BACK40 E79 - Repeating Sermons, Cessationism, Comparison to Others, Snitching

Mel and Michael begin by discussing whether or not preachers should repeat their sermon illustrations if the illustrations are effective at delivering a point. This part of the conversation gives some insight into Mel's sermon writing process. Does he preach off-the-cuff while depending on a lifetime of study or does he spend more time on weekly preparation? Next they talk about the differences between continuationism and cessationism with regard to miraculous healing. What does Mel believe on this topic? What are the dangers of comparing others to yourself when trying to determine a person's spiritual maturity? How do you prevent fostering a culture of snitching while also encouraging staff to be transparent with their leaders?