“Considering that many pastors in the protestant world preach from the hip ...”
Some don’t. But, sadly, you are for the most part right. And the Christian Church is a good deal weaker because many who are supposed to be shepherds and watchmen aren’t. Which is a good deal of the reason that the Muslims and the far left - such unlikely allies! - sense weakness in the culture, and weakness in the American soul. And, again, sadly, they are right.
On the other hand, they have have challenged something - Someone! - whom they cannot overcome.
My statement was meant to indicate that most spirit filled preachers, preach as they are lead by the Holy Spirit and not by something written down on paper. Usually they come to the pulpit with only an outline of talking points and let the Holy Sprite dictate were they go from there.