6 Rules of Preaching (Louie Giglio)

In participating in the Preach Better Semons webcast, I listened to Pastor Louie Giglio share six rules of preaching:

1.  Have something to say.

If you don't have anything to say, either don't say anything or tell them you have nothing to say. If you only have one thing to say, keep saying it.

2.  Be faithful to the text.

Biblical exegesis is crucial to preaching the Word.

3.  Lead people to Jesus.

If with your preaching you are leading them to yourself, your church or anything else, you are leading them the wrong direction.

4.  Don't be boring.

We have the best news of all time and the greatest story ever told from a great God.

5.  Prepare.

Take the time to prepare well and rehearse.

6.  Be led by the Holy Spirit.

Don't use this as an excuse to not do #5; however, be faithful to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit even if you end up sharing something different than you prepared.