Throwing out another resource today. This one comes from Perry Noble's blog, the pastor of one of the fastest growing churches in the country, Newspring Church in Anderson, S.C. Noble has compiled 7 pieces of advice for preparing your "Sunday message" (or "sermon" if you come from my neck of the woods).

There's some really good advice in here that every pastor could get something out of, even if it's just a reminder. Plus it's short and sweet. It's split up into two posts. Read the first one here and the second one here.

Here's a brief rundown to give you an idea of what's in there:
1. Prepare yourself: If God isn't in you, He won't be in the message.
2. Listening to others: Listen to other pastors to get ideas.
3. Study: How much?
4. Keep it simple: Make sure the point is understood.
5. Listen to God: Allow God room to improvise.
6. Have others evaluate: Run it by a group for advice and feedback.
7. Be yourself: Don't put on pretenses.

INTERACT: Did any of Noble's points stand out to you? What has helped you prepare sermons or other messages?