Everywhere there is apathy. Nobody cares whether that which is preached is true or false. A sermon is a sermon whatever the subject; only, the shorter it is the better. - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
I have heard this quoted so many times before a sermon:
"Twenty is plenty; Nine is fine."
One thing I have noticed is that visiting more reformed type services there are no arbitrary time limits applied. An hour sermon is typical. Makes it worth the drive!
Berean Wife
P.S. Reading, but behind on comments. Well, if the truth is told, behind on everything, not just comments!
Hmmm... How can I sum me up? I am first and foremost a child of God. I am the husband of the best wife in the world (Her name is Kelli). I am the dad of the 3 greatest boys (Nathaniel, Benjamin, and Samuel). I am a youth pastor. Being a youth pastor is one of the most rewarding yet heartbreaking things I have ever done. I am a paper plate maker (That is not a joke; I really am). Teaching God's Word is my passion. So that means I also like to study. I love to read a good book. I love to ask questions. Come to think of it, I like to answer them, too (when I can). I like to know how things work and why they work that way. Oh well, I could go on, but you get the idea...
3 comments:
Sounds like someone modern speaking, instead of someone from Spurgeon's time
Mark,
I have heard this quoted so many times before a sermon:
"Twenty is plenty;
Nine is fine."
One thing I have noticed is that visiting more reformed type services there are no arbitrary time limits applied. An hour sermon is typical. Makes it worth the drive!
Berean Wife
P.S. Reading, but behind on comments. Well, if the truth is told, behind on everything, not just comments!
Kelli,
You are very correct.
Berean Wife,
When a preacher is faithfully preaching the Word, the longer the better in my book.
P.S. I think I'm behind on everything, too!!!
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