Comments on: The Sermonators Ep 1 – The Starting Point for Powerful Illustrations http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations Eliminating Boredom in the Pew and Burnout in the Preacher Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:08:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Vanesa Higashida http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations/comment-page-1#comment-11489 Vanesa Higashida Tue, 17 May 2011 08:42:09 +0000 http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations.html#comment-11489 I'm glad I chose to read this one. Nice work! I’m glad I chose to read this one. Nice work!

]]> By: Scott Smith http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations/comment-page-1#comment-15 Scott Smith Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:30:30 +0000 http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations.html#comment-15 I HATE sports illustrations... but this is a good one. Usually, if a preacher is an avid sports fan (not guilty here), sports illustrations tend to be over-used because they are the first ones to come to mind. This one really works, though. The key to using good sports illustrations is to use them in a way that will appeal even to the non-sports fans. A good test: Can I tell it without technical sports language and make it clear enough to make my point? If you have to be a big X-ball fan [basket, foot, or otherwise] to understand it, then, unless your speaking to a team that plays that sport or a group like FCA, pare down the jargon or just don't use it. Thanks for the link, Joel. Useful stuff. I HATE sports illustrations… but this is a good one.

Usually, if a preacher is an avid sports fan (not guilty here), sports illustrations tend to be over-used because they are the first ones to come to mind. This one really works, though.

The key to using good sports illustrations is to use them in a way that will appeal even to the non-sports fans.

A good test: Can I tell it without technical sports language and make it clear enough to make my point?

If you have to be a big X-ball fan [basket, foot, or otherwise] to understand it, then, unless your speaking to a team that plays that sport or a group like FCA, pare down the jargon or just don’t use it.

Thanks for the link, Joel. Useful stuff.

]]> By: Southerland http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations/comment-page-1#comment-14 Southerland Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:13:57 +0000 http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations.html#comment-14 Hey guys! I know that you are getting ready for your Sunday Easter sermon. And, I know you are looking for great material. I thought I would pass along an illustration I am using. I am speaking in my first point about our hopelessness apart from the resurrection of Christ. I know that many of you may be using a similar point for your sermon as well. If you are, and if you are looking for a good illustration, I used the most lopsided football game in college football history as in illustration [Georgia Tech vs Cumberland - 222-0]. I am going to drop in a wikipedia link that tells you about the game. You can really build an effective illustration around the idea of hopelessness... I hope Sunday is a great day!! If you use the illustration in any way, come back and let me know... Here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1916_Cumberland_vs._Georgia_Tech_football_game Hey guys! I know that you are getting ready for your Sunday Easter sermon. And, I know you are looking for great material. I thought I would pass along an illustration I am using. I am speaking in my first point about our hopelessness apart from the resurrection of Christ. I know that many of you may be using a similar point for your sermon as well. If you are, and if you are looking for a good illustration, I used the most lopsided football game in college football history as in illustration [Georgia Tech vs Cumberland - 222-0]. I am going to drop in a wikipedia link that tells you about the game. You can really build an effective illustration around the idea of hopelessness…
I hope Sunday is a great day!! If you use the illustration in any way, come back and let me know…
Here is the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1916_Cumberland_vs._Georgia_Tech_football_game

]]> By: Jason Spell http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations/comment-page-1#comment-13 Jason Spell Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:15:16 +0000 http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations.html#comment-13 Scott and Joel, what a great work you both have launched. I believe that the vision and direction of this ministry will prove to be priceless to pastors, youth pastors, and others serving in ministry. I have to agree that McDill's book is invaluable. Scott recommended it to me during a revival at our church and I swallowed it whole...not literally. The chapter on illustrations itself is well worth the purchase of the book. Keep up the great work guys. Looking forward to your next podcast. Scott and Joel, what a great work you both have launched. I believe that the vision and direction of this ministry will prove to be priceless to pastors, youth pastors, and others serving in ministry. I have to agree that McDill’s book is invaluable. Scott recommended it to me during a revival at our church and I swallowed it whole…not literally. The chapter on illustrations itself is well worth the purchase of the book. Keep up the great work guys. Looking forward to your next podcast.

]]> By: David Choate http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations/comment-page-1#comment-12 David Choate Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:56:19 +0000 http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations.html#comment-12 Great job guys! The Lord is going to truly bless you and your families. Thank you for caring enough to go the extra mile to promote The Kingdom Work. Great job guys! The Lord is going to truly bless you and your families. Thank you for caring enough to go the extra mile to promote The Kingdom Work.

]]> By: Robby Brown http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations/comment-page-1#comment-11 Robby Brown Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:57:52 +0000 http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations.html#comment-11 Really enjoyed the reminder of the significance of clear illustrations. Actually the story Scott tells of his daughter, Gianna, simply by way of introduction was so engaging that it illustrated the effectiveness of illustrations. They can even be used before the explanation (See McDill's book) to engage the post-modern listener, yet without sacrificing solid exposition. Thanks sermonators!! I look forward to adding your web site to my list of resources for staying fresh in the pulpit. Really enjoyed the reminder of the significance of clear illustrations. Actually the story Scott tells of his daughter, Gianna, simply by way of introduction was so engaging that it illustrated the effectiveness of illustrations. They can even be used before the explanation (See McDill’s book) to engage the post-modern listener, yet without sacrificing solid exposition. Thanks sermonators!! I look forward to adding your web site to my list of resources for staying fresh in the pulpit.

]]> By: Bryan Prather http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations/comment-page-1#comment-10 Bryan Prather Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:45:46 +0000 http://www.sermonators.com/the-sermonators-ep-1-the-starting-point-for-powerful-illustrations.html#comment-10 Congradulations Scott and Joel! What a turning point for you both. I know that many will be impacted by this great work. People of ministry and leadership, don't skip this material. Ingest it, you won't regret it. I don't spell check so "excuse me!" Jouney on..Peace of Christ. Congradulations Scott and Joel! What a turning point for you both. I know that many will be impacted by this great work. People of ministry and leadership, don’t skip this material. Ingest it, you won’t regret it. I don’t spell check so “excuse me!” Jouney on..Peace of Christ.

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