tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post7187332516401627441..comments2023-10-29T19:03:11.547-04:00Comments on A Pilgrim's Progress: Why Sermons Won't Go AwayErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-30153047289483472752014-06-24T20:07:54.831-04:002014-06-24T20:07:54.831-04:00John,
I agree completely. It breeds passivity wit...John,<br /><br />I agree completely. It breeds passivity within the body. Ugh.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-11015512833164858812014-06-24T16:51:46.277-04:002014-06-24T16:51:46.277-04:00Eric,
"It is my contention that sermons do m...Eric,<br /><br />"It is my contention that sermons do much more harm than good to the church. Sermons act to separate the clergy from the laity. Sermons stifle the priesthood of all believers. Sermons play a big part in turning church gatherings into formal ceremonies. Sermons give the message that sitting and listening pleases God. Sermons turn Christianity into an exercise in rhetoric. Sermons elevate the speakers to "special status" within the church. Sermons bore most people. This list goes on..."<br /><br />Sermons also cause the listeners a vicariously satisfied sense of having studied Scripture, which falsely satisfies their need for personal study.Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.com