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I'd have to vote for the latter!

Latter for sure! For me CJ Mahaney is a great example of that one. I often say that after I hear him preach but am also always amazed at how the Lord uses messages from CJ to really change me!

I love it when someone says, "well duh" after the sermon. I recall an old bible covered with penciled notes from the old guy who preached at my home church. He made it clear, simple and applicable. I should do as well.

I dont know! I think either one would be hard to swallow, at least for me! The first one would be ego-elating, but not Christ exalting. In regards to the second I dont want to think I am the only one who can teach the text but would like to think I can take my people a little deeper!

There should be a third option! LOL

Like: "I am not too impressed with you or your preaching, but man God uses your sermons to grow me!"

I vote YES.

GB

Greg,

I hear what you say, but I would rather encourage them to study so well and see the text and understand it that they would say, "If I had the same amount of time that you do to study the text I could come up with the same main points." I never want them to be so dependent on me. Pastors come and go and the people must be able to study the Word on their own.

Greg I understand what you are saying though. I also appreciate your option and would not differ too much with it :--)

Yeh, I'm guilty of the latter. So often after someone preaches i'm thinking 'that is so obvious in that text' usually followed by 'i'm so dumb for not having seen it already'.