In Preaching Articles: "prep" showing 1-15 of 59

3 Ways To Collaborate In Sermon Preparation

By Joe Hoagland on Jul 24, 2017

Have you ever considered how you might collaborate in sermon prep?

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, sermon prep, working together, collaboration, Teaching Prep  (view more)  (view less)

Bible Software And Sermon Prep

By Peter Mead on Sep 13, 2018

When's the last time you invested in some tools of the trade?

Scripture: Luke 10:35-41

Tags: Computer, Preaching, software, Prep

A Modest Proposal: Less Sermon Prep In Favor Of More Time Making Disciples?

By Bill Couchenour on Nov 14, 2013

Is it possible to reach the U.S. for Jesus in less than a decade by cutting sermon prep time in half?

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Tags: Jesus, Outreach, Preaching, Disciples, sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

Should You Take 2 Hours Or 32 Hours For Sermon Prep?

By Eric Mckiddie on Nov 13, 2013

No matter where you are on the prep-time spectrum, it should comfort you to know that well-known preachers span the entire spectrum.

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Tags: Preaching, mark driscoll, john piper, sermon prep, john macarthur  (view more)  (view less)

A Preacher's Cheat-Sheet For Prayer And Final Sermon Prep

By Tony Evans on Jun 20, 2014

Tim Challies relies on prayer and prep—but he doesn't leave it to his memory. Here's his cheat-sheet.

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-21

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, sermon prep, cheat sheet, tim challies  (view more)  (view less)

3 Things To Do When You’re Stuck In A Sermon Prep And Writing Rut

By Brandon Kelley on Nov 16, 2017

"Sermon prep and sermon writing can be hard. Often times, it can even be painful. Anything seems better to be doing when we get stuck in a sermon prep and writing rut. But we all know that the work is worth it. The pain is worth it. The plodding is worth it."

Tags: Teaching, Pray, writing, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, sermon prep, tools, Preaching Rut  (view more)  (view less)

Punch Up Your Prep: 3 Keys

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Sep 25, 2019

You need your own system for sermon prep. But whatever system you choose should include these three elements.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-15, Judges 5:3-12

Tags: Preaching

There's More Than One Way To Prepare A Sermon: 5 Approaches

By Brandon Kelley on May 13, 2019

Listen in as pastors share real-life examples of sermmon prep.

Scripture: Mark 5

Tags: Preaching, sermon prep

3 Mistakes Pastors Make With Commentaries

By Peter Mead on Sep 8, 2018

Commentaries are resources for preachers, not sources for sermons. Watch out for these three pitfalls when using commentaries in your sermon prep and delivery.

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-9:9

Tags: Preaching, Prep, Commentary

The Best Sermon Prep?

By Sermoncentral on Sep 30, 2013

Dr. Mack King Carter's preaching advice for studying and sermon prep is worth listening to more than once.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:2, Luke 17:5-10

Tags: Preaching, preparation, best, preach

Judah Smith Shares His 7-Step Outline For Sermon Prep

By Sermoncentral on Jan 30, 2020

Judah Smith takes his congregation on a tour through the forest. What's your sermon prep?

How Can I Possibly Do Sermon Prep When I'm Just Not Feeling It?

By Chris Surber on Feb 26, 2019

God feels far away. Everybody at home is mad at you. Even the dog won’t talk to you. What do you do when you need to do sermon prep but you just aren’t feeling it?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:11-15

Tags: Preaching, sermon prep, venue, immerse yourself

New Poll: What's The Average Length Of Sermon Prep?

By Sermoncentral on Jul 20, 2013

LifeWay's Thom Rainer took a Twitter poll to see how much time most preachers give to sermon preparation. Where do you fall on the scale?

Scripture: Psalm 23:23

Tags: preparation, average, Prep, Time

One Question That Can Ruin Your Sermon Prep—in The Best Way

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Dec 4, 2014

If you have never asked yourself this question, you might end up preaching to the mind while steering totally clear of the soul.

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Tags: Soul, Preaching, Mind, need, sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

Trust Your Stuff: Two Ways To Know When Your Sermon Is Ready

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Sep 25, 2014

You could study and prep for 100 hours and still find something wrong with the sermon. Eventually, it's time to stand and deliver.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:20-30, Judges 6:1-16

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