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Preaching about Racism in America
Eric D Barreto | ChurchAnewBlog
Article about Preaching
Discussing the sin of racism, Eric Barreto writes, "There are no quick fixes... There is a promise, a promise that God’s embrace is mightier than our deepest fears and a community’s most virulent sin."
Luke 7:36-50 (+ more)
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Racism, Preaching

Can We Talk?
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Describing the nastiness of politics both outside and within the church, this article by Eric Barreto argues that preachers should model persuasive argumentation while remaining respectful and empathetic towards people who disagree with them.
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Leadership, Preaching, Congregation, Politics

With Fresh (But Tired) Eyes
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
In response to the struggle of preaching overly familiar passages, Eric Barreto's article suggests purposeful ways preachers can develop "fresh eyes," nurturing a "posture towards life that expects to find the extraordinary among the ordinary."
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Discipline, Imagination, Preaching

Culture, Technology, Preaching
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
Using the television show "Lost" as an aid, Eric Barreto considers the ways in which culture, technology, and shared narratives can influence preaching.
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Culture, Technology, Preaching, Social Media

Preaching and Ethnic Diversity
Eric D Barreto | Day1
Article about Preaching
God has created human diversity as a gift to be treasured. How then do we preach with, toward, and in ethnic diversity? In this article, Eric Barreto proposes some principles that may help us move forward.
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Preaching, Diversity, Race

Don't Try This at Home
Eric D Barreto | Day1
Article about Preaching
Commercials often use fine print that warns us of the various afflictions or dangers associated with affiliated products. In this article, Eric Barreto wonders if our preaching subtly relies on such fine print as well.
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Preaching, Relativism

Can We Talk?
Eric D Barreto | Day1
Article about Preaching
This article discusses the pulpit as a place where the concerns of the community and bold calls to change can meet, providing a model for talking to and with people rather than at them.
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Preaching, Conversation

Truth and Truthiness
Eric D Barreto | Day1
Article about Preaching
Today's preaching task may require, rather than just imparting knowledge, the cultivation and teaching of the wisdom needed to discern the difference between truth based on facts and figures and "truthiness," claimed through exclamation and passion.
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Culture, Wisdom, Truth, Preaching

Paul's Sermon in Athens
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast for Acts 17:16-31 unpacks Paul's sermon in Athens, drawing on his contextualization of the gospel message as well as the longing all people have to be in relationship with God. (Length: 14:34)
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Contextualization, Paul/saul, Athens, Relationship