Sermon Preparation Steps

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The first step in preparing a sermon, focusing on gathering and organizing the materials and resources you'll need.

The act of carefully examining and analyzing the text, paying attention to details, structure, and vocabulary.

Deeply reflecting on the text, prayerfully considering its meaning and implications.

Drawing conclusions about the meaning of the text, considering authorial intent and context.

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The final stage of sermon preparation, where you apply the insights from the text to the lives of your listeners.

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Sermon preparation involves application, considering how a text applies to oneself and one's congregation
Application occurs later, during exposition crafting
Five distinct steps are outlined:
- Preparation (first step)
- Observation (second step)
- Meditation (third step); a crucial, underrated spiritual discipline
- Interpretation (fourth step), following observation and meditation