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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.