The most reverent preacher that speaks as if he saw the face of God doth more affect my heart though with common words, than an irreverent man with the most exquisite preparations.
Richard Baxter
Whatever you do, let the people see that you are in good earnest. You cannot break men’s hearts by jesting with them, or telling them a smooth tale, or patching up a gaudy oration.
Richard Baxter
I preach as though Christ was crucified yesterday; rose again from the dead today; and is coming back to earth tomorrow.
Martin Luther
The pastor who wants to keep his church full of people should first of all preach the gospel. Then he should preach the gospel keeping the following three adverbs in his mind: earnestly, interestingly, and fully.
C.H. Spurgeon