(This sermon requires previous set-up for the opening. The writer suggests a male member of the congregation is prepared ahead of time to call the pastor on his cell phone. They should follow the script below.)

This morning will be a little different. I am expecting a call from a well-known person. I am taking the call during the service and will put it on speaker phone so everyone can hear. You’ll recognize who it is and I am sure it will impress you that I get calls from this high-level person.

(Phone rings. Speaker answers).

Speaker: Hello, I am very excited to get this call.

Caller: I doubt it.

Speaker: No, no, truly. It doesn’t happen every day around here. You are very welcome in our church.

Caller: I doubt it.

Speaker: You are a big part of this morning’s message.

Caller: I …