When is the last time you heard a sermon about God? Or, when was the last time you preached a sermon about God? One of my habits is to keep an eye on what is being published in the religious press. One of the largest areas being taken up right now is the subject of […]
Some time ago Churches of Christ began referring to their preachers as “pulpit ministers.” I do not know the origin of that term or the history of it in our movement. I have noticed that the use seems to be spreading. Let me offer two thoughts on the use of the term “pulpit minister” and […]
Using the expository method with a biblical passage in a sermon or book means at least two things: First, this approach allows the issues unfolded in the Bible itself to dictate the topic of the book or sermon. Second, this technique insists that Scripture itself provides the message for the contemporary presentation. A good example […]
The other day a friend objected to expository preaching because it meant the church would hear “too much Bible.” That comment gave me considerable pause. The conversation moved on so I did not get to ask what he meant, but I suspect he was referring to sermons that are filled with exegetical details and word […]
The following books are among the most recent and best volumes on how to preach inductively. Let me know what you think: Craddock, Fred B. As One Without Authority (Atlanta: Christian Board of Publication, 2001) 172 pages. Craddock, Fred B. Overhearing the Gospel, Revised Edition (St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2002) 142 pages. Lewis, Ralph L. […]
A Conversation We invite you to join our conversation about inductive preaching. The conversation first started in a graduate preaching class on Genesis and Exodus at Oklahoma Christian University when the instructor, Dr. Harold Shank, required the students to do only inductive preaching in the sermons preached in class. Grant Sullivan, Associate minister at the […]