This comment “Preaching as it is practised in modern churches is extra-biblical, a poor form of communication, and creates dependency.” is too general. In the church I attend, all of the pastoral staff preach topically relevant sermons that are Biblically centered and exegetically correct. So for the author to lump us all together weakens his argument. Is it a fair criticism of many modern churches? Sure. But much of what is current in many modern churches is extra-biblical. Perhaps the question should be is it non-biblical, or anti-biblical.

I think preaching is overemphasized in our churches today, but it is still a useful tool. I think this also applies to the musical aspect of worship as well. Actually, I guess what I’m trying to say is that Sunday mornings are overemphasized. This is why we have a lot of people (including me) ‘going to church’ instead of ‘being the church.’

I have to agree and I have struggled with this for a while… I think preaching (as we now know it) is basically second-hand revelation and does create dependency. But, since I feed my family from my ability to preach (and minister), I’m not sure what else we could do to take its place. I think this is where experiential worship comes in to play.

Good post.