Why They Didn't Preach Sermons in the Early Church (updated)

This Zoom presentation by Dr. Tom Wadsworth was delivered to a house church in Tennessee on Oct. 20, 2024. (Tom appears at 02:19.) While it is commonly assumed that "preaching" of "sermons" was common in biblical Christianity, Tom shows how this concept varies with the New Testament evidence. After taking a closer look at the kinds of "assembly speaking" employed in church meetings in the New Testament, Dr. Wadsworth identifies three key elements that are commonly lacking in church assemblies today. =========================================== Chapters: 00:00 Recap of "Worship" 04:40 Introduction to "Preaching Sermons" in the NT 11:59 NT Terms Given to Christian Speakers 15:17 Types of Assembly Speaking in the NT 18:10 Preaching in the NT 23:02 Problems of Preaching 25:56 What We Lack #1: One Anothering 30:33 What We Lack #2: Multiple Perspectives 35:49 What We Lack #3: Opportunity for Development 43:08 Are All Christians to be Evangelists? 48:25 Summary