Ryan Goodroe

Hey pastors, you may want to think strategically about where your instrumentalists are placed on stage as you pray at the end of your sermon. Otherwise this (which is me) could be you.

@MtZionAD33 Here's the link if you want to watch the entire April 12 sermon (an expositional sermon on 2 Timothy 3:16-17). central.churchatthemill.com/sermons/

Pastor Allen getting tossed around for saying this is enough for me to know that my brother nailed it on the head. Here is an excerpt from a paper I wrote: Topical preaching is mainly found among churches that have no reverence for the things of God, and a direct result of eisegesis is building a church based on a high view of man and a low view of God. Entertainment, therefore, often becomes the tool to keep people in the church, and the truth of God is set aside in favor of moral relativism. The late Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899- 1981) summarized this concern well: "Light entertainment, easy familiarity, and jocularity are not compatible with a realization of the seriousness of the condition of the souls of all men by nature, the fact that they are lost and in danger of eternal perdition, and their consequent need of salvation. Not only that, such methods cannot bring out the Truth; and our business is to preach the Truth. These methods may affect people psychologically and in other respects, and they may lead to ‘decisions’; but our object is not merely to get decisions, it is to bring people to a knowledge of the Truth." Topical preaching, therefore, prioritizes immediate appeal and emotional engagement over faithful exposition, often reducing the pulpit to a platform for cultural trends rather than a place where God’s Word governs both message and method. As Charles Koller reminds us, “The preacher must lead his people into the text, not away from it.” This does not mean that topical preaching is inherently wrong; one can occasionally preach topically while still maintaining an expository approach. However, this method should not become the normative practice. In contrast, expository preaching seeks to faithfully draw out the meaning of Scripture, allowing God Himself to speak through the text rather than shaping the text to human preferences.

@dougwmize @DJ__Horton Well-said, Doug! I agree wholeheartedly. @DJ_Horton would be very near the bottom of a list of preachers that could be accused of not understanding the task of expository preaching. He does it with excellence weekly, has a doctorate in it, and has taught many others to do it.

@DJ__Horton is a faithful preacher of the text. Like many of us, he’s not afraid to use an illustrative prop to occasionally make a point. Just like the greatest preacher who ever lived, who taught by holding up a coin, a child, and a loaf of bread.

@claysmith79 @WBCBaseball A World Series win for the Braves, without any hesitation

Baseball fans. If you HAD to pick.... Would you rather: A) See your favorite team win the 2026 World Series Or B) See your country win the @WBCBaseball

@steviesmith @MattSmethurst Thanks. That's quite helpful. I especially benefited from this sentence: "In the case of well-placed shame for sin the pain ought to be there but it ought not to stay there. If it does, it’s owing to unbelief in the promises of God." Lingering shame is probably what I balked at.

@RyanGoodroe @MattSmethurst I have found the differences between different forms of shame that John Piper has explained to be helpful. desiringgod.org/messages/battl…

@lukedsimmons “I’m shocked,” said no one

Seems like this is the answer:

Preston Sprinkle’s forthcoming book is about “An Honest Look at What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership.” He’s sharing his three years of study and the conclusion he lands on. Where do you predict he will land?

@Coach_Poppie We are blessed to have you and excited about the present and future. Clemson won two ACC titles while I was a student here, and we look forward to seeing that again soon. I’ll be encouraging people to show up at Littlejohn!

Absolutely blessed to be here. Growing this program together. Lots of work ahead, looking forward to making the Clemson Family proud.

@walkonmoose @ClemsonDill @dustinb429 @1nsideTheValley @adamdropsbombs @cfb_clemson @CFravel247 @austinhannon_ @TigerCommenter @MDavidHood @FaxonPxP Rabun Gap is in Dillard, GA. Maybe he’s from Roanoke.

Monday morning update to Clemson’s 2027 recruiting class is here! Now grab a coffee and hop in. Things ought to start picking up a bit as we get closer to the March Official Visit weekend, but for now, news is sparse. - OT Elijah Hutcheson out of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (@RabunGapEagles) in Roanoke, VA picked up an offer. - I added the number of visits each recruit has taken to Clemson has been added - I know Dabo doesn’t offer kids without them visiting, so I’m curious about DL Za’Vion Means. I will try to add specific visits like the March Official Vist or the Dabo’s Camp as those players tend to be the most pursued by the Tigers

@jleeinGA @JoshuaBarzon @JennMGreenberg It’s making the rounds again. It has been shared thousands and thousands of times. Make sure you see Beth Moore’s comments on the original post (which is pinned to my Twitter account).

@JoshuaBarzon @JennMGreenberg @Ryangoodroe… your dad is always tell me how how proud he is of you… but this hits different !🤣! … great job at laughing at yourself.. hope all is well in Seneca and the greater upstate for ya’ll.

I had to do a double take before I found out what was happening in this picture! 🤣

@lukedsimmons I had a doctorate in expository preaching and had been preaching for over 20 years BEFORE taking part in the Preaching Lab Cohort, and the cohort was still one of the best things I've ever done to improve my preaching. Luke is great!

Only 3 spots left for the next Preaching Lab cohort I'm leading. If you want to enjoy the prep process and feel more confident in the pulpit, this will help you. Everyone gets personalized sermon feedback & more. Let me know if you're interested.

@edstetzer Is your main disappointment that you said Diet Coke and not Coke Zero?

@micahfries We have basically the same setup for display, but I love the idea of making it into a prayer ring after the season! Thanks!

@lukedsimmons Returning to Matthew after a Thanksgiving and Christmas break. I'll preach Matthew 21-28 leading up to Easter.

What are you preaching in 2026?

@ClemsonTigerNet @MDavidHood and @gray_mann21 - What isn’t much? And where at TigerNet should we read more about this? The teaser sounds interesting (and a little cryptic), but I have no clue which article on the site I’m supposed to click on to “read more on TigerNet.

I will say right off the bat, it isn't much. Yes, changes are needed. I am sure changes will be made. I am not sure they happen today or this week, based on what I am hearing. It's just not Dabo's … Read more on TigerNet.com.

Gambling is never a net positive. It was not created to produce favorable outcomes for individuals, families or society. Sure it can deliver short term thrills and revenue, but it is designed for you to lose; your resources, your respect and your relationships. It serves as a gateway to greater bondage and graver consequences. It is a highway to irreparable harm. Don’t be surprised when it works.

@griffingulledge Had no idea about Motyer, and I’ve quoted him several times in sermons. Thanks!

Budding seminarians and young preachers, here's something you need to hear: Karl Barth's last name is pronounced "Bart." Meredith Kline is a man. Kelly Kapic is a man. Alex Motyer's name is pronounced "Muh-tare". Thielicke is pronounced "Tee-lih-cuh.”

@RBMorningstar And over that period, almost everything has changed… except for one thing.

The on-field product has gotten progressively worse and worse four years in a row now. Complimentary football hasn’t existed since V left. Home field advantage is gone. Nothing is ever easy. Anything else I’m missing?

@RTB_HRoss I started reading my copy today. Three chapters in, I’m loving it. Lots of great technical and historical detail, but still easy to read and understand. Good job!

In writing Noah's Flood Revisited, I endeavored to apply proverbs 18:17—to not only present the case for my model of Noah's Flood but also to present the case for all the opposing models. Consequently, this book had the most extensive peer review of any of my books.

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@STannerRiley I can’t argue with that. Lots of room for improvement.

@RyanGoodroe It was a great effort but he stared down the receiver the whole time. Mostly, I’m surprised at how bad he has been the first 3 games. I thought he would be a top QB this year and it just hasn’t translated

Can’t believe I put a bet on him to win the Heisman 🤦‍♂️