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RATING CODE FOR
SERMONS.
“G” – generally acceptable
to everyone. Full of inoffensive puerile platitudes; usually
described as "wonderful" or "marvelous".
“PG” more mature
congregations.
At times this sermon makes
the gospel relevant to today’s issues; or even connection mild
suggestions for change. Often described as “challenging”, though
no one intends to take any action or change any attitudes.
“R” – Definitely
restricted to those not upset by the truth. This sermon “tells it
like it is.” Threatening the comfortable; most often described as
“disturbing” or “controversial”; usually indicates that the
preacher has an outside source of income.
“X” – Positively limited
to those who can handle bombshells-explosive ideas. This sermon
really “socks it to them.” It is the kind of sermon that landed
Jeremiah in the well, got Amos run out of town, surprised Jonah,
nailed Jesus to the Cross, set things up for the stoning of
Stephen; always described as “shocking” or in “poor taste”. The
minister who preaches this sermon had better have his bags packed
and life insurance paid in full.
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