How do Evangelicals define Expository Preaching and how prevalent is it within Protestantism?
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For the first five years of my Christian life I was blessed by the expository preaching of a U.K. Baptist minister. Sermons were usually 45 minutes in duration and the word of God was preached without apology or excuse. Application of Scripture and biblical principles within our Christian lives was made clear. Often I would feel distinctly uncomfortable as I realised that there were lessons there which I had to apply in my life. Sadly, since moving away, I have been unable to find a church that applies the same rigorous teaching programme aimed at the congregation.
***I believe that preaching is central to Christian worship.*** Yes, there is a place for singing hymns and praying, but hearing the word of God is why I go to church. The evangelical Baptist church I now attend seems to think that most of the time should be devoted to singing bland songs, repeating the simple tunes over and over and over again. Why, last Sunday, the visiting preacher only had 20 minutes left to deliver his message. It was hardly worth getting out of bed for because the preaching of the word of God was not the focus.
My question is aimed specifically at Evangelical Protestant churches. I would like to know if expository preaching is the norm or if it's become a thing of the past.
My question is inspired after reading this article which comes from a Southern Baptist source: [The Sheer Weightlessness of So Many Sermons—Why Expository Preaching Matters](https://albertmohler.com/2013/08/21/the-sheer-weightlessness-of-so-many-sermons-why-expository-preaching-matters) .
I realise that evangelical churches in other continents may have a different take on Expository Preaching, so allow me to narrow the field.
How do U.K. and European Evangelical Protestant churches define expository preaching, and how does that differ from modern-day evangelical preaching?
EDIT: Subsequent to the posting of this question, I have found a Reformed Protestant article which teaches that Scripture should interpret Scripture. https://www.theopedia.com/analogy-of-faith
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Apr 9, 2023, 07:06 AM
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