Comments on: Preaching VIX (A Paradigm Shift)

By: Meowmix

Meowmix — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:09:57 +0000

Having grown up with both types of preaching, I find something in each style to appreciate. There was an elder in my hometown who preached occasionally and always taught classes; he could quote CHAPTERS at a time I admire someone who can commit to memory like that. In recent years, however, I have come to really appreciate the kind of preaching that you and some others do. As I grow older, it means a lot to listen to an everyday application to whatever my life is about at the time…………..and maybe to have it gently pointed out that my life may not be about what it should be and how to draw closer to the Lord and trust His grace.

Since you were at Arlington when I got to knowing you, I am especially looking forward to a discussion of those years. And a whole series on Chipper? Can’t wait!!

By: l.marie.d

l.marie.d — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:53:10 +0000

i’m a sucker for those who can throw scriptures in conversationally (and with relevance).
i want to be well-read enough that the preacher doesn’t have to reference and cross-reference; i can do that as my own follow-up to the lesson presented, or be able to make connections as we go along.

By: Stoogelover

Stoogelover — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:08:11 +0000

Forget the last post on this series and let’s jump right into that Chipper series!

When I was at Harding Grad School, I took expository preaching under Dr. Phil Slate. Excellent class! One of the best in my nearly three years there. He referred to that style of preaching where one feels the need to refer to numerous scriptures to support every point as “quarterback preaching,” where a preacher calls out scripture references like a quarterback calling a play.

Where I grew up, the more scriptures cited in a sermon, the more “faithful” the preacher! And if he (NEVER a she!) could quote all those scriptures from memory, then he was ever the more faithful. Didn’t matter that he was preaching his opinion and using the bible as a pretext … what mattered was that as many passages as possible were woven into the “sermon.” Sigh …..

By: cwinwc

cwinwc — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:17:13 +0000

I’ve enjoyed this series. It seems that with the preachers that I’ve known or at least the good ones, there seems to be an event whether it be continuing education, a book read, or a mentor that causes a change or as you said, a paradigm shift to take place in your ministries. Change may not always be good but it is certainly required for growth.

I’m looking forward to the “Chipper Series.” May I be a woof, I mean a Ghost Writer for one of the posts?

By: thurman8er

thurman8er — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:06:11 +0000

It was wonderful to see your wife yesterday. She truly is one of the good ones, y’know?

You would (will) enjoy reading my friend, Chris’s, book. His approach is nearly identical. Let the text give its message. Get out of the way, and be the messenger.

By: Brady

Brady — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:05:56 +0000

I never heard you preach before Oregon, but, from what I’ve heard, you’ve done well since. Now, what will be the next paradigm shift?

God knows…