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Delivery: Part 2: Examples of Excellent Sermon Delivery

How do I speak in a way that arrests hearers?

Preaching Today Audio Examples of Excellent Sermon Delivery

Comparing our sermon delivery with that of others can be a big mistake. Every preacher is unique, and comparisons often lead only to pride, envy, or despair. On the other hand, just because our delivery is unique does not mean it is fully developed. Comparisons can open our eyes to things no one else will tell us. For that reason, if we can accept who God made us to be, we can benefit enormously by comparing our sermon delivery to other preachers with a similar style in order to get a better sense of what our unique style can be at its best.

So the purpose of listening to others is not to imitate them slavishly. This would violate one of the key characteristics of an effective delivery: authenticity. Instead, the goal is to make the most of our delivery within the range of what is authentic and possible for us.

For some of us, this means mustering more energy or variety. Or, by comparing our delivery to someone with a similar style, ...