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Preaching in a Contemporary World (O-MIN 325)


Description

The purpose of this course is to help students and preachers present life-changing messages that connect with the world around them. The course will focus on presenting messages that are true, clear, interesting, and relevant. Students will be challenged to present messages that are true to the intent and power of Scripture. The course will also examine the post-modern culture and offer help in making messages relevant to the needs and concerns of this audience.


*Supplemental reading recommendation: Preaching To A Shifting Culture by Scott Gibson, (https://amzn.to/3aTkqUX).


**Student's will not need to purchase the course textbook. All the material is available with your subscription.

Credential Level: Ordained Course Instructor: Dr. Alexander Umole

Content
  • Getting Started
  • A Note from the Director
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Section 1 - Preaching to the Post-Christian
  • Pastor to Skeptics
  • Preaching in a Post-Christian Society - Seven Minute Seminary
  • The Closing of the Modern Mind - Tim Keller - Part 1
  • The Closing of the Modern Mind - Tim Keller - Part 2
  • The Closing of the Modern Mind - Tim Keller - Part 3
  • The Closing of the Modern Mind - Tim Keller - Part 4
  • Proclaiming Truth in a Disenchanted World
  • The Most Post-Christian Cities in America: 2017
  • What Should Ministry Look Like in Post-Christian America?
  • Preaching Quiz #1
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #1
  • Section 2 - Understanding Culture
  • The Most Segregated Hour in America - Part 1
  • The Most Segregated Hour in America - Part 2
  • Ministering to Blended Families
  • How Sharing the Gospel in Our Secular Age Is Different
  • 10 Things I Have Learnt About Culture
  • Common Grace
  • Pastors Worry They’ll Offend People If They Speak About Social Issues
  • Seven Topics Preachers Should NOT Avoid
  • Preaching Quiz #2
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #2
  • Section 3 - Topical or Exegetical
  • Topical vs. Expository Preaching Styles
  • Different Types of Sermon Styles
  • Types of Sermons and Tools for Preaching
  • Why Pentecostals Don't Preach Expository Sermons?
  • Do New Forms of Media Affect the Gospel?
  • When should pastors preach topical sermons?
  • What is Biblical Preaching? Exegesis vs Exposition Exchange
  • 6 Reasons Not to Abandon Expository Preaching
  • Can Topical Preaching Be Expository?
  • Maybe I Do Want Topical Preaching?
  • Biblical Clarity and Cultural Relevance Through Topical Preaching
  • Preaching Quiz #3
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #3
  • Section 4 - Knowing your Audience and Knowing Yourself
  • Matching the Right Purpose With The Right Audience
  • The Body Language
  • The Power of Vulnerability
  • Becoming the Best Preacher You Can Be
  • Book Review: Preaching To A Shifting Culture
  • Preaching Quiz #4
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #4
  • Section 5 - Preaching as Storytelling
  • Telling Stories and Asking Questions: What Jesus Teaches Us About Preaching
  • Preaching in the First Person - Part 1
  • Preaching in the First Person - Part 2
  • Narrative Storytelling & Teaching
  • Creativity
  • Preaching in Living Color
  • Telling the Story for 21st-century Listeners
  • Preaching Quiz #5
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #5
  • Section 6 - Developing a Preaching Plan and Team
  • THE CREATIVE PROCESS with Mariah McManus Battle Ready - S01E9 - Part 1
  • THE CREATIVE PROCESS with Mariah McManus Battle Ready - S01E9 - Part 2
  • 6 Effective Ways to Start your Sermon
  • Three Secrets To Sermon Preparation - Part 1
  • Three Secrets To Sermon Preparation - Part 2
  • Three Secrets To Sermon Preparation - Part 3
  • Three Secrets To Sermon Preparation - Part 4
  • How to Create A Preaching Calendar
  • How to Prepare a Sermon in a Team
  • Preaching Quiz #6
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #6
  • Section 7 - Logos, ethos, pathos
  • An Introduction to Ethos, Logos and Pathos
  • Example of Logos, Pathos, Ethos
  • How to speak so that people want to listen | Julian Treasure
  • Joyce Meyer Image vs Character - Part 1
  • Joyce Meyer Image vs Character - Part 2
  • Bonus Video: Creative Children Sermons
  • We Preach Christ Crucified: Rhetoric in the Service of Jesus Christ
  • Stop Using Your Family as an Illustration
  • Let’s Be Honest: The Need for Integrity in Preaching
  • Preaching Quiz #7
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #7
  • Section 8 - Finding Jesus in your Sermon
  • David Murray: Jesus on Every Page - Part 1
  • David Murray: Jesus on Every Page - Part 2
  • Finding Jesus: The Bible Is Not About You
  • Mega Theme: The Gospel of Kingdom
  • Mega Theme: God
  • Trace the Themes
  • Preaching Quiz #8
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #8
  • Section 9 - Pastors Practical Tips
  • How To Preach Without Notes - Part 1
  • How To Preach Without Notes - Part 2
  • How To Preach Without Notes - Part 3
  • Two Things Every Preacher Needs
  • How to Preach - Judah Smith on Preaching
  • How to Give an Altar Call for Salvation
  • Writing a Sermon
  • Why John Piper Abominates The Prosperity Gospel
  • What You Should Know About the Prosperity Gospel
  • The Gods of the Prosperity Gospel
  • The Prosperity Gospel in My Own Heart
  • Five Things to Consider When You Have a Down Sunday
  • Preaching Quiz #9
  • Preaching Personal Reflection #9
  • A Quick Note About The Final
  • Section 10 - Student Presentation 14d
  • Final Presentation
  • Final Reflection
  • Wrapping Up
  • For Further Reading
  • End of Class Survey
  • You're one step closer!
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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