Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Four Ways Stories Benefit Your Preaching


Everyone loves a good story. There is something about the characters, the tension, and the resolution of those elementary components of a good story. Jesus himself used stories more than any other tool to relate the Kingdom of Heaven to those who had ears to hear. From the perspective of the pulpit, you can see a unconscious shift in the body posture of the congregation when you say “Let me tell you a story.” The congregation leans forward slightly. They seem to relax.

Let me suggest a couple of benefits to your sermons that result from good storytelling. Keep reading

Also see
Preaching Skills: Five Phases of a Story

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