Episode 41: Preaching with Purpose - An Interview with Rev. Adam Hamilton

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Guest: Rev. Adam Hamilton, Founding and Lead Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS)

General Topic: Purposeful Preaching

Introduction to Adam (1:22)

Philosophy of preaching (2:13)

Church mission statements (3:30)

How Adam's preaching has evolved (5:48)

Categories of sermons (7:21)

Adam's "travel" series (12:24)

Young preachers (17:13)

Handling distractions (19:43)

Two approaches to preaching (25:13)

Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (28:39)

Recommended resources (32:48)

How to follow Adam (35:18)

Reaching out to our guest

AdamHamilton.org (Adam's Website)

@RevAdamHamiltong (Twitter)

@RevAdamHamiltong (Instagram)

@PastorAdamHamiltong (Facebook)

Next Episode arrives June 15, 2017!

An Interview with Rev. Olu Brown, Founding and Senior Pastor at Impact Church (Atlanta, GA)

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Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Links:Adam Hamilton's WebsiteChurch of the ResurrectionAdam Hamilton on AmazonMoses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet24 Hours That Changed the WorldThe Journey: Walking the Road to BethlehemThe Way: Walking in the Footsteps of JesusThe Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle PaulRevival: Faith as Wesley Lived ItHarry Emerson FosdickJames Stuart StewartSpeaking Well: Essential Skills for Speakers, Leaders, and PreachersUnleashing the Word: Preaching with Relevance, Purpose, & Passion