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Preaching Points

Preaching Points

By Center for Preaching

Preaching Points is a weekly podcast that provides brief reflections on preaching that points you to preaching excellence. Each Monday, you will be able to download and listen to fresh insights on preaching from our faculty at the Center for Preaching, as well as professors and friends of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. <br /><br />This podcast is designed to provide regular inspiration and encouragement for preachers. We want to reinforce the basics of Biblical Preaching, along with stimulating your thinking with clear and powerful ideas on preaching.
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Preaching PointsNov 02, 2020

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Be Clear

Be Clear

In this featured favorite, we bring back the wise words of Haddon Robinson as he reminds us of the importance of being clear in our preaching.

Oct 23, 202304:54
Preaching about Money

Preaching about Money

In this featured favorite, we bring back the wisdom of Haddon Robinson as he shares why and how we should preach about money.

Oct 09, 202304:16
The Greatest Weakness is Fuzzy Thinking

The Greatest Weakness is Fuzzy Thinking

In this featured favorite, we bring back a conversation with Haddon Robinson, Jeff Arthurs, and Scott Gibson on what may be the greatest weakness in preaching.

Sep 25, 202306:07
The Church Needs Evangelistic Scholars and Scholarly Evangelists

The Church Needs Evangelistic Scholars and Scholarly Evangelists

In this featured favorite, we bring back the insights of Haddon Robinson as he shares why we need both evangelism and scholarship.

Sep 11, 202305:32
Unity, Order, and Progress

Unity, Order, and Progress

In this featured favorite, we bring back the wisdom of Haddon Robinson as he shares the essence of good preaching.

Aug 28, 202306:09
Give Them a Loaf Not a Field

Give Them a Loaf Not a Field

In this featured favorite, we bring back the insight of Haddon Robinson as he explores how less is more when preaching.

Aug 14, 202305:09
Boredom is a Form of Evil

Boredom is a Form of Evil

In this featured favorite, we bring back a conversation with Haddon Robinson, Jeff Arthurs, and Scott Gibson where they remind us of the danger of being boring in our preaching.

Jul 31, 202306:14
Specific Story, Broad Appeal

Specific Story, Broad Appeal

Jeffrey Arthurs discusses the book Preaching and the Thirty Second Commercial as it covers how details and personalization in stories can broaden the appeal.

Jul 17, 202305:52
The Golden Age of Storytelling

The Golden Age of Storytelling

Today, Jeff Arthurs discusses the book Preaching and the Thirty Second Commercial as it covers how advertising is on its way out, but storytelling is just getting started.

Jul 03, 202305:19
Give Attention to Attention

Give Attention to Attention

How do you keep your listeners engaged? Today Jeffrey Arthurs discusses the book Preaching and the Thirty Second Commercial as it covers the importance of attention in preaching.

Jun 19, 202305:14
When Preaching Narrative, Try Story, Theology, Application

When Preaching Narrative, Try Story, Theology, Application

Today, Jeffrey Arthurs discusses how to preach using narratives from the Bible, by telling the story, pointing out the lessons within it, and then sharing its application.

Jun 05, 202305:51
Resilience: You Have a Gift and Supernatural Resources

Resilience: You Have a Gift and Supernatural Resources

Join us for the final episode in a series on Resilience by Crawford Loritts and Jeffrey Arthurs as they discuss that you have been given a gift and supernatural resources by God.

May 22, 202305:55
Resilience: Remember Who You Are and Your Legacy of Faith

Resilience: Remember Who You Are and Your Legacy of Faith

Join us for a second episode in a series on Resilience by Crawford Loritts and Jeffrey Arthurs as they discuss two principles for resilience involving remembering your own experiences and who you are in God's story.

May 08, 202306:16
Resilience: The Ability to Bounce Back and Thrive

Resilience: The Ability to Bounce Back and Thrive

Join us for the first in a three week series on Resilience with Crawford Loritts and Jeffrey Arthurs as they discuss what resilience is.

Apr 24, 202304:54
Being Biblical and Contemporary

Being Biblical and Contemporary

In this featured favorite, we bring back the insights of Haddon Robinson on how to be biblical and contemporary in your preaching.

Apr 10, 202305:16
Preaching is Worth It

Preaching is Worth It

In this featured favorite, we bring back a conversation with Haddon Robinson, Jeff Arthurs, and Scott Gibson on why preaching is worth it.

Mar 27, 202305:34
Predictability is the Communicator's Nemesis

Predictability is the Communicator's Nemesis

Bryan Wilkerson and Jeff Arthurs discuss how to incorporate variety into your preaching.

Dec 12, 202205:49
Preaching and Teaching on LGBTQ Issues

Preaching and Teaching on LGBTQ Issues

Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson discuss how to address LGBTQ issues as you preach and teach.

Nov 28, 202205:33
The Best Illustrations Come from You

The Best Illustrations Come from You

Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson discuss how to use personal illustrations in preaching

Nov 14, 202206:00
Use the Pulpit for Evangelism

Use the Pulpit for Evangelism

Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson discuss how to evangelize well from the pulpit.

Oct 31, 202205:51
Lead from the Pulpit with Visionary Preaching

Lead from the Pulpit with Visionary Preaching

Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson explore how to cast vision, create culture, and resolve issues using visionary preaching to lead your congregation from the pulpit.


Oct 17, 202205:34
Topositional Preaching

Topositional Preaching

Jeff Arthurs and Bryan Wilkerson discuss the effective use of topical preaching within the church.

Oct 03, 202205:48
Pray for Your Preaching, Pray for Your Listeners

Pray for Your Preaching, Pray for Your Listeners

Jeff Arthurs discusses how prayer can impact how a preacher prepares for a sermon

Sep 19, 202206:01
Plunder the Egyptians

Plunder the Egyptians

Jeff Arthurs explores how secular learning can be used to supplement preaching.

Sep 05, 202205:26
We Can Learn to Preach By Imitation

We Can Learn to Preach By Imitation

Jeff Arthurs discusses methods of learning to preach by imitation

Aug 22, 202204:58
Carry Listeners from the Opening to the Close

Carry Listeners from the Opening to the Close

Join Jeff Arthurs as he explains how to keep your listeners' attention from the opening until the close.

Aug 08, 202206:14
What's in a Name

What's in a Name

Jeffery Arthurs discusses the importance of names and how what we call congregants matters.

Jul 25, 202205:23
Share Your Pain

Share Your Pain

Matthew Kim and Patricia Batten discuss the importance of sharing your pain when preaching.

Jul 11, 202205:49
Preaching and Character

Preaching and Character

Patricia Batten and Matthew Kim discuss the importance of character formation for preachers.

Jun 27, 202205:46
Think About People With Disabilities When You Preach

Think About People With Disabilities When You Preach

Matthew Kim and Patricia Batten discuss how to include and consider people with disabilities when you preach.

Jun 13, 202206:27
Keep the Joy in Preaching

Keep the Joy in Preaching

Patricia Batten and Matthew Kim discuss how to keep joy in preaching.

To sign up for digital Preacher's College on June 2nd, 2022:

https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-preaching/programs/preachers-college/

May 30, 202206:10
Preaching and Burnout

Preaching and Burnout

Matthew Kim and Patricia Batten discuss the effects of burnout on preaching.

To sign up for digital Preacher's College on June 2nd, 2022: 

https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-preaching/programs/preachers-college/

May 16, 202207:03
Remember the Risen Jesus

Remember the Risen Jesus

A chapter of the book "The Model Sermon" is discussed by the author Jeremy McKeen and Jeff Arthurs

Jan 24, 202206:18
Illustrate Your Point

Illustrate Your Point

Jeff Arthurs continues the conversation with Jeremy McKeen about his book "The Model Sermon"

Jan 10, 202206:06
Help their Unbelief

Help their Unbelief

Jeremy McKeen and Jeff Arthurs discuss a chapter from Jeremy McKeen's book "The Model Sermon"

Dec 27, 202106:12
Make an Appeal

Make an Appeal

Jeff Arthurs and Jeremy McKeen discuss the importance of making an appeal from a chapter from his book "The Model Sermon"

Dec 13, 202105:45
Identify with the people

Identify with the people

Jeff Arthurs and Jeremy McKeen discuss an important principle from his book, "The Model Sermon."  

Nov 30, 202105:56
Encourage the Faint-Hearted

Encourage the Faint-Hearted

Jeff Arthurs, Pat Batten, and local pastor and author Jeremy McKeen talk about how preachers might encourage the faint-hearted.

Nov 01, 202106:31
Argue from Scripture

Argue from Scripture

Author and pastor Jeremy McKee talks to listeners about arguing from Scripture.

Oct 18, 202106:10
Tell the Story

Tell the Story

Pat Batten and Jeff Arthurs have a conversation with pastor and author Jeremy McKeen about his book, "The Model Sermon:  Principles for Preaching from the Book of Hebrews"

Oct 04, 202105:01
Show them Jesus

Show them Jesus

Join Jeff Arthurs and Pat Batten as they talk to Jeremy McKeen about his book, "The Model Sermon:  Principles of Preaching from the Book of Hebrews"

Sep 20, 202106:24
Get out of the way!

Get out of the way!

Join Patricia Batten and Jeffrey Arthurs as they talk to Pastor Jeremy McKeen about his book, "The Model Sermon:  Principles for Preaching from the Book of Hebrews."

Sep 07, 202106:11
Preach in your own cultural voice

Preach in your own cultural voice

Jeffrey Arthurs and Pat Batten have a lively conversation about speaking in one's own cultural voice.

Aug 23, 202106:19
Preaching without Notes

Preaching without Notes

Join Pat Batten and Jeff Arthurs as they talk about some of the benefits of preaching without notes.

Jul 19, 202106:27
How to read Scripture to a camera

How to read Scripture to a camera

Learn some helpful tips from Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs on reading Scripture to a camera.

Jul 12, 202105:28
Preachers are Teachers

Preachers are Teachers

Teaching is a central part of preaching.

Jun 28, 202105:01
Sharpen the Saw

Sharpen the Saw

Sharpen those preaching skills!

Jun 14, 202105:50
The brain craves pictorial language

The brain craves pictorial language

Jeff Arthurs and recent Ph.D. in Preaching grad, Mike Roth, encourage preachers to use pictorial language.
Nov 02, 202008:32
Vice regents

Vice regents

Jeff Arthurs and recent Ph.D. in Preaching grad, Nathan Wright, talk about preaching as a vice regent.
Oct 19, 202006:46
We can trust the Lord as we interpret Scripture

We can trust the Lord as we interpret Scripture

Jeff Arthurs and recent Ph.D. in Preaching grad, Drew Thompson, talk about preaching and interpretation.
Oct 05, 202008:46