Preaching Without Notes - The Expositor Podcast

[@StephenGibney]

Always use notes. Always will. It is rare I don't. I love to write and so I put my heart and soul into a message that I've studied and read it over and over again.

[@AmazingGrace1729]

To each his own... we are not called to do the same. We are called to follow the conviction of the HS to us. Not everyone can do spontaneously in the pulpit. So do whatever works best for you guys. As long as you send the message loud and clear across, that would be fine with us😊😍 we appreciate the hard working pastors that God’s uses for His kingdom.

[@deannalindsey7888]

Preachers need to seek God! Call out to Jesus and ask for the HolySpirit to come and give them the words to say! The preachers need to let the HolySpirit have His way. Jesus knows our every need, He knows what battles we are enduring. He knows how to Chasen us and correct us. We all need to ready our ears to hear from the master. We need JESUS.

[@PreachBetter]

Charles Spurgeon would preach extemporaneously (without notes) at his Monday prayer meeting. He said it helped him stay sharp in his regular Sunday preaching where he would preach with a minimal outline. The chapter titled "The Faculty of Impromptu Speech" in his book "Lectures to My Students" addresses this issue in depth. For anyone wanting to learn the nuts-and-bolts of preaching without notes, I recommend it to you.

[@ShaneBakerAUVIC]

His commentary on the Psalms “Treasurary of David” are my apocryphal books” next to my treasured 1977 NASB though these days I am reading KJV more often.

[@jessesilva7586]

Thanks for your recommendation!! It stimulated me to read this book!!

[@elvzwoods]

Don't confuse "without notes" with "unprepared/winging it" (and calling it Spirit led). Some of the dumbest things ever said in a pulpit (and attributed to the Spirit) were said by lazy, unprepared, and un-studied...dare I use the term...preachers.

[@maxboucher86]

Yep seen that

[@andyheller2691]

My pastor told me once "Know your subject so well that if you lost your outline/notes you could still talk your way through your sermon." It was good advice. When I preached I just had a brief outline normally.

[@stuartcarmichael1305]

Could not agree any more!

[@williamnathanael412]

I hope they pin your comment.

[@patrickdewhurst3378]

A professor of mine in a preaching class back in school once said, "You CAN get up and just wing it, expecting the Holy Spirit to catch you. However, it's a shame to give Him so little to work with." I've learned the hard way that God does not coddle the lazy and unprepared. It's like we expect Him to honor the sluggard. However, I think we've all had the times where we just did not have the time to prepare properly... in those times I've felt more enabled then almost any other time. Interesting how God knows the effort we actually applied, and meets us there.

[@joshuaonenine4079]

Preaching without notes and still remaining rich must require a mind that is excellent in retaining during study.

[@hansmeisterschulz5941]

“Spirit Led-Preaching” great book Dr. Greg Heisler on prep, preparing and delivering the sermon. A great reminder to get out of the way and allow God the Holy Spirit to take control. Blessings and praise Jesus

[@escudrinandolasescrituras1996]

Know your subject and memorize the main points of your outline. And like he said, in some settings it works better than other settings. I need full notes for a Bible class, but can do fine without notes during a sermon or a short devotional video. Whatever works, just remember is not about you is about preaching the Word.

[@randalldobbins7108]

I used to preach without notes at all. My memory is failing as I get older so I have to have some notes to keep me on track now.

[@barryb777]

In 2020 (during the height of COVID) God opened an unexpected door for my wife and I to minister on an US Army installation to soldiers in basic training. I found myself using less and less notes and relying more on just a handful of keywords within scripture. I’ve discovered that the notes can lend it self to more of an academic teaching, while the extemporaneous preaching without notes seems to make a greater impact for Christ. Regardless we are planting seeds of the gospel and seeing a massive monthly harvest of souls! Glory to the King of King’s!!!

[@shanekahowellmivida9812]

Thank you for this video! God bless you!

[@willskitchen618]

I manuscript and then read it dynamically. My greatest fear, despite all the study, prayer, and preparation, is that I would lead people to believe something wrongly resultant of my desire to be seen as a good speaker. Regardless of anything else, the content is most important.

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

I say the same thing brother. I do the exact same thing.

[@jonathanhalk6732]

I generally manuscript, but I’ve begun to highlight certain words, or ideas, (preaching from my iPad) that allow considerably more freedom and interaction with the congregation without losing my place in the notes. Occasionally, I’m in a position to have no opportunity to put notes together ahead of time, and because I’ve become accustomed to only being guided by the highlighted portions in my notes, The Lord has given grace, allowing me to operate with just a few topic sentences, words or ideas. I don’t know if my goal ever be to exclusively preach with no notes, but it has become a very useful skill over the last years.

[@sifender56]

Same

[@encapologeticsgroup1290]

I've done both &, like Dr.Lawson, I was told I did better without them. I don't like to go without notes because next thing I know we're 20 minutes off in the back side of the weeds in ramble-on city. I try to avoid it myself, but am very impressed with those who can pull it off.

[@RevEricEvans]

Thank you so much for this. I have been preaching now for a little over 20 years., and my preaching has changed somewhat over time. I still use notes and end up preaching about 80% of what's in my notes. But I only have to glance down at them throughout the sermon. I wish I were less dependent on having notes in front of me. But I do appreciate you recognizing that God uses people in different ways with their own gifts that He has given us. This is very wise counsel. Thank you and God bless you.

[@BrunoHenrique-mb8sb]

Olá Boa Noite. Paz do Senhor. Sou do Brasil, gostaria de compartilhar algumas notas de esboços e sermões que e pregado aqui em nosso país ? Se sim deixa seu e-mail e vamos nos falando que tal ? A palavra de Deus em sua multiforme graça tem milhões de entendimento e revelações e muitas vezes não ouviremos todas do mundo. Abraço em Cristo

[@Pastor-Brettbyfaith]

Good message pastor. I have been preaching without notes for 31 years. I have many notes in my wide margin Bible, which I use on occasion for memory sake; but I am constantly in the scriptures and living the text on a daily basis. Jesus said that what comes out of our mouth is in our heart. Which is why I always teach my people..."stay in the word, and the word will come out of you." Having a few references on a note pad often helps, but as Pastors, we should be in the word enough to have a natural flow when preaching. As an expostory preacher, I prefer to let the word speak first, the go back over the text, exegeting and expounding upon the same. Chapter by chapter and book by book. The Holy Spirit will speak thru us, when we surrender to him. Thank you for these podcasts. May the Lord continue to guide you, in Jesus name.

[@kpeezy776]

This is all great but some of us don’t have the flow of thought to make a smooth message.

[@Pastor-Brettbyfaith]

@@kpeezy776 Then you study out the text and write down your findings and thoughts. I do keep notes, but I have never needed a written sermon. I simply read the text and exposit/expound, then exegete the text while making notes in my wide margin preaching Bible. If you still need sermon notes, you are not alone. One look at a Surgeon study Bible will show show you how Charles Surgeon prepared. If you have further questions, I would be happy to help. God's best to you brother.

[@kpeezy776]

@@Pastor-Brettbyfaith I have preached probably 20 times now. I still use a full manuscript. Any advice on how to move from that to bullet points?

[@Pastor-Brettbyfaith]

@@kpeezy776 I always pray before reading, then I read my text. I always peach chapter and verse, but occasionally use an encyclopedic index or perhaps a Thompson CR Bible for subject references. I will make short exegetical notes in the side column of my text, highlighting specific phrases or words that deepen my understanding of the text and context. The Open Bible has the best tool in my experience. What translation of the Bible do you study or preach from?

[@kpeezy776]

@@Pastor-Brettbyfaith I look at a few different as I am writing the sermon. NIV, ESV, NASV etc. I consult other sermons on the topic and commentaries. But how do you flow from thought to thought. My brain works in singular ideas

[@carlmoore6674]

Jonathan Edwards (greatest mind America had produced) preached with a detailed manuscript, preaching word for word.

[@ibgeorgeb]

Early in my ministry I would preach from a handwritten basic outline and a few scriptures. Today, at 70+ years of age I preach from an extended outline using Office Word (font 12/13) that’s normally three pages long. That keeps me from wandering off the topic and that helps my “rememberer.”

[@razterizer]

This is so true for singing and playing an instrument as well. I guess this is universal. For singing or playing an instrument, the more you memorise the score/notes the less you need to look at it and the more you are free to use your right brain lobe to improvise, have eye contact, articulate etc...

[@hwl-__]

So true, last Wednesday night I went through my notes (6 pages, 14 font) for Youth service fairly quickly. I had 10 minutes left, I felt the Holy Spirit gave me more on the spot and I felt the delivery was better and more natural.

[@ACommonPreacher]

It's true.

[@SweetieBJB]

It takes great discipline to preach effectively without notes. I have noticed that many times preachers who do this are all over the place, preach far too long, and their sermons do not make a clear point.

[@andyheller2691]

Yes, that can easily happen. I generally had a outline to stay on track with. I didn't want to be in bondage to a set of notes, but I didn't want to get off topic either. A outline keeps one on track but allows the sermon to be spirit led. The pastor should know their sermon so well that they can talk their way through it.

[@pastorjonathangonzalez8527]

true

[@RevEricEvans]

I've see that too. I think we all need some structure to our sermon, whether we have to write it in paper or we can write it in our minds.

[@ffryan]

There are 2 types of people who can effectively preach without notes; those with an innate anointing to do so, and those who have spent a lot of time training to do it and honing their ability over time.

[@dh1335]

Did the Apostles have notes?

[@iakopo79]

Great wisdom, thank you

[@TayloringSwiftly]

Lawson, the master of gestures. Kunfu master.

[@rellmichel9970]

😂

[@douglasarnold5310]

I have been asked to preach spur of the moment with no "prep time" for notes. I never mastered the art of outline so when I do notes sometimes it is just a few ideas written on paper or a Scripture or so but usually have a sermon written out where I could just read it out. I just usually don't stick fully to the notes sometimes I look at them and sometimes I don't. I have been known to set at my desk in prayer and study and writing note all hours of the night then get to the pulpit and preach something entirely different just depends on what I feel God is lead in me to in the moment.

[@PastorPeewee20]

Great message thanks I'm in ftw area. God bless

[@abhishekbagva5110]

Sometimes I have to preach without bible 🤐 and notes I never make... But I remember all the verse so I don't like to open my Bible again n again... I don't know how I do this but I never forget single scripture...

[@dmmusicmusic]

yeah, my profs always encouraged no notes but I found I preferred manuscript, but so familiar with-it people could barely tell; that helped me to fine tune transitions and to not overlook important phrases. whatever the case, a passion for Christ a clean heart, love for His people and Word, dependence upon the Spirit's enlightening people and lively delivery with good eye contact is king. or at least good service to the king. nuff said, thanks for the video.

[@rongrimes9102]

I’ve always thought it takes a little paper to start a fire 🔥

[@agnostic_man6943]

Yoh!!!! That is good

[@RevEricEvans]

I like that 👍

[@Khonflict34]

I've not really preached in front of a lot of people. I am a part of our nursing home ministry team, have done a good amount of evangelism, and also a few group leading. The first time I was asked to give 10 minutes at a nursing home, I tried to use notes and after I fumbled around for a bit trying to keep track of time, and the key verses, I began to get some anxiety. So, I just stopped mid way and let His word just flow from me. There were some questions asked during (which some today may feel is interruption) and they were welcomed to me personally. Before I knew it, I had actually gone on for over 30 minutes and got to share some of my experience and understanding, and also eye contact was a big portion of this as well. Being able to see some eyes glow, if you will... Since that day, I have never prepared a teaching and it does feel as if I am guided or lead as I say something and another portion of Scripture comes to mind that I can elaborate and correlate from times I have studied previously or even recently. The give and take is what I truly enjoy the most because I feel that as they are asking, they are engaged and listening, and can sometimes keep me on my toes in challenging ways to be true to what the Scriptures say, and try to use some of the parables or events that transpired to get at the root of the questions asked. I do feel blessed when I preach sometimes and feel the Spirit, and that always puts a smile on my face. Having said that, I have also had some sermons where a person seemed to suck the air out of the room by opening it up to conversation. I've also had some times where I myself didn't seem to be in the right mindset... This is quite a long post so, I will try to sum it up that no notes for me seems to be how God has gifted me, and I also like to think of Peter preaching to the Gentiles as the Spirit was poured out to them. I do not think Peter prepared a week for what ever the Spirit was feeding him. I hope this was helpful to anyone perhaps nervous and to place all trust in God. Blessings to you.

[@npcortezjr]

It is wise to study and prepare your sermon doing outline as your guide, but we must also allow the Holy Spirit to move and listen to His prompting, leading, and the revelation He want us to say to His people during our preaching/teaching.

[@barryb777]

Absolutely right! Many times I’ve prepared and & studied only to relinquish my plan so the Holy Spirit can have His way.

[@carlossol101]

You have to have a Good Memory to know all the Scriptures you’re Preaching

[@ShaneBakerAUVIC]

If you know your scriptures they will reside in your memory

[@BeachsideHank]

@@ShaneBakerAUVIC *Sapient Wisdom:* Biblical meaning is mostly guessing; the rest is just prejudice.

[@Rood67]

@@ShaneBakerAUVIC I said this very thing in my message Sunday night.

[@chuckhines459]

Paul and Jesus preached without notes.🙌

[@rajanmoodley8272]

Paul and Jesus preached without notes but I'm so grateful that most of it was written down for us to read for ourselves today... the sermon on the mount and Paul's letters for example. Wish I could preach without notes too but I write out my message because its not recorded all the time. I'd like to keep records of the message... to remember as a pastor over the years what was covered...it helps to preach the whole counsel of God. I would hate to do verse by verse preaching on Romans for example and then find at the end I would have to depend on somebody else's take on what I said. I think notes has its advantages too. Its a big topic and I think both sides can put up strong arguments for what they prefer.

[@Tinstared]

I write the whole message out and mainly stick to that. If I didn't so much of the hard work and research would never come out because I wouldn't remember it. I have spoken many times with just a Bible in evangelism.

[@wolfman7284]

This Ministry, the Men's Bible Study Podcast, Steve's recorded sermons and his book "Called to Preach" have been a constant help and guide to me.

[@christopherfedele6081]

I preach without notes. I feel when I have notes I feel like it hinders me from how Gods spirit moves me, Of coarse I study the scriptures consistently and know what i'm going to share.

[@ClarifyingChrist]

How do you properly prep then? Do you write out a bunch of notes, rehearse, and then go up without notes?

[@christopherfedele6081]

@@ClarifyingChrist I Read the Word of God daily and pray about what I'm going to speak about as the Holy Spirit moves me.

[@ClarifyingChrist]

@@christopherfedele6081 well I guess that's expected but what I mean is how do you prep? Do you not create an outline or review your plan at all prior?

[@christopherfedele6081]

@@ClarifyingChrist I know exactly what I'm going to talk about when I share the Gospel. I review all week and know what to share

[@christopherfedele6081]

rehearse ?

[@GuitarNewby]

Jonathan Edwards would preach his sermons and write them down afterwards 👍. From memory 😳!

[@MrDeaconJack]

For most of 20 years I wrote two newspaper columns a week. I read and re-read and edited and rewrote to the point where I had every column memorized. It was good practice for manuscripting and internalizing and memorizing sermons so that I use few if any notes. In my experience, there is a marked difference in how your listeners engage with the sermon if you're making almost constant eye contact, and speaking your points naturally instead of reading them. Just my two cents. As Dr Lawson says, do what works for you.

[@RandburgBaptistChurch]

Best counsel here is between 3.25 and 3.30, but Lawson's plea for reduced dependency is well made!

[@Rood67]

The past several messages I have been blessed to preach, I had notes; however, they only served as bullet points to keep me on point. Specifically reference verses that tied to the main scripture. I prefer having something on hand; yet letting God use me as He will. I get complimented, and I honestly can say it was all God and the Holy Spirit, because I didn’t go bullet point by bullet point, looking down, just reading off the page.

[@willskitchen618]

Could it be that God directs the man, who will stand behind the pulpit, in the preparatory writing of the manuscript?

[@petetimpone8023]

Great video and challenge. I had the blessing of teaching from the pulpit twice and another for the youth. I used notes only 1 time and I felt more comfortable without them. I think Spurgeon said and I could be off, that he didn't stay to close to his notes because he wanted to heard what God had to say.

[@JD-rx2kh]

Plot twist* He used notes for this video.

[@EvieBear236]

Doubtful.

[@ministermadden]

I'm a beginner preacher but I'm so uncomfortable using notes.i need help with learning how to preach without notes

[@ethanwasme4307]

Write small bullet points, notes that are going to give you just enough information for your mind to wonder into the topic. You'll also need to be very comfortable with the material at hand

[@shroudedtales2938]

We are afraid of what we dont know about. So, 1. Seek 1st The Kingdom of GOD 2. Worship Him and read (study) the Bible every single morning and night. 3. Ask GOD to give you the courage! 4. Preach it with all your heart, like you will never have the same chance again to preach the gospel. 5. Dedicate your every life's aspect for the Glory of GOD. 6. Enjoy the freedom!

[@dmmusicmusic]

Gamer I pastored twenty years and learned to develop full manuscripts that provided for strong verbal clarity and precise wording/phrasing that I would not want to drop, however I did internalize the content so well that I would rarely look at the written material for more than a glance. it goes both ways. Dr. Lawson did say do what works for you- I found a manuscript worked for me but I did need to absolutely own it to remain "lively."If you respond i can send you audio and text as an example. Not arguing with Dr. Lawson just not overlooking what he said about "best for you." Not all of us are gifted for extemporaneous speech.

[@Rood67]

@@dmmusicmusic well said. My text Sunday night was The Foolishness Of Preaching, from Paul in 1 Corinthians. Some are “teaching” preachers Some are hell fire and brimstone preachers Some are quiet and disciplined to stay on point Some seem to channel the Holy Spirit, and get across in five minutes what another may take thirty. But God called each one to preach based on their manner and personality. A lost soul may hear preacher A a dozen times, with wonderful sermons, and hear preacher B one time and get under conviction unto salvation. Paul put it this way; I planted, Apollos watered, God brought forth the increase. We all have our part to play. Don’t try to imitate someone else. God called each one for a specific reason, and we are all uniquely qualified by Him to do His work.

[@indigos290]

Preaching without noted means that you must have healthy command of the text itself as far as the interpretation and be able to organize it in the necessary srrmonic form. It also means that you should have in memory the links between the point of the passage and the possible supporting passages found elsewhere. You would need to also have good command of the means of communicating the flow of the genre of the text. Going Verse by verse is not always helpful especially in old testament preaching.

[@Ericadbury]

Very rich and interesting comments!

[@MrAlanKendall]

The easiest way to teach or preach without notes is to select a topic that you have extensive experience or education in. For example, if you teach on a topic that you use to witness, you will have practice and passion. I can speak for hours on getting good grades (John 14:26, Psalms 119:99-100, I John 2:27, James 1:5), evangelism technique, overcoming temptation, how to intercede for others, because these are topics that I have extensive practice in. If I select some topic that is new, it might be flat. I avoid flat sermons, so 99% of the time, I teach a sermon that I taught before. Also If I preach, I teach 3 topics about 10 minutes each with a fiery ending. You need a fiery ending if you are going to do an alter call. I do not prepare too much the first topic or introduction, but rather warm up my voice the first 10 minutes teaching. People remember how you finish, not how you start. I know that this is contrary to what is taught, but you cannot preach 20 minutes, blow out your voice and finish weak, they will never invite you back. And I hear people say about these beginners, "He doesn't know how to preach!"

[@greganderson1445]

Preaching without notes is not you rambling. The key is your study and preparation. It takes time. You get familiar with the text and outline. You just don't bring the notes because you're already familiar with the message. If you don't prepare properly, you better preach with notes. Either way, if you haven't prepared you shouldn't be preaching.

[@SweetieBJB]

Being prepared does not necessarily mean memorizing. I would never take the pulpit unprepared, but I still need notes. On the other hand, I have seen more preachers get up without notes and preach as if they are thoroughly unprepared.

[@stephenrussell777]

It is possible to preach without notes and many do… what is hard is preaching without being prepared.

[@tomsmith2587]

I have a memory dysfunction and have to practically read my entire message. I tried using outlines but couldn't remember what the cues were about. Notes were even worse. But the positive side of this is that everybody gets a copy of my lesson so there is no room for false accusations about what I actually said.

[@lloydandbethbeiler8127]

The Amish in Lancaster, Pa do not allow their pastors to use notes or even use a Bible except for certain readings, and they have long sermons.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

There are Rev. Lawson great awesome Preachers who using manuscripts and notes and were very effective. Dr. J. Vernon McGee Dr. Charles R. Swindoll, to name a few.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Memory fades as you get older

[@ksedillo2233]

I have brain fog problems. This is recent due to health problems. I preach with a manuscript. Mostly not word for word, but I have cause I get a little lost Sometimes.

[@willskitchen618]

I get this fog too. I know precisely what I want to say, ahead of time, but when the time comes for the words to flow......... So manuscript it is for me.

[@nidabatayan3047]

Wow!

[@marcfalmer]

I wonder if he's currently reading his notes as he's talking. :)

[@jdawg252]

Marc Falmer hahahaha

[@A4CBrand]

This is good 😂

[@agnostic_man6943]

Lol

[@alexteun]

Lol dude

[@EvieBear236]

Funny, but I doubt it. Dr. Lawson has been blessed with an amazing memory

[@o.marcelocardoso]

Its terryfing for me think to preach without notes.. maybe someday. It will be a big challenge God bless you

[@RJN8580]

Marcelo Cardoso me too brother, I’m young in the ministry

[@lavendermom318]

Same. I have a friend also new in ministry who doesn't use notes, but how? I don't know.

[@randycadkins]

I have preached without notes, but I did have an outline, and reference to verses, but I'm working on getting to that point, God bless

[@davidacharles1962]

I started to do so Jan 2019. Never going back to notes ever again!

[@jananaidu7562]

Jesus Christ talked ; Through the power of the Holy Spirit.

[@joederue9402]

So do we use bullets

[@ronjacobson5112]

What would you say to David Jeremiah?

[@Youdidnthearme]

Preaching without notes permits authenticity

[@kenogallo9511]

Great

[@sheldonbass4238]

i'm taking note of this. ☺

[@edpowell5754]

Sir please excuse me but I haven't heard anything spoken about the Holy Spirit in regards to preaching.

[@jacquesferreira4523]

Preaching Without Notes doesn't mean you don't prepare. Preaching Without Notes allows you to depend upon the moving of the Holy Spirit, and thus allowing the Spirit to move more freely, because you are not bound to keep to your notes. And as far as I know, George Whitfield also preached without notes.

[@jorgealberto1983a]

I also manuscript, but if I don’t study my printed notes. I feel like I’m up there with no pants.

[@jehovahuponyou]

JEFF McGOOGLE; "I SHALL PREACH WITHOUT NOTES, OR I WILL NEVER PREACH!". I NEVER HEARD OF HIM, DID YOU???!!!!

[@gankamei7212]

What about Charles Spurgeon didn't he preach without notes?

[@robinresre818]

What are your spiritual credentials

[@maxboucher86]

John Calvin was known to use a tele prompter

[@soldierofzion2986]

So the first three examples he recalls are Calvinist ?

[@david_matheny]

I'm a new preacher and in sermon prep, I've compiled pages of notes. However, I can already feel it becoming a bit cumbersome and distracting to rely too heavily on these notes. If the Lord will allow and with the Holy Spirits help, I'd prefer preaching without notes or at the very most, just a few key words written in the margin of my bible.

[@charaksangma3034]

I want be like that, i can do in the power of Christ

[@Warmsunset26]

Lean your ear unto The Holy Ghost. He will give you the words, the correct words.

[@mark5694]

The Only note book you need is the bible. !!!!!

[@IIrandhandleII]

I usually just memorize and recite amazing sermons from ted haggard and Kenneth Copeland.

[@priestap]

lol

[@889Pammov]

🤣🤣🤣😈🔥

[@jimmyjamb4911]

I’m a new Christian and the oddest thing I ever encountered is a pre scripted sermon. Notes are not a problem to me, when I see a pastor using them but, he had better be using Gods Word as his reference. (Of course, rite). I attend a satellite church owned by another church and, though they are two different pastors, the sermons are identical. The sermons are pre scripted and are also handed out to the congregation? It’s very strange for me, to participate in this. I can’t help but to wonder, where is the Holy Spirit in this? Just my experience.

[@indigos290]

You may be misunderstanding the role of the Holy Spirit. Prescription and preparation is not a quenching of the Spirit. The Spirit works through the experience of learning the word as it is proclaimed.

[@unbelievable6220]

Pastor Gino Jennings too preached without notes, he can refer to scriptures in seconds.

[@lambo58]

Yeah do what works for you.

[@frankservant5754]

Is John Calvin at the same level as the apostles? I think we ought to be careful who we idolise

[@gabrielmontez4690]

I don’t believe notes are wrong just as preaching without would be wrong. Neither should be a hindrance or tool for pride. Either method should be done with humility as well as balance but all Spirit led.

[@JesusisSalvation77]

If you have ears to hear here is the Gospel: 1 Corinthians 15 1-4 : Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures and we have to put our trust in his blood Romans 3 24-26 : 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. And You are saved through faith in his blood alone it is a free GIFT of God and not through your works lest any man should boast! So remember that faith means you believe and trust it and the moment you trust the blood Gospel you are saved and if you want to tell that too God it should come from the Heart! God bless you

[@charlespackwood2055]

Depending as completely as you can upon God is a good thing. None of the OT prophets used notes.

[@ACommonPreacher]

They were moved by God directly. I don't think we should apply it for today.

[@charlespackwood2055]

@@ACommonPreacher You are never moved upon by God directly? How does He move upon you indirectly?

[@ACommonPreacher]

@@charlespackwood2055 I think you did not get my point brother. You took it entirely to a different direction.

[@tavitamuelu8610]

You still haven’t taught or said how to preach without notes

[@kellyj.ferrell1004]

I learned to preach/ teach without notes with just a few words or scripture reference in the margin. Andrew Womack never uses notes.

[@alexandermontiel5004]

, I'm sorry.. but I fall asleep when I listen to preachers using an outline. I grew up listening to Brother Jack Hyles, John R. Rice, Bob Gray from Longview. Some of you young preachers should read the book, "Teaching on Preaching." And yes, Preaching w/o notes has more of an impact.

[@lszujo73]

please don't....for the listeners sake

[@carlmertoriaga6400]

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[@charlespackwood2055]

an Oracle does not use notes. a Microsoft does. lol

[@SmellofFemale]

He speaks here of their contempt of the second table of the law; for by this the impiety of men is sooner found out, that is, when an examination is made of their life: for hypocrites vauntingly profess the name of God, and confidently (plenis buccis - with full cheeks) arrogate faith to themselves; and then they cover their vices with the external show of divine worship, and frigid acts of devotion I'm just sharing what the Prophets were all saying the same thing. Watch out for those who take part in the illegal transfer. Hosea prophesied in Hosea 4, 1. He speaks here of their contempt of the second table of the law; for by this the impiety of men is sooner found out, that is, when an examination is made of their life: for hypocrites vauntingly profess the name of God, and confidently (plenis buccis - with full cheeks) arrogate faith to themselves; and then they cover their vices with the external show of divine worship, and frigid acts of devotion. Arrogatio. Be honest with thyself. Did you choose to decide for Christ and choose Jesus, confessing and repenting, inviting him into your heart by faith? Of course you did. That's how people are taught and think that they read it literally and thats literally what it says. Wrong.

[@davidacharles1962]

"use notes." something never found in all of Scripture

[@franklinbross2602]

This calvinst like all of them have issues . They need good Biblical counseling

[@3rdgrade738]

if you ain't lived don't preach it

[@truth7416]

A Mormon doesn’t call himself a Christian! They study the Christian Bible! Their absolute authority to interpret the Bible is their Book of Mormon! Ask them any meaning of any verse in the Bible and they would go look in the Book of Mormon for the TRUE meaning." and twist it to Joseph Smiths heresy! A Jehovah Witness doesn’t call himself a Christian! They study the Christian Bible! Their absolute authority to interpret the Bible is The Watch Tower! Ask them any meaning of any verse in the Bible and they would go look in the Watch Tower for the TRUE meaning." and twist it to Russel's heresy! A Calvinist didn’t call himself a Christian! They study the Christian Bible! Their absolute authority to interpret the Bible is The John Calvin Institutes! Ask them any meaning of any verse in the Bible and they would go look in John Calvin’s Institutes for the TRUE meaning." and twist it to John Calvin’s heresy! A Christian call’s himself a Christian! They study the Christian Bible! Their absolute authority to interpret the Bible is The Bible! Ask them any meaning of any verse in the Bible and they would go look in the Bible and look for the TRUE meaning." and believe it for what it says! Christians rely on the leading and discernment The Holy Spirit promises to give Gods Children. "Not a Guru! That is assurance! When in history did the Calvinist start calling themselves Christians? Truth in Love

[@EvieBear236]

Yes, you type this same stuff on every video. Get over it and move on. Not all of us are arminians.

[@everydaymotivation5336]

Are u reading something sir?

[@kbreacts917]

Very critical preaching without notes because there is a tendency of not getting into the exact point of your theme message.

[@carlmertoriaga6400]

Isn’t preaching without notes like sharing your own opinions and not the Word of God? Would it not be sound like peaching without notes is interpreting r

[@carlmertoriaga6400]

The word of God on one’s own words?

[@a.d.e.p.a]

Can someone help with these questions; 1. Did Jesus establish a religion? 2. Is Christianity from God? 3. What is the umbilical cord between Christianity and the Bible? 4. What is the umbilical cord between Christianity and God? 5. What is the justification of Christianity as a means of establishing relationship between man and his creator? I'll appreciate any effort ❤❤❤

[@russellcraddock3529]

I'm just a layman. Not a preacher or pastor or clergy! But I still love to hear the word! But IAM curious though how do you know all the word of God without using any type of notes? I also with the word preacher; that word has a bad feeling on my ears. Preacher to me sounds like a nag. Something like a wife or husband might do. ! Like when are you cut or now that lawn or fix that drain in the kitchen! Etc! When are going get dinner ready!? I think teacher is much better! WHY,? Because isn't that what Jesus told his disciples go out and teach my word! I think also the only true way to know the word of GOD IS BY TEACHING BOOK BY BOOK CHAPTER BY CHAPTER VERSE BY VERSE! THAT WAY THE PASTOR LEARN AND SO DOES HIS MEMBERS OR SHEEP AND LAMBS. THAT ARE JUST BEGINNING THEIR LIFE IN THE WONDERFUL WORD OF GOD AND THAT THEY HAVE SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST! BE ALSO LIKE BROTHER PAUL TAUGHT ON THREE LEVELS BABIES WHO STILL NEED MILK ( THE BEGINNERS). NEXT LEVEL KNOWING THE WORD PARTLY BUT. STILL ARE HUNGRY FOR MORE. LAST ONES WHO THINK THEY KNOW IT ALL BUT ARE STILL CURIOUS ABOUT LEARNING MORE! BECAUSE NOBODY KNOWS EVERYTHING. EACH TIME YOU TEACH A BOOK OF THE BIBLE OR ANYONE ELSE THE WORD. SHOULD. FIND SOMETHING NEW SOMETHING THAT YOU AND OTHER'S MISSED THE LSST TIME THAT BOOK WAS TAUGHT! THE WORD OF GOD IS PREGNANT IT GROWS EVERYTIME YOU READ OR HEAR OR TEACH THE WORD MAYBE EVEN AFTER YOUR SERVICE IS DONE FOR THAT DAY. OPEN YOURSELF UP TO. A Q&A SESSION PEOPLE ARE NOW ARE HUNGRY. FOR THE TRUTH AND THE WORD WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT THE WORD MEMBERS ASK MOST LIKELY. NINE OUT OF TEN WANT TO KNOW ANSWER TO THE SAME QUESTION LOOK IT UP TOGETHER BOTH OF YOU WILL KNOW! THAT WAY YOU AND OTHERS WILL SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED BY GOD BY STUDYING THE WORD. !

[@TruthwillPrevail7938]

When will someone who took the lives of X amount of people, some by burning them alive be remembered only as a brutal murderer instead as a great theologian? If I was one on the most revered Bible expositors, yet I took pleasure in watching a brother or sister burn to death for their beliefs, I should hope to be remembered as a murderer of God's people.

[@ShepherdMinistry]

Who are we speaking about and do you have the evidence to back up your claims?

[@TruthwillPrevail7938]

@@ShepherdMinistry John Calvin. Its a well known fact

[@ShepherdMinistry]

@@TruthwillPrevail7938 source?

[@TruthwillPrevail7938]

@@ShepherdMinistry David Hunt, etal. European Gazette ..its historical fact that 8ve heard out of the mouths of reputable conservatives. Calvinism is a heretical doctrine that leads its believers to their deathbed totally uncertain about their standing with Jesus Christ.

[@ShepherdMinistry]

can you specifically tell me what they stated? Like quote them so I can hold you to it?

[@alexandermichael117]

I never ever preach with notes,Gods Holy spirit never moves by notes,if your saved,truly,you will never need notes,never.

[@ACommonPreacher]

How does not using notes have connection with salvation brother?

[@alexandermichael117]

@@ACommonPreacher no connection but at the same time how can one use notes when on the streets ad I do and countless others? In a church even,I never have use them,I trust the spirit,to move me,give me his words,and my friend,he does,Perter,never used notes,read the account,God moved,Paul never used notes,and by his letters,moved nations,today we need props,aids of all ok d's to help get the message over,not me,I trust you too will,trust,depend on the Holy Spirit,to teach you,and give you his words,and he will.rest assured,blessings to you my friend.

[@willskitchen618]

So, then, you deny that the Holy Spirit can be at work through the pen of preparation? Are you willing to say, decisively, that God is not at work in a preacher, during his preparation, as he carefully chooses the words to say to the flock in a desire to be as clear as possible?

[@dh1335]

Black preachers preach all kinds of nonsense, they don’t have notes, they preach between organ riffs, and they get highly charged by the organ. It’s all crazy nonsense. The Bible says he’ll give a tongue, at that hour, through his spirit .

[@antoniowright7879]

All black preachers?

[@dh1335]

@@antoniowright7879 Most all that are on TV . The black preachers, that truly preach the truth , receive almost no recognition, as well as their white counterparts. The itching ear preachers receive all the attention,money, praise of men etc... for the wicked love and practice lies, whose eyes are full of Adultery and hypocrisy, and cannot cease from sin, whose end is destruction

[@felixguerrero6062]

Hard disagree, (yes there are alot of liberal Black preachers, but there is a ton of solid teaching in the Black church as well). Also the Spirit does enable us to teach the Word with authority. Also the organ riffs in the preaching is seriously one of the greatest homiletic techniques ever developed.

[@dh1335]

@@felixguerrero6062 disagree about the organ , Jesus didn’t need an organ, to help him preach

[@felixguerrero6062]

@@dh1335 Jesus didnt need a microphone either, what's your point.

[@kelumo7981]

Many pastors preach without note🙄I also always preach without notes(I am not a cleric) I didnt know that was something to brag about

[@supersmart671]

I use notes as a backup!! Preaching without notes gives a lot of freedom.

[@ACommonPreacher]

Freedom with caution