Listed below are eight questions to ask about your preaching. Things that are unusual. Things that we value. A preacher can only consistently keep people s attention by focusing on what people value. The preacher s task is to show the Bible to be relevant for today s needs.
Application is the central task in preaching.
So, preaching must be practical enough for people to know what to do. Always aim for action. Tell the people why. Show them how. Exhortation without explanation leads to frustration.