Conference lgp30::christian-perspective

336.0. "input on ethical sermon" by OLDTMR::FRANCEY (USS SECG dtn 223-5427 pko3-1/d18) Fri Nov 01 1991 15:49

    My spouse would appreciate some ideas on an ethical issue, references
    to a scriptural base from which she can develop a "dynamic" sermon for
    use in an ethics and a homiletics class at seminary.  The "dynamic"
    sermon is a method of preparation for subsequent delivery, ie. a style
    of preparation.
    
    In this method, movement is from a problematic situation toward a "new
    result" when informed by scripture.
    
    This method differs from the "classical" or "three-point" method.
    
    More on the dynamic:
    
    Find a situation or symptom in either scripture or real life.  One then
    tries to find the underlying cause or root of that situation.  One then
    finds a consequence to one's life because of the observed situations -
    which usually is not good or desired.
    
    One then finds a gospel message which addresses the
    root/situation/consequence which yields a new result.
    
    This methodology is concerned with a sense of conversion or a to bring
    about change in an individual.  One becomes wanting the change. 
    Metanoia or turning toward God is a desirable outcome of this method.
    
    	Regards,
    
    	Ron
    

    Ron,
    
    A couple of weeks ago, one of the woman pastors at the Episcopal church
    I attend based her sermon on the Thomas hearings and Anita Hill's 
    testimony.  She was able to reference scripture as I recall it had to
    do with martyrdom (that unfortunately there still had to be martyrs
    before ethical - in this case both racial and sexism - injustices hit
    home for us).
                 
    Ro
     

    How about the sermon title: "Thomas, Who is the Judge?"
    
    	This sermon title leaves much to the imagination.  Where do we go
    	from here?  (BTW, the paper has to be handed in next Thursday pm!)
    
    ps: what might be relevant scripture?