Tag: preach
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Check the Calendar
Preachers should check the calendar to anticipate where their people are so that we can incarnationally mee them there.
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Don’t Talk About What You Don’t Know
Preachers should avoid discussing unfamiliar topics to maintain trust, seek knowledge from experts, admit gaps in understanding, and commit to thorough learning for effective communication.
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Protect Your I’s
If we’re not careful, preachers can make a sermon focused on themselves, distracting others from God. We need to watch our I’s.
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Laugh Before a Bomb (from Jon Tyson)
Use humor before delivering serious messages to relax audiences, foster connection, and regain attention, making it easier for them to absorb difficult topics.
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Teach Fish About Water
If we want to truly help people experience a God-change in their life, we need to help them identify the ways they’ve been formed.
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A Meeting With God
Hunter Bethea emphasizes that sermons should facilitate a conversation with God rather than merely discussing Him, encouraging preachers to listen to the Holy Spirit for guidance.
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Swords and Backpacks
How do you create tensions with props? Preacher’s Block co-founder Hunter Bethea shares how he’s done so recently.
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Explain Your Quote
Preacher’s Block co-founder Hunter Bethea shares about how to use quotes well in sermons.
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Define the Terms
Sometimes, preachers use words that their people think they know… but don’t actually know. We need to define the terms when we preach.
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Preaching Tip: Notice Clichés
Sometimes, we can use clichés as a crutch in our preaching. Begin noticing what clichés you use and ask yourself why you might use them.
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