Transcript powerful biblical preaching

Powerful Biblical
Preaching
Preaching Effectively
Without Notes
Dr. Derek Morris
How to communicate
effectively
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Words are only 7%
Intonation is 38%
Body language is 55%
For maximum impact, all 3 agree
Where all 3 do not agree, people will
believe body language and
intonation over words
Implications for preaching
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Do not spend all of your preparation
time working on words
Allow time to think about how you
will say those words
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Verbally (intonation)
Non-verbally (body language)
Step #1: Begin your sermon
preparation early
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Use a preaching calendar
Schedule your study time
Resist the temptation to
procrastinate
Follow the steps in your sermon
preparation methodology
Step #2: Write the first
draft of your sermon
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Birth your sermon manuscript at
least 3 days prior to your preaching
appointment (Wednesday)
Be clear about the type of
manuscript that you are writing
Do not be preoccupied with refining
and editing during this first writing
Step #3: Internalize the
sermon
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Walk through the sermon like a tour
guide (at least 4-6 times)
Use your sermon manuscript as a
map, not a word for word account
The goal is internalization, not
memorization
Think about “how” and not just
“what”
Effective oral interpretation
(38% of communication)
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Pitch
Volume
Rate of speech
Use of silence (pauses)
Effective non-verbal
interpretation
(55% of communication)
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Eye contact
Facial expressions
Gestures
Visual aids
Step #4: Do a last-minute
walk through
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Immediately prior to preaching,
review your sermon manuscript
Focus on key elements:
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Preaching idea
Main moves of sermon
Opening sentences
Conclusion
Step #5: Listen while you
preach
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Listen to God
Listen to your listeners
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Verbal feedback
Non-verbal feedback
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