Robert Smith, Jr.'s Sermons & Illustrations

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Robert Smith Jr. is Associate Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Praying Through God's Silence
When we worship and humbly persist, God will speak.
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The Big Idea: Preach in Light of the Eschaton
Does your preaching take into account the big picture of the Bible, the grand story of our hope in Christ?
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Preaching a Narrative Passage
Smith gives practical insight into preaching narrative texts. He also offers guidelines for preaching a narrative sermonic form that does not violate the integrity of scripture, but rather restores the power and impact of story.

Living on the Edge of Whatever Happens
To live a "whatever happens" existence is to embrace the superintending hand of God that guides us even in the midst of mystery.
Praying Through God's Silence
When we worship and humbly persist, God will speak.
A New Agenda
When we're full of grace, we will be bursting at the seams, overflowing with grace in a lifestyle of worship toward fellow believers as well as toward unbelievers.

The Big Idea: Preach in Light of the Eschaton
Does your preaching take into account the big picture of the Bible, the grand story of our hope in Christ?
Preaching a Narrative Passage
Smith gives practical insight into preaching narrative texts. He also offers guidelines for preaching a narrative sermonic form that does not violate the integrity of scripture, but rather restores the power and impact of story.