The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching

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A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s CommunicatorsThis extensive encyclopedia is the most completeand practical work ever published on the art andcraft of biblical preaching.

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching

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Publisher: Zondervan

ISBN: 0310296404

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A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s CommunicatorsThis extensive encyclopedia is the most completeand practical work ever published on the art andcraft of biblical preaching. The 11 major sectionscontain almost 200 articles, which cover every possiblepreaching topic, including changing lives, sermonstructure, “the big idea,” introductions,outlining, transitions, conclusions, passionate delivery,application, leveraging illustrations, telling stories,preaching narrative texts, topical preaching,expository preaching, evangelistic preaching,preaching to postmoderns, using humor, speakingwith authority, and many others. Entries are characterizedby intensely practical and vivid writingdesigned to help preachers deepen their understandingand sharpen their communication skills.The contributors include a virtual Who’s Who ofpreaching from a cross section of denominations andtraditions, such as John Ortberg, Rick Warren,Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, AndyStanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson andCraig Brian Larson—two of today’s mostrespected voices in preaching—provide editorial oversight.

Preaching

by Walter J. Burghardt

Homilists will welcome its advice about language, the role of the imagination, preaching and prophecy, the liturgical setting of the preached word, and social justice.

Preaching

Author: Walter J. Burghardt

Publisher: Paulist Press

ISBN: 9780809129065

Page: 250

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Practical advice for preachers everywhere, written out of long experience and deep learning. Homilists will welcome its advice about language, the role of the imagination, preaching and prophecy, the liturgical setting of the preached word, and social justice.

The Shape of Preaching

by Dennis M. Cahill

Robinson, Biblical Preaching, 118–23. 3. Campbell, “Inductive Preaching,” 270. 4
. Don Sunukjian, “The Tension Between Clarity and Suspense,” in The Art and
Craft of Biblical Preaching, ed. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson (Grand
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The Shape of Preaching

Author: Dennis M. Cahill

Publisher: Baker Books

ISBN: 9781585585847

Page: 176

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Many pastors are just too busy to fellow the latest theories on preaching and sermon form. In The Shape of Preaching, Dennis M. Cahill seeks both to educate the working pastor on the current issues of sermon design and enable them to use this design in a way that can change their preaching. After first laying the theoretical groundwork with discussions of the theological, cultural, and literary roots of the new approaches to sermon design, Cahill expertly guides the preacher through a practical process for designing sermons that speak to people in the world today.

Preaching for a Verdict

by Josh Smith

Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. 2nd
ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001. ______. “Blending Bible Content and Life
Application.” In Robinson and Craig, Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching, 294–99.

Preaching for a Verdict

Author: Josh Smith

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

ISBN: 1462781241

Page: 192

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Those who preach have been called to deliver the truth, and must do so with a conviction that every truth demands a response. J. Josh Smith aims to start a conversation about the role of exhortation in preaching. With emphasis on the biblical and theological foundation for exhortation, and attention to how exhortation is used in both Old and New Testaments, Smith makes a compelling argument that preaching must include both explanation and exhortation. Preaching for a Verdict also provides practical steps to implement effective exhortation in preaching, and offers a variety of biblical models of exhortation to equip the reader to deliver the message of Christ with authority. Text-driven preaching demands text-driven exhortation.

Preaching that Matters

by Lori J. Carrell

... One," in The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching, ed. Haddon Robinson and
Craig Brian Larson (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005), 78. 9. Ronald Sisk,
Preaching Ethically: Being True to the Gospel, Your Congregation, and Yourself(
Herndon, ...

Preaching that Matters

Author: Lori J. Carrell

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN: 1566996082

Page: 264

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Listeners do love their pastors and they agree with the sermon content they hear,' Lori Carrell once explained to a group of pastors, 'but most sermons don't ask for change, and most listeners don't experience spiritual growth as a result of the sermon.' A participant responded: 'Let's get practical. I want my preaching to make a difference. What changes are worth making, and how do I make them?' In Preaching that Matters, Lori Carrell shares answers to that question, drawing on the experiences of thousands of people—preachers and their listeners—whose effort she has studied over many years. In each chapter of this book, she offers research revelations about high impact preaching that will encourage and challenge readers to continue to grow as preachers. She then links these principles with Reflective Practice Challenges (RPCs), exercises that honor the rich experiences of pastors while opening opportunities for self-analysis, spiritual introspection, conversation with a trusted other, or implementation of research-based preaching recommendations. The activities have been used by hundreds of other pastors, and each RPC has been carefully selected for its demonstrated contribution to the process of transforming sermon communication. A selection of the RPCs are available as a downloadable file. E-mail [email protected] for more information. As a communication expert, Carrell approaches preaching from a 'sermon communication' paradigm. She begins with the task of identifying the spiritually transformative purpose of the sermon and then explores exegeting, organizing, deepening, and delivering the sermon, as well as listening to the listeners and planning for continued transformation. Her own goal is simple: to inspire and equip clergy to make changes that will enhance the transformative power of their preaching. To connect with others reading Preaching That Matters and to find an onlne accountability partner, join the book's Google+ communities.

1001 Quotations That Connect

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Timeless Wisdom for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing Zondervan, Craig Brian
Larson, Brian Lowery. The. Art. &. Craft. of. Biblical. Preaching. A Comprehensive
Resource for Today's Communicators Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson
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1001 Quotations That Connect

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Publisher: Zondervan

ISBN: 0310590485

Page: 368

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Many times people wrack their brains for succinct, “preachable” quotations to drop into sermons or teaching materials. Now they can relax! 101 Quotations that Connect features inspiring observations from a wide spectrum of influential people of the past two millennia, culled from the collection of Christianity Today. This volume—which contains the reflections of church fathers, missionaries, poets, and celebrities—is a gold mine for preachers, teachers, and writers.The sayings are arranged under eight descriptive categories, including Ancient Words, Rattling Words, and Keen Words. They are helpfully listed by source, then according to key topics, making retrieval of just the right quote a snap. Whether one is driving home the point of a sermon or simply wants a quote book for reflective reading this unparalleled collection is a “must have” resource!

With Wit and Wonder

by Blayne A. Banting

In The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching, edited by Haddon Robinson and Craig
Brian Larson, 562–66. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. ———. Preaching
and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry. Wheaton, IL:
Victor ...

With Wit and Wonder

Author: Blayne A. Banting

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

ISBN: 1630870102

Page: 154

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Preachers are often caught in a double bind--they would like to be more witty and creative, but they aren't sure whether these capacities fit with the serious business of preaching the gospel. Pastor and preaching professor Blayne Banting addresses both the "why" and the "how" of the roles of humour and imagination in preaching. With Wit and Wonder is designed to take the preacher from a solid theological and theoretical grounding in both humour and imagination to how these two God-given gifts might be employed to enhance the preaching ministry of today's communicator.

She Can Teach

by Jackie Roese

Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of
Expository Messages. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1980. Robinson,
Haddon, and Craig Brian Larson, editors. The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching:
A ...

She Can Teach

Author: Jackie Roese

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

ISBN: 1621899438

Page: 146

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Conservative evangelical women are least likely to be trained in the areas of teaching and preaching. It's a tragic state of affairs, given the central value that our tradition places on the Scriptures. In this book, Jackie Roese examines the forces, both past and present, that have discouraged women from becoming trained. We'll discover that women are indeed called, gifted, and mandated in Scripture to herald the Word of God. The first half of the book will focus on encouraging women to become as fully equipped as our male counterparts, and to use their uniquely female voice in proclaiming truth to other women in various settings outside pulpit preaching. But encouragement isn't enough. Many women who already teach Bible studies, or who desire to teach, are in no position to pursue formal studies in a seminary. To that end, the second half of She Can Teach is dedicated to developing homiletic skills. Together we will learn how to study a passage, find the main idea, and build and deliver a biblical message. By the end of this book, the reader will be better equipped to proclaim truth, through her uniquely female voice, to her female audience.

Spiritual Abuse Recovery

by Barbara M. Orlowski

Preaching to a Postmodern World. Grand Rapids, Mi: Baker Books, 2001. Kaiser,
Walter c. Preaching and Teaching from the Old Testament. ... The Art and Craft of
Biblical Preaching: A Comprehensive Resource for Today's Communicators.

Spiritual Abuse Recovery

Author: Barbara M. Orlowski

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

ISBN: 1621892344

Page: 246

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What factors contribute to active Christians in ministry leaving their church and becoming exiting statistics? Every year dedicated Christian people leave churches because of spiritual abuse. The stories of people who left their home church because of a negative and hurtful experience paint a picture of a widespread occurrence which beckons consideration by church leaders and church congregants alike. Spiritual abuse, the misuse of spiritual authority to maltreat followers in the Christian Church, is a complex issue. This book shows how people processed their grief after experiencing spiritual abuse in their local church and how they rediscovered spiritual harmony. Their spiritual journey shows how one may grow through this devastating experience. This book offers a thoughtful look at the topic of spiritual recovery from clergy abuse through the eyes of those who have experienced it. It invites church leaders to consider this very real dysfunction in the Church today and aims to demonstrate a path forward to greater freedom in Christ after a season of disillusionment with church leadership.

The Web of Preaching

by Richard L. Eslinger

As many are aware, Fred Craddock not only teaches the art and craft of
preaching, he is a consummate preacher as well. Through his publications,
lectures, ... insistence that preaching be biblical preaching. Responsible
exegesis of the text is ...

The Web of Preaching

Author: Richard L. Eslinger

Publisher: Abingdon Press

ISBN: 1426764499

Page: 310

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Preaching is not as simple as it may appear. The preacher today is confronted with a dizzying array of homiletic methods and approaches, each holding important insights into how to proclaim the Good News. While pastors wish to learn from these different ways of preaching, they often do not know where to begin (Who are the best representatives of a given approach? How do the different methods relate to one another? How has the preaching scene changed in recent years?). In The Web of Preaching, Richard Eslinger addresses these and other questions about contemporary approaches to preaching. Surveying the most important current theories of preaching, he argues that no homiletic method can be understood on its own. The different schools of thought on preaching all intersect at such common points as Scripture, narrative, and the role of preaching in worship. A strength in one compensates for a weakness in another, and seen together they form one comprehensive "web of preaching." This book is a follow-up to Eslinger's earlier A New Hearing, which has been a standard text in preaching courses since its publication in 1987.

Preaching That Connects

by Mark Galli

The principles of effective journalism are applied to the art of preaching to produce interesting and captivating sermons.

Preaching That Connects

Author: Mark Galli

Publisher: Harper Collins

ISBN: 0310386217

Page: 159

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The principles of effective journalism are applied to the art of preaching to produce interesting and captivating sermons.

Preaching and Preachers

by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

There are books bearing such titles as The Craft of Sermon Construction, and
The Craft of Sermon Illustration. That is, to me, ... The message of the Bible
should never be listened to in that way. It is always the ... There is only one word
for all this; it is sheer prostitution, it is instruction in the art of the prostitute. The
preacher ...

Preaching and Preachers

Author: Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 1444746049

Page: 327

View: 510

Some may object to my dogmatic assertions; but I do not apologise for them. Every preacher should believe strongly in his own method; and if I cannot persuade all of the rightness of mine, I can at least stimulate them to think and to consider other possibilities. I can say quite honestly that I would not cross the road to listen to myself preaching, and the preachers whom I have enjoyed most have been very different indeed in their method and style. But my business is not to describe them but to state what I believe to be right, however imperfectly I have put my own precepts into practice. I can only hope that the result will be of some help, and especially to young preachers called to this greatest of all tasks, and especially in these sad and evil times. With many others I pray that "The Lord of the harvest may thrust forth" many mighty preachers to proclaim 'the unsearchable riches of Christ!'

Preaching Master Class

by Will Willimon

While natural gifts of the preacher count for much, good preaching is an art, not
magic. ... more “for the praise than the profit” of the congregation.4 Art will
subsume theology and verbal dexterity will be more important than biblical
interpretation. ... There has always been a certain uneasiness among Christian
preachers in admitting that preaching is an art, a craft with certain techniques and
skills that can ...

Preaching Master Class

Author: Will Willimon

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

ISBN: 1621893189

Page: 134

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Preachers around the globe have come to rely on Will Willimon for insight and advice on the craft of preaching. For over a decade, Willimon has published his reflections in the "Five-Minute Preaching Workshop," a quarterly column he writes as editor of Pulpit Resource. Here the best selections from that column have been brought together into a single volume for the first time. Drawing on years of experience, study, and careful observation of the current state of preaching, Willimon offers candid thoughts on a wide range of homiletical issues-from theological to pastoral, cultural, and stylistic. Readers will find challenge and inspiration from a few hours spent in the studio of this master preacher.

Movie Based Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching

by Craig Brian Larson

This collection contains 101 complete illustrations straight from popular movies your listeners can relate to.

Movie Based Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching

Author: Craig Brian Larson

Publisher: Zondervan

ISBN: 0310873274

Page: 240

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Movies have become the stories of our culture. People love to discuss favorite movies and actors, and this interest can help you communicate God’s Word with power—if you have exciting, movie-based illustrations at your fingertips. Now the editors of PreachingToday.com have gathered the best movie-based illustrations, the scenes that convey biblical truth convincingly. This collection contains 101 complete illustrations straight from popular movies your listeners can relate to. Each illustration is easy to use—you don’t even have to be familiar with the movie to share the truth it portrays. ·Complete index includes multiple keywords and relevant Scripture passages for easy selection.·Each illustration provides plot summary and detailed description of the scene—you can tell the story well even if you haven’t seen the movie.·Exact begin and end times are given for each illustration if you wish to show the video clip.·Each illustration gives background information on the movie—year created, MPAA rating, and more. This handy, to-the-point resource will help you add dramatic muscle to your sermons and lessons. Engage your listeners’ imaginations through the power of movies—and drive biblical truths home to their hearts.

1001 Illustrations That Connect

by Craig Brian Larson

Here are 1001 of the best illustrations assembled by the editors of Christianity Today's PreachingToday.com. They're contemporary, proven, memorable, and illuminating---these illustrations will preach!

1001 Illustrations That Connect

Author: Craig Brian Larson

Publisher: Zondervan

ISBN: 0310280370

Page: 572

View: 177

Here are 1001 of the best illustrations assembled by the editors of Christianity Today's PreachingToday.com. They're contemporary, proven, memorable, and illuminating---these illustrations will preach! Furthermore, they're carefully arranged and indexed so it's easy to find the right one. An included CD-ROM makes getting the illustration into your sermon or lesson a breeze.

Choosing to Preach

by Kenton C. Anderson

This book equips you with a variety of tools for your preaching tool kit. A CD-ROM with additional helpful resources is included, as well as discussion questions and practical exercises.

Choosing to Preach

Author: Kenton C. Anderson

Publisher: Zondervan

ISBN: 0310570905

Page: 288

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Today, traditional forms of preaching are being scrutinized and challenged. The biblical sermon is not immune to the pressure to evolve or even fall by the wayside, leaving pastors and seminary students confused over how best to communicate to today’s listeners. In this forward-looking textbook, Kenton Anderson delivers a strong call to current and future ministers to indeed choose to preach biblical sermons, despite the obstacles to doing so. While preaching itself is non-negotiable, the exact form it takes can be much more flexible, allowing people to hear from God as they hear his Word preached. Rather than presenting one model or process for preparing a sermon, Anderson explains several available options. As you discern your message from the Bible, will you begin with the text (deductive) or with the listener (inductive)? Will you focus on the idea (cognitive) or the image (affective)? The choices you make lead to five possible sermon structures: • DECLARATIVE—make an argument • PRAGMATIC—solve a mystery • NARRATIVE—tell a story • VISIONARY—paint a picture • INTEGRATIVE—sing a song Each model is described in detail and related to well-known contemporary preachers, including John MacArthur, Rick Warren, Eugene Lowry, and Rob Bell. This book equips you with a variety of tools for your preaching tool kit. A CD-ROM with additional helpful resources is included, as well as discussion questions and practical exercises.

Dying to Preach

by Steven W. Smith

A fresh approach to the theology of preaching that will inspire every pastor

Dying to Preach

Author: Steven W. Smith

Publisher: Kregel Academic

ISBN: 0825438977

Page: 175

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A fresh approach to the theology of preaching that will inspire every pastor

The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative

by Steven D. Mathewson

I have often wished that someone else would write the book I need, for though I
work hard in the Hebrew Bible, I do not ... This part of the book will help you take
the raw exegetical material and craft a sermon that bristles with accuracy, clarity,
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The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative

Author: Steven D. Mathewson

Publisher: Baker Books

ISBN: 158558844X

Page: 288

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The power of an intriguing story can not only captivate an audience, but when presented in a familiar and personal way, can communicate important truths. With this realization, Steven Mathewson offers here a guide to applying careful expository preaching methods to popular Old Testament stories. Mathewson guides students and preachers through a ten-step process from text selection to sermon delivery. Mathewson then provides sample sermons and iinterviews of from five individuals, including Alice Mathews and Haddon Robinson. This book contains a number of pedagogical features-diagrams, figures, and two appendixes. Seminary students, professors, and pastors will appreciate this valuable tool for refining their narrative preaching skills.

The Strategically Small Church

by Brandon J. O'Brien

Here leaders preach sermons without a pulpit. ... In light ofall this, it seems to me
that our expectations of preaching come more from our national narrative than
from the biblical one. The preaching ofthe Word ofGod is crucial to the health ofa
church. But we have so elevated the art and craft of preaching that we've
diminished the importance of the many other functions ofthe pastor, functions in
which the ...

The Strategically Small Church

Author: Brandon J. O'Brien

Publisher: Baker Books

ISBN: 1441212140

Page: 176

View: 416

Brandon O'Brien helps pastors and church leaders understand that a smaller church is sometimes better than a big one. He demonstrates the strengths of small congregations, including that today's church "shoppers" want services that are local, personal, and intimate. Also, small churches provide space to nurture close relationships across age and lifestyle barriers, and they facilitate a higher level of commitment from laypeople. And small church budgets are often more effective because of greater efficiency. The Strategically Small Church will encourage small-church pastors in their ministries and challenge them to play to their strengths.

Young Preacher

by Chris Hill

Parrots don t preach Devotional Readingo Acts 2o36 39 On the day of
Pentecost a restored fisherman steps into his divine calling ... who are not only
called to preach but must study the art and craft of preachingm Your greatest
sermons will first be written on the pages ... Readyp Get Readys While others
who studied the Biblical exposition of Drm Charles Stanley pressed into his
message when he ...

Young Preacher

Author: Chris Hill

Publisher: Hill Communicatons Group

ISBN: 1943041016

Page: 61

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