Preaching Final Flashcards

1
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Define Pitch.

A

Pitch is a musical term that refers to the relative position of a tone, either high or low, on the musical scale.

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2
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Define loudness.

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Loudness is the range of amplitude or volume of any tone or noise.

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3
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What is the general rule for loudness?

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Use a level somewhat louder than necessary but not three times louder.

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4
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Define rate.

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Rate refers to the speed of speech in words per minute. It is controlled in two ways:

  1. The use of pauses between words
  2. The rate at which the actual enunciation takes place.
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5
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The larger the audience______________________

A

the slower the rate the speaker should use.

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6
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What is Phonetics?

A

Phonetics is the science of speech sounds. (can correct defective pronunciation or imitate any accent

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7
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Define Pronounciation

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Pronunciation is a speaker’s concept of how a word should be said, the intended sound.

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8
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Define Enunciation.

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Enunciation refers to how clearly he articulates his intended sounds.

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9
Q

Voice is what?

A

The human voice is the sermon delivery’s most vital tool.

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10
Q

What are the three revelations on what and why we preach?

A

revelation
observation
inspiration

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11
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What are the three rules to get rid of stage fright?

A

Know your subject
Believe in your subject
Practice Practice Practice

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12
Q

Delivery is more important that __________________.

A

Content.

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13
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What are three rules to follow in public speaking (S3)

A

TQ Three rules to follow in public speaking:

  1. stand so you can be seen
  2. Speak up so you can be heard
  3. Then sit down so you can be appreciated.
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14
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Define a lecturn:

Define a podium:

A

a lectern: is stand used to hold notes
a podium: is in the front of the church (the razed platform at the front of the room where the speaker stands to deliver their message)

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15
Q

Earnestness means:
Ministry goes from______________.
your aim is for the ______________.

A

being sincere.
heart to heart.
the heart of the people.

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16
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What are the three appeals to a sermon?

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to the intellect (logic)
to the emotions (compassion)
to the will of men (choice)

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17
Q

the human voice is the _______________________.

A

sermon’s delivery most vital tool, but it is often the most neglected.

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18
Q

What is the most common preacher problem?

A

Preaching too long.

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19
Q

How long is considered normal for most American main line denominational churches?

A

twenty minutes.

20
Q

What is the most valuable commodity that a human being possesses?

A

Time.

21
Q

You must always consider what of your listening audience?

A

Their expectations.

22
Q

If you are a visiting speaker you should or should not do what?

A
  1. Don’t ask the pastor how long you should speak.
  2. Ask what time the service normally ends.
  3. Ask if there is anything to be done at the end of the service and allow time for it.
  4. Be sure to stick to your time limits (DAAB)
23
Q

What matters when dressing for the pulpit?

A

The listener’s perception; the general audience perception………

24
Q

Dress how for the pulpit?

A

Dress conservatively. Just a bit more formally that the average person in the audience.

25
Q

Light colors _________________.

Dark colors___________________.

A

holds the audience attention more easily.
project more sincerity and earnestness.
Cap sleeves or sleeveless dresses are not suitable for preaching today.

26
Q

4 powers of voice?

A
  1. The compass of the voice (range of pitch nature decides)
  2. The volume of the voice (quantity of tone produced)
  3. The penetration of the voice (distance the voice can be clearly heard
  4. The melody of the voice (flexibility and sweetness of tone.)
27
Q

High pitch:

Low pitch:

A

carries over a greater distant with less effort

is more pleasant and less tiring for the listener.

28
Q

The larger the audience______________.

A

The slower the rate the speaker should use. This has to do with interference. You give your distracted listener additional leeway to keep up with your points between distractions.

29
Q

The way up of the things of God is always?

A

down. we must humble ourselves under the hand of God, and then the hand of God will be place under us to lift us up.

30
Q

Language must be:

A

simple
grammatically correct
and forceful.

31
Q

Define language.

A

it is the incarnation of thought, or thoughts clothed with words.

32
Q

Explain the language should be forceful:

A

the words should express exactly what the speaker has in mind.

33
Q

Time is a most___________.

A

valuable commodity. Once it is lost it can never be regained.

34
Q

Eight things to preach the word effectively?

A

persistency, courage, earnestness, longsuffering, watchfulness, patience, zeal, faithfulness. CP2ELFZW

35
Q

What are three qualities of an effective sermon?

A

It should be full of the Holy Spirit (delivered with energy and power)
It should be full of the Word (gives authority to the audience)
It should be full of Christ (the center and essence of the message)

36
Q

A preacher___________. A teacher ___________.

A

explains, proclaims.

37
Q

The two principles that are in conflict with each other are

A

loudness and pitch?

38
Q

Your eyes are the most _________________. two reasons.

A

expressive part of your face, and the most watched by an audience.

39
Q

Most vital tool: (God has equipped you to preach with)

A

Voice one

Eyes two.

40
Q

What is the main idea of a gesture?

A

is to coordinate it with a thought that is being expressed.

41
Q

What is the final worth of any gesture?

A

ask the question: does it help?

42
Q

What is the final link between your message and the congregation?

A

Your voice.

43
Q

Bonus 10 points. Explain the difference between enunciation and pronounciation.

A

Pronunciation is a speaker’s concept of how a word should be said.
the intended sound.
Enunciation refers to how clearly the speaker articulates his intended sounds.

44
Q

What are two ways rate is controlled?

A
  1. the use of pauses between words

2. the rate at which the actual enunciation takes place.

45
Q

What does knowledge breed?

A

confidence.

46
Q

When we write a sermon what part of the body are we writing for?

A

the ears.

47
Q

What are the three pitches to the human ear?

A

low, medium(use this one to preach), high