Expositors Collective Father Wounds, Intertextual Whispers and the Preaching of the Protomartyr
Sep 16, 2025
Bob Franquiz, Founding Pastor of Calvary Fellowship in Miramar, FL, shares his journey from a nervous Bible College presentation to 25 years of impactful preaching. He discusses the importance of humor and storytelling in ministry, the significance of addressing personal father wounds, and how decades of experience refine a preacher's message. Franquiz also delves into Stephen's sermon from Acts 7, emphasizing its lessons on intertextuality and the depth of biblical knowledge needed to engage and challenge audiences effectively.
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Humbling First Sermon
- Bob's first college devotion on Psalm 37 was a disaster because he misjudged timing and content.
- His professor comforted him: "It can only get better from here," which proved true as he persisted.
Calling ≠ Instant Competence
- Calling to ministry doesn't guarantee immediate skill or polished gifting.
- Bob emphasizes you must "fan into flame" gifts through training and practice.
Depth Grows With Repetition
- Repeatedly preaching the same book deepens both text understanding and personal insight over time.
- Bob contrasts teaching Philippians in 4 weeks early on to 18–20 messages now, showing growth.