Practical steps for sermon preparation

Josh Harris has read John Stott's Between Two Worlds and developed a practical guide for preparing a sermon (HT: Adrian Warnock). The keeper? How about this one:

You are not called to preach yourself or your ideas, but charged to “preach the word” (2 Tim. 4:1-2).

Or this: "Combine diligent study with fervent prayer."

Josh's post is full of excellent guidance, and I recommend you read it all.