Expositors Collective: Expository Preaching, Bible Teaching and Sermon Preparation

In the opening session of our Costa Mesa training event, Tim Chaddick laid out 5 of the values that matter to expository preachers: Expository Preaching Displays Scripture’s Inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Expository Preaching Sets the Agenda (Acts 20:27) Expository Preaching Reveals True Authority (1 Thessalonians 2:13) Expository Preaching Promotes Biblical Literacy (1 Timothy 4:13) Expository P...

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There is so much pressure on preachers to come up with an Easter sermon every year that is both fresh and also impactful / evangelistic. Combine that with the busyness of Easter and it can create quite a challenging season for leaders. With that in mind, Aaron Salvato talks with Mike Neglia and Nick Cady, two pastors in our church family, and some of the leaders of The Expositors Collective, on ti...

Teaching children the message and implications of the gospel has taught Jared Kennedy valuable truths that he passes on to us in this interview. Jared has learned the value of leaders knowing their congregation (be they young or old!) and has found a creative retelling of the famous "Fallen Condition Focus." Jared is the husband of Megan and father to Rachael, Lucy, and Elisabeth. After serving fi...

Jon Geraci is the lead Pastor of Calvary South Denver. Jon was born in Upland, California and grew up in a Christian home. It wasn’t until his freshman year in High school that the Lord got a hold of his life. It was then that he surrendered everything to Jesus. “I was in Jr. High when I started my rebellion. I didn’t care that I was deliberately disobeying my parents or sinning against the Lord,...

Mike speaks with Mason Mortimer about Altar Calls where do they come from, historic and current objections, and some ideas for how to invite people to respond to our sermons with steps of faith or obedience in a non-manipulative manner.  Mason Mortimer describes himself as missionary/preacher/pastor who is trapped inside a financial advisor’s body. He has been married for 18 years to Hel...

Nick Cady and Mike Neglia answer listener questions related to women in the pulpit, and our ability to learn from people that we disagree with, help for lay preachers and bivocational ministers and which translations are worth consulting during sermon preparation.

This panel discussion tackles questions from the audience concerning some of the ins and outs of preaching mentorships: How do I find someone to mentor me? What if they say no? What do I do if someone asks me to mentor them? Isn't this basically discipleship? If there is any way that we can help you grow and improve in your preaching, get in touch: expositors@calvarychapel.com or join our private...

Episode 211 Pilgrim Benham, pastor of Shoreline Church in Bradenton Florida speaks at our Colorado Springs training event on the importance of preaching mentorships - whether they are formalised or casual, groups or individual - Pilgrim wants to speak about the important need to seek out a more experienced voice and invite specific feedback and coaching for your Bible teaching or preaching ministr...

Tools are important (study habits, good commentaries and other resources, podcasts, inductive Bible study methods, Christ-centered disciplines, etc.), but don’t forget character! David Guzik shares 8 important character traits that are important to being a good expository teacher, beyond the basic character described in 1 Timothy and Titus. 1. Grace Filled 2. Honest 3. Secure 4. Hard Working 5. Bo...

John Hindley speaks about the importance of preparing the sermon, but just as importantly, preparing the preacher’s heart.  He also gives honest, open experiential advice about how to serve Christ and keep our joy in the midst of the challenging and sometimes gruelling ministry of regular preaching and teaching. In other words, how can we “serve without sinking” ?  Also we speak about cricket, hil...

Sean Gilliam serves as a lay preacher, Bible teacher and elder at White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, where he teaches Bible classes and occasionally fills the pulpit on Sunday mornings. In his career, Sean works full-time in real estate.  Originally from the Chicago area, Sean studied at Eastern Illinois University and University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating with a Mas...

Dominic Done, David Guzik, Pilgrim Benham, John Geraci, Nick Cady and Pete Nelson take questions from attendees at our recent in-person training weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Questions range from cultural analysis, pre-written notes, the limits and strengths of expository preaching and much more!    Resources mentioned:  8 hours or less : Ryan Huguely    https://w...

In this session (recorded in Colorado Springs) Dominic Done speaks about the value of being understood by our hearers, many of whom struggle with doubt, skepticism or cynicism towards the church and the things of God.  Dominic is speaking at our upcoming training event in Costa Mesa, California, find more details here: expositorscollective.com   Dominic Done is a speaker and au...

Dr David Allen has spent his life preaching God’s Word and equipping others to do the same.  He speaks with Mike about the allure and danger of plagiarism for preachers, as well as the true meaning of Text-Driven preaching; how to highlight what a passage actually says and prioritizing the meaning of the passage in our preaching, as well as the vital significance of coaching for preachers. Dr...

In our first ever mail bag episode, Mike and Nick give their thoughts about what to do when you preach a real stinker of a sermon, ways to invest in small-group leaders and practical tips on how to incorporate prayer more thoughtfully into the sermon preparation process. The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor t...

Andreas Köstenberger speaks with Mike Neglia on a broad range of topics related to personal formation and Bible study and proclamation.

Cody King (former Cable Guy and current Pastor) talks to Nick Cady about bivocational ministry, diligence and study hacks to make the most of the limited time that we all have. Cody is the founding and Lead Pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, Colorado. He and his family planted Redemption in 2014 where he serves as the main Teaching Pastor. Prior to planting Redemption Calvary, Cody ser...

Jon Tyson speaks with Mike Neglia about learning from the best of various traditions and groupings within the Christian church in order to embody ‘Theology that cannot be dismissed and power that cannot be denied.’ They also discuss an upcoming preaching course “The Art of Teaching” and the importance of ongoing mentorship and coaching in order to continue to grow as a Bible teacher and preacher....

Conor Berry speaks with Mike Neglia about teaching and preaching the Bible with a pastoral heart that has been informed by formal counselling training. He also speaks about planning out sermon series, the importance of knowing the people that you preach to and sabbath rhythms. [This episode was originally released in September of 2018] A sinner saved by grace, Conor was called to ministry in 2001...

“A message born in the mind reaches the mind, but a message born in the heart reaches people’s hearts.” Eric Cartier invites us into his study and shares his sermon preparation routine with the attendees at our recent in-person training weekend in Colorado Springs   Sermon prep takes time, work, and prayer Spend time in the text for yourself Develop a routine for sermon prep Find solid c...

This episode features a rare mix of profoundly practical advice for today and keen insight into the ancient history of the church. Dr Gerald Bray speaks with Mike Neglia about how to preach the Psalms as a guest speaker and also some encouragements (and cautions) from the life of one of the early church's greatest preachers; John Chrysostom, Visit our social media for a chance to win a copy of Pre...

The Bible makes sense in its deepest and richest capacity only when we read it through Jesus shaped goggles. When we see all of it through the lens of its Main Character - it should cause us to preach explicitly Christian sermons. Nick Cady (with some help from Pilgrim Benham) explains, shows and tells how to preach Gospel centered sermons that proclaim the gospel from every passage at our in-pers...

The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps preached dozens of Christmas messages over the years, keep it “fresh” now?  Mike asks these questions and more to a sel...

Sermon based small groups a powerful ministry opportunity that multiplies the reach of the pulpit. Dr. Alan Stoddard shares some of the ministry philosophy behind sermon based small groups as well as the Biblical precedent and tips and tricks to make the best curriculum questions possible. You can read Alan's Doctoral thesis here: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/16328189/teaching-pastors-to...