Preacher's Block

Past Preaching Tips

Each week, we send out a preaching tip in our weekly email. Here are previous preaching tips to help you grow in your preaching!
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  • A Good Night’s Rest

    A Good Night’s Rest

    Hunter Bethea emphasizes the value of good sleep for effective preaching, suggesting that well-rested preparation enhances sermon quality. Consider implementing tips for better sleep.

  • A Meeting With God

    A Meeting With God

    Hunter Bethea emphasizes that sermons should facilitate a conversation with God rather than merely discussing Him, encouraging preachers to listen to the Holy Spirit for guidance.

  • Give Time to Find

    Give Time to Find

    Hunter Bethea advises preachers to allow time for congregants to find Scripture passages during sermons, ensuring engagement and preventing frustration from hurried reading.

  • Spiritual Formation Tools

    Spiritual Formation Tools

    Hunter Bethea, co-founder of Preacher’s Block, emphasizes that sermons often do not instantly transform lives but can guide individuals toward spiritual practices. He suggests equipping congregants with tools like lectio divina or breath prayers, and highlights the importance of informing them about resources such as study Bibles to enhance their spiritual journey.

  • Create Tension Through Story

    Create Tension Through Story

    Preacher’s Block co-founder Hunter Bethea shares a tip for creating tension in sermons through storytelling. By starting a story early and leaving it unresolved or partially resolving it, preachers can engage their audience’s curiosity, leading them to anticipate its full resolution later in the sermon.