Effective Preaching with PowerPoint. Effective Preaching Paul’s Example 2 Corinthians 4:1-15

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?”


Self-teaching presentationsHome Bible StudiesPre-service and in-service

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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!



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)

1

2

3

4

5

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



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


Clear


KeepItSimpleStupid!


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


Support a themeStress a point



Substitute for text

MAN VS. WOMAN

WOMAN

MAN

____

BUTTERFLY

BUFFALO

____



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


Add interestA big distraction!


Add interestA big distraction!Assist the structure of your sermon


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”.

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Effective Preaching with PowerPoint. Effective Preaching Paul’s Example 2 Corinthians 4:1-15