What is the difference between a theme and a metaphor? A theme might be something like “wearing a cloak of shame.” But the metaphor is the cloak. A metaphor is a noun and a tangible thing that is used to “point” to something else beyond it that is indescribable...
Create bridges for your metaphors so people can understand them. If you take a metaphor from scripture and bridge it with a metaphor in current day language, you have a greater chance that someone will understand the story of scripture. For example, one of the...
What you say is important, but how you say it will make it or break it. If you speak in a monotone voice, even if your words are amazing, people may tune you out. Make your speech conversational and participatory, intriguing, and fun to listen to. Create excitement...
Kids pay attention much more than you think! When you involve them in the message as well as the adults, you teach them that church is also for them, that they don’t need to be separated out but belong to the larger body of Christ and are valuable members with…...
Worship should begin and end with joy….And the message, even if on a serious note, should end with a joyous tone, for we are resurrection people. Remember to bring your message to a close, especially in the season of joy, with a reminder of the joy of Christ. To...
Use your congregation as much as possible in your sermon. For example, you could ask how many have tattoos? Show people their tattoos and tell what they mean. Or perhaps, you might have people show a piece of jewelry that reminds them of a personal witness. What they...
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