Tag: public speaking
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Be Careful with Specific Examples
It’s helpful for preachers to use specific sermon examples that are contextualized. But we need to be careful not to alienate others by those examples.
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Make Room for Jesus
As preachers, we can be so focused on making room for others to encounter Jesus that we don’t encounter Him ourselves.
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Give Me the Elmore County Version
Our people want to hear sermons with examples and in language that they can understand. How can you give them truths they understand?
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Keep Quotes Short
To use quotes effectively in a sermon or talk, keep the quote short. Read more to learn why.
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Double Check Online
Sometimes, without thinking, preachers can cause distractions by the acronyms and phrases they use. Here’s one way to avoid that distraction!
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Avoid Assumptions
As preachers, we sometimes assume things about our audience that isn’t true. Here’s why that’s a problem that we should try to avoid.
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Dress to Not Distract
The way we dress when we preach can distract people from the reason we’re preaching. Be intentional to not dress in a way that distracts.
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Using AI to Make Sermons Understandable for All Ages
AI can be a helpful tool for preachers. Here’s one way it can help: by telling us what ages will understand our sermon.
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Approach Serious Topics Humorously
Sometimes serious topics can be more easily addressed humorously, but must be done discerningly. Try it out in your next sermon!
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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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