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Lesson OneDo You Have Something to Say?7 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoWhat Are You Talking About?6 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeWhat Difference Does It Make?6 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities
Share Your Thoughts
Share your response to the following question.
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Why is it important to surface a need for your audience right away? Can you think of an example of a speech or sermon you’ve heard that spoke to your needs? How did the speaker accomplish this?
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It is important to attract the audience right away in order to get them comfortable with what could possibly be a challenging subject. I do think that my needs are spoken to on a weekly basis as I think pastors are normally if led by the Holy Spirit being told what the people need to hear.
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I can appreciate that, in a world that is moving faster and faster, people are bombarded by many things simultaneously. So, if I cannot capture their attention, they will give their time and attention to other things.
I was captivated by a couple Rod and Ruthie when they taught at a marriage enrichment workshop. Although I cannot remember the details of how they started, they probably captured people’s attention by introducing their subject as a masala – this is a very spicy Indian dish. One wonders why they made this comparison, and expects to hear more from them.
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Becaause, you want to keep them interested, considerate, and quiet.
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Surfacing a need quickly allows you to make a connection with your audience and captivate their attention, People only pay attention to what they feel is important and relevant to them. This can be achieved with a “hook” of sorts. The hook (like in any good literature) can me a relatable story or an icebreaker joke, even a song. There are also many other ways to surface a need and make a good solid connection when speaking in public.
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Yes. A sermon that spoke to my need was . How to receive the peace of God
