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I am a boring preacher. What can I do about it?

I am a boring preacher. What can I do about it?
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Jeremy Walker
Jeremy Walker Jeremy is the pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley.
29 July, 2026 3 min read

We all value biblical advice from our elders, the first ones to whom we turn for counsel. Jeremy Walker outlines the kind of answer he might give to a question received at the chapel door.

Some preaching is boring because of its substance. That is criminal. A gospel preacher deals with the mercy of God, the glory of Christ, heaven and hell, eternal life and everlasting damnation. It is inexcusable to preach boring sermons with such material. Choose stimulating topics. Preach great texts. Declare great truths. Use lively language, clear vocabulary, shorter words, concrete headings, and engaging stories and illustrations.

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