Effective Preaching with Power Point Effective Preaching Pauls

Effective Preaching with Power. Point

Effective Preaching Paul’s Example 2 Corinthians 4: 1 -15

Causes people to honor and glorify God l see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God (2 Cor. 4: 4). l cause the giving of thanks to abound to the glory of God (2 Cor. 4: 15). l For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake. (2 Corinthians 4: 5)

Demonstrates God’s living word in transformed people l Manifest sincerity l “we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. (2 Corinthians 4: 2)

l Sense of blessing l For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness, ” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. (Corinthians 4: 6)

l Dependence upon God l But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves; (Corinthians 4: 7)

l Boldness of conviction l But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed, therefore I spoke, ” we also believe, therefore also we speak; (Corinthians 4: 13)

Focuses on the needs of the people and helps them experience the life of God l “All things are for your sake” Cor. 4: 15) l “Life works in you” (2 Cor. 4: 12) (2

Effective Preaching… With Power. Point

Power. Point can increase effectiveness l Reinforces the Bible-centered nature of our worship and teaching l Aids those who are unfamiliar with the Bible and who can’t easily use their Bibles. l Assists communication effectiveness l Clarifies complex ideas l Reduces abstraction

Effective Uses of Power. Point l Self-teaching presentations l Home Bible Studies

“A study of God’s purposes before the world began” ALL SCRIPTURE REFERENCES - NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE

A Question That Only You Can Answer • “Am I a true disciple of Jesus Christ? ”

Effective Uses of Power. Point l Self-teaching presentations l Home Bible Studies l Pre-service and in-service kiosk

Let us ponder the greatness of God as the Creator of everything! (Psalm 148: 1 -14)

Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!

Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts!

Praise Him, sun. . .

and moon;

Praise Him, all stars of light!

Praise Him, highest heavens, And the waters that are above the heavens!

Effective Uses of Power. Point l Self-teaching presentations l Home Bible Studies l Pre-service and in-service kiosks l Bible classes

1 MORE UNSUCCESSFUL PLOTS AGAINST DAVID 2 1 Samuel 19: 1 -24 David victorious in battle (19: 8) Jonathan appeals on David’s behalf (19: 1 -7) 3 5 David flees to Ramah (19: 18 -24) Saul throws another spear at David (19: 9 -10) David saved by Michal (19: 11 -17) 4

TIMELINE FOR ZECHARIAH Haggai’s 1 st message 2 nd year, 6 th month, 1 st day (Hag 1: 1) 519 BC 518 BC 4 years Haggai’s 2 nd message 2 nd year, 7 th month, 21 st day (Hag 2: 1) Haggai’s 3 rd message 2 nd year, 9 th month, 24 th day (Hag 2: 10) HAGGAI ZECHARIAH Opening of Zechariah 2 nd year, 8 th month (Zech 1: 1) Zechariah’s visions in 2 nd year, 11 th month, 24 th day (Zech 1: 7) 2 Years 520 BC Work resumed on the temple in 2 nd year of Darius (Ezra 5: 1) 3 Months EZRA Message on fasting in 4 th year, 9 th month, 4 th day (Zech 7: 1) 517 BC 516 BC Work completed on the temple in 6 th year of Darius (Ezra 6: 15)

Effective Uses of Power. Point l Self-teaching presentations l Home Bible Studies l Pre-service and in-service kiosks l Bible classes l Sermons

Making Effective Presentations

Give your presentation structure l At least mentally, start with your last slide. l Organize your supporting ideas to reach your goal.

Four Essentials BIG

Four Essentials Clear

Four Essentials l Keep l It l Simple l Stupid!

Four Essentials

Graphics and photos add interest and clarity l Support a theme

God’s Blueprint For Churches 1 Thessalonians 2: 1 -20

Graphics and photos add interest and clarity l Support a theme l Stress a point

Graphics and photos add interest and clarity l Support a theme l Stress a point l Substitute for text

MAN VS. WOMAN __ __ WOMAN BUTTERFLY __ __ MAN BUFFALO

Graphics and photos add interest and clarity l Support a theme l Stress a point l Substitute for text l Make the abstract become concrete

Insight into a Biblical expression

Use color wisely! Complementary Colors for Contrast Analogous Colors for Compatibility

Use Animations Cautiously! l Animations can add interest

What’s In Your Head?

Use Animations Cautiously! l Add interest l A big distraction!

Use Animations Cautiously! l Add interest l A big distraction! l Assist the structure of your sermon

Use Animations Cautiously! l Can add interest l A big distraction! l Assist the structure of your sermon l Help build the idea by adding a little at a time.

What is over baptism? Jesus Christ What precedes? • Hear • Believe • Repent Acts 2: 38; 19: 5 BAPTISM What follows? • Salvation • Sins washed away • Into Christ What supports and gives it value? • Death • Burial • Resurrection

Practical Considerations l Save fonts with presentations when you are preaching on another system. l Take active steps to prevent equipment failure! l Be prepared for unexpected “surprises”.