Why is preaching with conviction at the heart of effective preaching? Because such preaching is penetrating, persuasive, and personal.

Effective preaching and preaching to an involved congregation are the desires of every preacher. How do you get to preach in a way that the congregation becomes involved? This article considers five things: challenge their presuppositions, let them overhear the gospel, identify with people, dialogue with them, and preach for liberation.