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Have you ever wondered what separates good sermons from truly transformative ones? The answer isn't found in seminary textbooks or public speaking courses.

A simple yet profound quote revolutionized my entire approach to preaching: "You can preach a good sermon without loving your people, but you will never preach a great sermon without loving them." This insight was like putting on glasses I didn't know I needed, bringing everything into sharp focus. While technical skills matter—proper interpretation, effective delivery, perfect timing—they're merely beautiful wrapping on an empty box when love is absent.

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Ever caught yourself slipping into someone else's preaching style? That moment when you realize you're channeling T.D. Jakes or Andy Stanley instead of being yourself can be both embarrassing and eye-opening.

As musician John Mayer wisely observed, "You find your voice when you try to be like other people and fail." This podcast explores that journey toward authentic preaching—the liberating realization that God doesn't need you to be a carbon copy of your ministry heroes. He needs your unique voice.

I share my own humiliating experience of trying to imitate a passionate televangelist while teaching a college Sunday school class, watching terror spread across students' faces as I performed someone else's style. That painful lesson taught me something profound: God doesn't anoint impersonation; He anoints authenticity.

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Jesus and the Power of Silence

In John 8, the religious leaders brought a woman caught in adultery to Jesus. They pressed Him for an answer. He famously said, “Let the one who is without sin cast the first stone.”

And then what? Silence.

No explanation. No follow-up. Just stillness. And in that stillness, something shifted. One by one, they dropped their stones and walked away.

That moment wasn’t filler — it was the sermon.

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Ever delivered a sermon that felt powerful in the moment but seemed to evaporate by Monday morning? The missing ingredient might be simpler than you think.

From my back porch, surrounded by nature and birdsong, I'm sharing a game-changing insight that transformed my own preaching: the art of ending sermons with purpose. Drawing from a personal experience where I preached what I thought was a compelling message about being "the light of the world," I reveal the critical mistake that left my congregation inspired but directionless.

Whether you're a seasoned pastor or just beginning your preaching journey, this simple shift in approach will help your messages stick, creating "Monday moments" that lead to genuine life change. Ready to take your sermons from informative to transformative? Listen now, and don't forget to share this episode with a pastor friend who might benefit from these practical preaching tips.

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Have you ever been on stage teaching or preaching and suddenly you forget where you are or what you’re talking about? You just go blank for a few seconds. I’ve been there, I’ve been in your shoes, and it can be terrifying to the point that you doubt your calling or purpose.

But get this!

What if I told you that every time you get up to speak, whether it’s a sermon, a wedding, or even a funeral, you could be confident and have authority in your words and your message? In today’s episode, we discussed the most important question you need to ask, and this one question changed everything I knew about teaching.

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We’ve all heard sermons, talks, or speeches that were solid — well-organized, scripturally accurate, and even inspiring. But every now and then, someone speaks… and something shifts in the room. You feel it. You see it. People lean in.That’s not just effective communication. That’s transformational communication.

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Episode 1
October 1st 2024
Words that shape history:

In this episode, we'll uncover the secrets of making your words resonate like never before. Journey with us as we listen to legendary speeches from FDR, JFK, and Martin Luther King, and discover how their words moved nations.

We also take a sobering look at the destructive side of rhetoric through the infamous speeches of Adolf Hitler, reminding us that words have the potential to heal or harm. This conversation emphasizes our vital responsibility to choose our words wisely to foster hope, peace, and positive change.

0:01 The Power of Purposeful Speaking

1:46 FDR

2:08 JFK

5:16 The power of a great speech

6:19 Martin Luther King Jr.

8:29 My Story Of Teaching

14:24 The Three Questions

16:46 Sneak peek into next week's episode

Andy Stanley Communicating for A Change:
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Coming October 1st
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Why is it important to speak with purpose?

Whether leading a meeting at work, teaching a class, or preaching a sermon, how you present is just as important as what you present.

Episode 1 coming October 1st 2024
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