The Six Deadly Sins of Preaching

Becoming Responsible for the Faith We Proclaim

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Preaching
Cover of the book The Six Deadly Sins of Preaching by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan, Abingdon Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan ISBN: 9781426756146
Publisher: Abingdon Press Publication: May 1, 2012
Imprint: Abingdon Press Language: English
Author: Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
ISBN: 9781426756146
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Publication: May 1, 2012
Imprint: Abingdon Press
Language: English

This ethics of preaching text identifies vices of irresponsible preaching practices. Preachers who fail to develop deep respect for their listeners or drift into a lack faithfulness to the Gospel can end up becoming:  

·        The Pretender (The Problem of In-authenticity)
·        The Egoist (The Problem of Self-absorption)
·        The Manipulator (The Problem of Greediness)
·        The Panderer (The Problem of  Trendiness)
·        The Crusader (The Problem of Exploitation)
·        The Demagogue (The Problem of  Self-righteousness)  

Just as the church historically derived its Seven Holy Virtues (chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, & humility) by naming Seven Deadly Sins (lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, & pride), Reid and Hogan call preachers to turn away from pulpit vices and strive to realize the homiletic virtues of becoming:  

·        Authentic (The Call to Be Genuine)
·        Altruistic (The Call to Be Selfless)
·        Careful (The Call to Exercise Self-Control)
·        Passionate (The Call to Be Honest to God)
·        Courteous (The Call to Woo a Reasoned Reception)
·        A ‘Namer’ of God (The Call to Reveal an Ineffable God)   

The Six Deadly Sins of Preaching explores the difference between the irresponsible practices, unfortunate missteps, and mere unthinking mistakes in preaching. A chapter is devoted to Preaching Missteps (problems that do not rise to the level of being irresponsible) that includes: 
 
·        Short Changing the Process
·        Waving a Red Flag
·        Thou Shall Not Bore the Congregation
·        Through the Looking Glass Darkly
·        The Mumbler
·        TMI—Too Much Information
·        Your Cup Do Runneth Over
·        Where’s This Sermon Going, Anyway?

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This ethics of preaching text identifies vices of irresponsible preaching practices. Preachers who fail to develop deep respect for their listeners or drift into a lack faithfulness to the Gospel can end up becoming:  

·        The Pretender (The Problem of In-authenticity)
·        The Egoist (The Problem of Self-absorption)
·        The Manipulator (The Problem of Greediness)
·        The Panderer (The Problem of  Trendiness)
·        The Crusader (The Problem of Exploitation)
·        The Demagogue (The Problem of  Self-righteousness)  

Just as the church historically derived its Seven Holy Virtues (chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, & humility) by naming Seven Deadly Sins (lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, & pride), Reid and Hogan call preachers to turn away from pulpit vices and strive to realize the homiletic virtues of becoming:  

·        Authentic (The Call to Be Genuine)
·        Altruistic (The Call to Be Selfless)
·        Careful (The Call to Exercise Self-Control)
·        Passionate (The Call to Be Honest to God)
·        Courteous (The Call to Woo a Reasoned Reception)
·        A ‘Namer’ of God (The Call to Reveal an Ineffable God)   

The Six Deadly Sins of Preaching explores the difference between the irresponsible practices, unfortunate missteps, and mere unthinking mistakes in preaching. A chapter is devoted to Preaching Missteps (problems that do not rise to the level of being irresponsible) that includes: 
 
·        Short Changing the Process
·        Waving a Red Flag
·        Thou Shall Not Bore the Congregation
·        Through the Looking Glass Darkly
·        The Mumbler
·        TMI—Too Much Information
·        Your Cup Do Runneth Over
·        Where’s This Sermon Going, Anyway?

More books from Abingdon Press

Cover of the book The Once and Future Wesleyan Movement by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Your Spiritual IQ by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Ministerio - Adoración cristiana: Teología y práctica desde la óptica protestante by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Abingdon Theological Companion to the Lectionary (Year A) by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Divergent Church by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Not Your Parents' Offering Plate by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Reading Scripture as Wesleyans by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book The Parables by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Holy Love by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Reaching for Wonder by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Home to Paradise by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Introduction to the Practice of African American Preaching by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book Holy Communion by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book The Truth About God by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
Cover of the book The Holy Spirit & Preaching by Robert Stephen Reid, Lucy Lind Hogan
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy