I offer here a few simple tips that will make you more effective in your public speaking. This is not intended to be a lesson on homiletics. This is provided for the regular church member who has been called upon to give a devotional for a church activity.

Remember these three words:

1. Story

2. Statistics

3. Steps

In dealing with a verse of scripture you should:

• Read it - slowly, reverently, distinctly

• Explain it - just giving the sense, quote a study resource

• Illustrate it - use a story or example to help the listener better understand the meaning

• Apply it - by giving them a few steps to follow

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Example:

INTRODUCTION (The story you have selected goes here.)

BODY (Give your statistics, If you have some, during the body of your message.)

• Read the verse
• Explain the verse
• Illustrate the verse

If you use a Bible story try these tips:

• Tell the story in your own words occasionally qouting word-for word from the Bible account in key places.
• Apply it devotionally as you go along. How does this speak to you about temptation or peace or your relationship with God? etc.
• Quote a supporting verse or two that goes along with your topic from elsewhere in the Bible. Use statistics to add intrest.