Narrative sermon is a sermon delivered through narrative preaching which is more likely a storytelling. Usually, conclusion and the “something to think about” is found in the last part of the preaching. There are two main kinds of narrative sermons, the Biblical narrative sermon, the experiential narrative sermon, and the fictional narrative sermon. Well, I haven’t really read anything about classifications of narrative sermons, but as an observer, I already have heard these three kinds of stories delivered in narrative preaching. . . . → Read More: How To Preach Narrative Sermons
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What makes a good preacher? It’s hard to imagine a Church when the pastor preaches and knows that his listeners are sinning, and all the more, if those listeners are not ready to admit their sins. I can imagine that preacher. He seems to be the enemy of the state for preaching the Word of God that can really hurt and pierce one’s heart. . . . → Read More: What Makes A Good Preacher Preaching is the act of discoursing the word of God. When a preacher starts to discourse about God’s word, it is then called preaching. In history, preaching is most commonly known as “Homily”. Even nowadays, they were recognized as synonymous terms. However, homily is a noun while preaching is a verb. Actually, the direct synonymous term of homily is sermon and not the act of preaching. . . . → Read More: The Preacher and The Act of Preaching Christ’s ministers need great endurance. Endurance is always a part of work, so as the ministry of Christ. There will be times that we feel quitting. There will be times that we feel giving up, surrendering from the ministry. But what does Paul say about the reality of ministry and how far should we go? . . . → Read More: The Ministry of Endurance: Sermon on 2 Corinthians 6 KJV Bible versus NIV Bible, Which One is The Best? I was deeply intrigued upon reading this article concerning the issues against New International Version. For so long, I have found NIV to be a Bible that is very much easy to understand especially that English is not my first language. I have been using New International Version for so long that I have made so many notes within my Bible. However, just yesterday, a friend of mine forwarded this very intriguing article that I found to be a MUST to read especially if you are a pastor, a Bible interpreter, or a worker. I am not so skeptic against Bible translations. But I think this article is worth my time to read. And I found it very helpful to take note of the things that I need to look at a Bible Interpreter. By far, as I have remember in my training which includes Bible history, background and some glimpse (not detailed) about these codexes like Textus Receptus, Vaticanus and Sinaiticus, its just, its the only available manuscripts out the there that can be a reference for the newer translations. Now, to set up the reliability issue, let’s put it in this way, Dr. William Grady is a scholar who have his personal opinion about the validity and reliability of Textus Receptus. But how about the opinion of other Bible scholars who would say Vaticanus and Sinaiticus are more reliable? Which scholars are more reliable then if they have the same degree? By the way, Dr. William Grady is the author of Final Authority: A Christian’s Guide to the King James Bible to which I really wish I could get my hand on this very intriguing book. Furthermore, I am not so sold out to say that KJV is the “ONLY” true and authoritative translation of the Scripture for the main reason of its historical background. I believe I have already said this several times in preaching. King James is homosexual. To avoid having conflicts with Puritants (which we know one of the major group reformers) he granted them the authority to translate this new English version that came to be known as KJV. This simply means that it was born out of King James’ personal interest. But in fairness, I would certainly admit that King James Version of the Bible is really the finest by far. . . . → Read More: King James Version Bible Against New International Version Bible Illustrations About Humility is a collection of Sermon Illustrations that talks about being humble. Humility is one of the things that every Christian should possess as Christ demonstrated. May you enjoy the illustrations below. Clothed with Humility The word “humility” means literally a low estimate of self. But this does not imply self-deprecation. When you hear someone deprecating himself, usually you can put it down as a sort of counterfeit humility. Someone has said, “The true way to be humble is not to stoop until you are smaller than yourself, but to stand at your full height before some higher nature that will show you how small your greatness is.” “Walk humbly with thy God.” Here is where we learn true humility. Walking with God, seeing ourselves by the side of His greatness, we see how little we are. And seeing how little we are is the first step toward becoming what we can and ought to be. We never become truly great, we never do our best work until we are “clothed with humility”; until, like our Lord and Savior, we are willing to live to serve others. John R. Gunn, Facing Life ______________________________ The Ambitious Disciples Jesus and his disciples were coming to the town of Capernaum. As they entered the house where they would be staying, he asked his disciples, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet, says the writer of Mark’s Gospel, because on the way they had argued about who was number one among them. So, the disciples were human just like you and I are human. Who doesn’t want to stand out? Some of the greatest people who have ever lived were also among the most ambitious. It is said that Michelangelo prayed: “Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.” Abraham Lincoln often said to himself as a boy studying by the pine log fire at night: “I will study and get ready and perhaps my chance will come.” And, indeed, it did come. . . . → Read More: Illustrations About Humility There are several kinds of sermons. Each of them has their own characteristics and purposes. I would say that all these can be used in different kinds of occasions but depending on a particular situation and to what God is telling to the preacher. I cannot say which is the ultimate best form of sermon since I already have used all of these alternately. As for my own preference however, I usually work on Expository sermon and Series of sermons. Doing this allows me to have more topics to discuss and things to learn. In this part, let us again remember the definitions of Preaching and Sermon. Preaching is a verb which means the act of proclaiming the gospel. While Sermon is a noun that refers to the content of preaching. Expository Sermon As the name implies, it is delivering a sermon by Bible exposition. N.M. Van Cleave in his book Handbook of Preaching defined Expository sermon: “Expository sermon not only takes a subject and main divisions from the text, but all the subdivisions as well. It is usually based on a longer passage than the topical or textual sermon. Often the text is a whole paragraph, whole chapter, or even a whole book. No idea can be introduced into the expository sermon which does not come from the passage of Scripture upon which it is based. It is an exposition of the given passage and that only.” There are several advantages of expository sermon. * It is easier for a preacher to create a sermon series in one single context. * Apostles seems to be using the same mode of preaching. * It promotes solid Biblical foundation in one single context. * It protects the preacher to be accused of preaching to individuals and using the pulpit for personal attacks or retaliation especially when conflict inside the church arises. * It promotes solid exegesis because the message is just within the given passage. . . . → Read More: Lesson 7: Different Kinds Of Sermons The Content of Preaching Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction Last time we have discussed facts about the Corinthian Church. We have learned that they are a called church, a religious and knowledgeable church, a waiting church, and a problematic church. We have seen that one of their early problems was division among them (1 Corinthian 1:10-17). Many of them have their own favorite ministers. Ironically, Paul is thanking that he was not able to baptized any except for some people among them. Today, we will be studying about how God works in the lives of the people. How God Works? We really cannot fathom the vastness of God’s wisdom for it is beyond our understanding. Furthermore, Isaiah 55:8-9 says ”For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Obviously, there is nothing in this world that can explain how God works. The things that we will be seeing today is just a small glimpse of the impossibilites where God made it possible. God Chose The Foolish (v. 27) “God chose the foolish things in the world to shame the wise.” Salvation is not through human wisdom. Unlike the beliefs of the pagan world, salvation is by grace through faith. It cannot be attained by knowing the fullness of the doctrine of Christianity. Corinth was predominantly influenced by Greek culture at this time. This is why most people are interested in philosophies of the Greeks. But what does we benefit from wisdom? The book of Ecclesiastes teaches us that wisdom is a chasing under the wind. It is vanity unless used for the things that is of God. . . . → Read More: Sermon About Humility: The Foolish, The Weak and The Lowly |
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