illustrations simply for a reaction when they have nothing to do with what you’re preaching on. When you do, your sermon ends up being one story on top of another with no explanation or exegetical application. While such a tactic may draw people to the preacher, it won’t draw people to Scripture—or God. Always remember that relevancy must connect to the Bible itself. There are several things that hinder a preacher from being relevant. People sometimes listen poorly. Their minds