The Sermon Spring 1983

ARTICLE TOOLS

Find similar articles E-mail this page

Perhaps the pastor's single most important task in any given week is the preparation and delivery of the sermon. The following books contain valuable insights on how to improve content and refine delivery. The Summer 1981 issue of LEADERSHIP (Preaching and Worship) lists other resources.

Achtemeier, Elizabeth. Creative Preaching: Finding the Words. Nashville: Abingdon, 1980. Discusses the language of the sermon. Includes suggestions on how to use dialogue, drama, and illustration to improve sermon communication.

Barclay, William. Fishers of Men. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1978. Explores and explains the meaning of evangelistic preaching and teaching for today.

Benn, J. Solomon. Preaching from the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981. Includes sermon outlines. Part of the "Resources for Black Ministries" series.

Best, Ernest. From Text to Sermon: Responsible Use of the New Testament in Preaching. Atlanta: John Knox, 1978. A helpful tool in taking the original meaning of the text and applying it to today.

Braga, James. How to Prepare Bible Messages. Portland: Multnomah, 1982. Outlines a step-by-step process for the preparation and delivery of a sermon.

Broadus, John A. On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1979. A classroom-type text on the extensive task of building a sermon.

Brown, David M. Dramatic Narrative in Preaching. Valley Forge, Pa.: Judson, 1981. How to deliver a sermon in the style of narrative and story telling.

Demaray, Donald E. Proclaiming the Truth. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980. A guide to scriptural preaching.

Duke, Robert W. The Sermon as God's Word: Theologies for Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon, 1980. A study of how our personal theology affects our preaching style and content.

Ford, D. ...

Like the preview? To read this complete article and 18,013 more in the archive—JOIN NOW! Easily find high-quality, well-researched materials that provide a Christian perspective on topics ranging from headlines to history. Start using this invaluable tool TODAY for preparing your Bible studies, presentations, class lectures, sermons, meetings, and more.
It's easy and quick to join: 2-for-1 Deal. Two powerful resources for 1 great price! A 1-Year Membership to CTLibrary & a 1-year print subscription to the magazine of your choice! Enjoy your first 7days online FREE! Only $49.95 1-Year Membership Plus your first 7 days are FREE! You won't be charged until after your free trial. Only $49.95 1-Month Membership Includes automatic renewal each month. Only $9.95 1-Year for Print Subscribers Special offer if you are currently a print subscriber to Christianity Today, Leadership journal, Books & Culture or Christian History & Biography. Only $29.95 first year Brought to You by Christianity Today Int'l		FREE e-Newsletter! Even if you're not a member you can take advantage of the free "Christian News & Research" twice monthly e-newsletter! Sign up today for the FREE e-newsletter!   Note: Members also automatically receive this free e-newsletter.