I have a problem with rule #4. Why only one passage? Why not 2-3 verses from 2-3 passages so that the topic can be more fully developed and supported?
This rule seems unnecessarily restrictive.
Originally posted by josephw I have a problem with rule #4. Why only one passage? Why not 2-3 verses from 2-3 passages so that the topic can be more fully developed and supported?
This rule seems unnecessarily restrictive.
I often have felt the same way about "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife." We all have to live within the framework given to us by a "higher power."
Originally posted by kirksey957 I often have felt the same way about "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife." We all have to live within the framework given to us by a "higher power."
Sometimes I think you just want to argue!
Well, it's your thread, so I'll respect it as your domain. 🙂
Originally posted by kirksey957 You would be suprised how many preachers just show up on Sunday morning and just let the spirit move them without a damn bit of preparation.
Actually, it wouldn't surprise me at all. Do you know that from personal experience, brother Kirk? 😀
Originally posted by rwingett Actually, it wouldn't surprise me at all. Do you know that from personal experience, brother Kirk? 😀
I would never ever show up to preach without preparation. I have such anxiety about being in front of people and not looking good that I tend to overprepare. Plus, if someone is going to take their time to listen to me, I think it is insulting to them to just show up and wing it.
Originally posted by kirksey957 I would never ever show up to preach without preparation. I have such anxiety about being in front of people and not looking good that I tend to overprepare. Plus, if someone is going to take their time to listen to me, I think it is insulting to them to just show up and wing it.
I knew a priest whose talents did not include homilies. I thought perhaps it was because he had spent so many years in Peru that putting together a homily in English was daunting. Then one day at a bilingual Mass he did his homily in both languages. He was boring in both. I think that's when I started playing "the alphabet game" during homilies!
I would need a cheat sheet and LOTS of preparation myself. Otherwise half of what's in my head would stay there and the other half would come out as gibberish.
I was wondering if perhaps the "as many passages as necessary" idea could be part of the "free choice" sermon.
Originally posted by kirksey957 I would never ever show up to preach without preparation. I have such anxiety about being in front of people and not looking good that I tend to overprepare. Plus, if someone is going to take their time to listen to me, I think it is insulting to them to just show up and wing it.
I would always be prepared, because my sermon would always be the same.
Originally posted by pawnhandler I knew a priest whose talents did not include homilies. I thought perhaps it was because he had spent so many years in Peru that putting together a homily in English was daunting. Then one day at a bilingual Mass he did his homily in both languages. He was boring in both. I think that's when I started playing "the alphabet game" during homilies!
...[text shortened]... haps the "as many passages as necessary" idea could be part of the "free choice" sermon.
The "as many passages as necessary" happens all the time in this forum. However, the end result is that there is never enough. It's a shame to see the Bible relegated to basically becoming the drug of choice.
Originally posted by kirksey957 Tomorrow (Sunday) night is the deadline for this competition.
"He who hath ears to hear. let him hear."
I have been looking for a "post" started by you kirksey saying what
the topic was. If you posted one I'm sorry I missed it. I'll try to get
something in, but would have liked more time.
Also, isn't picking a Bible verse sort of forcing people to stick on the
topic of that verse in context?
Kelly
Originally posted by KellyJay I have been looking for a "post" started by you kirksey saying what
the topic was. If you posted one I'm sorry I missed it. I'll try to get
something in, but would have liked more time.
Also, isn't picking a Bible verse sort of forcing people to stick on the
topic of that verse in context?
Kelly
Third post on page one of this thread.
Yes, the idea of picking a theme or a verse helps everyone start on the "same page" so to speak. If everyone picked different topics or verses it would be much harder to compare them to one another. Also, by having the same verse or theme, it give the contestants an opportunity to learn from the others.
Originally posted by kirksey957 Third post on page one of this thread.
Yes, the idea of picking a theme or a verse helps everyone start on the "same page" so to speak. If everyone picked different topics or verses it would be much harder to compare them to one another. Also, by having the same verse or theme, it give the contestants an opportunity to learn from the others.
I understand this thread, but since it wasn't you starting it I was not
reading it. I was looking for something started by you, I'd start one
incase there are others like me out there that have not looked at
this only because we thought is was simply a thread talking about
this event instead of the event starter.
Kelly
23 Jun '07 01:081 edit
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