Tag: sermon prep
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Check the Calendar
Preachers should check the calendar to anticipate where their people are so that we can incarnationally mee them there.
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The Cost of Non-Discipleship
In addition to telling people the cost of following Jesus, preachers need to be honest about the cost of not following Jesus.
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Count the Cost of Discipleship
Following Jesus isn’t easy or pain-free. It costs something. Preachers should help their congregations learn how to count the cost of discipleship.
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Preach an Average Sermon
It’s okay to preach an average sermon. Jesus told us to feed His sheep. He didn’t tell us it had to be a five-course meal.
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Resources to Change It Up
Here are four book recommendations to help you change up your preaching or sermon prep style!
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Change it Up
To connect with everyone in the pews, we need to change up our sermon styles. This helps us connect to all learning styles.
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Be Well
Preachers need to be well to pastor well. What does it look like for you to be well this week?
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Don’t Talk About What You Don’t Know
Preachers should avoid discussing unfamiliar topics to maintain trust, seek knowledge from experts, admit gaps in understanding, and commit to thorough learning for effective communication.
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Protect Your I’s
If we’re not careful, preachers can make a sermon focused on themselves, distracting others from God. We need to watch our I’s.
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Intrigue Yourself
If something in your sermon doesn’t intrigue you, you either need to cut it out or majorly rework it.
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