introducing his sermons. One who holds these convictions regarding the work of introducing a sermon will demonstrate the desired presence of a preacher who is likely to be heard by an audience. All six are beneficial for a preacher to achieve a ‘must hear’ verdict from his hearers. ‘Must hear’ preaching is not simply the net effect of the opening words of an introduction, but rather it is the cumulative effect of the completed introduction to a sermon. It is not the responsibility