This past Sunday I had the distinct honor and pleasure to preach at our church (Pinecrest Community Church). Now, I have preach many sermons but it had been a long time and I hadn’t preach at this church. I wasn’t nervous, but I was reminded a few times (by a close and dear friend of mine) that I really should not suck if at all possible.
Upon reflection, I do not think I sucked. You can judge for yourself by listening to the podcast. Since it has been awhile since I preached there were a few little cobwebs and a returning to some old habits, but all in all God did His thing and I just tried to let Him speak and be His conduit. It was fun…I truly love teaching and preaching.
What do I need to improve? Where do I begin? The big thing I want to focus on is slowing down and using silence. I got this feedback from both of our pastors and it’s a bad habit I have worked very hard to break (my very first sermon was over in like 5 minutes instead of the 20 it should have taken…those poor people!). Speaking is a craft and it takes some honing. The more you do it, and focus on getting better, the better it gets.
For those of you that heard me…I welcome constructive criticism. I just hope and pray that God continues to us me for His glory! It’s fun when you’re doing what He has called you to do.
Dave,
I love to hear you preach..I wouldn’t have missed it. I have heard quite a few of your sermons and I always look forward to them.
Keep it up Brother!
William, Bill for short
You know, the men’s group is still meeting every Tuesday. We’d love for you to join us!! (hint hint)
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What time does it start, and where are you meeting these days?
We go from 6:30-7:30 pm on Tuesdays and we are now meeting at Firestation 71 which is at Pine & Main (just north of the roundabout in downtown Parker).