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Jesus Was a Black Preacher
Regardless of what color Jesus was (brown?), apparently He was a “Black Preacher.” What do I mean? Sherman Cox, a black preacher, explained the impact of “black preaching” when asked by white preachers about the differences in style. His point was that black preaching is not just for black people. Here are some of his keys.
The key of having a tendency to look at the scripture from the perspective of the underdog or the poor is applicable to all churches. The key of trying to put thegreat theological concepts into the language of “grandma and dem” is applicable to all churches. The key of emphasizing the practical over the theoretical is also applicable to all churches. The key of making the Bible story our story through identification with the Bible character is applicable to all churches. The key of allowing the individuality of the preacher to come through is applicable to all churches. The key of structuring the sermon for maximum impact is applicable to all churches. The key of emphasizing a theology of God with us in our pains and hurts is applicable to all churches. (http://www.sermoncentral.com/
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