March/April 2008 Sermon Tip -- Thoughts on Making Your Presentation

The following words of counsel on delivering sermons came from a survey of pulpit ministers.

• It was once said that the real purpose of a sermon is to fill up the time while you love the congregation. So, when speaking, think of how you can LOVE them, think what can you give to them; the moment you think about yourself and how you are sounding, etc., you're lost.

• Prepare more than you ever think you need - so you can feel free to pick and choose as Spirit moves.

• Speak FROM your heart TO the heart of each listener, which means putting the ego into service TO Spirit.

• Know how to project your voice to every part of the room. This includes a mike check IN ADVANCE, without fail. Modulate the voice for effect.

• Be well prepared and be open to listening when Spirit has other ideas about your script, and/or has inspiring input to your comments.

• Love what you are doing.

• Be authentic.

• Share of yourself.

• Stay humble.

• See God in each person.

• Inspire yourself and you will inspire your listeners.

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