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Remember these points
I put these points at the top of my sermon-prep template to remind myself every week:
- Show that main point of passage relates to Jesus and his saving work
- (1 Cor 1:18) A truly gospel-centred message will not be acceptable in a synagogue or mosque
- Did I proclaim the gospel as the headline news of the sermon, rather than as a “by the way…”?
- Unbelievers are called to repent, believe, and be saved
- Believers are encouraged to abandon their old self, renew their minds, put on the new self in Christ
- Preach simple sermons, so that God’s people can see Christ more clearly and love him more dearly
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- Pray for the speaker.
- Read through the passage before Sunday.
- Pray that the Holy Spirit will help you understand the teaching(s) of the passage, help you have a change in your life.
- Pray for the speaker.
- Let the speaker know (show him encouragement) that you’re praying for him.
- Listen attentively, let the speaker know that you’re supporting him.
- Thank the speaker, let him know how his message was helpful to you.
- It’s much easier to criticise a sermon than to prepare to give a sermon.
- Take notes!