When you are giving people the gospel, you are giving them something to believe, and you have to set the stage for that. You don't just drive up and dump the truck and drive off.
Prejudice is a learned trait. You're not born prejudiced; you're taught it.
The wonderful thing about God is he knows what we need to persuade us.
I think it is important to begin with a statement in your speech that grabs the attention of the audience. I try to make my opening line 15 words or less.
A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.
I am a preacher. I'm involved in many other things, but, mainly, I preach. And I love it!