Episode 29: On Sermon Preparation

Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

9Marks

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 698 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2017

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

How long should a preacher prep for his sermons? When and how should he consult commentaries? What’s the best way to involve others in the process?

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Jonathan Lehman.
0:10.0	I'm Mark Devere.
0:11.0	And welcome to this episode or edition or whatever of Nine Marks Pastors Talk.
0:16.1	Nine Marks exist to equip church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for building healthy churches. Learn more at 9Mark.org.
0:30.4	Mark, do you remember the first sermon you ever preached?
0:33.3	I do.
0:35.5	And did you prep a lot for it, a little?
0:38.9	I think a little compared to what I do these days, but it felt like a lot.
0:41.9	Okay.
0:44.1	Tell me, what did you do?
0:45.8	Reach on First Corinthians 13.
0:47.3	Where was it?
0:48.5	At the Church of the Nazarene.
0:50.7	How old were you?
0:51.9	I was like 16.
0:53.0	How did you prep?
0:54.6	Read the Bible and prayed a lot.
0:57.5	Made notes on some cards. Okay. How did the sermon go? Okay. Did you feel called to preach at that
1:04.6	moment? I am called to do this. I know I was thinking about it. I think you feel a little
1:10.6	strong to say I felt called, but I was thinking about it I think you feel a little strong
1:10.9	I felt called
1:11.8	but I was thinking about it
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