tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428685.post114620112207485240..comments2023-09-19T07:50:13.308-07:00Comments on Feminary: Soon to preach and other mattersStasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864458542635159512noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428685.post-1146370890446650272006-04-29T21:21:00.000-07:002006-04-29T21:21:00.000-07:00Blessings my friend, as you prepare the Word! I h...Blessings my friend, as you prepare the Word! I have no doubt that God can, and will, use you to bring the word to that classroom!<BR/><BR/>Doug Nason met with me as I agonized over my first sermon (preached just a few weeks ago to my church on Palm Sunday! And it's on my blog) that having ONE point and ONE thing you want everyone to go home with is key. Otherwise they get lost in the 'stuff'.<BR/><BR/>And Luke H. reminded me that it is God who preaches, we are simply the voicebox. It didn't help me relax a whole bunch as I prepared, but it did mean that I was reminded frequently about to whom I should be looking for help.<BR/><BR/>I'm praying for you, my friend!!<BR/>~jennJenn Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392915614219125932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428685.post-1146366165744318232006-04-29T20:02:00.000-07:002006-04-29T20:02:00.000-07:00I once pointed out (acknowledged, really) in a ser...I once pointed out (acknowledged, really) in a sermon that Jesus' statement, "He who eats my flesh eats real food," sounds a lot like cannibalism. This was in the hospital chapel, and another chaplain was present. She was so stunned, and, really, impressed, that someone would actually just talk about that!<BR/><BR/>10-12 minutes? Go for 8. In fact, paced out nicely, it will run about 10, and you won't try to squeeze too much in. As for making one point well, I think that's just a good general principle. Worrying about too much homiletical artistry can often make it hard for the congregation.<BR/><BR/>As for whether this will be your best: yes, you will certainly learn, and improve as you learn. So, keep it simple, and I'm sure you will be all right.Marshall Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807749717320495495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428685.post-1146312502890322682006-04-29T05:08:00.000-07:002006-04-29T05:08:00.000-07:00Jesus and vampires and sermons. I really think you...Jesus and vampires and sermons. I really think you're on to something here.<BR/><BR/>It makes me wonder—in the <I>BTVS</I> mythos, the taking of blood when a vampire is formed is reciprocal (if not exactly voluntary on the former human's part). Does Christ feed on us in any way as we partake of His body and blood? What do we offer back in His service?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744626513934324151noreply@blogger.com