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#183 | Sermon Prep Hacks
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Ever wonder how powerful preachers prepare? Discover 10 hacks, including a colorful secret and the power of listening, that will transform your sermon prep from frantic to focused.
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Sermon Preparation Hacks:
- Print Sermon Text: Use a Word document for active engagement.
- Slow Down: Prioritize deep and clear thinking.
- Read Study Bibles Early: Gain initial insights and consider lay perspectives.
- Read Different Levels of Commentary: For varied insights (exegesis, homiletics, application).
- Listen to Sermons on the Text: Immerse in the passage through others' preaching.
- Memorize Cross-References: Enhance preaching with integrated Scripture.
- Look for Quotes as Illustrations: Use impactful, concise quotes.
- Don't Fully Write Out Application: Allow for Spirit-led application in the moment.
- Color Code Sermon Manuscript: Visually organize for effective delivery.
- Read Your Manuscript Multiple Times Aloud: Internalize the message for confident delivery.
The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.
Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida
Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co
135 episodes
Manage episode 482189253 series 98412
Ever wonder how powerful preachers prepare? Discover 10 hacks, including a colorful secret and the power of listening, that will transform your sermon prep from frantic to focused.
Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.org
Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co
Connect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.com
Sermon Preparation Hacks:
- Print Sermon Text: Use a Word document for active engagement.
- Slow Down: Prioritize deep and clear thinking.
- Read Study Bibles Early: Gain initial insights and consider lay perspectives.
- Read Different Levels of Commentary: For varied insights (exegesis, homiletics, application).
- Listen to Sermons on the Text: Immerse in the passage through others' preaching.
- Memorize Cross-References: Enhance preaching with integrated Scripture.
- Look for Quotes as Illustrations: Use impactful, concise quotes.
- Don't Fully Write Out Application: Allow for Spirit-led application in the moment.
- Color Code Sermon Manuscript: Visually organize for effective delivery.
- Read Your Manuscript Multiple Times Aloud: Internalize the message for confident delivery.
The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.
Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida
Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co
135 episodes
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