I’m not a preacher, just a lay person. It was not long ago, however, that I completed a basic lay speaking course and shortly after that had the honor and privilege to deliver God’s word to God’s people at two small churches. While I believe I did a credible job of delivering God’s word, if I should have that kind of opportunity again, I fully intend to remember what Pastor John Piper had to say about preaching.
In deciding what to preach make these two judgments: Is it true and is it precious? Preach what is both. If it is true, preach it with authority. If it is precious, preach it with passion.
One great reason why some preaching leaves people unmoved is that preachers seem unmoved. Is this precious or isn’t it? That is the question in the hearts of the people. If it is, why don’t you sound like it?
The great battle of preaching is to see what’s true and to savor what’s precious. Weak seeing and weak savoring are a curse to God’s people.
by John Piper
Read the full article here: Preach What’s True and Precious
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