Revitalize and Replant Clifton and Hallock’s Strong Opinions on Preachin’
Mar 12, 2026
Two ministers spar over sermon preparation, arguing for serious, non-casual study. They champion text-driven, expository preaching and consecutive book series as safeguards for sound teaching. They debate tangible symbols in worship, from paper Bibles to sturdy pulpits. They also tackle practical worship-space design to keep attention on Scripture.
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Sermon Preparation Improved By Modern Resources
- Preaching preparation has improved because pastors now use abundant online resources and commentaries.
- Mark Clifton contrasts his early years with minimal books to today's access to sermons and tools that enable deeper biblical preparation.
Expository Preaching Puts The Text First
- Text-driven or expository preaching is resurging with seminar training emphasizing the passage's point as the sermon point.
- Mark Hallock defines expository preaching as letting the text drive the message and shape the sermon.
Preach Consecutive Books To Protect Your Pulpit
- Preach consecutively through books of the Bible to ensure faithful teaching and to train congregations in Bible study.
- Hallock cites preaching Romans and John verse-by-verse as ways to prevent pulpit-driven rants and to feed people systematically.
