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How To Preach The Message
RELY UPON THE SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 2:4, And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power (NKJV)
Invite The Spirit To Fill You
Nothing Of Eternal Value Can Be Done Apart From The Spirit
EMPHASIZE THE WORD
Hebrews 4:12, For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (NKJV)
Read The Whole Passage When Possible
Read The Verses Attached To Each Point
Repeat Parts Of The Verse As You Explain, Support & Apply It
BE YOURSELF
1 Thessalonians 2:8, So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. (NKJV)
Do Not Try To Copy Another Person In Style Or Sound
Be Open, Genuine And Authentic
SPEAK CLEARLY
1 Corinthians 14:8, For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? (NKJV)
State And Re-State Your Points
Work Out Clear Transitions
Speak To The Back Row
SPEAK WITH AUTHORITY
Luke 4:32, And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority. (NKJV)
You Have Studied And Heard From God, Now Share It With Boldness, Passion And Authority
TRUST GOD TO USE IT
Isaiah 55:11, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. (NKJV)
Measure Your Faithfulness, Not Performance