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    Basics of Preaching

    An Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of Healthy Preaching

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    Foundations of Preaching

    • Tony Merida

    • Mike Bullmore

    Additional Resources
    • DownloadChrist-Centered Expository Preaching: The What, Why, & HowFiletype: .pdf

      A handout from the lecture by Dr. Merida.

    Preaching as Exposition

    • Defining Expository Preaching

      Colin Smith

    • Importance of Expository Preaching

      John Piper, Richard Coekin, & Tim Keller

    • Necessity of Expository Preaching

      Mike Bullmore

    • Relevance of Expository Preaching

      Voddie Baucham, John Piper, & Miguel Nunez

    • Outsiders and Expository Preaching

      Tim Tomlinson & Tony Merida

    • Future of Expository Preaching

      Bryan Chapell

    Preaching Preparation

    • Preparation for Expository Preaching

      David Helm (Video used by permission of Charles Simeon Trust. All rights reserved.)

    • The Most Helpful Practice for Sermon Prep

      H. B. Charles, Bryan Chapell, & Ray Ortlund

    Preaching Challenges

    • Five Greatest Heart Challenges in Sermon Preparation

      Mike Bullmore

    • Q&A on Challenges

      Mike Bullmore

    What are the five heart challenges that Mike Bullmore identifies?
    1. Laziness vs. happy labor
    2. Self-pity vs. joy
    3. Manipulation of Scripture vs. integrity
    4. Pride vs. contempt of praise
    5. Unbelief vs. belief
    What remedies does Bullmore recommend to combat these challenges?
    1. Organizational: Establish a rhythm of weekly sermon preparation and long-range sermon planning.
    2. Strategic: Take retreats and time away.
    3. Spiritual: Adopt and employ specific spiritual mechanisms to battle your temptations.
    Additional Resources

    Preaching the Old Testament

    • Can We Really Find Jesus in Every Part of the Old Testament?

      Mark Mellinger & Philip Ryken

    • Preaching through Difficult Parts of the Bible

      Bryan Chapell, J. D. Greear, & Mike McKinley

    • What I’ve Learned from Years of Preaching Christ in Old Testament

      Phil Ryken, Alistair Begg, & Mark Dever

    • Preaching Christ in the Old Testament

      Tim Keller, Crawford Loritts, D. A. Carson, John Piper, & Bryan Chapell

    A Focus on the Psalms

    • Jason Meyer

    Preaching and Systematic Theology

    • The Rift Between Preaching and Systematic Theology

      Dave Helm

    • Preaching and Systematic Theology

      J. I. Packer

    Videos used by permission of Charles Simeon Trust. All rights reserved.

    Preaching and Pastoral Ministry

    • What I Wish I'd Known About Preaching

      Thabiti Anyabwile

    • A Thousand Sorrows Teaches a Man to Preach

      D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, & John Piper

    • How Has Your Preaching Changed Over the Years?

      H. B. Charles, Bryan Chapell, & Ray Ortlund

    Preaching to the Heart

    • Preaching to the Heart

      Tim Keller

    • Preaching to the Affections Without Manipulating Them

      Voddie Baucham, John Piper, & Miguel Nunez