Again I'm cleaning out my "to be published" file and came across this anonymous thought from a pastor.
He was serious and not in any
way jesting when he asked, "I like my pastor a lot, but can you tell me
why his sermons are so boring?" A hundred answers ran through my mind
as I thought about that question but the over-riding thought that invaded my
mind was, "I hope no one thinks I am boring."
A Lilly-endowed study of over 10,000 Christian laypeople
revealed that while 78 percent of believers have never discussed a sermon with
their preacher, believers have strong opinions about sermons. They study found
that:
- People listen to a sermon expecting inspiration to encourage spiritual growth
- People look to preaching for spiritual leadership, especially as it relates to current life and societal issues
- People rely on preaching for serious spiritual content about the bible and not simply advice that can be found in any self-help book
- People listen to preaching expecting a long-lasting impact
- People come to church hoping for a sermon that will make a difference in their hearts and an impact on their lives
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