All preaching articles
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OpinionPeople come to church for all sorts of reasons. We must give them the reason to stay: Christ
Esther Walker’s account of attending church as a newcomer in The Times is no typical revival story. Drawn in by her son’s cricket superstitions and kept by an amusing vicar, Rev Peter Crumpler says her honest reflections offer vital lessons for how the Church reaches those outside its walls
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OpinionAI is biased in favour of US evangelicalism. It doesn’t have the mind of Christ
A new study has revealed that Artificial intelligence is biased towards US evangelical theology. It’s another reminder of the “unintelligent” nature of AI, argues John Stevens. Reading more widely will ensure we don’t get stuck in theological echo chambers, he says
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Magazine FeaturesHow to preach sermons for every day life
Preaching has a unique power to shape how Christians live beyond Sunday. Joe Warton explores how your message can move from inspiration to formation, equipping ordinary people in your congregation to follow Jesus in the everyday realities of picking up their grandkids from school, watching TV or playing canoe polo
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OpinionToo young to preach? There’s no such thing
If the Church is serious about raising up the next generation, they need to be intentional about making space in the pulpit, says Matt Davies. You don’t have to wait until you’re retired to be a preacher. At just 19, he has been doing it for four years. And he’s longing for the day when it’s not unusual, but encouraged
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OpinionJohn MacArthur (1939-2025): The uncompromising preacher who divided opinion
The preacher and founder of Grace to You ministries was famous for his unflinching conviction and determination to uphold what he saw as biblical doctrine. John MacArthur’s preaching was well-loved by millions, but the way he expressed his views often caused friction in the global church, says Krish Kandiah
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Opinion630 kids and teens gave their life to Jesus at Spring Harvest. Britain’s quiet revival just got louder
Amid reports of a quiet revival, Abby Guinness shares a similar story from this year’s Spring Harvest — only theirs was one of vibrant, youthful worship, renewed passion for Jesus, and growing intergenerational faith that was anything but quiet
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OpinionHailey Bieber has berated believers. Is she right?
Following the news that Hailey Bieber has attacked preachers for their use of alliteration, Jonty Langley asks whether this just another sign of our consumer church culture, or if the celebrity’s criticism is correct
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OpinionSermons shouldn’t last longer than 10 minutes, says the Pope. Is he right?
Last week the Pope repeated his plea to preachers: ”Please, do not go longer than ten minutes, ever! This is very important.” Sam Hailes considers the pros and cons of long sermons
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OpinionIs the Church facing a cost-of-serving crisis?
Service is a vital part of the Christian faith. But if preachers are constantly challenging their congregations to ‘do more’ it will lead to burnout, says Andrew Horton
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Opinion9 tips for better preaching
Comedian turned preacher Andy Kind shares his best pieces of advice
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Magazine FeaturesDebra & Josh Green: Faith, family and spiritual warfare
Debra Green OBE was planting churches, preaching and pioneering social action work when few female leaders were moving in those spaces. Ahead of Mother’s Day, she’s joined by son, Josh Green, who leads youth ministry for 24-7 Prayer, to discuss prodigal sons, working in ministry and what happened when the police arrived on their doorstep
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InterviewsJennie Allen: 'If the internet cancels me, I'll be fine'
The author, podcaster and leader of IF:Gathering on platform, preaching to men and why she’s as happy teaching the Bible in her living room as she is to thousands
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Opinion‘Don’t worry, God’s in control’ isn’t good enough
It is not enough to say that people should not worry because God is in charge, because – quite frankly – looking at the world, God doesn’t actually seem to be in charge at all, says Eddie Arthur
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OpinionToo many Christians are feeding mouths but neglecting souls. I have a plan to change that
It's time to preach and witness the Gospel to a generation and society in desperate need of God, says Jonathan Oloyede
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ReviewsListening to the Jewish Jesus - Paul Luckraft
The rediscovery of the Jewishness of Jesus, and of the early Church, has been a major theme in recent biblical scholarship. The 2,000-year gap since these events occurred means we often read the biblical text without appreciating the cultural and historic context. The aim of Paul ...
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News AnalysisAI can write a great sermon. But should you use it?
As a church in Germany engineers an entire service run by AI, Tim Wyatt speaks to experts in technology and ethics to find out whether Christians should be using tools such as ChatGPT within their ministry
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OpinionJustin Welby: ‘Jesus put aside all privilege. He gave his life for us’
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev Justin Welby used his coronation sermon to speak about the nature of service and invite those listening to “choose God’s way today”. Here’s his message in full
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OpinionAI will probably preach the best sermon you’ve ever heard
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, says Andy du Feu. The onus is on us, as Christians, to get to grips with the moral, ethical and spiritual implications. Here’s his top three tips for engaging in this brave new world
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Magazine FeaturesWhy you should stop saying ‘God told me’ in 2023
RT Kendall explains why your New Year’s resolution should be to drop this common phrase
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Opinion9 lessons from the most watched sermon ever
It was billed by some as the biggest evangelistic opportunity of a generation and, if it isn’t already the most-viewed sermon of all time, it’s likely to become so. But what lessons can we learn from Justin Welby’s preach?
