How long should the sermon be? Are lengthy sermons better than shorter sermons? This article engages these questions.

This article considers the question regarding the length of a sermon by emphasizing the preparedness of the preacher. His sermon must be full of biblical substance, he must consider how to adorn the gospel with thought-provoking delivery, he must weave application into explanation, and develop audience awareness.

Is it wrong for Christians to want preaching that is engaging, powerful, and life-giving? Or is that a worldly longing? This article works through the matter by highlighting from Scripture five marks that should characterize every sermon.

Should every sermon bring its hearers to the cross, even if Christ himself did not do so? This article shows how everything the Lord Jesus said during his earthly ministry on the way to the cross must be read in the light of what he would accomplish at the cross. Thus, preaching needs to have the blood of Christ as its focal point every time again.

How can you write a sermon full of application without sacrificing doctrine and exegesis? This article argues that by writing your main points in the form of a command, putting them in the present tense, and providing real-life examples of what it looks like to live out the text, you can fill your sermon with application.

How can a pastor make the first sentence of his sermon be effective? This article offers five things that relate to this question.

A sermon introduction serves the purpose of leading the congregation into the sermon. How do you write a good sermon introduction? This article suggests there are seven aspects you may want to consider.

What makes for an effective sermon? This article suggests that the sermon's conclusion is important for an effective sermon.

What makes for an effective sermon? This article considers how to make use of effective transitions in preaching in order to keep your hearers engaged.

Every pastor wants to preach an effective sermon. Yet what makes for an effective sermon? The use of illustrations can be of great help. This article explains three types of sermon illustrations you can use.

Every pastor wants to preach an effective sermon. He wants his preaching to be of help to his people. What makes for an effective sermon?

Preaching should aim at communicating the Holy Spirit's purpose in the text. This article explains what that purpose is, and how it should shape the sermon outline and the points of the sermon.

Moving from explanation to application in a sermon can be a challenge. This is where most preaching fails. This article discusses a number of ways one can personalize the message.

This article explains that writing out your sermon can help your preaching.

What is the difference between preaching a sermon and preaching to a congregation? First, we have to know if there is a difference between preaching and sermon. This article attempts to address this issue.

What makes a good sermon? This article explains that there are five aspects of a good sermon.

What makes a good sermon? There are two aspects: it has limits and a focal point. The article expands on this.

"How did you like the sermon?" This is just a wrong question to ask, because sermons are not for liking. Instead, as the article suggests, the question could be: What did you learn from the sermon?

What is the difference between a Bible study and a sermon? This article attempts to answer the question.

How can parents talk with their children about the sermon? This article is aimed at helping parents in this area, giving eight guidelines to that end.

Sermon making is a process that includes at least four phases: analysis, synthesis, administration (homiletical reflection), and evaluation. This article explains these four phases of sermon making.

This trilogy of articles discusses the task of the elder in working with the pastor for the improvement of the preaching. This article discusses how sermons must have an aspect of spirituality.

This trilogy of articles discusses the task of the elder in working with the pastor for the improvement of the preaching. This article gives some direction as to what church council should look for in a sermon, highlighting that sermons should glorify God and edify the saints.

This trilogy of articles discusses the task of the elder in working with the pastor for the improvement of the preaching. This article provides reasons why this is important. The author also gives some direction as to what church council should look for in a sermon and how they can supervise the preaching.

"Oh, what God is this?!" Won't it be wonderful if these are your words after hearing a sermon? Preaching should lead to worship similar to that of Revelation 4. The minister has a calling to behold God unto the church.

This article is on the topic of preaching. Is the sermon relevant for modern hearers? Should preaching be more contextualized?

Sometimes individuals question the relevance of the sermon in modern worship services. This article highligths the importance and role of preaching in the church service.

How should we listen to sermons? This article highlights some ways to listen effectively to the sermon and the preaching of the gospel.

This article looks into the question of preaching a sermon which is not yours; with modern technology, laziness in preparing sermons is becoming a serious temptation. Though preachers may want to use sermons of other individuals in their preparation, they should do it in such a way that their sermon remains theirs.

What is good preaching? Looking at Acts 2:14-39, this article shows how Peter's sermon can be used as a model for preaching.

Christians are sometimes annoyed when a minister preaches a moral sermon of 'good advice' or 'worldy wisdom'. Is there ever a place for this common sense preaching?