How to Sermon Prep with Logos Bible Study App: Joe Miller’s 5-Day Workflow for Pastors

In this episode, Jason Stone interviews Dr. Joe Miller, a Logos power user and theological educator, about his proven Five-Day Sermon Prep Workflow. With over 10,000 books in his Logos library and decades of pastoral and academic experience, Joe walks through the exact process he uses for sermon prep—from observation and exegesis to application and final delivery.

Joe also offers encouragement for pastors who feel overwhelmed by digital tools and shares how to integrate sermon prep with personal devotion for more meaningful ministry.

📘 Featured Resource: 5-Day Planner for Expository Narrative Sermons
🎓 Get full access to Joe’s training through his Substack:
👉 https://jrmiller777.substack.com/jaso... (exclusive access for Jason's audience!)

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Logos Bible Software and Joe Miller's Journey
04:08 - Contextualizing Training for Sermon Preparation
09:17 - Five-Day Sermon Preparation Plan Overview
13:58 - Day One: Observations and Initial Study
19:18 - Day Two: Deepening Understanding and Language Tools
21:23 - Exploring Theological Insights Through Textual Analysis
26:13 - The Five-Day Sermon Preparation Workflow
31:43 - Customizing Your Sermon Prep Experience
36:09 - Encouragement for Busy Pastors and Final Thoughts

🏷️ Hashtags
#LogosBibleSoftware #SermonPreparation #ExpositoryPreaching #BibleStudy #Homiletics #Theology #PastoralMinistry #DigitalStudyTools #PreachingWorkflow #ContextualizedLearning

📚 Mentioned Resources & Links

🔗 Joe Miller’s Substack (Exclusive Discount):
https://jrmiller777.substack.com/jaso...
Includes the full 5-Day Sermon Prep Planner + video training

🌐 Joe’s Full Website: https://morethancake.org

📘 Workflow in Logos:
Search the Logos Workflow menu for “5-Day Sermon Prep” to access Joe's custom guide for free.

📚 Referenced Thinkers:
Haddon Robinson (Homiletics) — https://logos.sjv.io/HaddonRobinson
Don Sunukjian (Preaching professor, Talbot School of Theology) — https://logos.sjv.io/DonSunukjian

📖 Mentioned Book:
Horae Homileticae by Charles Simeon — https://logos.sjv.io/HoraeHom