The Conclusion of a Great Sermon Brings It Home
We are considering what makes a great sermon. In the last couple of posts we've looked the body of the great sermon, and the fact that the body of a great sermon holds attention and creates…
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The Body of a Great Sermon Creates Pictures
In the last post we looked at the fact that the attention span is shorter now than it was a generation ago. Media has impacted our ability to listen, and so, as we saw, a great sermon holds attention…
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The Body of a Great Sermon Holds Attention
The last two posts have focused on some general truths about introductions to great sermons. Now we turn to the main body of the sermon. The general truth here is this: the body of a great sermon…
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Sermon Introductions For Great Sermons
In the last post I made several generalizations about introductions to sermons. In this post we will look at a few sermon introductions for great sermons of the type described earlier.
An Example of…
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Putting A Great Sermon Together
In the last few posts we've looked at the impact that sermons can have. Now we're going to turn to the challenge of putting a great sermon together for your preaching event.
I love this quote by Haddon Robinson,…
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Preaching Is God's Tool
In the last couple of posts we considered whether preaching is worth the effort in a world that is so deeply impacted by media. God reminded me many times that preaching is God's tool to change lives. Let me tell…
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Does Preaching Make A Difference?
In the last post I asked the question, "Is preaching worth the time and effort I put into it?" In today's post I am continuing that theme, with a slightly different question: "Does preaching make a difference…
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Is Preaching Worth The Time And Effort?
That's a good question, isn't it? I read a long time ago the results of a study that someone had done on how long people remember a sermon. By Sunday evening, as I recall, the normal listener remembered…
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The Power Of The Pregnant Pause
I learned the power of the pregnant pause by accident. It happened when I was a seminary student, assigned to preach in a pretty conservative church near our school. I was nervous, because at that time I…
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Pace Is Important For the Preacher
In the last post we looked at the need to vary the pace of your sermon. Pace is important for the preacher who wants to keep the attention of the people. Here are some more suggestions about pace of your…
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The Conclusion Of A Great Sermon Brings It Home
Putting a Great Sermon TogetherThe Body of a Great Sermon Creates Pictures
Putting a Great Sermon TogetherThe Body of a Great Sermon Holds Attention
Putting a Great Sermon TogetherSermon Introductions For Great Sermons
Putting a Great Sermon TogetherPutting A Great Sermon Together
Putting a Great Sermon TogetherPreaching Is God's Tool
Is Preaching Worth the Effort?Does Preaching Make A Difference?
Is Preaching Worth the Effort?Is Preaching Worth The Time and Effort?
Is Preaching Worth the Effort?The Power of the Pregnant Pause
Body Language For The PreacherPace Is Important For The Preacher
Body Language For The Preacher