EGW Topical Index (Subtitle)
should be short talks right to point
GW 167-8
should have earnestness and power of persuasion
GW 173
should lead people to conclude that they are men of thought, of solidity of character, who fear and love God
Ev 171
should lead sinners to Lamb of God
GW 172
should not exceed an hour
TM 257
erroneous idea of, that it is not necessary to preach repentance and faith
GW 158
few forcible remarks on doctrinal point by, fasten it in hearer’s mind much more firmly than does mass of matter that is not clear
Ev 171-2
illustrations used by, should be chaste and dignified
GW 166
irrelevant anecdotes by, detract from force of truth presented
GW 166
lengthy discourses by, are taxation to him and to hearers
TM 256
lengthy discourses of some, would have far better effect if cut up into three
Ev 176-7
lengthy preaching by, benefits neither himself nor others
2T 672
lengthy sermons by, tax his strength and the patience of hearers
GW 168
lesson worthy of consideration by, little girl’s complaint that contains
CT 254
long and labored discourses should not be presented by
GW 167
new and startling themes should not be presented by, at too great length
TM 258
no discourse should be preached by, without presenting Christ and Him crucified as foundation of gospel
GW 158