Sentences with phrase «about dialogue sermons»

Most preaching is still one - way communication, despite all the talk about dialogue sermons; yet Protestantism becomes feeble whenever the laity become passive.

Most preaching is still one - way, despite all the talk about dialogue sermons; yet Protestantism becomes feeble whenever its laity become passive merely listening and watching instead of praying and doing.

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The following dialogue began with Professor Lampe's Easter sermon on the B.B.C. in 1965, which created considerable public discussion and corresondance, followed by Lampe's more detailed explication and a dialogue with Professor MacKinnon about their different views of the resurrection.

There is nothing more holy» or terrifying» than reading what St. Catherine of Siena wrote about wayward clergy in her searing Dialogue; few sermons in Christendom equal the power of St. Alphonsus Liguori's on the enticements of the world; and how many of us would have the courage of a St. Charles Borromeo, who, as he implemented the reforms of the Council of Trent, had his life threatened multiple times?

Pastors today follow this dynamic when as part of their sermon preparation they talk with laypeople about the text, or engage them in spontaneous dialogue during the worship service.