In my senior year of ministerial studies, I preached part-time in a small local church. Six months passed and none of my professors had come to hear me. Finally, my faculty advisor agreed to attend one Sunday.

After the service, he shook my hand and said, "That was a very warm sermon."

My delight was short-lived as he continued. "You know what the definition of warm is, don't you?" he asked.

Before I could respond, he answered, "Not so hot."