Most church services include preaching... but why? What should be the focus of a sermon? For that matter, what should not be the focus of a sermon? And is any genre more or less compatible with law-gospel preaching? Plus: Sarah shares the worst sermon she ever heard. And a few other doozies besides.

We're in our SEVENTH year!

Notes:

1. Iowa Preachers Project

2. Related episodes: Law and Gospel Part 1, Law and Gospel Part 2, How to Hack the Law, Reflections on Tokyo Ministry

3. Luther, A Brief Instruction on What to Look for and Expect in the Gospel

4. Crossings Community template for law-gospel preaching

5. Augsburg Confession Article 5

5. Seven narrative sermons by Sarah

6. Hays, The Faith of Jesus Christ

7. Zahl, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience