Center for Preaching

Preaching Points

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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. 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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Episodes

Be Clear 23.10.2023 4:53

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.

Preaching about Money 09.10.2023 4:16

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

The Greatest Weakness is Fuzzy Thinking 25.09.2023 6:06

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.

The Church Needs Evangelistic Scholars and Scholarly Evangelists 11.09.2023 5:31

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

Unity, Order, and Progress 28.08.2023 6:08

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

Give Them a Loaf Not a Field 14.08.2023 5:08

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

Boredom is a Form of Evil 31.07.2023 6:14

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.

Specific Story, Broad Appeal 17.07.2023 5:51

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

The Golden Age of Storytelling 03.07.2023 5:19

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.

Give Attention to Attention 19.06.2023 5:13

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.

When Preaching Narrative, Try Story, Theology, Application 05.06.2023 5:50

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.

Resilience: You Have a Gift and Supernatural Resources 22.05.2023 5:55

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.

Resilience: Remember Who You Are and Your Legacy of Faith 08.05.2023 6:15

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.

Resilience: The Ability to Bounce Back and Thrive 24.04.2023 4:54

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

Being Biblical and Contemporary 10.04.2023 5:15

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

Preaching is Worth It 27.03.2023 5:34

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

Predictability is the Communicator's Nemesis 12.12.2022 5:48

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

Preaching and Teaching on LGBTQ Issues 28.11.2022 5:33

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

The Best Illustrations Come from You 14.11.2022 6:00

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

Use the Pulpit for Evangelism 31.10.2022 5:51

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

Lead from the Pulpit with Visionary Preaching 17.10.2022 5:33

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.

Topositional Preaching 03.10.2022 5:48

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

Pray for Your Preaching, Pray for Your Listeners 19.09.2022 6:01

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

Plunder the Egyptians 05.09.2022 5:25

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

We Can Learn to Preach By Imitation 22.08.2022 4:57

Jeff Arthurs discusses methods of learning to preach by imitation