Preaching

291: Schleiermacher - The Death of the Saviour the End of All Sacrifices

01/25/23

7 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

Isn’t That A Daisy? In this episode, we discuss Friedrich Schleiermacher’s Good Friday sermon, focusing on preaching the cross, where to locate sin, what effect the law has on our external works, and why a proclaimer is necessary to get the Gospel.
285: R.C. Sproul - The Birth of Jesus

12/21/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

Let’s Not Talk About Love. In this episode, we discuss R.C. Sproul’s Christmas sermon wherein he preaches on the Gospel of Luke chapter 2. The espresso kicked in early, and we read through the whole sermon before diving deep into the distinction between exposition and proclamation, so buckle up. Riley talks too much while Gillespie exercises patience and restraint.
283: Luther - It is true that the child was born of the virgin and is mine

12/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

It’s Addressed To You. Open It! In this episode, we discuss Martin Luther’s sermon on Luke 2 for Christmas afternoon. What’s the consequence of the “to you” and “for you” of Luke’s Gospel message for Christians?
279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

11/24/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

They Call Me… Tim. In this episode, we discuss Tim Keller’s sermon, The Purpose of Christmas. Does it matter that Jesus’ birth is a historical fact? What’s the difference between an eyewitness account and a legend? What are we really preaching at Christmas, and why should anyone care?
277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

11/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

God Doesn’t Do Prophet-sharing. In this episode, we discuss Gerhard von Rad’s explanation of a prophet’s freedom and lack of choice regarding his call and proclamation. What’s at stake for preachers, and all Christians, when God calls us to speak a specific word, to a specific people, at a specific time according to his decision?
273: Forde - The preaching and teaching of Jesus can only be handed on as the Word of the cross

11/02/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

Did Jesus Have to Die For That Sermon? In this episode, we discuss Gerhard Force’s book "Theology is For Proclamation," specifically the focus and function of all Jesus’ preaching and how it defines Christian preaching in every generation.
- Preaching
- Gerhard Forde
Donavon Riley - Blatant Self-Promotion of "Crucifying Religion"

08/07/19

1 min

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

Banned Books Jumps The Shark. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Crucifying Religion, by Donavon Riley so Riley can have a discussion about himself with himself. It’s a meta, meta episode!
Billy Graham - Christ’s Answer to The World

02/07/19

1 min

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

In this episode, Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Billy Graham’s sermon, and the consequences of preaching law after the Gospel, adverbs, and the importance of staying away from God where He isn’t preached, revealed, and worshipped in Christ Jesus.
Menno Simons, "Faith"

09/05/18

1 min

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

I'm stepping - I'm stepping in it! What does it smell like? In this episode, Gillespie and Riley discuss Menno Simon's writing on faith, why prepositions matter, and the practical consequences of Gospel-law sermons.
George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough” pt. 2

08/22/18

3 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

One sermon, two men, maximum effort! In this episode, Gillespie and Riley jump back into Whitefield's sermon, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough." This week, they turn a more critical eye on Whitefield's sermon, discussing revivalism, sermonizing, and the purpose of the church.
George Whitefield, "The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough”

08/15/18

2 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

One sermon, maximum effort! This week, Gillespie and Riley discuss a sermon by George Whitefield, who defends his theology against the attacks of an “old light.”
John Hus, To John Barbatus and the People of Chrumnaw (May 25, 1411)

07/18/18

2 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

With this collar on, my superpower is just unbridled preaching! Pastors Gillespie and Riley read a letter from John Huss to John Barbatus about the biblical teaching on who can (and cannot) preach.

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