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#183 | Sermon Prep Hacks
05/12/2025
#183 | Sermon Prep Hacks
Ever wonder how powerful preachers prepare? Discover 10 hacks, including a colorful secret and the power of listening, that will transform your sermon prep from frantic to focused. Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at Connect with H.B. and access more resources at Sermon Preparation Hacks: Print Sermon Text: Use a Word document for active engagement. Slow Down: Prioritize deep and clear thinking. Read Study Bibles Early: Gain initial insights and consider lay perspectives. Read Different Levels of Commentary: For varied insights (exegesis, homiletics, application). Listen to Sermons on the Text: Immerse in the passage through others' preaching. Memorize Cross-References: Enhance preaching with integrated Scripture. Look for Quotes as Illustrations: Use impactful, concise quotes. Don't Fully Write Out Application: Allow for Spirit-led application in the moment. Color Code Sermon Manuscript: Visually organize for effective delivery. Read Your Manuscript Multiple Times Aloud: Internalize the message for confident delivery. The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at
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