Summit Ministries

Expository preaching. In the vast majority of churches today, "exposi-what?" would be the response to the mention of this biblical preaching method.

If you're looking for reasons why America is beset by weak churches and weak Christians, look no further than the type of preaching emanating from the pulpit. What the Bible terms "pastor/teachers," churches now call "speakers" who are just as likely to tell a good story as they are to use clips from popular movies to make their point. A verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter treatment of Scripture, reading and explaining and applying the text is just "so not relevant."

The truth is: Sermonettes for Christianettes do not strong Christians make.

It's a good thing there are still men in the pulpit like Pastor Steven Lawson, one of this country's most well-known expositors of Scripture and author of many books, including The Expository Genius of John Calvin. Considered the "clean up hitter" at Pastor John MacArthur's Shepherds' Conference, Lawson brings an old school, Reformation-era preaching style and method to the pulpit that is not soon forgotten. (For an example of expository preaching, you can download sermons from Pastor Lawson at the Shepherds' Conference.)

Pastor Lawson joins me on the program on Saturday to define what expository preaching is, how Christ and the disciples modeled it, and why those entrusted with leadership of the flock need to get back to it.

Not often do we get an inside glimpse into the mind and learn the secrets of a great expository preacher. You will Saturday on The Christian Worldview.