Spirit-Empowered Study and Christ-Centred Preaching

May 13, 2025

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Brian Kelly

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Moses Ouni

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Roy Kasika

In this engaging panel, Roy Kasika, a passionate lecturer and worship leader, Moses Ouni, a dedicated pastor training church workers, and Brian Kelly, an experienced Bible teacher, discuss the art of Spirit-empowered preaching. They emphasize the importance of prayer throughout sermon preparation and explore how to approach complex texts like prophecy. The guests share insights on selecting effective Bible translations, focusing on a central message, and trusting the Holy Spirit during the preaching process, offering valuable wisdom for both novice and seasoned preachers.

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ADVICE

Pray Continually for Insight

Approach Scripture prayerfully, repeatedly inviting the Holy Spirit for guidance.
Pray continuously to receive fresh insights even on familiar passages.

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Use Questions to Guide Reading

Slow down and read Scripture multiple times to uncover its layers.
Use the six questions (who, what, when, where, how, why) to deepen your observation.

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Interpret Contextually and Patiently

Interpret parables patiently, letting Jesus' explanations in the text guide you.
Use context and Scripture to interpret figurative and prophetic passages accurately.

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What does it look like to prepare and preach the Bible in a way that’s both faithful to the text and reliant on the Holy Spirit?

In this panel discussion hosted by Mike Neglia, four experienced Bible teachers – Roy Kasika, Moses Ouni, Zeddie Muzungu, and Brian Kelly – respond to real questions about sermon prep, interpretation, and Spirit-led preaching. Recorded live in September 2024 at Calvary Chapel Kampala, Uganda, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and pastoral encouragement for those who teach God’s Word.

The conversation ranges from outlining and inductive Bible study to interpreting challenging genres like prophecy and apocalyptic literature. The panellists highlight the need for repeated prayer, contextual awareness, and a Christ-centred lens for every passage. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been preaching for years, you’ll find this discussion grounding, clarifying, and energising.

🔑 Key Topics Include:

Why prayer is essential throughout the study process
How to find and focus on the one big idea in a passage
Interpreting figurative language, prophecy, and apocalyptic texts like Revelation
Using translations like NKJV, ESV, and NLT for clarity and richness
Preaching Christ from all of Scripture – especially the Old Testament
Sermon prep timelines – from 4 hours to 20 (and why it varies)
Trusting the Holy Spirit more than your outline

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