Bible Quote by William Henry Willimon
“Preaching that is boring is preaching that talks first about us and then only tangentially about God. Preaching that is faithful is preaching that talks first about God and then only secondarily and derivatively talks about us. The God of Scripture is so much more interestingly than we are.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Preaching Priorities, 2005
Effective preaching should focus on God first, using human stories as a bridge, not the other way around.
In simple terms: Preach God before self.
Key Takeaway
Center sermons on divine truth, not personal relevance.
Themes
faith
preaching
priorities
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
religious
educational
When to use this quote
- church services
- Bible studies
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theocentric focus
communication
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep God at the center of your message?
- What stories best illustrate divine truths?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on self can dilute spiritual impact.
