Choosing Bible texts for sermons - Page 2

Dieter Schneider · #41 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AV1611

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Originally Posted by Dieter Schneider

How do PB members decide what to preach on?

If I were to preach then I would be guided by providence

Well - what do you mean?

Dieter Schneider · #42 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by py3ak

Now that regular exposition has been hashed out, what do you do about occasional opportunities? Before you're called to a regular charge, or at a conference, when filling the pulpit at another church, etc. In many of those times you will have little to no knowledge of the congregation's needs. What considerations direct your choice in those circumstances?

That is a good question. I aim at edification (e.g. comforting those who are disturbed and disturbing those who are comfortable), but always assume there are unbelievers. Any tips will be gratefully received.

PilgrimPastor · #43 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 06:10 PM

I follow the lectionary cycle. I've not always done this but I am finding that in using the lectionary it pushes me to preach through texts that I might not normally seek out to teach. Although preaching through the books would do the same thing, I enjoy the variety of texts from one Sunday to the next and also find that keeping with the liturgical calendar adds a depth or wholeness to the worship.

PilgrimPastor · #44 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by beej6

And there is certainly nothing the matter with "interrupting" the consecutive exposition if there is a need perceived by the session and/or the pastor.

I grew up in Modesto! My folks are still there though my wife and I live in Illinois now. They are a part of an RCA Church just north of Oakdale Road right off of Standford Road. I can't think of the name of the church right now though...