*My own point of view.
In "Sermons," five different parts of a sermon are presented. All five parts are still followed and seen in our society today. African American sermons are still very emotional and their religious beliefs have not faded. From the time that slavery was part of our history, till the present, African Americans have never stopped believing in God.
The first part states the disclaimer, in other words the preacher is only preaching what God is saying. By the use of facial expressions and the use of body language, as well as the persuasive tongue used to preach, it almost seems as though something had taken over the individual, as though it may seem that God is in fact the one speaking to the audience.
…
