Preaching Points
By Center for Preaching
Be Clear
In this featured favorite, we bring back the wise words of Haddon Robinson as he reminds us of the importance of being clear in our preaching.
Preaching about Money
In this featured favorite, we bring back the wisdom of Haddon Robinson as he shares why and how we should preach about money.
The Greatest Weakness is Fuzzy Thinking
In this featured favorite, we bring back a conversation with Haddon Robinson, Jeff Arthurs, and Scott Gibson on what may be the greatest weakness in preaching.
The Church Needs Evangelistic Scholars and Scholarly Evangelists
In this featured favorite, we bring back the insights of Haddon Robinson as he shares why we need both evangelism and scholarship.
Unity, Order, and Progress
In this featured favorite, we bring back the wisdom of Haddon Robinson as he shares the essence of good preaching.
Give Them a Loaf Not a Field
In this featured favorite, we bring back the insight of Haddon Robinson as he explores how less is more when preaching.
Boredom is a Form of Evil
In this featured favorite, we bring back a conversation with Haddon Robinson, Jeff Arthurs, and Scott Gibson where they remind us of the danger of being boring in our preaching.
Specific Story, Broad Appeal
Jeffrey Arthurs discusses the book Preaching and the Thirty Second Commercial as it covers how details and personalization in stories can broaden the appeal.
The Golden Age of Storytelling
Today, Jeff Arthurs discusses the book Preaching and the Thirty Second Commercial as it covers how advertising is on its way out, but storytelling is just getting started.
Give Attention to Attention
How do you keep your listeners engaged? Today Jeffrey Arthurs discusses the book Preaching and the Thirty Second Commercial as it covers the importance of attention in preaching.
When Preaching Narrative, Try Story, Theology, Application
Today, Jeffrey Arthurs discusses how to preach using narratives from the Bible, by telling the story, pointing out the lessons within it, and then sharing its application.
Resilience: You Have a Gift and Supernatural Resources
Join us for the final episode in a series on Resilience by Crawford Loritts and Jeffrey Arthurs as they discuss that you have been given a gift and supernatural resources by God.
Resilience: Remember Who You Are and Your Legacy of Faith
Join us for a second episode in a series on Resilience by Crawford Loritts and Jeffrey Arthurs as they discuss two principles for resilience involving remembering your own experiences and who you are in God's story.
Resilience: The Ability to Bounce Back and Thrive
Join us for the first in a three week series on Resilience with Crawford Loritts and Jeffrey Arthurs as they discuss what resilience is.
Being Biblical and Contemporary
In this featured favorite, we bring back the insights of Haddon Robinson on how to be biblical and contemporary in your preaching.
Preaching is Worth It
In this featured favorite, we bring back a conversation with Haddon Robinson, Jeff Arthurs, and Scott Gibson on why preaching is worth it.
Predictability is the Communicator's Nemesis
Bryan Wilkerson and Jeff Arthurs discuss how to incorporate variety into your preaching.
Preaching and Teaching on LGBTQ Issues
Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson discuss how to address LGBTQ issues as you preach and teach.
The Best Illustrations Come from You
Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson discuss how to use personal illustrations in preaching
Use the Pulpit for Evangelism
Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson discuss how to evangelize well from the pulpit.
Lead from the Pulpit with Visionary Preaching
Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson explore how to cast vision, create culture, and resolve issues using visionary preaching to lead your congregation from the pulpit.
Topositional Preaching
Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson discuss the effective use of topical preaching within the church.
Pray for Your Preaching, Pray for Your Listeners
Jeff Arthurs discusses how prayer can impact how a preacher prepares for a sermon
Plunder the Egyptians
Jeff Arthurs explores how secular learning can be used to supplement preaching.
We Can Learn to Preach By Imitation
Jeff Arthurs discusses methods of learning to preach by imitation
Carry Listeners from the Opening to the Close
Join Jeff Arthurs as he explains how to keep your listeners' attention from the opening until the close.
What's in a Name
Jeffery Arthurs discusses the importance of names and how what we call congregants matters.
Share Your Pain
Matthew Kim and Patricia Batten discuss the importance of sharing your pain when preaching.
Preaching and Character
Patricia Batten and Matthew Kim discuss the importance of character formation for preachers.
Think About People With Disabilities When You Preach
Matthew Kim and Patricia Batten discuss how to include and consider people with disabilities when you preach.
Keep the Joy in Preaching
Patricia Batten and Matthew Kim discuss how to keep joy in preaching.
To sign up for digital Preacher's College on June 2nd, 2022:
https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-preaching/programs/preachers-college/
Preaching and Burnout
Matthew Kim and Patricia Batten discuss the effects of burnout on preaching.
To sign up for digital Preacher's College on June 2nd, 2022:
https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-preaching/programs/preachers-college/
Remember the Risen Jesus
A chapter of the book "The Model Sermon" is discussed by the author Jeremy McKeen and Jeff Arthurs
Illustrate Your Point
Jeff Arthurs continues the conversation with Jeremy McKeen about his book "The Model Sermon"
Help their Unbelief
Jeremy McKeen and Jeff Arthurs discuss a chapter from Jeremy McKeen's book "The Model Sermon"
Make an Appeal
Jeff Arthurs and Jeremy McKeen discuss the importance of making an appeal from a chapter from his book "The Model Sermon"
Identify with the people
Jeff Arthurs and Jeremy McKeen discuss an important principle from his book, "The Model Sermon."
Encourage the Faint-Hearted
Jeff Arthurs, Pat Batten, and local pastor and author Jeremy McKeen talk about how preachers might encourage the faint-hearted.
Argue from Scripture
Author and pastor Jeremy McKee talks to listeners about arguing from Scripture.
Tell the Story
Pat Batten and Jeff Arthurs have a conversation with pastor and author Jeremy McKeen about his book, "The Model Sermon: Principles for Preaching from the Book of Hebrews"
Show them Jesus
Join Jeff Arthurs and Pat Batten as they talk to Jeremy McKeen about his book, "The Model Sermon: Principles of Preaching from the Book of Hebrews"
Get out of the way!
Join Patricia Batten and Jeffrey Arthurs as they talk to Pastor Jeremy McKeen about his book, "The Model Sermon: Principles for Preaching from the Book of Hebrews."
Preach in your own cultural voice
Jeffrey Arthurs and Pat Batten have a lively conversation about speaking in one's own cultural voice.
Preaching without Notes
Join Pat Batten and Jeff Arthurs as they talk about some of the benefits of preaching without notes.
How to read Scripture to a camera
Learn some helpful tips from Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs on reading Scripture to a camera.
Preachers are Teachers
Teaching is a central part of preaching.
Sharpen the Saw
Sharpen those preaching skills!
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