In Preaching Articles: showing 1-14 of 14

Top 10 Preaching Mistakes + 3 More Of My Own

By Bob Hostetler on Oct 31, 2015

Bob Hoestetler, the "Desperate Pastor" reviews our all-too common faux pas.

Tags: Preaching

10 Things I'd Do Differently In My Pastoral Work

By Bob Hostetler on Sep 24, 2015

Bob Hoestetler's been preaching and pastoring for years. He's learned a few lessons along the way.

Tags: Preaching

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

7 Strong Helps On Staying Married While Staying In Ministry

By Bob Hostetler on Jun 26, 2015

Pastor Bob Hostetler hasn't just survived the challenges that come with being married while in ministry; he lists his marriage as a major ministry success. How does that happen?

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-17

Tags: Ministry, Marriage

One Change Can Restructure Your Entire Sermon

By Bob Hostetler on Feb 28, 2015

Bob Hostetler identifies one part of the sermon nearly every preacher overlooks.

Tags: Preaching, Change, Sermon, Restructure

People Have Five Senses: Why Not Preach To All Of Them?

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 27, 2015

One pastor's list of how he has engaged all the senses through his preaching. Have you ever tried?

Tags: Preaching, Sight, Touch, Five Senses, Smell  (view more)  (view less)

Why You Should Write Your Sermons At Least Two Weeks Ahead

By Bob Hostetler on Dec 17, 2014

Greater clarity, creativity and cooperation are just a couple of weeks away. Here's how.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Tags: Preaching, Advance

Ask Yourself: 20 Great Questions Before You Preach

By Bob Hostetler on Nov 29, 2013

Bob Hostetler has applied this list to himself for years. What can you use from it?

Tags: Preaching, Introspection, Speaking, Questions

Preaching Is More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on Nov 5, 2013

Is your preaching style stuck in one mode? It's time to break out!

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 3:17-22, Acts 1:1-2:30

Tags: Preaching, Identification, Inspiration, Application, Exhortation  (view more)  (view less)

A Preacher's Prayer

By Bob Hostetler on Oct 22, 2013

If you're not in the habit of praying before you preach, here's a good place to start.

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, Habit

Does Your Preaching Reach All The Senses?

By Bob Hostetler on Sep 5, 2013

Break free from the prison of the auditory. You can reach all five senses.

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Tags: Preaching, Teach, Five Senses, Auditory

Why I Value Practical Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Jul 12, 2013

"Exhortation without identification, inspiration or application is unlikely to produce life change in the listener."

Tags: Preaching, Identification, Inspiration, Application

Preaching: More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on Jun 18, 2013

Even though exhortation is a gift of the Holy Spirit, our preaching needs at least four other vital ingredients.

Tags: Preaching, Identification, Inspiration, Application, Exhortation  (view more)  (view less)

Have You Been Googled While You Preach?

By Bob Hostetler on May 31, 2013

It's a new day for preachers: make a claim from the pulpit and people will fact-check you before your message is over.

Tags: Preaching, Research, Check, Google, Facts  (view more)  (view less)