Category Archives: Delivery
Saturday Short Thought: Year on Year
This evening I have the privilege of speaking at the 80th Anniversary celebration of a church in Surrey. As preachers it is tempting to think that the next message we preach is the only one that matters. But a chance … Continue reading
Representing!
I always get nervous when the preacher is the centre of attention. In a sense it is inevitable that the preacher will be focused on – the preacher is the one taking the risks inherent in putting your head over … Continue reading
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Preacher and Listener
In preaching, every participant matters and every relationship matters. Yesterday we looked at the God/Preacher bond. Now let’s consider the Preacher and the Listener. Again, dangers and potential! 1. There is a danger that the preacher will create too much … Continue reading
The Preaching Triangle – Omissions 3 and 4
Yesterday I pondered the possibility of effectively losing God and / or the preacher from the preaching event. Today I’ll complete the scene by pondering the potential omission of the listener, as well as the critical fourth element of the … Continue reading
The Preaching Triangle – Omissions 1 and 2
Yesterday I suggested that every participant matters in the preaching triangle. What happens when we leave one out? 1. God. The goal of all biblical ministry in the church is to know the God who reveals His heart in His … Continue reading
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The Preaching Triangle – Introduction
Preaching is not about performance, nor ritual. It is a communication event. Like most things, how you understand it flows out of how you view God. If you see God as a distant power broker, a singularity focused exclusively on … Continue reading
