10 Keys to Improve your Preach

Life is an education and so is the pulpit. I was listening to some old MP3s the other day of myself preaching and thought, "O No, that's bad!" Here are ten simple steps to help you never say, "O No, that's bad!" about you or anyone else in the pulpit.

1. Don't strain, the best communicators give a confident presentation not a strained one
2. Zeal is good but vary the intensity. If one is too intense it may be a sign of a lack of confidence
3. A man who is comfortable in preaching will be relaxed as well as passionate.  Be comfortable, look comfortable and communicate comfortably.
4. Don't try to say too much. Cut out the add ons, See how little you can say to make a great impact. How short can you make a sermon and still make an impact?...try it!
5. High intensity preaching does not make good preaching. Shouting is not a sign of the anointing!
One can shout so loud that the congregation does not hear what the preacher is communicating.
6. Park your ego. be yourself, bad preaching comes from those who try to be someone else. People know when we preach another's message and use another's style. People like speakers who are original and originally themselves only then will they be accepted.
7. If you're not naturally gifted in being funny then leave the jokes alone. Remember you're there to preach not tell jokes.
8. Own the message! It's mine. Every preacher has to own the message. It's a part of him, it made him, him! you have to own the message.Think of Jesus he was the Word made flesh.
9. If you're going to preach issues...try turning it into an idea? That is come up with a solution first. most folks in church know the issues and the problems. So If you're the preacher be the first to come up with a solution!
10. Enjoy the Preach
Paul.