Welcome to episode #43 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, we'll talk about 10 basic tips for effective sermon delivery. Here are ten practical tips for effective sermon delivery… Guard your integrity. Respect the dignity of the pulpit. Master your content. Make eye contact. Speak conversationally. Be passionate about your message. Pace yourself. Use words carefully. Be yourself. Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Question: What is the best piece of advice you have ever received about sermon deliverer.   “We are commissioned to...

Welcome to episode #42 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, we'll talk about tips for preaching developing your preaching in the new year. Here are seven ways to grow in your preaching in the new year… Practice the spiritual disciplines. Plan your preaching, Begin your sermon preparation early. Write yourself clear. Get feedback on your preaching. Read a book on preaching regularly. Take advantage of ongoing training opportunities. Question: What step will you take in 2017 to grow as a preacher and teacher of the word of...

Welcome to episode #41 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, you will hear a interview I had with Pastor Terry K. Anderson. Pastor Anderson is the Senior Pastor of the Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, where he has served for the past twenty-four years. I recently had the opportunity to interview Pastor Anderson about his life and ministry. I trust you will find it encouraging. In our conversation, Anderson shares his testimony of a life-threatening sickness and God’s healing grace. Question Did you enjoy the interview?  Recommended Resources On...

Welcome to episode #40 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I want to talk to you about choosing your sermon titles. Here are seven practical tips to help you when choosing your sermon titles… Stimulate interests. Emphasize scripture. Be user-friendly. Don't overpromise. Practice brevity. Avoid sensationalism. Use variety. Question What is your process when choosing a sermon title?  Recommended Resources On Preaching by H.B. Charles Jr. On Pastoring by H.B. Charles Jr. Preaching that Changes Lives by Mike Fabarez Announcements Cutting It Straight Expository Preaching Conference | September 20-22, 2016 |...

  Welcome to episode #39 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I want to talk to you about selecting a text to preach. Here are five practical tips to help you when selecting a text to preach… Pray. Proclaim Christ. Choose clear texts. Practice variety. Know your limits. Question What are some things you do when selecting a text to preach?  Recommended Resources On Preaching by H.B. Charles Jr. On Pastoring by H.B. Charles Jr. Preaching that Changes Lives by Mike Fabarez Announcements Cutting It Straight Expository Preaching Conference | September 20-22,...

Welcome to episode #38 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I want to talk to you about basic keys to effective sermon outlines. Here are ten practical tips to help you be more effective in developing sermon outlines... Let the text shape the outline. Preach the text, not the outline. Support the main idea of the sermon. Practice unity in your outline. Keep it moving. The simpler the better. Maintain balance. Use sub-points carefully. Don't overdue alliteration. Put application in the outline. Question What do you...

Welcome to episode #37 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I want to talk to you about the advice you would give a guest preacher…  Be clear about the pastor's expectations. Respect the occasion. Observe time limits. Avoid controversial subjects. Say, thank you. Ask permission. Be conservative. Participate in the worship service. Be on assignment. Questions What do you think? What do you think makes an effective sermon conclusion? What are the keys to concluding a sermon properly?  Recommended Resources On Preaching by H.B. Charles Jr. On Pastoring by H.B....

Welcome to episode #36 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I want to talk to you about seven (7) steps to concluding your sermon…  Give a true conclusion. Only conclude once. Know your destination. Review the message. Issue a call to action. Run to the cross. Leave a good impression. Questions What do you think? What do you think makes an effective sermon conclusion? What are the keys to concluding a sermon properly?  Recommended Resources On Preaching by H.B. Charles Jr. On Pastoring by H.B. Charles Jr. Announcements The...

Welcome to episode #35 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I want to talk to you about nine (9) steps to getting the sermon off to a good start...  Introduce something. Place the text in its proper context. state the point of the message. Give an accurate forecast. Write it out. No dumping allowed. Know your audience. Practice variety. Keeps it brief. Questions What do you think? What do you think makes an effective sermon introduction? What are the keys to getting the sermon off to...

Welcome to episode #34 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I offer ten helpful hints for preaching as the new pastor of a local church...  Make preaching a top priority. Do not neglect your sermon preparation. Plan your preaching. Introduce your congregation to series preaching early. Do the work of an evangelist. Don’t take it personally. Be a church historian. Love your people. Preach for tomorrow, not about yesterday. Avoid unnecessary controversy. BONUS SUGGESTION: Make haste slowly. QUESTION What advice would you give to a preacher who...

Welcome to episode #33 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I point to seven resources to find good sermon illustrations... The Bible Biblical Commentaries Sermon Illustration Books General Reading Other Preachers Personal Experiences Everywhere Questions What do you think? How importance are sermon illustrations to your preaching? Where do you find illustrations for preaching? Recommended Resources On Preaching by H.B. Charles Jr.  On Pastoring by H.B. Charles Jr.  Well-Driven Nails by Byron Forrest Yawn  Using Illustrations to Preach with Power by Bryan Chapell Preaching that Connects by Mark...

Welcome to episode #32 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, I want to talk about seven ways to become a better preacher... Start early. Read repeatedly. Observe carefully Dig diligently. Read widely Write clearly. Pray fervently. Questions Are you growing in your preaching? What steps are you taking to intentionally develop as a preacher? Recommended Resources Doctrine that Dances by Robert Smith Jr. On Preaching by H.B. Charles Jr. On Pastoring by H.B. Charles Jr. Announcements The National Conference on Preaching | May 17-19, 2016 | Washington...