Preaching and Hearing

We often lament the condition of our churches and the trend away from biblical preaching. Contrary to popular belief, preaching is a decidedly Christian endeavor and is a hallmark distinctive that separates us from the religions of the world. Preaching is not novel or original. It is the "heralding" of God's Truth from God's Book. We critique churches that are deviating from the biblical pattern. How quick are we to find fault with our own lack of desire and attentiveness for biblical preaching? Theologically, we know a church should have biblical preaching but practically it doesn't captivate our interest. You say we should be upholding biblical orthodoxy, how is your orthopraxy? Do you love hearing the proclamation of God's Word? Or is it something to be endured until the clock strives 12 so you can get on with the things that provide you greater pleasure? Is missing the corporate gathering of the church no big deal?

If a new Reformation is to come, it will only be possible when the Holy Spirit gives the saints the desire to hear more of the Glory of Christ. If the saints loved the Word and the heralding of the Word more the preachers who labor in group therapy, pragmatism, easy-believism and worldliness would be put out of business. If your pastor labors in movie clips and cultural relevancy respectfully ask him to repent. If he won't repent you need to get your family in a church that believes God is Holy, that loves to glorify Christ and is willing to conform to His character and commands, "...Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?" (James 4:4b)NKJV

The preaching might not be dynamic enough for your tastes but a more pressing question is, How is your hearing?