Looking at the life of Jesus he preached/shared at/with the Pharisees and Sadducees and preached/shared at/with everyone else.

The Pharisees and Sudducees hated what He said . But the majority loved what he said. The words of Jesus offended the Pharisees and Sadducees because they had an understanding of what Truth was and there minds were closed to His words.

When someone preaches, they should be preaching basic fundamentals that everyone can understand. Thats what made Jesus so influential. The Pharisees realised that Jesus understood them, but out of fear of the truth He spoke, they didn't listen. However, the Pharisees followed Him and some become his followers.

Preachers these days fail to understand their audiences needs and desires and easily offend the average joe-blow due to their words and actions.

When Jesus preached he made sure peoples needs were met. Thats why he was so influential: he walked the walk and talked the talk. That's why he had so many followers.

The word 'preach' these days seems to have a negative connotation. If someone preaches at you, it's 'I'm not listening' and you can't escape them. But if someone shares with you, its like 'I'm listening'.

Their are many ways people can preach at you, some you will receive warmly. Others not so warm.
Believe me. I also get offended with Christians who preach but fail to understand who they are. They get you all uptight and you get pissed off with them.