About this episode

Pastor Tyler and Pastor Devin discuss engaging with sermons and the importance of the Word in preaching with guest Sid Cripps.

In this episode, Pastor Tyler and Pastor Devin are joined by Sid Cripps—one of Fairview’s longtime members—for a candid conversation about preaching and how to engage the sermon on Sundays. They reflect on preparation, listening with purpose, distractions, and why the Word should lead every message.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tyler Campbell, Devin

Guest: Sid Cripps

Topics covered

• preaching
• sermons
• engagement
• distractions
• the Gospel

Keywords

• sermon engagement
• preaching preparation
• listening purposefully
• distractions in church
• the Word

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fairview

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