The Sermon is the Preacher Up to Date

Written by Chris Poblete on April 29, 2010 in Uncategorized - 5 Comments

A wise word from Ralph Turnbull, for those who might answer a call to teach:

Preaching is the art of making a sermon and delivering it. Why no, that is not preaching. Preaching is the art of making a preacher and delivering that. Preaching is the outrush of a soul in speech. Therefore, the elemental business in preaching is not with the preaching but the preacher! It is no trouble to preach—but a vast trouble to construct a preacher. What then, in light of this, is the task of the preacher? Mainly this, the amassing of a great soul as to have something worthwhile to give—the sermon is the preacher up to date.
—Ralph Turnbull

About the Author

Chris Poblete serves as executive director at The Gospel for OC and helps run the The Gospel Coalition - Orange County regional chapter. He is the author of the forthcoming book The Two Fears: Tremble Before God Alone (April 2012, Cruciform Press) and serves Jesus at Reverence Bible Church (Mission Viejo). More info→

5 Comments on "The Sermon is the Preacher Up to Date"

Doug Lardner April 30, 2010 at 10:28 am · Reply

Great quote. I love your blog! What church do you attend in OC?
- Chris Poblete April 30, 2010 at 1:33 pm · Reply
  
  Awesome. Stoked it’s a blessing! I attend Reverence Bible Church in Mission Viejo.
Pastor Darren May 2, 2010 at 1:36 pm · Reply

Amen! A very timely reminder!
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