Towards a Theology Preaching and Emphases for evangelism - Towards a Theology
Mar 10, 2026
A lively chat about preaching Mark 11–12 and framing sermons for readiness and real-life application. They compare two expository methods and common sermon pitfalls. Practical tips cover public speaking, notes versus no-notes, and writing sermons that sound like speech. They debate evangelism strategies, translating Scripture for modern listeners, and balancing truth, goodness, and beauty in outreach.
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Tenancy Message Mirrored Mark 12 Parable
- Pip received a tenancy-ending message while preparing Mark 12, which mirrored the parable of the tenants about owners reclaiming what is theirs.
- The coincidence shaped her sermon prep and highlighted how real-life events can illuminate biblical texts for preaching.
Two Models Of Expository Preaching
- James contrasts two expository styles: John Stott's systematic verse-by-verse clarity and Dick Lucas's 'keyhole' entry points into a passage.
- Stott's model yields razor-sharp three-point sermons; Lucas opens a memorable doorway that brings the whole passage to life from a single angle.
Get The Passage In You Before You Preach
- James and Pip recommend mulling on a passage so it 'does something' to you before preaching it to others.
- James lets the text wash over him weeks in advance so the sermon serves people from a place of personal conviction.