Revitalize and Replant 5 Preaching Tips from the Puritans
Nov 20, 2025
Explore the art of Puritan preaching with insightful tips focused on expository and doctrinal clarity. Discover the importance of delivering text-driven sermons that engage audiences effectively. Learn how to maintain an orderly sermon structure while allowing for spontaneity. Emphasizing plain language and vivid imagery, the discussion highlights how to make the gospel accessible to everyone. Most importantly, every sermon should be centered on Christ, reminding listeners of the core message of faith.
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Let The Text Drive The Sermon
- Preach expository sermons so the meaning of the passage drives both substance and shape of your sermon.
- Do the hard work to know the text better than listeners can in a quick read.
Seminary Resistance To Expository Preaching
- Mark Clifton recounts a seminary professor who avoided expository preaching as 'lazy' and instead favored creative lectures.
- Clifton responded that the Bible must drive preaching and criticized that trend in the 80s.
Mix Series With Book Exposition
- Use a mix of verse-by-verse exposition and series (narrative or topical) to keep preaching balanced and accessible.
- Ensure topical messages remain text-driven rather than 'Bible bingo' jumps between verses.
