Ask your elders about any traditions that might catch you off guard. Plan
the year in advance. Ask about ANZAC day and special services. Ask whether it is
your turn. Keep holidays and weddings in mind when planning. Don't double
things like synod and confirmation.
Go through texts in advance picking a text and guessing a theme. This helps to see themes that flow through consecutive Sundays.
Use the original languages for exegesis when preaching. It's easier preaching every week. Use the language - don't use commentaries. Word studies, sometimes it's the small words.
With power-point people cannot anticipate what's next. Always have a manual backup.
The sermon is as much for you as for the congregation. If it hasn't touched you maybe you shouldn't preach.
Make changes in the honeymoon period. Plead ignorance.
Go through texts in advance picking a text and guessing a theme. This helps to see themes that flow through consecutive Sundays.
Use the original languages for exegesis when preaching. It's easier preaching every week. Use the language - don't use commentaries. Word studies, sometimes it's the small words.
With power-point people cannot anticipate what's next. Always have a manual backup.
The sermon is as much for you as for the congregation. If it hasn't touched you maybe you shouldn't preach.
Make changes in the honeymoon period. Plead ignorance.
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