Youtube Video MP3 Podcast Summary David Pharr discusses the essence of evangelism, focusing on the kerygma, or the core message of preaching, which centers on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what the good news is and how it should be the focal point of evangelism. Through examining Paul’s preaching, Pharr illustrates that the resurrection is not just an event but the foundation of the Christian faith, urging listeners to ensure that their evangelism reflects this central truth. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Evangelism01:58 Understanding Kerygma: The Core Message08:43 Paul’s Preaching in Acts: A Case Study18:41 The Resurrection: The Heart of the Gospel26:50 Practical Applications for Evangelism Transcript David Pharr (00:02)All right, let’s see if we can get this popped up also. Wonderful. It is good to be with each and every one of you. I’m a little loud, I’m gonna turn me down. I’m loud all the time, but it is good to be here. I am so thankful for the invitation to be able to come to speak to you this morning and be a part of this lectureship. Schools of preaching have a special place in my heart back in 1988. Many, many years ago, my grandfather started ⁓ working as the director of, at that point in time, was called the East Tennessee School of Admissions, affectionately called as Stopham in my household. ⁓ And then ⁓ later became ⁓ Siebs or the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies. ⁓ But I