Episode 65 of Behind the Pulpit. Preaching the Gospel is not like selling a car, yet some preachers employ the same manipulative tactics.  Wayne and Bob consider the difference between manupulation and motivation and how to persuade people, God’s way. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 64 of Behind the Pulpit. Trust is essential for effective preachers.  Gaining and maintaining the trust of those who you minister must be of prime importance.  Bob and Wayne look at developing trust both in and out of the pulpit. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 63 of Behind the Pulpit. Every preacher starts his day with the same 24 hours.  What he will do with that time will determine much of his success as a minister.  Wayne and Bob share some suggestions for getting the most out of the time you have.  Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 62 of Behind the Pulpit. The work of the preacher has been determined by God and is revealed in His word.  As preachers we cannot forget what He expects from us.  Bob and Wayne look at who the preacher is supposed to be. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 61 of Behind the Pulpit. Evaluation of your preaching is an important step to improving.  Too many time the preacher either overlooks this important step or is so hard on himself that he feels like quitting everytime he preaches.  Wayne and Bob consider ways to honestly evaluate your preaching. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 60 of Behind the Pulpit. Preachers are notorius for being long-winded.  Sometime however they only are alloted a few minutes to share the message.  Wayne and Bob look at devotionals and other short presentations.  Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 59 of Behind the Pulpit. The objective of preaching is to deliver the Word of God in an understandable way to the listener. Preaparation makes for better preaching, however sometimes the preacher will not have all the prep time he would like.  Wayne and Bob suggest ways to be prepared when their isn’t time to prepare. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 58 of Behind the Pulpit. The objective of preaching is to deliver the Word of God in an understandable way to the listener. The internal character of the preacher is what’s most important, but his outward appearance can affect his effectiveness.  Bob and Wayne suggest some do’s and don’ts in outward appearance. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 57 of Behind the Pulpit. The objective of preaching is to deliver the Word of God in an understandable way to the listener.  However, connecting the message to the life of the listener is when preaching becomes the most effective.  Bob and Wayne discuss how to connect the message to the listener. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 56 of Behind the Pulpit. Quotations and the words of others can help the preacher communicate his message more clearly.  Wayne and Bob give some advise on the proper way to use the words of others in the sermon. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 55 of Behind the Pulpit. Mistakes are a part of preaching.  not because we don;t care about them, but preachers are human and will occasionally make mistakes.  Wayne and Bob share some insight into correcting mistakes made in the pulpit. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 54 of Behind the Pulpit. One of the most valuable tools that a preacher posseses is his voice. It it he tool that he most offten uses to communicate God’s word. Wayne and Bob share ways to use this tool most effectively. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 53 of Behind the Pulpit. At some point in time or another preachers don’t “feel” like preaching.  Wayne and Bob examine some of the contributing factors to these feeling and what can be done to put the fire back in your bones.  Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 52 of Behind the Pulpit.  Part two of Wayne and Bob’s discussion of Dr. Stafford North’s (Oklahoma Christian University) book Preacher: Man and Method in regards to the different types of topical sermons. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 51 of Behind the Pulpit. Wayne and Bob discuss Dr. Stafford North’s (Oklahoma Christian University) book Preacher: Man and Method in regards to the different types of topical sermons. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts.  Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 50 of Behind the Pulpit. Bob and Wayne consider several types of textual sermon and the differences between them.. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts.  Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 49 of Behind the Pulpit. Preaching can stir the emotions of te listener.  It can also stir the emotions of the preacher himself.  Sometimes that emotion can take control to the point that communication is hindered.  How can the preacher remain “real” and yet not let emotions get the best of him.  Wayne and Bob (a couple of cry babies themselves) suggest some helps.   Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts.

Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 48 of Behind the Pulpit. Wayne and Bob welcome special guest, Jeff Jenkins of Clarity Publications as they discuss preaching through writing. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts. Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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Episode 47 of Behind the Pulpit. Preachers do not always have the opportunity to know the listener very well when speaking at a letureship, Gospel meeting, etc.  Wayne and Bob took advantage of a captive group of “visiting” preachers at the recent Bear Valley Church of Christ Lectureship to interview some of them about the subject of preaching to an unknown audience. Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts.

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Episode 46 of Behind the Pulpit. Handling the Word of God is essential to preaching.  Study, exegesis and interpretation are a must.  The preacher must also be concerned about  effectively delivering that scripture in the pulpit.  Wayne and Bob consider how to accomplish the task.  Behind the Pulpit is part of The Equip Network. The Equip Network is a family of quality Christian podcasts.

Are you looking for a good place to get audiobooks in mp3 format? Checkout Audible. Right now they are running a great deal with a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! Why not give Audible a whirl.

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