2009-09-04T11:26:47-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/preaching http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%202:4-5&version=NIV 2009-09-04T11:26:47-05:00 Paul writes that he didn't use lofty words and persuasive speech in his message and preaching, but rather depended on the Holy Spirit's power. He did this so that the message he preached wasn't tainted by man's wisdom. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209:35&version=NIV 2009-08-10T15:18:38-05:00 As Jesus traveled around through all the towns and villages, he stopped at the synagogues to preach the good news. He was constantly preaching about the kingdom and healing people of their ailments. http://ied.gospelcom.net/spurgeon.php 2008-08-14T07:15:52-05:00 Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a powerful communicator of the Gospel in the 19th century. Two key factors in his ability to communicate are sometimes overlooked. http://ied.gospelcom.net/humor.php 2008-08-12T12:16:49-05:00 The significance of humor is often not understood as being a scripturally-mandated means of communication. It's not about a quick joke to start the sermon, but about embedding humor into all our evangelism and ministry. http://ied.gospelcom.net/medicine.php 2008-08-12T11:55:48-05:00 Spurgeon, one of the 19th century's most significant preachers, made great use of humor in his ministry. Dr Larry Michael explains the biblical signicance of humor, and why it was so important to Spurgeon. http://navpress.com/store/product.aspx?id=9781600061448 2008-06-03T18:56:24-05:00 A Step-by-Step Guide for Speakers and Leaders. One of the easiest ways to combat such fears is good preparation. You want your audience to pay attention to your message whether you speak to a crowd of thousands or to a classroom of ten. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/perspectives.php/518/10-2006?pg=all 2008-05-06T10:04:46-05:00 In 1900 the ratio of evangelist to hearer of the gospel was 2:1. Today it is 6:1. This is greatly impacting Christianity. http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31544&columnid=3801 2008-02-29T12:49:00-05:00 Preaching is not people hearing you, it's you hearing from God." Dalton was bewildered at his father’s presumption that he could tell him about ministry, and he turned to walk away. http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31543&columnid=3801 2008-02-29T12:46:44-05:00 “Enjoyed your message, pastor,” say the many who meet and greet him at the church’s door. All the while, the pastor is curiously racking his grey matter to figure out just what they enjoyed. Wonder why? It must be because this sermon really was good. After all, it sounded so good on the Internet... http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31548&columnid=3801 2008-02-29T12:43:05-05:00 Activists, repudiating the obvious meaning of Scripture, run the risk of the sin of unbelief.