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How to be heard—and heeded. The apostle Paul spent his prison days in Rome preaching—trying “to convince them about Jesus.” The results: “Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe” (Acts 28:24). About par for the course. Any preacher often wonders, Am I getting across? I believe what I’m saying, but is anyone else convinced? Somnolent nods, glazed over eyes, and, worse,...

While the audience is a crucial determinant of what to present, our intended appeal is the pivotal factor in how to deliver a message. The appeals we make are the basic connectors between us and our audience. If executed properly, they enable us to break down the invisible wall between us. The nature of these appeals makes the difference between true persuasion and shameless propaganda. Persuasion moves people to change on a long-term basis in view of great reward. The shift is genuine. Propaganda
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