Experiencing pain in this life is a sure thing. Do preachers sometimes try to race past it for a forced, superficial and positive emotional release?

Unbelievably, this has become problematic. Have you ever breached your integrity in this way?

Jesus called it abundant life. But what does "more" look like, and how must we pursue it?

Do you sometimes fall into these ways, or do you encourage God's people to love His Word more and to make full use of it during the week?

How's your passion level for Christ these days? Do you need a fresh spark of enthusiasm?

Pope Francis says the church has locked itself up in small-minded rules. Have you moved to the center of what Jesus says is really important in life, or are you stuck in the margins?

Do you have a checklist of questions about your sermon before you start preaching? Here are a few suggestions.

Find out what Saddleback Church's Rick Warren says there's one objective for which every preacher should strive. Find out what that is.

Correcting a preacher is not a task most anyone wants to undertake. However, find out why it is a necessary evil sometimes.

Most pastors realize that every Sunday sermon isn't going to be a big hit. Here's what to do in the times when you're feeling inadequate in the pulpit.

When you step into the pulpit, you may take some things for granted. Find out why that's dangerous.

What happens when people in your church face a real-world situation? Are they ready to take on the decisions involved?

Joe McKeever says preachers should preach the gospel with words. But if word inflation has undermined their value, do your good works and leave it all with the Lord.

Here are some suggestions for you as a preacher that will help church officials extend a return invitation for you to preach there.

Some sermons may have a great beginning and a solid message, but find out why it's the finish that has the greatest impact for the gospel.

Have you regularly experienced these ups and downs when preparing a message for your congregation?

Most preachers would rather preach than teach, but find out why teaching is a crucial part of it all.

Making eye contact with your congregation—or someone else's—is critical when giving a sermon. Here's why.

When planning your sermon agenda for the upcoming year, do you balance your subjects? Here are some things to look for.

We wear a lot of labels in life. But are some of those labels limiting, and are they God's intention for us?