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Posted On: October 14th 2026, 01:02 am
I heard this from a preacher years ago when I first started preaching, and it has stayed with me ever since.
I thought I’d simply pass it along to another young preacher who may come across this or even a seasoned preacher who could use the reminder.
Every preacher has their own process for preparing a sermon, but the essential ingredients are typically the same: the Word, yourself, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and intentional preparation.
The process may look different from preacher to preacher, but the ingredients remain the same.
This is where you gather everything you can about your text and topic. Research the books, consult the commentaries, study the characters, and explore the original language. Dig deep. Investigate. Ask questions. Follow the details. Don’t just skim the surface, immerse yourself in the Word until you have a thorough understanding of what the text is saying.
Now, take time to think through what you’ve studied. Don’t just fill yourself with information - process it, ponder it, and meditate on it. Allow what you’ve gathered to come together with clarity and purpose. Your message needs continuity, a clear flow where every thought connects and builds upon the next. It’s not just about how much you know, but how well it all comes together to communicate one clear message.
Prayer is the glue that holds it all together. Spend time with the Lord. Stay in your prayer closet until there is a consecrated glow upon your life. This is where the heart of the Father begins to penetrate your own heart. Let His presence saturate your spirit, shape your thoughts, and ignite a holy fire within you. Don’t just fill yourself with information - fill yourself with His presence. Before you ever stand before people to preach, spend time on your knees before God.
Finally, step behind that sacred desk and preach the Word! Yield yourself completely to the Lord and allow Him to use you as His vessel. Release with boldness and conviction what He has deposited in your heart. Speak life. Declare truth. Preach with passion, authority, and anointing. Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and become a voice through which God can speak in that moment. You’ve s
I thought I’d simply pass it along to another young preacher who may come across this or even a seasoned preacher who could use the reminder.
Every preacher has their own process for preparing a sermon, but the essential ingredients are typically the same: the Word, yourself, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and intentional preparation.
The process may look different from preacher to preacher, but the ingredients remain the same.
This is where you gather everything you can about your text and topic. Research the books, consult the commentaries, study the characters, and explore the original language. Dig deep. Investigate. Ask questions. Follow the details. Don’t just skim the surface, immerse yourself in the Word until you have a thorough understanding of what the text is saying.
Now, take time to think through what you’ve studied. Don’t just fill yourself with information - process it, ponder it, and meditate on it. Allow what you’ve gathered to come together with clarity and purpose. Your message needs continuity, a clear flow where every thought connects and builds upon the next. It’s not just about how much you know, but how well it all comes together to communicate one clear message.
Prayer is the glue that holds it all together. Spend time with the Lord. Stay in your prayer closet until there is a consecrated glow upon your life. This is where the heart of the Father begins to penetrate your own heart. Let His presence saturate your spirit, shape your thoughts, and ignite a holy fire within you. Don’t just fill yourself with information - fill yourself with His presence. Before you ever stand before people to preach, spend time on your knees before God.
Finally, step behind that sacred desk and preach the Word! Yield yourself completely to the Lord and allow Him to use you as His vessel. Release with boldness and conviction what He has deposited in your heart. Speak life. Declare truth. Preach with passion, authority, and anointing. Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and become a voice through which God can speak in that moment. You’ve s
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