Tonight, I preached my first 'formal' sermon over Philippians 2:1-8. Such a wonderful passage to familiarize myself with over these last couple of months.. I received a DVD immediately upon completion in which the professor gave immediate feedback as I preached. It was pretty hilarious. Here are some fun things I learned about me in watching and hearing myself.
1) I have a ginormous "super-hero" brow. No one told me this and I'm really disappointed! I was a little startled by it. Eric (my brother) and I once made fun of a preacher in San Antonio for his giant brow. Oh Lord me too?? Why me??
2) Gosh I'm low energy. Seriously, light a fire under your arse Chris! Speed up a little bit. It won't hurt and maybe the pauses won't be so long.
3) Man, I'm still fat. If only I could drop a couple-a-20pnds, that would be awesome!
4) Ironically, I repeat myself so much but in my first sermon, I failed to do the most basic element of teaching--repeat myself! Well, for once--I didn't repeat myself. I don't know if this is personal growth or just bad luck.
5) I really am as funny as I think I am... : )
6) I stand in the "contrapposto" pose when I feel comfortable. Look it up Michaelangelo. I taught Evonne a new word!
7) My hands really are as big as I think they are--but why didn't my legs grow to match mom and dad?
8) I enjoy talking on stage. I like to teach and communicate and poke fun while I do it. I love making people laugh. Wait, I knew this one so it doesn't count.
8) I am now okay with listening to and watching myself on video. This is new. Usta kinda freak out at the thought of hearing myself speak but I've lost a lot of that 'critical' element. Praise Jesus. Maybe the stick has been officially removed from my butt.
Love you guys..
Monday, April 27, 2009
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