Ep. 283: The importance of pastoral application in sermons
Is a sermon without application still preaching? What role does shepherding play in effective application? How can a pastor use his time wisely to craft pointed application?
Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk
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(02:51) Biblical Framework and Setting up the Topic
(09:48) Balancing exposition and application
(16:15) Keeping the congregation engaged in application
(19:26) Thinking through application
(21:26) Application from shepherding the flock
(23:00) Beware of oversharing or abusing the pulpit
(24:16) Sniper versus Shotgun
(26:52) Encouragement to apply the text
(28:22) Avoid laziness in preparing application
(29:12) Get your applications from the text
(30:17) Prayer