COMMON MISTAKES IN PREACHING

1. Not praying enough. I was once told in making a sermon, pray it in; work it out.
2. Not studying enough—this includes not simply the text, but includes the audience and the circumstances of life.
3. Preaching to long.
4. Preaching AT the people instead of TO the people. One thing that helps is to direct the sermon to yourself and let them listen.
5. Giving a commentary rather than a sermon.
6. Not enough Bible and too much application or too much Bible and not enough application.
   

Balance is the Key to a good sermon.