As someone who doesn't yet preach every week, it's always a challenging (albeit enjoyable) process. I'm sure it will always be that way. It's been helpful to try and think through the sermon from 3 perspectives or areas of emphasis...
Orthodoxy :: This concerns the area of right doctrine and right teaching. This is getting at what the text is actually saying.
Orthopathos :: This concerns the area of right emotions. The sermon needs to connect with the hearts of people.
Orthopraxis :: This concerns the area of right actions or application. The sermon needs to have some practical implications for living as a Christ follower in the 21st century.
Obviously, it's easy to lean heavily on one part, but the best preachers seem to incorporate all three. For more on this topic check out this helpful download here.
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