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St. Augustine wrote down the first manual on learning to preach in book 4 of De Doctrina (On Christian Doctrine). This book was seminal and influenced the preaching style of his time down to even the present age. But before Augustine wrote down the first manual, there was already an
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“It may be said that all the thought-currents of the past meet in his works and form the source which provides the whole doctrinal tradition of succeeding ages.” - Pope Paul VI on Augustine Last week, we delved into the life of Saint Augustine, tracing his journey from Thagaste to
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From a life of loose living which included sexual indulgence, lavish parties, drunkenness, worldly ambitions and all manner of vices that were available to the ancient world, St. Augustine sought fulfilment for his soul dJ. Perhaps the most notable Christian thinker after the apostle Paul, the transformation of Augustine from
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After the death of the apostles in the formative years of Christianity, between the first and fifth centuries emerged a group of people that would be later known as the church fathers. These were theologians, bishops, scholars and philosophers and some were direct disciples of the apostles. These groups of
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And you will hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. - Matthew 24:6 This verse from the Gospel of Matthew speaks to humanity's long struggle with conflict and strife, yet
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But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defence to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; - 1 Peter 3:15 When called upon, how readily equipped are you to defend the
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In the dimly lit confines of a radio studio in the heart of America, a voice emerged from the ether, captivating millions with its eloquence and unwavering faith. It was the voice of Fulton J. Sheen, a name that would become synonymous with a revolution in religious communication. In an
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Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve taken a journey through time and have seen how sermons have been disseminated over the centuries and how it has spurred the growth of Christianity. From the early days of writing on parchments as seen by the Apostles, to the outpouring of
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In the ever-evolving tapestry of human communication, technology has consistently played a profound role in shaping the dissemination of ideas and messages. From the humble quill and parchment to the revolutionary printing press, we've witnessed the transformative power of innovation in connecting people with the Christian faith. Continuing
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Sermons have always been primarily delivered orally through the generations. However, the medium through which we receive these vital messages has been constantly adapting and evolving over the years. The church and the traditional pulpit still remain the primary platform through which these messages are distributed but over time technology
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The Bible was written over a period of 1500 years in multiple countries and languages. The Bible contains a repository of historical, moral, and religious codes by different authors who lived in vastly different social environments. All these authors across the years are all pointing back to one person, Jesus
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Last week on The Pulpit we explored what one should be looking for in a sermon. A sermon should be Christ-centered and this comes about by the preacher holding on to some basic preaching guidelines. Last week we listed biblical integrity, Christ-centeredness, gospel emphasis, relevance to everyday life, encouragement for