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Speaking about preaching at Exponential: If this guy made it, I can make it too. In a recent survey, we were horrible in most areas. We received highest marks on getting results. Preaching the announcements-whatever you want them to do or know. Sermon is most powerful tool God has given to the pastor. Mark 2-Four men brought their friend to Jesus-Sermon he entitled "A Desperate Disciple" We believe Jesus is the answer. So, we need to get our friends to Jesus. Matthew 8:14-Desperate People Serve When Jesus touches you and you are delivered, you start serving. Whatever you want people to do, make it a sermon.  Preach the announcements. Believe in the power of the gospel. Preaching the announcements must be biblically based. Using your preaching time wisely.

This workshop included the following speakers: Tim Keller (video), James Meek, Matt Chandler, and Andy Stanley Tim Keller All preaching should be evangelistic. The whole Bible is about Jesus. It all points to Jesus. 4 Skill Issues To Address Non-Christians Persuade with people's own beliefs Solve heart problems with the gospel 2 Corin. 8 (instead of focus on the will) Demonstrate what it is like to not believe (depict & describe fears,doubts,etc.) Occasionally address non-believers directly (apologetic sidebars) Andy Stanley, James Meeks, Matt Chandler Panel Churches that create environments for outsiders are more positive. (AS) In my life, church was do this and do that not about the gospel (MC) We have let the culture define us (media, TV, movies) (JM) People are not on a truth quest, but instead a happiness quest. (AS) The gospel is for eternity and the here and now. We need to get eyes on Jesus. You are saved from something and saved to something. Learn about preaching/teac...