How to share vulnerably in your sermons | Mark Woods

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The Word Shared

The Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust

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3 days ago

A podcast from the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust and Preach magazine.

About the podcast:
The Word Shared is a space for anyone passionate about sharing Scripture, preaching, and Christian leadership. Through honest conversations and thoughtful reflections, the podcast explores how we communicate God’s Word faithfully in today’s world.

What you’ll hear:

Engaging interviews with authors, preachers, theologians, and ministry voices from across the UK and beyond
Conversations with both established and emerging Christian leaders
Readings and reflections from Preach magazine’s most insightful and encouraging archival articles
Honest discussions about faith, preaching, ministry, and leadership in the 21st century

Who it’s for:

Church leaders and preachers
Lay readers and those exploring a call to ministry
Anyone passionate about faith, Scripture, and communicating God’s Word

Why listen:

To be inspired, informed, and equipped for your own ministry
To hear from diverse voices across the Church
To reflect deeply on the power of preaching and teaching today

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Business,

Christianity

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A podcast from the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust and Preach magazine.

What you’ll hear:

Engaging interviews with authors, preachers, theologians, and ministry voices from across the UK and beyond
Conversations with both established and emerging Christian leaders
Readings and reflections from Preach magazine’s most insightful and encouraging archival articles
Honest discussions about faith, preaching, ministry, and leadership in the 21st century

Who it’s for:

Church leaders and preachers
Lay readers and those exploring a call to ministry
Anyone passionate about faith, Scripture, and communicating God’s Word

Why listen:

To be inspired, informed, and equipped for your own ministry
To hear from diverse voices across the Church
To reflect deeply on the power of preaching and teaching today

Non-Profit

Religion & Spirituality,

Business,

Christianity

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How to share vulnerably in your sermons | Mark Woods | The Word Shared

The Word Shared

26 minutes 49 seconds

2 weeks ago

How to share vulnerably in your sermons | Mark Woods | The Word Shared

In this episode of The Word Shared, Tanya Stead and Mark Woods discuss the importance of vulnerability in preaching. They explore how personal stories can enhance sermons but also highlight the risks involved in sharing personal experiences. Mark shares insights from his own ministry, emphasizing the need for preachers to connect with their congregations while maintaining a focus on God. The conversation culminates in reflections on the nature of sermons and the impact they can have on listeners.

Key takeaways

Vulnerability in preaching can create deeper connections.
Personal stories should point beyond the preacher to God.
Sermons are fundamentally about God, not the preacher.
Careful consideration is needed when sharing personal experiences.
Illustrations in sermons should illuminate biblical truths.
Preachers must balance personal experiences with congregational needs.
Humility is essential when addressing real human situations.
All sermons have value, even if they don't resonate with everyone.
The heart of preaching is about connecting with the audience.
Every sermon is an opportunity for God to speak through the preacher.

If you'd like to purchase the issue of Preach magazine that Mark has read from, then please visit www.preachweb.com/issues and choose Vulnerability in Preaching (Issue 15)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Personal Stories in Ministry

04:25 Vulnerability in Preaching

19:14 Bible Month Philippians

20:39 Reflections on vulnerably sharing stories

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