Sermons Most Likely To Succeed February 4, 2008
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Sermons Most
Likely to Succeed
Do sermons actually change beliefs
and behavior? An ongoing study
reveals hard facts.
BY LORI CARRELL
New research is discovering the characteristics of sermons that
create lasting impact. The investigation began with surveys and
interviews contrasting listener and pastor perspectives in 102
churches across the country.
A central finding of the research to date is that listeners
value preaching, asserting that the sermon is the component of
the church service most likely to impact their spiritual growth.
In fact, listeners love their preachers (more…)
