Jeffrey Arthurs

How we can use story and testimony in our preaching.

How to use the greater-to-lesser and lesser-to-greater arguments in our sermons.

He took a body to give his body.

Do not judge.

Applying the 4 “zones” of proxemics to our preaching.

An overview of the historical background and theology of Colossians to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers.

An overview of the historical background and theology of 1 Thessalonians to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers.

An overview of the historical background and theology of 2 John to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers.

An overview of the historical background and theology of 3 John to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers.

4 ways to help the Word of God reach the souls of our hearers.

The communication theory Estimated Relationship Potential shows us that first impressions are powerful.

Your preaching must capture interest, imagination, and emotion.

Without memory, we are lost souls.

3 ways discoveries in neuroscience can improve your preaching.

A Video Interview with Jeffrey Arthurs

4 ways to embody truths with vividness.

Have the Big Idea? Now here’s how to find the structure that will most effectively deliver.

The power and simplicity of reminding folks of what they already know

When you experience painful times of waiting follow David’s example—run and pray.

A preaching professor’s ‘brain-o-scan’ reveals the mystery of sermon prep

Before you rush to application, get the A(a)uthor’s meaning of the text right.

We can trust the person of God even when we can’t grasp the plan of God.

In everything we’re called to pray and work for this one thing: May up there come down here.

Here are the fundamentals to move from a biblical text to a message structure that speaks to today’s listeners.

The church’s first hymn retells the story of Jesus with poetic beauty.

When you are in danger of drifting spiritually, you must listen to God’s Word, look at the signs which confirm that message, and then stop to assess whether or not you’re drifting.

Author Paul Scott Wilson tells how to put God at the center of the sermon

While we are free to enjoy God’s blessings, including drink, this requires great responsibility—especially for leaders.

When we confess, we experience the shalom of God.

How the genre of the biblical text should shape sermon structure.

The pros and cons of extemporaneous and manuscript delivery

Books like Daniel and Revelation, which you may now fear to teach, can become your favorite places to proclaim good news. Here are some key principles for tackling this difficult and powerful genre.

The pros and cons of extemporaneous and manuscript delivery

The parables show us the values and mission of Jesus. Here’s how to do justice to their unique form.

Adapting to gender

You can’t take either for granted

It takes imagination, not just analysis, to recreate the impact of a Psalm.

How God uses the ministry of his Word to create and strengthen his body

Why true preachers are worship leaders

There still is tremendous power in a person publicly reading the Bible well.

The critical importance of emotion in preaching

Analyzing relevance of sermon “Add a Leaf to the Table”

Sermon must overcome foggy introduction.

The preacher made an astute choice of the text but fell short on two critical areas.

A two-way street can be paved with gold.

How to Get and Keep Listeners’ Attention