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Effective Preaching Effective Preaching with PowerPointwith PowerPoint
Effective PreachingEffective Preaching
Paul’s Example2 Corinthians 4:1-
15
Causes people to honor Causes people to honor and glorify Godand glorify God
see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God (2 Cor. 4:4).
cause the giving of thanks to abound to the glory of God (2 Cor. 4:15).
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 Demonstrates God’s living word in living word in
transformed peopletransformed peopleManifest sincerity“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)
Sense of blessingFor 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)
Dependence upon GodBut 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)
Boldness of convictionBut 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 Focuses on the needs of the people and helps them the people and helps them experience the life of Godexperience the life of God
“All things are for your sake” (2 Cor. 4:15)
“Life works in you” (2 Cor. 4:12)
Effective Preaching…Effective Preaching…
With PowerPoint
PowerPoint can increase PowerPoint can increase effectivenesseffectiveness
Reinforces the Bible-centered nature of our worship and teaching
Aids those who are unfamiliar with the Bible and who can’t easily use their Bibles.
Assists communication effectiveness
Clarifies complex ideasReduces abstraction
Effective Uses of Effective Uses of PowerPointPowerPoint
Self-teaching presentationsHome Bible Studies
“A study of God’s purposes before the world began”
ALL SCRIPTURE REFERENCES - NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE
A Question That OnlyA Question That Only YouYou Can Answer Can Answer
• “Am I a true disciple of Jesus Christ?”
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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!
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kiosksBible classes
MORE UNSUCCESSFUL PLOTS AGAINST DAVID
1 Samuel 19:1-24
Jonathan appeals on David’s behalf(19:1-7)
Saul throws another spear at David (19:9-10)
David victorious in battle (19:8)
David saved by Michal (19:11-17)
David flees to Ramah(19:18-24)
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2
3
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TIMELINE FOR ZECHARIAH
Work resumed on Work resumed on
the temple in 2nd the temple in 2nd
year of Darius year of Darius
(Ezra 5:1)(Ezra 5:1)
Work completed Work completed
on the temple in on the temple in
6th year of Darius 6th year of Darius
(Ezra 6:15)(Ezra 6:15)
4 years
Haggai’s 1st message Haggai’s 1st message
2nd year, 6th month, 1st 2nd year, 6th month, 1st
day (Hag 1:1)day (Hag 1:1)
Haggai’s 2nd message Haggai’s 2nd message
2nd year, 7th month, 21st 2nd year, 7th month, 21st
day (Hag 2:1)day (Hag 2:1)
Haggai’s 3rd message Haggai’s 3rd message
2nd year, 9th month, 24th 2nd year, 9th month, 24th
day (Hag 2:10)day (Hag 2:10)3
Mo
nth
s
Opening of Zechariah 2nd year, Opening of Zechariah 2nd year, 8th month (Zech 1:1)8th month (Zech 1:1)
Zechariah’s visions in 2nd year, Zechariah’s visions in 2nd year, 11th month, 24th day (Zech1:7)11th month, 24th day (Zech1:7)
Message on fasting in 4th year, Message on fasting in 4th year,
9th month, 4th day (Zech 7:1)9th month, 4th day (Zech 7:1)
520 BC
519 BC
518 BC
517 BC
516 BC
2 Y
ears
EZRAEZRA
HAGGAIHAGGAI
ZECHARIAHZECHARIAH
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kiosksBible classesSermons
Making Effective Making Effective PresentationsPresentations
Give your Give your presentatiopresentation structuren structure
At least mentally, start with your last slide.
Organize your supporting ideas to reach your goal.
Four EssentialsFour Essentials
BIG
Four EssentialsFour Essentials
Clear
Four EssentialsFour Essentials
KeepItSimpleStupid!
Four EssentialsFour Essentials
Graphics and photos add Graphics and photos add interest and clarityinterest and clarity
Support a theme
God’s Blueprint For Churches
1 Thessalonians 2:1-20
Graphics and photos add Graphics and photos add interest and clarityinterest and clarity
Support a themeStress a point
Graphics and photos add Graphics and photos add interest and clarityinterest and clarity
Support a themeStress a point
Substitute for text
MAN VS. WOMAN
WOMAN
MAN
____
BUTTERFLY
BUFFALO
____
Graphics and photos add Graphics and photos add interest and clarityinterest and clarity
Support a themeStress a point
Substitute for textMake the abstract
become concrete
Insight into a
Biblical expression
Use color wisely!Use color wisely!
Analogous Colors for Compatibility
Complementary Colors for Contrast
Use Animations Use Animations Cautiously!Cautiously!
Animations can add interest
What’s In Your Head?
• Knowledge• Wisdom
• Prudence• Understanding
Use Animations Use Animations Cautiously!Cautiously!
Add interestA big distraction!
Use Animations Use Animations Cautiously!Cautiously!
Add interestA big distraction!Assist the structure of your sermon
Use Animations Use Animations Cautiously!Cautiously!
Can add interestA big distraction!Assist the structure of your sermonHelp build the idea by adding a little
at a time.
BAPTISM
Jesus ChristActs 2:38; 19:5
• Hear• Believe• Repent
• Death• Burial• Resurrection
• Salvation• Sins washed
away• Into Christ
What is over baptism?
What follows?What precedes?
What supports and gives it value?
Practical ConsiderationsPractical Considerations
Save fonts with presentations when you are preaching on another system.
Take active steps to prevent equipment failure!
Be prepared for unexpected “surprises”.