Pastor Joe Thorn has a set of questions pastors should ask “Before You Preach.” They’re also applicable to any time of teaching, in my opinion:

1. Does this message exalt the gospel of Jesus Christ?

2. Will people know what to do after hearing the message?

3. Am I saying anything that will distract from the point I am trying to make?

4. Do I, at any point, make much of myself in this sermon?

5. Would I like this to be the last sermon I ever preach?

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