Changes

In topical preaching, the preacher will start with a particular topic (or subset of a topic) and cover Biblical verses related to that topic.  As an example, a sermon series on personal struggles may deal with topics such as depression, anger, grief, and forgiveness.  The following week, the preacher may cover a related topic, or go to a different one altogether.  No specific book of the Bible is covered in the series.

In topical preaching, the preacher will start with a particular topic (or subset of a topic) and cover Biblical verses related to that topic.  As an example, a sermon series on personal struggles may deal with topics such as depression, anger, grief, and forgiveness.  The following week, the preacher may cover a related topic, or go to a different one altogether.  No specific book of the Bible is covered in the series.

The positives of topical preaching is that all verses pertaining to a topic are covered in one sermon or series, providing depth as to Biblical wisdom on the subject.  A negative is that some Bible verses do not lend themselves readily to a topic (especially one of interest within "seeker-friendly" churches, and thus the entire Bible is not preached at one time.

The positives of topical preaching is that all verses pertaining to a topic are covered in one sermon or series, providing depth as to Biblical wisdom on the subject.  A negative is that some Bible verses do not lend themselves readily to a topic (especially one of interest within "seeker-friendly" churches), and thus the entire Bible is not preached to a congregation.

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