In Preaching Articles: "Checklist" showing 1-11 of 11

Sharpen Your Sermon With A God-Centered Checklist

By Jared Moore on Mar 29, 2019

If you want to help your people focus on God when they leave church tomorrow, here are 11 things that you cannot do.

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Preaching, Checklist, joke, Sharpen, God-centered  (view more)  (view less)

Avoid Crashing Your Sermon! Your Checklist For A Strong Sermon Closing

By Lane Sebring on Jan 27, 2020

If the closing of your message is disorganized and unclear, then your listeners will walk away feeling the same way about your message.

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-5, Genesis 1:26-27

Tags: Preaching, crash, Checklist, disorganized

Are Your Illustrations Fresh? Use This 9-Point Checklist

By Peter Mead on May 15, 2019

Every illustration should "let the light in." Do yours?

Tags: Preaching

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By Sermoncentral on Jan 3, 2014

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6:2

Check Your Sermon Today For Three Things You Must Have Tomorrow

By Lane Sebring on Dec 16, 2019

Even great content needs careful structure and presentation. Here's a three-point checklist that will improve any message.

Scripture: James 4:1-5, Colossians 4:5-6

Your Final Checklist To Planning Your Christmas Service

By Sermoncentral on Dec 15, 2012

Neil Greathouse from Newlifechurch.tv encourages ministry leaders to shape their strategy for Christmas services based on their unique audience.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:15-25

Tags: Christmas, Service, Preaching, prepare

8 Must-Have Elements Of Your Easter Sermon

By Josh Reich on Apr 20, 2019

Eternities and lives hang in the balance--here's a checklist to keep you grounded for this very important sermon.

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31, Luke 24:1-12

Tags: Easter, Preaching, Easter Good Friday, Easter Resurrection

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By Sermoncentral on Oct 8, 2018

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

Tags: Peace, Wisdom, Preaching, Pure

20 Questions Every Preacher Should Ask The Day Before Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 20, 2020

Bob Hostetler has a penetrating set of questions as part of his sermon prep. Perhaps they could help us all.

Tags: question, Preaching, routine, Checklist

Jokes In A Sermon: Six Checkpoints For Every Preacher

By Nicholas Mcdonald on Mar 6, 2014

It may seem like the perfect way to lighten up a sermon, but perhaps you should run it through this helpful checklist.

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4, Luke 8:22-25

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What Do You Do When Your Sermon Is Interrupted? Try This Five-Point Checklist

By Joe Mckeever on Oct 11, 2014

Sooner or later, every pastor has it happen. You're in the middle of a sermon, all is going well, you're on top of your game, the Lord is near, the people are listening well. And then, bam!

Scripture: Psalm 75:4-7, Matthew 12:8-13, John 12:25-30

Tags: Preaching, guidance, Surprise, interrupted