Introduction: The call of the preacher -- Getting started : the basics for sermon preparation -- The proposition and the subject : setting the course -- The antithesis : the condition that the sermon addresses -- The thesis : the direction and focus of the sermon -- The relevant question : maintaining the sermon's integrity -- The synthesis : the body of the sermon.
Contents: Part One: The mystery of resurrection -- The reality of the resurrection -- A risen crucified Christ -- Resurrection and God's new order -- The resurrection tradition -- Part Two: The passion of Jesus Christ -- The patterns of sin -- The crossed man -- The mystery of God -- The gospel traditions -- Epilogue: The promise of salvation.
Preaching.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-131)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-131) and indexes.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Why preach to the children? -- The children's sermon vs. the real sermon -- Preparing to preach to the kids -- Presenting Scripture so children can "hear" -- Shaping a sermon that children can follow -- Choosing illustrations that draw children in -- Using sermon props -- Assigning sermon seat work -- Helping parents help children listen to sermons -- At the back of the church -- A final word.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-204) and indexes.
"According to Steve Brown, Bible teacher for Key Life Network and a professor of preaching, 'If you get one good illustration out of an illustration book, it's worth every dime you paid for it. If we don't illustrate, we ought not to teach.'... Since 1982 Leadership Journal has helped pastors follow this advice with 'To Illustrate,' a column that has become one of the most widely read portions …
Based on Hester lectures, delivered at Midwestern Baptist Seminary in 1986, and on Sprinkle lectures, delivered at the Atlantic Christian College in 1987. Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-94).
Includes bibliographical references (page 107).