How Do You Pay Attention?

As a preacher, one of my tasks is to do my best to not turn what is truly exciting (the eternal Word of God) into something boring and mundane. Though I am just a “jar of clay,” I try to do my best to show enthusiasm and love for souls when I preach the Gospel.

However, it is not just up to me!

Each person listening needs to see these words from the Bible as life-changing and eternally important. But, I’ll be willing to admit: I’m not the best at holding people’s attention.

So, how do you pay attention?

My daughter, at age 6, can tell you. Or, better, she can show you.

She is learning to write, so she writes what she can from my PowerPoint slides. Enjoy these notes from a recent sermon on the Lord’s Supper.

 What tips do you have? What are some things you do that help you pay attention during a sermon?