#174 | Pitfalls of Sermon Preparation

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#174 | Pitfalls of Sermon Preparation

Length: 33min
Ministry Education
Released on 12/3/2025
Published by H.B. Charles Jr.

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses the pitfalls of sermon preparation. </p> <ol> <li>Having no sermon plan.</li> <li>Busyness. </li> <li>Ministerial sloth. </li> <li>Not eliminating distractions. </li> <li>Starting too late. </li> <li>Neglecting the biblical text. </li> <li>Not allowing the text to speak to you personally. </li> <li>Consulting too many resources. </li> <li>Failing to strive for clarity. </li> <li>Sloppy sermon structure. </li> <li>Prayerlessness. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>