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Communicating
for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication By Andy Stanley & Lane Jones / Multnomah Publishers Inc. Speakers and preachers---follow this instructive parable to keep your message alive and your audience alert! By knowing your destination before you leave (identifying the major premise you want to communicate), using your turn signals (transition ahead!), and employing five other practical points, you'll be on the road to success---and drive your message home! 176 pages, hardcover from Multnomah. |
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Preaching By Thomas Nelson In the foundational volume of his Pastor's Library series, Pastor MacArthur and the distinguished faculty of The Master's Seminary provide an unparalleled introduction to expository preaching. In Preaching you will learn how to correctly "divide the word of truth" through biblical exegesis and how to powerfully apply the truth of Scripture to the people in your congregation. Let Pastor MacArthur and the staff of The Master's Seminary mentor you as you respond to the Apostle Paul's command to "Preach the Word." |
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Preaching and Teaching with Imagination By Warren W. Wiersbe / Baker No need to pay tuition for a preaching course! After presenting an overview of the need for imaginative preaching and the role of imagination in the Bible, Wiersbe gives helpful insights on how you can use imagery in various kinds of sermons. Thoroughly researched, well-documented, and highly recommended for beginning preachers, this text is also packed with bibliographic material. 300 pages, softcover. |
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Biblical Preaching, Second Edition By Haddon Robinson / Baker Learn to preach from an expert! In this revised best-selling classic, Robinson takes you step by step through the process of preparing and delivering an expository sermon, including how to derive its structure from the biblical text. This new edition features updated illustrations and gender-inclusive language, plus expanded discussions of narrative and inductive preaching. 256 pages, hardcover from Baker. |
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Christ-Centered Preaching, 2nd Edition By Bryan Chapell / Baker Transform your sermon from a Sunday morning ritual into a life-changing event! Biblical, comprehensive, and practical, Chapell's updated guide provides a thorough examination of the preparation and delivery of exegetical messages; emphasizes keeping the redemptive nature of the text in focus; stresses the importance of citing applications; and offers tips on dress, acoustics, using references, and more. 400 pages, hardcover from Baker. |
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Preaching and Teaching from the Old Testament: A Guide for the Church By Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. / Baker Preaching from the Old Testament receives short shrift in many pulpits. Kaiser shows you why and how you should preach from the OT. Emphasizing the relevance of the First Testament, this reliable guide offers practical insight into expository preaching and concrete suggestions on teaching the narrative texts, wisdom books, prophets, laments, and more. 222 pages, softcover from Baker. |
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The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching: A Comprehensive Resource for Today's Communicators By Edited by Haddon Robinson & Craig Brian Larson / Zondervan Corp. The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching promises to be the most comprehensive encyclopedia of preaching in print. This volume includes 11 major sections and almost 200 articles that will focus on topics such as developing the "Big Idea," preaching narrative texts, designing effective transitions and preaching with passion. Take this opportunity to let evangelical luminaries such as Andy Stanley, John Piper and Haddon Robinson provide you with resources you will need to preach the Word! |
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Elements of Preaching By Warren Wiersbe / Tyndale House Here are basic preaching principles as well as the main preaching prohibitions that can help you sharpen and focus your skills in the pulpit. Underlying these elements is a heartfelt understanding of the power and purpose of preaching: "A preacher must not be satisfied merely to instruct the mind; he must also stir the heart and motivate the will to apply God's truth personally," say the authors. |
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Preaching God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Preparing, Developing, and Delivering the Sermon By T.G. Carter, J.S. Duvall & J.D. Hays / Zondervan Corp. Reach today's postmodern congregation with life-changing expository preaching grounded in sound Bible-based exegesis. Presenting basic as well as advanced concepts, this practical guide provides clear answers to questions like "How can I make spiritual truths in ancient texts relevant?"; "How should I address special concerns of my listeners?"; "What about different biblical genres?"; and much more. 320 pages, hardcover from Zondervan. |
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12 Essential Skills for Great Preaching, Second Edition By Wayne McDill / Broadman / Holman Good preaching isn't a "talent" you're born with---it's a skill that can be learned! In this expanded and updated guide, Dr. McDill draws from 40 years of teaching experience to present 12 ways to help you preach more effectively. His principles, insights, and exercises will help you pack more content into every sermon. 320 pages, hardcover from Broadman & Holman. |
