Urshan University Urshan Pulpit Conference '22 - Jonathan McClintock Thursday Moring
Apr 20, 2022
Rev. Jonathan McClintock shares insights on effective preaching, emphasizing the importance of Scripture in sermon preparation. He introduces the concept of Driver's Ed for Preachers, highlighting the distinction between text-driven and topic-driven sermons. Practical tips include crafting a single take-home truth and ensuring each point is rooted in biblical context. McClintock also discusses the value of personal devotion in developing sermon ideas, encouraging preachers to apply their studies to today's audience for impactful communication.
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Let Scripture Drive Your Sermon
- Let the Bible drive your sermon by starting most sermons in personal scripture study rather than current events or other media.
- Immerse, memorize, and meditate in the Word so you rarely run out of sermon material.
Wring The Passage Dry
- Wring the passage dry: research historical, grammatical, literary, and cultural background before preaching.
- Record truths and translate them into 21st-century applications for your specific audience.
Let The Text Provide The Solution
- Ask what the text's solution or answer is and let that inform your sermon conclusion and applications.
- Use the text's presented solution to craft the sermon’s practical direction for listeners.
