Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!Topic: Choosing How to Begin SermonsIntroduction (0:13)1 - Compelling preachers are interesting—even when the content is not (3:41)2 - Recaps and small talk don’t have to be ad-libbed (4:58)3 - The beginning of a sermon can be used to communicate priorities (6:03)4 - Consider the context of the entire service (7:03)5 - Consider the context of your relationship with the congregation (9:07)Wrap up (10:36)Next Episode arrives February 1, 2018!An interview with Robert Carnes - Author, Managing Editor for the Orange Group (Atlanta, GA)Connect with the ShowI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermonTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermonInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.