Over the last few months I have been very thankful to have had the opportunity to preach more regularly than usual. During this time I have attempted to grow and learn as much as possible and as a result one of the things I have created is a short list of 7 points for myself. A list of things to remember next time, things I should definitely have mastered by now, and things that I should focus on as I am actually delivering a sermon. Once you come home after preaching it is so easy to forget some of what you have learned from the experience, so for the benefit of those who, like me, are still finding their feet in preaching, here is my very simple list (excluding exegetical matters obviously):
1. It has to flow
2. Almost completely memorise it
3. Prepare to death
4. Speak slower than you think you should
5. Be very passionate
6. Use 13 font and A5 pages with red pen markings
7. Don't ever try to just wing it
These are very obvious things, but if achieved they make a big difference in my estimation.
Robbie
