John Piper Uses Twitter, has a dynamic website and is obviously with us in the 21st century.

But when it comes to preaching, his views on technology are surprising. . .or not.

Take a look at this short interview video clip where he discusses his thoughts on when pastors use videos and movie clips and moving graphics during church services.

I love how he ends the response by addressing the age old new question:

Will the pastor go to hell for using movie clips during their sermon?

What are your own thoughts on this?

Do you have any examples of specific sermons or pastors that utilize video or movie clips in a way that completely elevates the herald’s message on Sunday morning?  Messages that could not be accomplished without the A/V and media team?

One way to look at this question is, is there a difference between required and preferred?  If you were in a media-heavy church and the pastor came out this coming sunday with NO monitors, no screens, no technology except a mic on a stand (not even the wireless behind the ear or lapel mic!).    Would if still fly?  Would everyone be in just utter shock?

Please share a comment (and links to any sermons on the web) below.   While we all know the default techno-embracing answers, I’m quite curious to see what your reaction is!