This course is a study of how Christian worship expresses and shapes our understanding of the redemptive acts of Jesus Christ and other special occasions for worship, with particular attention to pulpit preparation for the celebration of Advent weeks, the birth of Christ, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Prayer days, Passion weeks, Christ's crucifixion, Christ's resurrection, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, Reformation day, and Thanksgiving day. Guidance is provided for speaking on other special occasions such as baptism, confession of faith, the Lord's Supper, weddings, funerals, installation or ordination of office-bearers, inaugural and farewell messages, dedication and anniversary services, conferences, adult classes, question-answer sessions, gatherings of seniors, chapels, congregational meetings, confessions of guilt, catechism classes, and radio addresses and interviews. You can purchase this course's lectures at the above link. |