How Can I Preach?

A Short Guide to Preaching for Bible-Believing Proclaimers of the Gospel

Spiritual rebirth is the prerequisite for preaching with spiritual authority.
Every sermon must be earned on one's knees.
Every preacher should be in constant communion with Jesus, for what the heart is full of, the mouth speaks.

This sermon guide is expressly intended for Bible-believing proclaimers of the Word of God.
The author shares many helpful tips for preachers based on decades of experience.

Dr. Lothar Gassmann, married to Anna, is a theologian and author of numerous books and lectures on topics from the Bible and current events.

Contents

30 Tips for Preachers
Biblical introduction
The significance and task of Bible-based preaching
What types of sermons are there?
Requirements for preachers
Steps for preparing a sermon
Text-based sermon or theme-based sermon?
Guidelines for text preparation
The application of the sermon
Practical preaching tips

Appendix 1:
Difficult-to-understand texts in the Bible - how do I preach about them?

Appendix 2:
The nature of preaching in theological discussion