creativity, and stronger ministry preparation.
January 14, 2007
A pastoral case for why preaching still matters. Matt Proctor explores the power of God’s Word, the responsibility of listeners, and the holy weight carried by those who step into the pulpit each week.
October 18, 2006
A young adult’s comment about wanting the “best speaker” raises a deeper question: have churches reduced Sunday to a sermon-centered product? With voices from theOOZE.com and 1 Corinthians 14:26, this piece calls for greater participation.
March 19, 2006
After 35+ years in local ministry, Phil LeMaster surveys how busyness, shifting church “brand” loyalty, worship changes, staffing growth, and bigger facilities have reshaped preaching—while reminding us people still need Jesus.
January 4, 2006
Veteran preacher Floyd Strater reflects on Scripture memorization, his first sermon, years of evangelistic travel, and the biggest changes he’s seen in church life—plus how California stretched his ministry.
December 7, 2005
Standard Publishing introduces Preaching Standard, an online subscription service offering complete sermons, fresh illustrations, news bits, statistics, and book reviews—updated weekly and searchable, with an introductory price and a free 30 day trial.
October 2, 2005
Pulpit plagiarism isn’t just “borrowing”—it’s deception. Dean M. Christensen defines sermon plagiarism, explains why it happens, and offers a simple solution: give clear attribution and model integrity in the pulpit.
October 2, 2005
Eddie Lowen offers two preaching principles: sermons must be biblical (even if not narrowly expository) and must be personal, with integrity in how preachers use and credit sermon material.
September 28, 2005
A letter argues that sermon originality can be overrated when ministers carry heavy weekly demands. It urges ethical transparency, shared resources, and reconsidering Sunday evening services to support faithful preaching and healthier expectations.
September 4, 2005
A professor’s classroom story becomes a warning and a guide: cultural change has made communication harder, and church technique shifts can carry hidden trade-offs. Hold tight to what endures while evaluating change with wisdom.
June 26, 2005
Rubel Shelly and John York discuss Woodmont Hills as “The Family of God,” emphasizing acceptance, honesty, and movement toward Christ. They also describe shared preaching and dialogue sermons designed to keep the focus on Christ, not personalities.
June 12, 2005
Strong communication shapes how people perceive a church. Jim Tune shares five practical keys—preparation, clear structure, respect for time, effective storytelling, and wise use of technology—to help teaching and preaching move from dull to dynamic.
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