Preaching Sermons

As Dr. King prepared for the Birmingham campaign in early 1963, he drafted the final sermons for Strength to Love, a volume of his best-known homilies. King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. Having been arrested for holding a prayer vigil outside Albany City Hall, King and Ralph Abernathy shared a jail cell for 15 days that was, according to King, ''dirty, filthy, and ill-equipped'' and "the worse I have ever seen." While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the drafts for classic sermons....

The Homiletical Plot, Expanded Edition follows in the same solid tradition of its predecessor. Upon its release, The Homiletical Plot quickly became a pivotal work on the art of preaching. Instead of comments on a biblical passage, Lowry suggested that the sermon follow a narrative form that moves from beginning to end, as with the plot of a story. This expanded edition continues to be an excellent teaching resource and learning tool for all preachers, from introductory students to seasoned clergy.

Frederick Buechner has long been a kindred spirit to those who find elements of doubt as constant companions on their journey of faith. He is a passionate writer and preacher who can alter lives with a simple phrase. Reflecting Buechner's exquisite gift for storytelling and his compassionate pastor's heart, Secrets in the Dark will inspire laughter, hope, and bring great solace. Start listening and rediscover what it means to be thoughtful about faith.

This book can give you a new beginning in your life. Discover a true and living hope. Find forgiveness in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He is the compassionate Savior who loves you. These sermons look at many favorite Bible Readings and you are encouraged to read the Bible passages listed for each sermon beforehand. Spend some time reflecting upon these readings. The Word of God is powerful and effective. The Bible declares that God cares about you and promises to provide for all of your needs. Let these sermons lead you deeper into the Word of God. Read the Bible every day. Study the ...

Most Christians - including pastors - struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian Gospel to change people's lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to-earth sermons and talks that help people understand themselves, encounter Jesus, and apply the Bible to their lives. In this accessible guide for pastors and laypeople alike, Keller helps listeners learn to present the Christian message of grace in a more engaging, passionate, and compassionate way.

The book shares with its readers relevant sermons that a biblical in foundation. All you have to do is add you hoop.

A step-by-step method for mining insight from holy scripture for preachers and teachers. Plus, a proven method for writing a persuasive sermon.

Verse by verse sermons through the book of Hebrews with questions for review at the end of each sermon.

This book shares with its readers relevant and biblical sermon outlines.

An adequate preaching and teaching ministry is essential to the growth and spiritual development of a congregation. Any lack or ministerial deficiency in this area will impoverish congregations and stifle the spiritual growth of individual members of the church. Therefore learning the art of sermon preparation and delivery becomes a crucial part of the life of every minister of God. There are however, two distinct aspects involved in preaching: Firstly, the divine and secondly, the human. Homiletics is the study of the human aspect. Homiletics involves the study of everything related to the...

“What am I going to say?” “How am I going to say it?” “Will this actually work?” When it comes to preaching, you want to give God your best. Yet, there’s something about crafting something creative week after week that often gets the best of us. Research shows that the most creative among us do not start from scratch, rather in the absence of a team and adequate time, they have a technique, process, or system. If they have one, why can’t you? What if you had a preparation process and a consistent structure you could rely on to get you started every week? What if you didn’t...

Here’s the truth: If you don’t get people engaged with your message at the start, they’ll be distracted as your message moves along. With these stories, you’ll have exactly what you need to master the art of the start! These stories aren’t the “Everyone gather around while I tell you a story” kind of stories. And they aren’t the “Once upon a time” kind of stories either. These stories come from weird news, current events, and interesting moments in history. It’s so much fun when you connect them to the topics of your sermons!

Preaching Through Jonah and Zechariah is a series of sermons verse by verse through each of these minor prophets. There are many cross-references for further research and questions at the end of each chapter to help review the main points.

Preaching is simple. It can be defined as, “Speaking God’s word to people.” However, preaching is also complex. It is both an art and a science. It is both a gift and a task. It will bring out the best or the worse in people. In this primer, Pastor Tim Rupp walks the student-preacher step-by-step how to write and deliver a biblically based expository sermon.

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” THERE is but one kind of armour, brethren, which, after all is done, proves of any value, and that is the armour of God. It is only through putting on of this that a man, or a nation, is able to do that which the Apostle desires here that the Ephesians maybe enabled to do—namely, “to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." It greatly behoves, therefore, all those who may believe that such an evil day is coming, earnestly to inquire ...

Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a classroom, you don't need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you you’re not connecting. Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to be told. An insightful, entertaining parable that's an excellent guide for any speaker, Communicating for a Change takes a simple approach to delivering effectively.

Second Sermon of the series by the renowned 17th century Genevan pastor/theologian, Francis Turretin. Turretin, who has grown popular in recent years due to the republishing of his magisterial sytematic theology: The Institutes of Elenctic Theology, is not known as a preacher by the English speaking world. This sermon series makes Turretin's preaching available in English for the first time. In these sermons, Turretin shows remarkable sensitivity to his church audience and a keen demonstration of the dictinction between the genres of preaching and systematic theology. In these sermons, ...

Various words for “love” appear thirty-five times in the five brief chapters of I John. This book invites you on a journey of reading and reflection: reading this book in the New Testament and reflecting on God’s love for us, our love for God, and our love for one another. Author Will Vaus is the pastor of Stowe Community Church in Stowe, Vermont. He is a popular speaker and author of seven books related to C.S. Lewis and three books of Christian reflections.

This book can give you a new beginning in your life. Discover a true and living hope. Find forgiveness in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He is the compassionate Savior who loves you. These sermons look at many favorite Bible Readings and you are encouraged to read the Bible passages listed for each sermon beforehand. Spend some time reflecting upon these readings. The Word of God is powerful and effective. The Bible declares that God cares about you and promises to provide for all of your needs. Let these sermons lead you deeper into the Word of God. Read the Bible every day. Study the ...

Uncover the transformative power of laughter with "The Laughing Pulpit - Using Humor to Enhance Preaching." This groundbreaking guide illuminates the profound yet often overlooked relationship between humor and preaching. With this essential resource, preachers can learn how to leverage laughter to communicate spiritual truths more effectively, create a deeper sense of community, and make their messages more memorable and impactful. A Harmonious Blend of Theology and Comedy: Explore how humor can illuminate spiritual truths, deepen religious understanding, and open hearts to profound ...