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 provide 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 laws that pertain 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.