In Episode 1 of the Shepherdology Podcast, I refer to a prayer list for preaching. This was first shared with me by Dr. Jim Binney. I have added to it and use it regularly as I prepare to preach.
Prayer List for Preaching
Personal cleansing
Power and filling of the Holy Spirit
Enlightenment and enrichment in utterance (1 Cor. 1:5; Eph. 6:19; Col. 4:3)
Recall and wise use of Scripture
Exalt Jesus Christ – preach about and for Christ; He increase, I decrease
Magnify God’s Word
Glorify God
Have the mind of Christ – understanding (1 Cor. 2:16), humility (Phil. 2:5)
Bind the forces of Satan
Arrest the attention of the hearers
Prepare the hearers minds, hearts, consciences, wills
Choice of text, message, emphasis, application
Preach with boldness, liberty (free flow of thoughts and words), power, authority from God, love, compassion
God’s Word bring conviction, hope, faith, salvation, transformation, nourishment, growth, edify for maturity, equip for ministry
Rapport with listeners, as a shepherd with his sheep
Physical strength, energy, vitality
Please God (Psa 19:14)
Represent God accurately (1 Peter 4:11)
New birth, growth & life-transforming response
Not rely on self
Pure vessel
No fear of man
God will accomplish what He intends
Lasting effects, change, growth fruit from previous messages and this one
MANIFEST YOUR WORD THROUGH PREACHING (Titus 1:3)
PUT YOUR WORDS IN MY MOUTH (Jer. 1:9)
CAUSE YOUR WORD TO RUN SWIFTLY (Ps. 147:15; 2 Thess. 3:1)
HASTEN YOUR WORD TO PERFORM IT (Jer. 1:12)
IT IS TIME O LORD FOR YOU TO WORK (Ps. 119:126)
Dean H. Taylor 
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