“Scripture and experience agree that the sermons has a rough time in the world. The lack of hospitality is everywhere evident. The deaf ear, the indifference, the sarcastic mishearing, the hostility, the false embrace which seeks to rob the sermon of its power: All these responses shout “NO’ to the pulpit.
But Scripture and experience also agree that sometimes the seed falls into warm, rich, and welcoming soil. Some testify to recognizing the Gospel even when heard for the first time. It is as though the listeners are reminded of something dimly remembered or are felling familiar in a strange place. This phenomenon, though by no means the whole listening, needs to be factored into the act of Preaching.”
~ Dr. Fred b. Craddock
Complete set consist of 5 one hour CDs recorded live at union Theological Seminary in Virginia. These are the Sprunt Lectures.
