by David Allen | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is the difference between a sermon that is “text-centered” and one that is “text-driven”? Expository preaching is preaching that is text-centered but not necessarily text-driven. Preaching that is text-driven best exemplifies what expository preaching is about....
by David Allen | Mar 22, 2019 | Preaching
As one who has listened to preaching for more than 50 years, studied it for more than 40 years, and taught it for 30 years, I am always thankful for those who faithfully preach the Word. However, many of today’s pulpits are filled with their fair share of curiosities,...
by David Allen | Feb 8, 2019 | Preaching
Charles Seife’s Proofiness: How You’re Being Fooled by the Numbers is nothing short of fascinating. For some reason, most people are addicted to the stupefying combination of numbers and credibility. “If you want to get people to believe something really, really...
by David Allen | Sep 1, 2016 | Preaching, Sermons, Uncategorized
Today the School of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary launched a new preaching website – http://preachingsource.com/. Text-Driven Preaching is preaching that develops the SUBSTANCE, STRUCTURE, & SPIRIT of the text. Check out the short...
by David Allen | Apr 18, 2016 | Preaching
At age 17, he pastored his first church which grew in two years from 40 to 400. At age 19, he was preaching every Sunday to 5000+ people. By the age of 21, he had preached over 1000 times. When he became pastor of New Park Street Baptist Church in London at age 19,...