Expository preaching is a form of preaching that details the meaning of a particular text or passage of Scripture. It explains what the Bible means by what it says. Exegesis is technical and grammatical exposition, a careful drawing out of the exact meaning of a passage in its original context. While the term exposition could be used in connection with any verbal informative teaching on any subject, the term is also used in relation to Bible preaching and teaching. The practice originated from the Jewish tradition of the rabbi giving a "Dvar Torah", explaining a passage from the Torah, during the prayer services. Expository preaching differs from topical preaching in that the former concentrates on a specific text and discusses topics covered therein; whereas, the latter concentrates on a specific topic and references texts covering the topic.
General overview and background
Expository preaching is a term and technique that refers to the proclamation the content of the Bible as it appears in the text, as opposed to an emphasis on application to the hearers. There are a number of other techniques for preaching, some of which are covered in this article including textual, topical, topical-expository, and lectionary. According to the proponents of expository preaching the weaknesses of the other forms generally center around their inability to strictly expose the original meaning of the text. There is of course overlap between all types as they share one text. The expository method of preaching is favored among those who believe that the Bible is the very word of God and thus worthy of being presented in its purest essence, rather than modifying the message to match the characteristics of the audience.
This is called “expository preaching” ... Other styles of preaching might start the other way around ... This is where my weekly column differs from my preaching ... This is why we preach dependence upon God for His grace and mercy.
Sunday morning, I preached an expository sermon from 1 Peter on living as resident foreigners and enduring hardships for the sake of Christ. I began by leading our congregation in prayer for persecuted believers in Sudan... “You bet!” I replied.
Why is preaching “especially” effective? Because God is a loving, relational being ... I call these the five “adverbs of expository preaching” – how you ought to hear God speaking to you.
In my early years, my pastor Jeremy Smith at Eastwood went above and beyond in showing me by example the basics of ministry and expository preaching ... me preaching, New Testament and hermeneutics.
It started with kindness and grace ... Andrews believes both expository preaching that exposes the consumerist mindset in the culture and regular accountability are important elements to helping congregants break free from a gambling addiction ... ....
Stephen Rummage shares the value and use of illustrations during expository preaching ... the preaching conference with instructions on the “Value and Use of Illustrations in Expository Preaching.”.
Some weeks have more margin than others, and some texts are more fun to preach than others, yet Sunday is coming regardless ... The term “text-driven” may be fairly new, but expository preaching is rooted in Scripture ... Preach imperfect sermons.
Roger Spradlin preaches the convention sermon at the 2017 SBCAnnual Meeting in Phoenix... Preaching ... “We’ve built the church on expository preaching, small groups and intentional evangelism and missions,” Neighbors said.
KennethLloydGray Sr., announced plans to run for the Pine BluffCity Council in the 3rd Ward, where he's lived all of his life ... "I didn't just wake up this morning and decide to run for office ... Bailey School of Expository Preaching ... Gray ... .
from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he became the founding dean of the School of Preaching and served as the distinguished professor of preaching and director of the Center for Expository Preaching.
His preaching style was expository and professorial ... and preached that marriage is between a man and woman ... Keller argued Christians should preach Jesus and let Him change people’s hearts and minds.
When I was a new Christian I went to a church which taught scripture by singing it. One song, from Psalm 133, went ... After 45 years, I can still sing it ... My answer ... Their sermons are pure Bible, serious expository preaching, which I respect ... .
The Paducah Sun
28 Jul 2023
The Paducah Sun
28 Jul 2023