In Preaching Articles: "Checklist" showing 1-10 of 10

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 Jul 11, 2015

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

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-25, Jeremiah 1:1-12:25, Jeremiah 1:1-2:15, Jeremiah 3:1-12

Tags: Question, Preaching, Routine, Checklist

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

By Lane Sebring on Jul 18, 2015

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

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

Tags: Preaching, Crash, Checklist, Disorganized

Are Your Illustrations Fresh? Use This 9-Point Checklist

By Peter Mead on Aug 8, 2015

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

Tags: Preaching

Sharpen Your Sermon With A God-Centered Checklist

By Jared Moore on Feb 21, 2015

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)

8 Reasons Why Some Churches Never Grow

By Perry Noble on Jan 15, 2014

A New Year's checklist of what not to do.

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25-12:1

Tags: Preaching, Church Growth, Risk, False Teachers, Selfish, Disobedience, Wolves  (view more)  (view less)

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

Tags: Preaching, Guidance, Surprise, Interrupted

8 Must-Have Elements Of Your Easter Sermon

By Josh Reich on Apr 3, 2015

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

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

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

Check Your Sermon Today For Three Things You Must Have Tomorrow

By Lane Sebring on May 2, 2015

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

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

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

Tags: Preaching, Good News, Appropriate, Joke, Joking, Insensitive  (view more)  (view less)