How to Prepare A Sermon, Step By Step - Bob Franquiz

How to Prepare A Sermon, Step By Step - Bob Franquiz

Author: Mike Neglia May 26, 2026 Duration: 27:04

When a sermon feels alive on Sunday, it usually did not begin on Saturday night. In this practical and energising session, Bob Franquiz walks through the hidden work of faithful sermon preparation, showing how expository preaching is shaped by disciplined rhythms, careful attention to the text, clear structure, meaningful application, and a pastor’s love for the people in front of him. Bob explains why preparation begins with knowing your own best study rhythm, why the biblical text must speak before commentaries or other preachers do, and how an overarching theme turns a Bible study into a sermon. He also shows how strong sermon points can carry application, how illustrations and humour help truth connect, and why the preacher’s own personality is not a distraction from the message, but one of the ways truth is delivered. Along the way, he offers practical guidance on word studies, commentary use, building a theological library, preaching to a mixed congregation, listening to prayer requests, and letting early preparation create clarity and passion in the pulpit. This message was recorded live at an Expositors Collective training event in Florida.


Listen to an earlier interview with Bob about his doctoral work here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pTRNOfm9AGXfThCoTjMjv?si=0b43b55069bc4143⁠


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Mike Neglia hosts Expositors Collective: Expository Preaching, Bible Teaching and Sermon Preparation, a space dedicated to the craft of clearly opening the Scriptures. Rather than offering abstract theory, this podcast grounds itself in the tangible realities faced by pastors and teachers every week. You'll hear genuine conversations that feel like pulling up a chair in a mentor's study, where experienced practitioners discuss the challenges and joys of preparing messages that faithfully explain the biblical text. Episodes often take the form of interviews or practical workshops, delving into the nuances of effective communication for diverse settings like church pulpits, youth groups, or women's ministries. The collective wisdom shared here is about more than just structure; it's about the spiritual discipline of listening to a passage before speaking on it, ensuring the sermon's heart beats in rhythm with the Bible's intent. Tuning into this podcast provides a form of ongoing coaching, a resource for anyone who wants their teaching to be both deeply rooted and readily understood. It’s for those who believe that the careful work of exposition is a profound act of service, and who are looking for a companion on that journey.
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