On The Introduction of Speakers

The Biblical Preaching Blog continues its practical consideration of the preacher’s task by looking at speaker introductions.

It is an interesting question when one has a preacher that is unfamiliar to the congregation. I think that an introduction can be helpful and is perhaps necessary, but often, as Mead of Biblical Preaching notes, can be too long and list too many things.

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Vivid Description the Key to Making a Sermon Sizzle

Peter Mead over at the Biblical Preaching blog presents another very helpful thought on how to Make Your Sermon Sizzle.

How do you do it? Simply use vivid and concrete descriptions.
Mead notes:

When you describe a Biblical scene, or an applicational situation, or an illustration, be as specific as possible. When you are specific, then listeners will be able to see, feel and experience. Do it well and your sermon will sizzle.

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