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What Can We Learn from the Puritans about Reformed Experiential Preaching?

Dr. Joel Beeke's sermon, titled 'What Can We Learn from the Puritans about Reformed Experiential Preaching?,' explores the distinctive features of Puritan preaching. He outlines five key aspects: primacy, program, passion, power, and plainness. The Puritans valued preaching as the primary means of grace and emphasized delivering sermons that were biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical. They fostered a rigorous program for training ministers, which included lectureships and prophesying sessions for critique and improvement. Passionate about preaching, the Puritans aimed to address the mind with clarity, confront the conscience, and allure the heart. They advocated for plain preaching that was accessible to all listeners. Dr. Beeke advises contemporary preachers to learn from the Puritans' holistic approach while adapting to modern audiences, emphasizing the importance of clarity, simplicity, and focusing on the congregation's understanding. He cautions against overwhelming listeners with excessive points or applications. Lastly, he encourages taking a long-term view of a ministry's impact, trusting that the fruits of effective preaching may manifest over time.