There are several correct answers to this question: the power of God’s Word, the fullness of the Holy Ghost, the talent of the preacher, people’s enthusiasm for listening; all these things could be mentioned to answer that question. However, I would like to mention an answer that is often overlooked when we reflect on the power of preaching and what produces a moving sermon that generates spiritual fruits for God. I believe that the 19th-century English shepherd, Archibald Brown, was the best without this careless aspect of powerful preaching:
“Ah, brothers and sisters, may God allow me to speak to you this morning about the way I want to talk. I just wanted to be able to make this text shine before your eyes like you did before mine. the immense strength it has, the way it happened in my heart before you got here. Ah, if that were to happen, would many of you be shaken by your selfishness, your worldlyness, your collusion with the maxims of this world?
- Brown’s words capture an essential element of a powerful sermon.
- That is.
- The first thing the preacher must be deeply impacted by the word that goes up to the pulpit to preach.
- Before the preacher can convince a Christian to put his trust in God’s promises.
- He must believe in these promises.
Pastor, as you prepare to preach the word of God and feed the souls of your people this week, make sure you have already been transformed by what you are studying, make sure that he is already a part of you and that you truly believe. in what you are about to preach, so that you can preach with a sincerity that is only possible in those who have already had an encounter with God and experienced his help.