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Preaching Through PodcastAuthor: Faithful & Fruitful
Preaching can feel isolating, but it doesnt have to be. The Preaching Through Podcast offers pastors and ministry leaders a seat at the table where honest, insightful conversations happen about the challenges and joys of preaching in the 21st century. Hosts Dave Shrein and Luke Simmons, alongside special guests, tackle the unique pressures of sermon preparation, the art of clear communication, and the spiritual responsibility of leading a congregation. Whether discussing how to preach through complex biblical books, navigate countercultural topics, or refine practical skills like introductions and illustrations, this podcast provides wisdom, encouragement, and actionable takeaways. Join a community of pastors committed to preaching Jesus faithfully and fruitfully in a rapidly changing world. Language: en-us Genres: Christianity, Education, How To, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Preaching Through Seven Deadly Sins
Episode 10
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
Send a textWhat if one of your most spiritually formative sermon series was also one of your most attractional?Pride, lust, greed, envy, sloth, wrath, gluttony — these aren't just ancient categories or Roman Catholic relics. They're principal vices, the thick branches from which countless other sins grow. And when you preach them well, something powerful happens: people don't just feel convicted, they feel dissatisfied with the status quo and hungry for a different way of life.Here's the distinction that changes everything: The seven deadly sins aren't just morally wrong but they're bad for you. They don't just earn you a bad grade on the heaven test. They ruin your life. And when you preach that with good argumentation, people start to go, "I don't want to live this way anymore."This episode unpacks everything you need to consider before preaching a series on the seven deadly sins:Four preliminary questions you'll need to answer (and why your congregation is already wondering about them)The historical origin of the list and why it's not a Roman Catholic thingHow to pair each vice with its corresponding virtue for a "don't do this, do this" frameworkWhy this series demands personal sanctification from the preacher, and how to navigate vulnerability with integrityThe surprising attractional quality of confronting sin head-onThe seven deadly sins don't just exist in grotesque, extreme forms. They show up in ordinary life... in your scrolling, your striving, your silence. And just when you think you've beaten pride, here comes vainglory knocking on the door.If you're looking for a series that offers both spiritual depth and missional intrigue, this one belongs on your preaching calendar.Mentioned ResourcesGlittering Vices by Rebecca K. DeYoungSeven Deadly Sins Sermon Series (Ironwood Church)Seven Deadly Sins Resources from IronwoodThe Preaching Lab CohortRelated EpisodesPreaching Through the 4GsPreaching Through ArgumentationPreaching Through an Annual ThemeEvergreenDiscover all of our free resources: https://faithfruit.us/podcast-linksAdditional questions about this topic? Email us at info@faithfulandfruitful.com.Preaching Through is powered by Faithful & Fruitful, leadership resources for pastors so they can have a faithful and fruitful ministry over the long-haul.
