Too many times preachers focus on topical sermons - taking a Christian topic and teaching on it, sprinkling the sermon with varying amounts of Scripture to support the teaching. Although topical preaching is required from time to time, I believe that the power to change lives lies with God's Word, not the preacher's eloquence or content.
The focal point of preaching should be the word of God. It is God's word that ultimately changes lives. In Nehemiah 13:1-3, the people were exposed to God's word and became committed. While I wish this were always the case, many times it is.
Find a church that is committed to expository preaching - take a passage of Scripture and teach from that. Choose a church who bases their teaching on God's word, not the preacher's eloquence. The preacher must always be good at his craft, but should recede into the background behind the Word of God.
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