PREACHING THAT REACHES PEOPLE

The prevailing theme among those who are considered experts in reaching people today states, we have to make our sermons simple, practical and relevant. While I agree that all three qualities are important, we must never forget they all must be biblical to change lives! When people come to church today, I believe they truly want to know what the Bible says. There seems to be a genuine hunger for God’s Word. Even if a curious non-Christian attends church, most want to hear a biblical message rather than a self-help and feel-good sermonette. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what people want. If sin separates people from God, we can’t be afraid to preach about sin, the cross and the resurrection. God has promised to bless that kind of preaching.