tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post2298137047051782345..comments2023-10-07T18:05:08.760+03:00Comments on Calvinistic Cartoons: Scripture or Script Tour?Eddie Eddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864410680077755048noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-37886823492674046072010-08-16T20:25:03.330+03:002010-08-16T20:25:03.330+03:00This is what happens when the sermon illustration ...This is what happens when the sermon illustration informs the sermon rather than illustrating the sermon - when it becomes the sermon. It's what it looks like when relevantism crosses the line into relativism.Jim Pembertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446388434272680014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-19885701493213002432010-08-13T05:57:52.671+03:002010-08-13T05:57:52.671+03:00I could handle a few Blazing Saddles sermon illust...I could handle a few Blazing Saddles sermon illustrations!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908788730958708701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-27466434415700029872010-08-13T00:50:32.990+03:002010-08-13T00:50:32.990+03:00Mr. Eddings,
Thanks for the offer. The link to ...Mr. Eddings,<br /> Thanks for the offer. The link to the article referenced above is:<br />http://scottweldon.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-church-needs-most.html<br /><br /><br />And we used to eat at chic-fil-a on Sundays all the time, but we really left feeling a bit unsatisfied. Hmmm..Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620657390402998257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-51006994966286293832010-08-12T15:02:36.557+03:002010-08-12T15:02:36.557+03:00For years, the Unitarian ministers have preached f...For years, the Unitarian ministers have preached from anything that "inspired" them. One week, it could be a poem of Kahil Gibran, the next, Blazing Saddles.Eddie Eddingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864410680077755048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-34533933585241067742010-08-12T14:01:51.363+03:002010-08-12T14:01:51.363+03:00In 2001, we moved to Miami, FL. We visited a churc...In 2001, we moved to Miami, FL. We visited a church and the "preacher" was doing a series on the movie "Grinch" which was a new release at the time. Many video clips and references were used. No mention of anything from the truth of scripture was used however. We went there 3 times just to see how rediculous it could be... We learned more about the Book of Who than the Book of God! What a waste of time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-42216454085662969972010-08-12T13:08:47.284+03:002010-08-12T13:08:47.284+03:00Andy kinda beat me to it: You just know there are ...Andy kinda beat me to it: You just know there are "pastors" out there using Twilight illustrations and video clips, probably even basing their entire message on these movies/books. Let's hear it for RELEVANCYKevin Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10930643495363470963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-52001796607722512752010-08-12T04:26:17.376+03:002010-08-12T04:26:17.376+03:00I know a minister(?) who used scenes from The Matr...I know a minister(?) who used scenes from The Matrix as sermon illustrations for weeks.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908788730958708701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-63441866366183498802010-08-12T03:34:12.888+03:002010-08-12T03:34:12.888+03:00Why not throw your link in so people will know wha...Why not throw your link in so people will know what you're talkin' about. Everyone needs to read it!Eddie Eddingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864410680077755048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-90153690627249089002010-08-12T03:32:38.591+03:002010-08-12T03:32:38.591+03:00You get to eat free at Chic-fil-A for the next fiv...You get to eat free at Chic-fil-A for the next five Sundays!! Just tell 'em Eddie sent ya.Eddie Eddingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864410680077755048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882165486994692239.post-42237719989964951262010-08-12T02:45:15.654+03:002010-08-12T02:45:15.654+03:00Thanks. I needed that. So do I get a toaster or ...Thanks. I needed that. So do I get a toaster or something for helping to inspire?Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620657390402998257noreply@blogger.com