Sermon Delivery How you say what you say Dr Rick Griffith, Singapore Bible College Dr Rick Griffith, Singapore Bible College

Sermon effectiveness is due to… How we say it (delivery) 95 What we say (content)

The Importance of Delivery Haddon Robinson, Biblical Preaching, "In order of significance the ingredients making up a sermon are thought, arrangement, language, voice, and gesture. In priority of impressions, however, the order reverses. Gesture and voice emerge as the most obvious and determinative." "In order of significance the ingredients making up a sermon are thought, arrangement, language, voice, and gesture. In priority of impressions, however, the order reverses. Gesture and voice emerge as the most obvious and determinative."

"They do it every time he finishes his sermon by noon." Non-verbal communication…

1.Silent language communicates more than spoken language. 2.If nonverbal messages contradict the verbal, listeners will believe the silent message. 3.Effective delivery begins with desires. If you don’t want to say it well, you won’t!

Nonverbal Factors in Delivery

Never dress worse than your listeners! Would you buy a philosophy from this man? Ken Davis, Secrets of Dynamic Communication, 134

Movement & Gestures  Spontaneous  Definite  Varied  Spontaneous  Definite  Varied 95

Timing is key!

Movement & Gestures 95  Spontaneous  Definite  Varied  Properly Timed  Audience Oriented  Freedom of Movement

Use your arms and hands I don't know. It happens every time I start to speak. Ken Davis, Secrets of Dynamic Communication, 141

Sermon practice

Get Eye Contact Why did we ever design church buildings like this?

Vocal Delivery Pitch Punch Progress Pause Practice "Aaron Thorgwaller had a difficult time delivering his first sermon, due to the frog in his throat."

Some other tips…

Where should you hold the mic? "But seriously, folks, I know you are out there. I can hear you bleeding !"

Watch the lighting

Natural lighting is best

Lighting from the side should not be less than 45°. Side lighting produces less glare, is easier on the eyes, and can be set at a lower elevation Top View Side View Ken Davis, Secrets of Dynamic Communication, 151

Lighting Effects Light set too highresulting shadows Light set just rightresulting sparkle Ken Davis, Secrets of Dynamic Communication, 149

Types of Pulpits

Pulpit Placement

Preaching to the choir?

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