You know one of our problems and we're all guilty of it trying to get others to grow in areas we're not growing ourselves

Dr Tony Evans says part of leading others spiritually is letting God lead us first

Let him talk to you.

Let him inspire you.

Let him convict you.

Let him transform you and let the folks see what's happening with you.

This is the alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, author, speaker, senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas,

Texas and president of the Urban Alternative.

Success in and president of the urban alternative.

Success in any task hinges on preparation,

be it studying for an exam, cooking a meal,

or organizing a work presentation,

readiness is key.

And it's no different when it comes to studying the Bible.

Today, Dr. Evans shares practical considerations

for preachers and teachers

as they prepare to communicate the word of God.

Let's join him as he begins.

There's an awesome responsibility of being a teacher or a preacher of scripture,

and it's one that must be taken seriously because God holds us accountable at a

higher level. I'm often asked what is my method for preparing sermons?

Ezra 710 says that he set his heart.

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