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I am often asked what is the best way to put the pastor’s sermon on the web. This question
frightens me, because I haven’t tried every method – so how would I know the best way? Even if I did, would the best way for
me be the best way for the person asking the question? Oh well, such is life… So let me answer the question – there are two
best ways:
- One is best for the person who wants to listen to or read the sermon.
- The other is the best for the person posting the sermon. |
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Best For The Person Who Wants To Experience The Sermon |
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When I am online looking for a sermon on a particular topic, I prefer to have a text transcript
of the sermon (vs. a audio version). It allows me to very quickly scan through the sermon and see if this sermon topic is what
I am looking for. I can print the sermon and take it away from the computer if I want to. And most people can read
faster than the person giving the sermon talks. So I think there are several advantages to a text version of the sermon.
However, unless your Pastor completely types out the sermon, it can be difficult to get a text version. First the sermon would
have to be taped and then converted to a format that could be used with a Dictaphone (or similar technology). Then someone
would need to sit down and using the Dictaphone transcribe the sermon. Dictaphones are not very easy to find these days nor is
it easy to find someone who is willing and able to do this. So again, unless your pastor completely types out their sermon,
converting the sermon to text is a fairly daunting task. |
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Best For the Person Posting the Sermon to the Website (You) |
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This would be providing the sermons in some type of audio format. This option is usually fairly
straightforward. First of all there are three common formats that are used:
- MP3
- Real Audio
- Quick Time
I believe that MP3 and Real Audio are more common than Quick Time. All three formats have free players, so the person
listening to your sermon will not have to pay to get a player. However, the person converting the sermon (you) will have to
purchase some software. |
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To read the rest of this news letter, go to the Real Audio page. |
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Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions regarding this topic. See ya next time,
Bill |
