In Preaching Articles: "speaker" showing 1-15 of 16

Are You A Preacher Or A Motivational Speaker?

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jan 7, 2023

It might be true. It might even be helpful. But is it preaching?

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12 Things Tedx Speakers Do That Preachers Don't

By Nicholas Mcdonald on Aug 31, 2021

"How in the world do each of these talks end up consistently blowing me away?"

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Tags: structure, speaker, Preaching, Respect

4 Traits Of Speakers Who Connect With Their Audience

By Lane Sebring on Jul 11, 2023

Recently my church hosted a leadership conference to encourage and equip our lay leaders and staff. One of the speakers at the event, Nikki, impacted me with her engaging presentation.

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The Dirty Truth About Honoraria

By John Stackhouse on Jul 16, 2021

Count up all of those hours -- is that what we really think our preachers are worth?

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7 Benefits Of Hosting A High-Profile Guest Speaker

By SermonCentral on Jan 9, 2023

Are high profile guest speakers worth the time and money? "Only if you value lost people," says Hal Seed.

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8 Powerful Ways To Hook The Congregation Into Your Message

By SermonCentral on Feb 8, 2020

Effective speakers realize the power of attention-grabbing hooks. What's in your toolbox?

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5

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Do You Know The 4 Pillars Of Guest Preaching?

By Pete Wilson on Feb 7, 2023

Pete Wilson has keen insights not only for speakers but for listeners as well.

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

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One Thing That Will Make Or Break Your Preaching In The 21st Century

By Dr. Larry Moyer on May 22, 2020

There is an item you need to be a break-through preacher--without this item, you will simply be a speaker.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Preaching, illustration

5 Reasons People Check Out Of Your Sermons

By Patrick Holden on Sep 3, 2020

Five common mistakes any speaker can make--or learn how to avoid.

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

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Why Great Preachers Are Not Always Great Leaders

By Adrian Pei on Oct 12, 2020

If you’re a good speaker and skilled with people, you have the ability to use that your advantage.

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Less Is More: Improve Tomorrow's Sermon By Making It Shorter

By Lane Sebring on Nov 7, 2019

Few public speakers can keep an audience's attention for an hour. Fewer should even try.

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-15, Psalm 107:1-15, Revelation 12:1-10

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Energizing Your Sermons With Multisensory Preaching

By Rick Blackwood on Jun 2, 2020

Rick Blackwood helps preachers communicate God's Word in a form that is engaging, crystal clear, unforgettable, and more fun for the speaker.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

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6 Tips For Preaching To A Hard Audience

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Aug 23, 2024

Larry Moyer says "Hardened hearts need to hear from a communicator, not a speaker." Can you bridge the span to a hard audience?

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Why My Sermon Notes Don't Rhyme, And What I Do Instead

By SermonCentral on Mar 9, 2023

For generations, rhymes and alliterations were expected from public speakers. It made them seem credible, authoritative and prepared. Not any more.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5

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When People Criticize Your Preaching

By Lance Witt on Jan 9, 2021

Gifted speakers and novices alike experience this unenjoyable aspect: people's criticism. In today's Pastor to Pastor, Lance Witt discusses a proper response from a biblical perspective.

Scripture: Proverbs 8:33

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