Six Common Mistakes Made by Preachers from the Pulpit

Podcast Episode #552

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Preachers sometimes say some strange things from the pulpit. Today, we discuss some of the things that get said that can cause problems for a preacher.

Some highlights from today’s episode include:

• One of the most common mistakes preachers often make is attributing a quote to someone who didn’t actually say it.
• If you’re going to use stats in a sermon, research and cite the original source.
• When using a church member as a sermon illustration, always get their permission first.
• Number one rule for guest preachers: honor your time slot. Don’t go over.

The six mistakes we discuss are:

1. Quoting something someone did not say.
2. Saying “statistics show”
3. Using someone else’s illustration as your own
4. Using a point in a sermon to fight verbally with a church member
5. Mispronouncing words in the Bible
6. Not honoring a church host’s request when you are a guest preacher

Resources mentioned in today’s podcast

Rainer on Leadership is a member of the LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network

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