So lately what's been on my mind. (Courtesy of my boyfriend)
Should a church be focusing on topical sermons, or focusing preaching straight from the bible. What are the pros and cons of each.
I've grown up in churches full of topical sermons and they pick a few verses that fit their sermon. But being brought up in this I really don't know anything about the bible. I didn't grow up going to church all my life, I started when I was 14, my parents aren't Christians, so I didn't learn anything from them. So with topical sermons there is a huge downside for new Christians as I feel these sermons are sugar coated... To this day I don't even know where to start when it comes to studying the bible. I feel embarrassed that I don't know stories that I should know.
What are your thoughts:
Should a church be focusing on topical sermons, or focusing preaching straight from the bible. What are the pros and cons of each.
I've grown up in churches full of topical sermons and they pick a few verses that fit their sermon. But being brought up in this I really don't know anything about the bible. I didn't grow up going to church all my life, I started when I was 14, my parents aren't Christians, so I didn't learn anything from them. So with topical sermons there is a huge downside for new Christians as I feel these sermons are sugar coated... To this day I don't even know where to start when it comes to studying the bible. I feel embarrassed that I don't know stories that I should know.
What are your thoughts: