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Relevant Preaching in the 21st Century! By Paul Smith Life Church Mandeville, Louisiana

Relevant Preaching in the 21st Century! By Paul Smith Life Church Mandeville, Louisiana. Changes in Preaching Today. Specific Issues in Preaching Today. STYLE Traditional (3-4 point outline or v.b.v. homilee) Innovative (Drama, movie clips, music). Specific Issues in Preaching Today.

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Relevant Preaching in the 21st Century! By Paul Smith Life Church Mandeville, Louisiana

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  1. Relevant Preachingin the 21st Century!ByPaul SmithLife ChurchMandeville, Louisiana

  2. Changes in Preaching Today...

  3. Specific Issues in Preaching Today... STYLE Traditional (3-4 point outline or v.b.v. homilee) Innovative (Drama, movie clips, music)

  4. Specific Issues in Preaching Today... Form • Story • Topical - Felt needs • Expository • Monologue

  5. Specific Issues in Preaching Today... Length Discuss advantages and disadvantages of short, medium, and long sermons.

  6. Specific Issues in Preaching Today... Preparation • Intellectual • Time in text; commentaries; structure; illustrate; apply • Spiritual • Internalize Scripture; concentrated prayer

  7. Specific Issues in Preaching Today... Application Done throughout the sermon

  8. Specific Issues in Preaching Today... Invitation Walk aisle/sign card/other (Always give an opportunity to respond.)

  9. Keys to Effective Preaching... Balance • New Testament/Old Testament • Vision casting • Comprehensive

  10. Keys to Effective Preaching... Sensitivity • Slant the sermon to the target audience. • Make the Bible accessible to unbelievers. • Make the presentation positive.

  11. Keys to Effective Preaching... Interest • Do not preach boring sermons! Use illustrations; use humor. • Tell stories. • Keep a fast pace. • Begin with an interest-getting introduction. • Plan appealing titles.

  12. Keys to Effective Preaching... Relevance • Focus on felt needs of the audience. • Use up-to-date stories and illustrations. • Make specific application to real needs (Ex. “How to get out of debt” - list of steps with Biblical references).

  13. Keys to Effective Preaching... Substance • Biblical foundation • Preach in series • Know your specific objective • Give thorough treatment of the text • Preach for commitment

  14. Contact Paul Smith @ Paul@newlife.org

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