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Comment on So What? (Preaching Point #12) by Tpfmom

Tpfmom — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:16:00 +0000

The few times I mentioned the idea of what this means for the rest of the week, the preachers thought that was irrevelent; I just had to believe the right things. But I felt for sure that there must be more than that. How I wish more of them thought like this.

I did finally find this kind of preaching in a different tradition from that in which I grew up and found the way to live out my faith in the work-a-day world.

Comment on Expository or Topical (Preaching Point #1) by chrisaltrock

chrisaltrock — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:27:00 +0000

Jacob,

Great to hear from you. Topical preachers: Mark Driscoll, John Ortberg; Expository preachers: David Platt, Rick Achtley,
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Comment on Expository or Topical (Preaching Point #1) by Jacob White

Jacob White — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:15:00 +0000

I am just now catching on to these posts, and I think they are great!!

Both styles can be very helpful to a preacher, and both can truly add to the depth of a preachers arsenal.

My recent focus has really been to “prove it” when I preach. I am still very “young” in my preaching ministry, and no doubt more experience with topical preaching will grow me, but as of now, it is easier for me to communicate the “big idea” through expository, rather than topical.

Do you have a few favorite expository preachers and a few favorite topical preachers, you wouldn’t mind sharing?

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Comment on Refresh: Connecting to Christ Through Unplugging by Getting my Monk on this Lent. [Blogs and Bondage] | Lisa Colón DeLay

Getting my Monk on this Lent. [Blogs and Bondage] | Lisa Colón DeLay — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:05:04 +0000

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Comment on Inductive or Deductive (Preaching Point #2) by chrisaltrock

chrisaltrock — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:43:00 +0000

David, thanks for commenting. I heard a lot of good deductive preaching growing up, but was ultimately trained in deduction. I think there are some great ways to combine these two. I pray God’s blessings on your preaching.
Chris

Comment on Listen to the Text in 1st Person Singular (Preaching Points #3) by chrisaltrock

chrisaltrock — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:42:00 +0000

Gary, it’s great to hear from you. I too have enjoyed Lectio in group settings. It’s a rich experience. I hope private Lectio becomes a useful addition to your sermon prep.
Chris

Comment on Listen to the Text in 1st Person Singular (Preaching Points #3) by Gary Albritton

Gary Albritton — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:27:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing Chris, very helpful ideas. I have often done Lectio in group settings and even in private but I have never really considered as a tool for preaching/ teaching preparation. Great insights.

Comment on Inductive or Deductive (Preaching Point #2) by David Heflin

David Heflin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:57:00 +0000

Chris, I was trained to preach deductively. I think I prefer inductive as a listener and have tried to shift my preaching that direction, but I still have deductive tendencies. Not sure if it is the best of both worlds or not, but I do think our personality and training have a lot to do with the route we choose in this regard. Thanks for the blogs!

Comment on Prayers from the Pit: Praying for Others in Times of Pain (Jn. 17) October 2, 2010 by Janepowell2

Janepowell2 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you