Outline 1. A lesson for listeners (1-9) 2. The problem with parables (10-12) 3. The work of the word (13-20)
Preaching as though we had enemies
God has entrusted us, His Church, with the best story in the world. With great ingenuity we have managed, with the aid of much theory, to make that story boring as hell.
Dad’s final sermon
http://player.vimeo.com/video/28567423 Dad’s final sermon delivered at Hope Community Church, Nelson on 9th September 2011 Here’s the video Dad references at the start of his sermon:
Simeon Duncan – Rejected Jesus redefines
Simeon Duncan – Newsflash!
Simeon Duncan – Newsflash!
Language in the pulpit
Over the past couple of years there has been a lot of passionate discussion about inappropriate language in the pulpit. Of course some preachers do use language they shouldn’t when preaching the word, while others aren’t using language they should (maybe we’ll make another post on that one)… My advice is simple. Be careful with your [...]
Transforming Sermons: Worshiping and welcoming
Darryl Dash has noticed a trend: Christians increasingly begin worship services with a welcome, as opposed to a more traditional “call to worship.” That trend, he notes, has consequences: There’s a subtle shift going on here. It’s hard to argue against making people feel welcome. But everything in a worship service communicates something. The Call to [...]
John Piper on Preaching
John Piper’s Points: Preaching Is Expository - meaning that preaching aims to explain and apply, the meaning of the Bible. Preaching Is Exultation- meaning that the preacher and the people exult over what is in the Bible as it is being explained and applied. Preaching Isn’t Church, but It Serves the Church If you’re used to a twenty-minute, [...]
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