Ten worst habits of preachers

Michael explains. Perhaps we can add a 12th: going on for longer than you said you would.

The end of teaching the Bible?

Michael Jensen wants us to stop teaching the Bible.

I agree and am off to preach my second-last sermon at All Souls.

Stealing sermons?

Immature poets immitate. Mature poets steal.

- T. S. Eliot, "The Sacred Wood"

Every artist is a cannibal.
Every poet is a thief.
All kill their inspiration,
Then sing about their grief.

- Bono, The Fly

Do you think there is anything wrong with preaching a sermon that someone else wrote? What about preaching a famous historical sermon (perhaps giving a little context where necessary)? In both cases, I am assuming the preacher gives due credit.*
*Though even this concession makes me wonder how much preaching is about building a reputation.

Preaching program

What principles are important when putting together a year's worth of sermons for a local church? How long should each series be? What should be the balance of sequential exegetical/theological/topical sermons? What should be the balance of NT/OT? Who should preach? Should there be one main preacher? How many others? Ought there to be any non-sermon weeks? How significant are the lectionary and traditional church seasons?
Eight points for correctly naming the Sydney church.

Most difficult passage?

A little while ago, I discussed one of my favourite passages, and I even had the chance earlier in the year to give a sermon on it.

A question for all the preachers: what has been the most difficult passage you've had to preach on? Or, which passage would you least like to have to preach on?