Here are ten things Andrew Web sees as problems in preaching today in many churches... 1 The topical series rules. There is little or no use of lectio continua and hardly any expository preaching. 2 Lack of solid exegesis. The text is a leaping off point rather than the basis of the sermon. 3 Scripture is seldom allowed to interpret scripture 4 Sermons require little or no understanding of the bible on the part of the listener 5 Emphasis on entertaining or impressing the congregation rather than exhorting them. Often there is actually a twisted symbiotic relationship between the preacher and the audience – he needs their approval and approbation so he tells them things that will provoke those responses. 6 Too many preachers are actually closer to improvisational actors/comedians. 7 Unwillingness to say anything most Americans don’t already believe Little or no law and precious little gospel. 8 Success is measured by how happy the audience was with the sermon rather than how convicted they were or the good fruit it produced. The goal is usually consumerist – success is making the customer happy so that they will continue to buy your product. 9 The majority of preaching centers on what the people are supposed to be enthusiastic about, but often these days sin (except the sin of judgment) is never discussed so that people are not offended. 10 As a result what is too often created is not the church, made up of called out, soundly converted, and assembled together saints, but a franchise that can comfortably be frequented by anyone with a spiritual bent.
Posted on: Mon, 19 May 2014 11:39:09 +0000
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