Sermons are an oral presentation. The written manuscripts that we use are guides for us in the pulpit, but we do not read them word for word as we deliver a sermon. While the basic content will be in the written version, deletions and expansions may have been made during the oral presentation. We try to acknowledge when we use material from various sources such as Biblical commentaries, other sermons, and newspaper or magazine articles. It would be awkward to give complete references orally, so if you would like more information on our sources, please ask us.