Here are some posts on preaching and exegesis that I noticed recently. (To receive Preaching Post Roundup as a weekly email, please subscribe.)
- The Sermon Is a Symphony from Bruce Ballast (Preaching Acts) – the sermon is a symphony of words that go together to form a masterpiece
- 5 Dreaded Sermon Topics and Tips for Handling Them Gracefully from Josh King (Facts & Trends) – tips for handling these topics: sex, submission, end times, divorce, roles of elders and deacons
- Exegesis for the Busy Pastor from Kie Bowman (Preaching Source) – the text is primary; put study time on the calendar; start early and stay with it
- Dissecting the Structure from Michael Cooper (Preaching Source) – structure shapes meaning; semantic structure as communication relationships; structure shapes the sermon
- 3 Ways Misguided Biblical Theology Leads to Misguided Sermons from Sam Emadi (Southern Equip) – 1. Christ-centered sermons that never make demands; 2. sermons that avoid using biblical characters as examples; 3. sermons that sound the same every week.
- Praying for Preaching from Andrew Kerr (Gentle Reformation) – a prayer based on Psalm 119:33-40
- 3GT Episode 192: Prophetic Preaching from Kyle Borg, Scott Hunt, Barry York (Gentle Reformation) – such preaching has moral force, vivid illustration, nuanced application, eschatological urgency, a Spirit-filled heart
- Andreas Köstenberger on Advice for Buying New Commentaries from Andreas Köstenberger (For the Church) – look at the track record of the author
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