And, as a professional speaker, I learn a lot from his platform skills. So can you. Osteen does what most great speakers do: he uses no props. Osteen gets up on a stage in front of 20, people and just talks. He must have notes because how can he remember all that stuff? But you never see them. He talks about faith and Christ and the Bible and God and other positive things.
He could be talking about how to fry an egg or why exercise is important and he would be just as compelling. You should know your material well enough to impart the information without relying on any crutches.
He tells tales about people and places and history and events and ties them all into his message. He tells different stories that all wind up following the same theme — loving Jesus, worshiping God, etc. But each story is compelling. People remember stories, and great speakers know that. Tip: You may just be giving a talk on your favorite tech tool, but everything can be spun as a story.
Not sure where to start? Like all great speakers, Osteen is passionate about his subject. He wants his audience to love his subject as much as he does. He wants them to see the joy, the glory, the miracle of God and Jesus and all the things that make up his religious message.
Great speakers project their energy and passion onto their audience. It may not be something that sparks passion in you, but tie it back to something that does. Osteen balances his energy with pace. He speaks deliberately and enunciates well. He takes full advantage of the stage, moving from side to side, while always keeping his attention on the TV cameras that are bringing his message to those watching from home.
This projects confidence. To be sure, everyone has their style. But humor me, please. And watch him for an hour. The married minister of two has been accused of watering down the Gospel or focusing predominantly on prosperity, or health and wealth, in his messages, instead of preaching about sin or suffering.
Money is part of it; and yes, I believe God wants us to excel. He went on to add that he believes "God wants us to excel and be blessed so we can be a bigger blessing to others. I feel very rewarded. But when I hear the term prosperity gospel, I think people are sometimes saying, 'well, he's just asking for money. Free CP Newsletters Join over , others to get the top stories curated daily, plus special offers!
Do you want award-winning journalism with a Christian worldview , delivered to your inbox? I never get good breaks. I never gets wins. Pack up and move to the land of the supernatural. My professor would have been proud of Joel at least in this aspect of his message.
When we are tired of saying it they are just beginning to hear it. People have asked by why I would listen to anyone preach for 10 hours. Is listening to other preachers and communicators a part of your regular routine? If not, why not? Oz Show" on Nov. Courtesy Dr. More on Osteen and Apple:. Today's Picks. Trump: 'Common sense' for rioters to chant 'Hang Mike Pence'.
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