The Moment of Truth

by Wayne McDill

Publisher:

B&H

, 1999

Overview

McDill helps preachers discover how to make the maximum impact on their congregation from the pulpit, how to reach out to them with love and authority, and even how to fine tune the sermon “on the fly.” Using the unique method he has taught for over twenty years, McDill presents detailed steps for understanding how to read an audience by studying their faces and body language, how to respond to their subtle reactions, and get the sermon’s message across with power and confidence. His simple, yet specific techniques will help any preacher cultivate a dynamic, compelling preaching style that will penetrate and persuade even the toughest audience member. Theologically based and filled with practical applications, The Moment of Truth teaches preachers at every skill level how to make their special moment in the pulpit a profound moment of truth, turning people’s hearts to the glory of God.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The oldest sermon form is the homily, a verse-by-verse walk through the sermon text with explanation and some application along the way. The homily does not require a thesis. In fact it may not even identify a subject. The assumption is that the text subject will be clear enough as you go through it. This can be an effective way to deal with a text, but it still follows a logic-driven presentation sequence.” (Page 161)

“‘True preaching begins with this confession: we preach because God has spoken.’^{2” (Page 6)}

“Misconception #1: Since anyone can talk, there is little need for training in speech communication” (Page 59)

“Misconception #2: Speech communication is simple: someone talks and someone hears what he says” (Page 59)

“Misconception #3: Words say what they say, and we all know what they mean.” (Page 59)

Product Details

• Title: The Moment of Truth
• Author: Wayne McDill
• Publisher: Broadman and Holman
• Publication Date: 1999
• Pages: 203

About Wayne McDill

Senior Professor of Preaching, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.