2007-09-07 08:06:26 · 10 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Many ministers get ideas from the Lectionary.
http://www.textweek.com/
My wife says it’s “cheating,” but I think the Lectionary helps Christians around the world more or less stay on the same page, and it helps expose the pastors and the congregations to some scripture they may not usually read.
As a pastor, I tend to focus a lot on the Gospels, and the words of Jesus. I follow Jesus. And so too often I use his words or examples that he taught. I may consult the lectionary for scripture about every seven weeks, or less.
I made a decision this week to draw only on the Old Testament.
This Sunday we’re electing new board members and new church leaders. So I’m preaching from Isaiah 6:8 -- “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here I am. Send Me!"”
I’m also talking about Moses, and Jonah, and perhaps Joseph. Reluctant leaders. People who didn’t want to lead, but God moved them into positions of leadership and responsibility. I’ll ask the congregation of they feel God calling them into positions of responsibility – reluctant leaders, as well.
I’m also going to talk about the first 60 years of the Christian community. The years after the death and resurrection of Jesus, and how communities of believers formed themselves and selected leaders . . .exactly what our church is doing this Sunday. Maintaining a tradition that’s 2000 years old.
I may actually read from a letter written by Clement, in @95, when he wrote about the leadership in churches.
In the very first days and years of the followers of Jesus, without the Bible or formal rules, followers around the known world, surprisingly, nearly all did exactly the same things.
They would gather for song, preaching, praying, encouraging of others, communion, and a shared common meal. All exactly what we’ll do this Sunday.
I usually don’t ‘write’ sermons . . . this in fact is the most I’ve written about the sermon this week. I’ll save this document, and use it as the basis of my outline.
I usually start with a point – wanting people to listen for God calling them, select a few scriptures that reflect this or are examples of this, I think on it and pray on it, sometimes for a few days, other times a few weeks – and then I get up there and start talking.
I facilitate the Holy Spirit touching people in the ways they need to be touched, and I try to get out of the way, because I know it’s not about me. It’s about people being in relationship with God.
Godspeed.
2007-09-07 08:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by jimmeisnerjr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a Pastor doesnt go to the Word of God, rightly divided, for his sermons, then hes not worth the powder to blow him up.
Too many people pass themselves off as "pastors" and dont have a clue what Gods plan and purpose IS today. They are still preaching out of Mt, Mk, Lk and Jn, thinking we are in the KINGDOM program today with Peter as our apostle.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
2007-09-07 08:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by goinupru 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Through prayer and fasting, the revelations are received, through gifts of the Holy Spirit (ie. knowledge, prophecy). The annointing and revelations occurs by the will of God, not something forced or rehearsed. When the sermon is delivered, a powerful move the Holy Spirit is experienced and people are delivered from addictions, sin, and any other behavior that interferes with their relationship with God.
2007-09-07 08:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. G™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine they get their ideas from either the bible or books that have ideas for sermons. In the Catholic Church, the priest gives the homily on the readings and the gospel that are read at that mass, but there are also books on how to prepare the homily. Some actually read from that book!
2007-09-07 08:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I consider Tim Keller my pastor, even if I am away from NYC for a while. He cites his sources, usually. And his history in the ministry has been well covered by the press, such as the New York Times, even if he does not invite media attention.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZZxqZMolJro
2007-09-07 08:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my pastor only reads the Bible ( which I find imbalanced) so that would be where he gets his sermons. god bless!!
2007-09-07 08:18:22 · answer #6 · answered by BERT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have this book called a bible where they get ideas.
2007-09-07 08:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by Tony AM 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should be inspired by the Holy Spirit.
2007-09-07 08:21:15 · answer #8 · answered by deacon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From fondling little boys bottoms.
2007-09-07 08:12:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
he is inspired by god.
2007-09-07 08:10:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋