Season 5

Anchoring Truth: From Reporting the News to Preaching the Good News
Expositors CollectiveDecember 02, 2024x
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00:46:3742.7 MB

Anchoring Truth: From Reporting the News to Preaching the Good News

In this episode, Mike Neglia sits down with Calvin Whittman, the pastor of Green Valley Baptist Church in Henderson, Nevada, to discuss his unique journey to the pulpit and his approach to gospel-centred preaching. Calvin reflects on how his diverse experiences—from serving in the Navy to working a...

Breaking the Fast Food Bible Study Habit
Expositors CollectiveNovember 26, 2024x
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00:30:3127.95 MB

Breaking the Fast Food Bible Study Habit

In a culture addicted to fast food and instant gratification, are we falling into the same trap when it comes to sermons? In this episode, Pastor Mike Chaddick draws a fascinating parallel between the shallow nourishment of fast food and the modern demand for quick, easy-to-digest preaching. Record...

Impository Preaching and How to Avoid It
Expositors CollectiveNovember 18, 2024x
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00:44:4040.91 MB

Impository Preaching and How to Avoid It

In this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, Mike Neglia interviews David Jackman about his preaching journey and insights from his book Proclaiming the Word . Jackman recounts his early preaching experiences and the influence of mentors like J.I. Packer and Alec Motyer. He emphasizes the ...

Does Your Preaching Pass The Rock and The Reed Challenge?
Expositors CollectiveNovember 12, 2024x
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00:45:1341.41 MB

Does Your Preaching Pass The Rock and The Reed Challenge?

In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast , Mike Neglia interviews Dr. Douglas D. Webster, professor of pastoral theology and preaching at Beeson Divinity School. Dr. Webster reflects on his personal journey into preaching, sharing his early experiences and the wisdom he gained from seas...

How to Build a Sermon Outline / Kako Napraviti Nacrt Propovedi
Expositors CollectiveNovember 05, 2024x
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00:35:5832.94 MB

How to Build a Sermon Outline / Kako Napraviti Nacrt Propovedi

In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady walks us through the essential elements of crafting a clear and compelling sermon outline, which serves as a vital tool for ensuring your Bible teaching stays organized and impactful. Nick shares his tried-and-true process for avoiding the common pitfall of "read a...

Discovering God's Sovereign Theme in Your Life
Expositors CollectiveOctober 29, 2024x
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00:30:5728.35 MB

Discovering God's Sovereign Theme in Your Life

What if the key to unlocking your preaching voice lies not in mimicking others, but in embracing the unique way God has shaped you—through your experiences, challenges, and divine calling? In this episode, recorded during the final session of the Reliance Church in August 2023, Mike Neglia reflects...

Sermon Preparation: Step by Step with Brian Brodersen
Expositors CollectiveOctober 22, 2024x
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01:08:5478.85 MB

Sermon Preparation: Step by Step with Brian Brodersen

Mike Neglia and Brian Brodersen discuss the practical and spiritual aspects of sermon preparation. They kick off this workshop (recorded at the 2024 CGN International Conference) by speaking about the time commitment that is needed to prepare a sermon, and then talk about the following 7 steps:  ...

Bad Preaching Harms People with Danijel Zaharjanksi
Expositors CollectiveOctober 15, 2024x
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00:50:3557.9 MB

Bad Preaching Harms People with Danijel Zaharjanksi

In this open and candid episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, Danijiel Zaharjanski shares his remarkable journey of being called by God to remain and serve in his homeland of Serbia, despite his initial plans to leave. Danijiel recounts how he and his wife, Wendy, planted a church in the ci...

Don't Be That Guy! (A Gospel Centered Approach to the Book of Jonah)
Expositors CollectiveOctober 08, 2024x
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00:59:5568.58 MB

Don't Be That Guy! (A Gospel Centered Approach to the Book of Jonah)

The Bible holds its greatest meaning and richness when interpreted through the lens of Jesus-shaped goggles, revealing its Main Character and guiding us toward explicitly Christian sermons. It is through this transformative perspective that the profound wisdom of the scriptures emerges, showcasing ...

Seeing Christ in the Psalms, Avoiding Burnout and Pastoral Preaching with Christopher Ash
Expositors CollectiveOctober 01, 2024x
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00:48:3155.53 MB

Seeing Christ in the Psalms, Avoiding Burnout and Pastoral Preaching with Christopher Ash

In this episode of Expositors Collective , Mike Neglia interviews Christopher Ash, reflecting on his 50 years of preaching experience. Christopher shares how his preaching has evolved over the decades, shifting from a focus on making sermons interesting to embracing the seriousness and weight of pr...

Why Your Sermons Should Be Shorter - Alastair Roberts
Expositors CollectiveSeptember 24, 2024x
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01:00:1268.9 MB

Why Your Sermons Should Be Shorter - Alastair Roberts

Dr. Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) joins Mike Neglia to discuss the value of incorporating diverse forms of Christian teaching beyond traditional sermons. Alastair, a Teaching Fellow at The Theopolis Institute and a lecturer for Davenant Hall, emphasizes the importance of shorter sermons...

Teaching People the Bible - John Whittaker
Expositors CollectiveSeptember 17, 2024x
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00:28:0032.06 MB

Teaching People the Bible - John Whittaker

John Whittaker speaks about the need to hone our homiletical skills so that we can connect with our congregations as complicated individuals, rather than a block of abstract "listeners." Homiletics is the study of how to effectively communicate the message of the Christian faith through p...

Homiletical Tips, Preferences and Strongly Held Opinions - Mike Neglia
Expositors CollectiveSeptember 10, 2024x
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01:07:4577.54 MB

Homiletical Tips, Preferences and Strongly Held Opinions - Mike Neglia

In this episode, Mike Neglia dives into the art of preaching with clarity and authority. Explore how to communicate biblical truths effectively by being your authentic self, using your natural strengths, and minimizing distractions. Learn how to balance humility and boldness in your delivery, craft...

Bivocational Ministry, Self-Criticism and 4am Alarm Clocks with Simon Lawrenson
Expositors CollectiveSeptember 03, 2024x
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00:37:2442.82 MB

Bivocational Ministry, Self-Criticism and 4am Alarm Clocks with Simon Lawrenson

Simon grew up in a Christian home and attended church from an early age but it wasn't until the age of 20 when he became a follower of Jesus. Since that time he has been involved in preaching & teaching the Bible in universities and colleges across the country as well serving as the Lead Pa...

From Age To Age: Mentoring the Next Generation of Bible Teachers
Expositors CollectiveAugust 27, 2024x
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00:44:1550.65 MB

From Age To Age: Mentoring the Next Generation of Bible Teachers

In this insightful episode we bring you a dynamic panel discussion on the vital role of mentorship in ministry, featuring seasoned leaders Danny Ramos, Brenda Leavenworth, Bryan Stupar, and Alan Stoddard. With decades of combined experience, these ministry veterans share their journeys, exploring h...

Cultivating Integrity with Bryan Stupar
Expositors CollectiveAugust 20, 2024x
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00:30:5035.3 MB

Cultivating Integrity with Bryan Stupar

Recorded live at our August 2023 training event in Temecula, California, this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast features Bryan Stupar, who explores the crucial role of a preacher's character. Drawing from his personal experiences and deep scriptural insights, Bryan highlights that wh...

Leading Interactive Bible Studies and Hope for Gen Z with Dan Hamlin
Expositors CollectiveAugust 13, 2024x
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00:39:4545.5 MB

Leading Interactive Bible Studies and Hope for Gen Z with Dan Hamlin

Mike chats with Dan Hamlin, Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Maria, CA, about fresh and exciting ways to teach the Bible to teenagers. They tackle the challenge of overcoming negative stereotypes about Gen Z and share secrets on making Bible stories interactive and engaging. Plus, they discuss ...

Pastoral Ministry Beyond the Pulpit - Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos
Expositors CollectiveAugust 06, 2024x
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00:51:3058.95 MB

Pastoral Ministry Beyond the Pulpit - Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos

Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos speak with Mike Neglia about the intricacies of pastoral ministry, beyond the obvious and public preaching responsibilties. These wise men highlight the roles and needs of pastors in nurturing and developing mature followers of Jesus. It add...

Passing on the Baton: Preaching Mentorships and Ministry Training with Alan Stoddard
Expositors CollectiveJuly 30, 2024x
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00:26:4430.6 MB

Passing on the Baton: Preaching Mentorships and Ministry Training with Alan Stoddard

In this episode, Dr. Alan Stoddard shares the valuable lessons he learned from the influential mentors who shaped his journey, highlighting the importance of mentorship in spiritual leadership. Reflecting on his experiences, Dr. Stoddard encourages contemporary pastors and Christian leaders to inve...

Sermon Introductions and Illustrations, Lessons learned from Haddon Robinson and Preaching the Old Testament
Expositors CollectiveJuly 23, 2024x
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00:59:4568.4 MB

Sermon Introductions and Illustrations, Lessons learned from Haddon Robinson and Preaching the Old Testament

Mike Neglia welcomes Dr. Steve Mathewson to the Expositors Collective show and Steve shares his deep insights into sermon preparation and delivery. The discussion covers the strategic use of illustrations to enhance sermon relatability, techniques for crafting engaging introductions, and continuous...

Speech Impediments, Humble Prayer and Preaching About Money with Will Bassett
Expositors CollectiveJuly 16, 2024x
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00:50:5358.25 MB

Speech Impediments, Humble Prayer and Preaching About Money with Will Bassett

Preaching about money can be hard, preaching with a speech impediment can be harder. In this conversation with Mike, Will Basset from Ridgeway Community Church speaks about how the power of God and trusting in His Word is the key to each of these situations. Will shares his first preaching experien...

Setting Your Heart to Study God's Word with Mike Neglia
Expositors CollectiveJuly 09, 2024x
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00:39:5245.64 MB

Setting Your Heart to Study God's Word with Mike Neglia

In this episode of Expositors Collective, recorded at the "Pizza and Preaching" night in Santa Maria, California, Mike Neglia gave an interactive talk about the essential practice of studying a Bible passage and crafting an effective sermon outline. Our discussion covers: Hermeneutics :...

Preaching Proverbs with Craig Babcock
Expositors CollectiveJuly 02, 2024x
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01:00:0268.72 MB

Preaching Proverbs with Craig Babcock

In the 335th episode of Expositors Collective, Mike sits down with Pastor Craig Babcock to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of preaching through the book of Proverbs in an expositional manner. Both seasoned and novice preachers often find Proverbs challenging to preach (and Mike is n...

Partnering With the Spirit to Bring Out What the Text Is Really Saying
Expositors CollectiveJune 25, 2024x
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00:58:1353.31 MB

Partnering With the Spirit to Bring Out What the Text Is Really Saying

Sam McCabe, a singer-songwriter and worship leader from Houston, Texas, speaks with Mike about quarterly preaching, and the pitfalls and opportunities that are available to those who preach messages and then wait three months until the next time! He speaks about the dangers of being over-prepared, ...

Preaching Matthew, Using Commentaries Well and Collaborative Preparation
Expositors CollectiveJune 18, 2024x
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00:40:1045.97 MB

Preaching Matthew, Using Commentaries Well and Collaborative Preparation

3/5 of the Expositors Collective leadership team take a break from filming their video course to chat about teaching through the Gospel of Matthew. Nick and Mike are teaching it at their churches and John is recording audio commentary for the Listeners Bible Commentary    The Listener’s Commentar...

How to Be a Good Guest Speaker, How Much You Should Tell Your Kids About Church Drama and So Much More!
Expositors CollectiveJune 11, 2024x
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00:48:3355.58 MB

How to Be a Good Guest Speaker, How Much You Should Tell Your Kids About Church Drama and So Much More!

Dr Philip Nation's work has included roles as a Bible publisher, revitalizing established churches as a pastor, working with non-profit organizations, curriculum publishing, and serving as a university professor. His personal publishing experience includes writing, co-authoring, and editing ove...

How to Be a Good Guest Speaker, How Much You Should Tell Your Kids About Church Drama and So Much More!
Expositors CollectiveJune 11, 2024x
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00:48:3355.58 MB

How to Be a Good Guest Speaker, How Much You Should Tell Your Kids About Church Drama and So Much More!

Dr Philip Nation's work has included roles as a Bible publisher, revitalizing established churches as a pastor, working with non-profit organizations, curriculum publishing, and serving as a university professor. His personal publishing experience includes writing, co-authoring, and editing ove...

Using Outlines to Communicate Well - Brian Bell
Expositors CollectiveJune 04, 2024x
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00:26:0829.92 MB

Using Outlines to Communicate Well - Brian Bell

Brian Bell joins us on today's podcast as a distinguished guest, bringing with him a wealth of experience and passion. As the senior pastor of Calvary Murrieta, Brian wears many hats, serving as the main teaching pastor, Chairman of the Church Board and School Board, and the shepherd of the Cal...

Not a Crowd to Be Feared, Nor an Audience to Be Entertained, but a Family to Be Loved - Trevor O'Keefe
Expositors CollectiveMay 28, 2024x
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01:03:4773.01 MB

Not a Crowd to Be Feared, Nor an Audience to Be Entertained, but a Family to Be Loved - Trevor O'Keefe

Trevor O’Keefe and Mike Neglia speak about Cillian Murphy’s recent Academy Award and other momentous moments in Irish history. Trevor also shares the wildest story about a debut sermon ever on the history of the podcast! (He nearly killed someone) Trevor was a youth ministry for more than 17 year...

Preaching the Book of Hebrews with Sigurd Grindheim
Expositors CollectiveMay 21, 2024x
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00:45:0251.55 MB

Preaching the Book of Hebrews with Sigurd Grindheim

Dr Sigurd Grindheim speaks with Mike about how to preach the book of Hebrews, lessons learned about preaching from the book of Hebrews, and who he thinks is the author of that anonymous book. He also speaks about lessons learned about fatherhood, and the difference between expository and topical pr...

The Transfiguration of Jesus and the Growth of the Christian with Patrick Schreiner
Expositors CollectiveMay 14, 2024x
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01:02:1788.49 MB

The Transfiguration of Jesus and the Growth of the Christian with Patrick Schreiner

Patrick Schreiner speaks with Mike about the transfiguration of Jesus, progress within the Christian life and the value of manuscripted sermons.  Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theolo...

Topical Sermons, Hot Topics and Raising Up New Expositors
Expositors CollectiveMay 07, 2024x
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00:43:0649.33 MB

Topical Sermons, Hot Topics and Raising Up New Expositors

Jim Wilson, Ted Leavenworth, Wesley Towne, Randall Tonini and Brian Bell offer wise insight, heartfelt advice and light-hearted humor in this panel discussion, recorded in Temecula, California at one of our Training Weekends. They answer questions concerning when it is appropriate to pause an expos...

After the Storm with Tim Brown
Expositors CollectiveApril 30, 2024x
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00:49:5157.05 MB

After the Storm with Tim Brown

From his early ministry experience in 1973 until this very day Tim Brown has worked hard to make the magnificent and lofty truths of scripture accessible to anyone and everyone who is listening. He tries to embody what Haddon Robinson quipped, "The art of preaching is getting people to see wit...

Preaching Up A Storm - Tim Brown
Expositors CollectiveApril 23, 2024x
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00:49:5057.04 MB

Preaching Up A Storm - Tim Brown

In a creative journey through the steps of evaporation, condensation and precipitation Pastor Tim Brown will take us on a journey through Psalm 29 and highlight the parallels between the forming of a Mediterranean stormcloud and the dumping of water and the steps that faithful preachers go through ...

Dripping Vision with Luke Simmons
Expositors CollectiveApril 16, 2024x
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00:56:2464.56 MB

Dripping Vision with Luke Simmons

What is a Vision Statement and why does it matter? Is there a point in having a "Vision Sunday" at the beginning of the year, or is the congregation better served by "dripping vision" throughout the 52 Sundays of the calendar year? Is having a church vision even Biblical? Mike a...

Symphonic Preaching, Bad Sermons & Consistent Improvement with Heath Hardesty
Expositors CollectiveApril 09, 2024x
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00:49:5757.18 MB

Symphonic Preaching, Bad Sermons & Consistent Improvement with Heath Hardesty

Heath Hardesty from Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California explores the concept of "symphonic preaching" with Mike, and the value of emphasizing connections between the Old and New Testaments and their relevance today to all of life. Heath sees the wonder of the world around us...

The Journey From the Ancient Text to the Contemporary Culture
Expositors CollectiveApril 02, 2024x
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00:27:1931.28 MB

The Journey From the Ancient Text to the Contemporary Culture

Wesley Towne speaks about the 4 steps that he takes in his sermon preparation process to go from the passage to his own heart and then to people of his particular context and culture.  Wesley lives in Davis, CA with his wife and chihuahua Lucy. He has planted two churches, both in university citi...

Reading and Preaching the Psalms Chronologically and Canonically with Wyatt Graham
Expositors CollectiveMarch 26, 2024x
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01:02:0271.01 MB

Reading and Preaching the Psalms Chronologically and Canonically with Wyatt Graham

Are the Psalms individual isolated poems that have no connection to one another, or are they a unified, edited story that we are supposed to notice? Wyatt Graham answers these questions and more in this conversation about how to think deeply about the Psalms, and what sort of connections should we ...

How to Discover the Author's Intended Meaning with John Whittaker
Expositors CollectiveMarch 19, 2024x
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00:28:5133.03 MB

How to Discover the Author's Intended Meaning with John Whittaker

John Whittaker teaches a workshop in Temecula California on how the inductive Bible Study method helps to discover the divine and human author's meaning of a text. John Whittaker is a preacher, teacher and pastor. He holds theology and ministry degrees from Boise Bible College, Cincinnati Bib...

Learning from Church History and Being Yourself with David Guzik
Expositors CollectiveMarch 12, 2024x
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00:33:2238.19 MB

Learning from Church History and Being Yourself with David Guzik

David Guzik, the author of the Enduring Word commentary and YouTube Channel, engages in an insightful and friendly dialogue with Mike Neglia. They explore the intricate process of utilizing commentaries effectively in sermon preparation, emphasizing the importance of discernment in approach. Guzik ...

Learning to Preach Like Jesus with Peter Williams
Expositors CollectiveMarch 05, 2024x
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00:42:1178.79 MB

Learning to Preach Like Jesus with Peter Williams

Many people consider Jesus to be a great teacher and preacher, but few actually realise just how incredible and multilayered His teachings actually were. In this episode of Expositors Collective, Mike speaks with Dr. Peter J. Williams, the principal of Tyndale House in Cambridge, and the chair of...

God Fixes Our Prayers Going Up, and Our Sermons Going Out - Ray Ortlund
Expositors CollectiveFebruary 27, 2024x
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00:45:3552.17 MB

God Fixes Our Prayers Going Up, and Our Sermons Going Out - Ray Ortlund

Gospel sanity in a world gone mad - this is what Ray Ortlund Jr is trying to offer to the next generation of pastors and leaders. In this conversation with Mike he talks about the value of remembering his own mortality, gathering and gospelling young men, and how Christ Himself is preaching through...

Pet Peeves and Pathways with Nick Cady, Bryan Stupar Mike Neglia + John Whittaker
Expositors CollectiveFebruary 20, 2024x
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00:34:2039.3 MB

Pet Peeves and Pathways with Nick Cady, Bryan Stupar Mike Neglia + John Whittaker

The Leadership Team of Expositors Collective (minus Alan Stoddard) talk about some pet peeves they have about preaching. Brian, Nick, John and Mike speak about habits and choices that preachers make that make it hard to listen to them. The second half of the conversation takes a more positive spin ...

Why You Need Feedback (And How to Get It)
Expositors CollectiveFebruary 13, 2024x
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01:18:2389.71 MB

Why You Need Feedback (And How to Get It)

Angie Thornton (Women's Ministry Director for TGC Quebec) speaks with Mike about the importance of seeking feedback and input from others as well as the irreplaceable value of solitude when it comes to preparing to teach the Bible. They speak about the significance of seeking input on your teac...

You Must Be a Good Listener in Order to Become a Great Speaker - Brian Synnott
Expositors CollectiveFebruary 06, 2024x
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00:45:2451.96 MB

You Must Be a Good Listener in Order to Become a Great Speaker - Brian Synnott

Brian Synott sits down with Mike Neglia for a discussion about bivocational ministry, therapy, addiction recovery and prison ministry. He recounts his first sermon at a hyper-charismatic youth group in county Cork, Ireland in the late 1980s and the significant growth that has taken place in his min...

Why You Should Stop Saying "We" in Your Messages with Carey Nieuwhof
Expositors CollectiveJanuary 30, 2024x
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00:47:2054.18 MB

Why You Should Stop Saying "We" in Your Messages with Carey Nieuwhof

Should preachers use the humble "we" or the personalised "you" when speaking to their congregations? Should busy leaders take breakfast meetings? Should sermon preparation nourish the soul of the pastor? Carey Nieuwhof answers these questions and more in this captivating and com...

Expository Preaching Enables Transformative Encounters With God Himself
Expositors CollectiveJanuary 23, 2024x
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00:24:3828.2 MB

Expository Preaching Enables Transformative Encounters With God Himself

Jim Wilson spoke powerfully during the opening address from our Temecula Expositors Collective gathering from Romans 12 about how expository preaching brings the hearers into contact with God and how that will necessarily provoke and invite life transformation.  Jim Wilson started preaching when ...

Applied Pneumatology: What Is the Holy Spirit Doing When We Preach?
Expositors CollectiveJanuary 16, 2024x
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00:50:1457.49 MB

Applied Pneumatology: What Is the Holy Spirit Doing When We Preach?

Professor, author and lay-preacher Fred Sanders speaks with Mike about what exactly the Holy Spirit is doing as we prepare a sermon, deliver it, and also what He is doing in the hearts, minds and lives of our hearers. He speaks about the second noetic office of the Spirit, the unremarkable sermon t...

Rejected Yet Rejoicing
Expositors CollectiveJanuary 09, 2024x
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00:31:0535.59 MB

Rejected Yet Rejoicing

At the final session of our Austin preachers training event, Tim Chaddick speaks from the parable of the sower (Mark 4:1-20) and gives 4 practical principles and 3 encouragements for Bible teachers.  Tim Chaddick is the Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and Founding Pastor of Reality Chur...

Beyond Words: Sermon Illustrations and the Preacher Who Could Not Speak
Expositors CollectiveJanuary 02, 2024x
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Beyond Words: Sermon Illustrations and the Preacher Who Could Not Speak

"In this touching episode, Brother Jim Wilson and Mike delve into the profound experience of losing one's voice as a preacher. Jim recounts a challenging nine-month period of voicelessness, sharing the emotional and practical hurdles he faced. They explore the paradox of a speaker unable t...