The Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching

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What does the preacher experience when he overly relies on his prepared notes?

Inspiration to make last-minute changes.

A deeper understanding of his audience.

A sense of confidence and clarity.

A public failure and embarrassment. (correct)

How does the preacher feel when he perceives he is unprepared for a sermon?

Excited and eager to share his thoughts.

Hopeful that his notes will inspire him.

Confident in his ability to connect with the audience.

Anxiety about embarrassing God. (correct)

What action does the preacher take when he feels unprepared for his sermon?

He revises his notes at the last minute.

He attempts to wing it without preparation.

He spends time in prayer asking for divine intervention. (correct)

He cancels the sermon altogether.

What negative experience does the preacher associate with his reliance on his elaborately prepared sermon materials?

An unexpected sense of failure during delivery. Signup and view all the answers

What does the preacher do when he sees friends from high school in the audience?

He becomes flustered and makes excuses. Signup and view all the answers

What theological belief about preaching is highlighted in the content?

The Holy Spirit empowers the preacher beyond his natural ability. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the preacher’s realization about his sermon preparation process?

It can lead to unexpected failures despite effort. Signup and view all the answers

What emotional state does the preacher find himself in prior to delivering the sermon when unprepared?

Worried and distressed. Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the Holy Spirit to work effectively in preaching?

Being humble and dependent on God Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker describe their experience while preaching with the Holy Spirit's guidance?

As an out of body experience Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what does brokenness signify in the life of a preacher?

An opportunity for humility and trust in God Signup and view all the answers

What was Adrian Rogers' perspective on preaching without the Holy Spirit's power?

It is a significantly challenging endeavor Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker compare preaching without God's power to?

Riding a broomstick to the moon Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker feel about their sermons after they have preached with the Holy Spirit's influence?

Surprised at the quality and content Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement 'The Holy Spirit's not on anyone who struts into the pulpit' imply?

That pride inhibits the work of the Holy Spirit Signup and view all the answers

What experience does the speaker relate to the feeling of preaching without the Holy Spirit's power?

An exhausting and endless lecture Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker believe about the role of difficulty in ministry?

It serves to encourage reliance on God Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the preacher relies solely on their own abilities according to the speaker?

The preaching feels laborious and ineffective Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Preacher's Dependence on the Holy Spirit

God empowers preachers through the Holy Spirit
Effective preaching requires reliant on God's power, not personal effort
Preachers can experience moments of preparation and confidence, leading to public failure
Preachers can experience moments of lack of preparation, resulting in a desire for God's intervention

The Importance of Humility

Humility and brokenness are vital for effective preaching
Pride hinders the Holy Spirit's work
A preacher's weakness allows for God's strength to be revealed
God's purpose is to keep preachers humble, developing trust in Him

God's Intervention in Preaching

Seeking God's intervention before and during preaching is critical
God can use unexpected situations to improve preaching
The preacher recognizes moments when they are not prepared, relying on God's intervention
Preaching with God's power results in a different experience, leading to unexpected results

Personal Testimony

Out-of-body experience during powerful preaching moments
Wife's positive feedback on sermons
The preacher's personal recognition and experience of God's power in preaching

Recommended Resource

Martyn Lloyd-Jones' book, "The Sacred Anointing", is recommended

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Description

This quiz explores the essential roles of the Holy Spirit in preaching, emphasizing the importance of humility and reliance on God's power. It discusses how preachers can experience both confidence and failure in their ministry and highlights the necessity of seeking God's intervention in the preaching process.