There is a conviction within Reformed pulpits that I was not aware of until I moved to NC and traveled around to different churches around the country last summer.

My pastor is convicted to only read and explain the text. He rarely adds any application and feels the Holy Spirit will apply the text to those who hear. Some in my church really appreciate his style and other prefer more of a Puritan Style that includes application.

Then there are some pulpits where no emotion is included at all (i.e. monotone words only) in order to not distract from the preached word.

In many cases it is not so much a preference but a conviction of the Minister.

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--chRis
Psalm 115:1

Christopher Reeder
Husband to Kara, Father to Abigail (7), Caleb (6), Grace (4 1/2), Zoë (3), Elijah (1 1/2) and Hannah (born 8/8/2008)

Member: Pilgrim Presbyterian Church (OPC), Raleigh, NC