Preaching and the Human Condition

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Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1501818910
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching and the Human Condition by : Prof O. Wesley Allen JR.

Download or read book Preaching and the Human Condition written by Prof O. Wesley Allen JR. and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of Enlightenment emphasis on the individual and confidence in human progress/ability, sermons often suffer from a lack of adequate analysis and presentation of the human condition. The result is that preachers either 1. (intentionally or unintentionally) offer self-help type messages or 2. fail to help hearers experience the breadth of the good news of Jesus Christ because the “bad news” of the world is not presented with weight. In this work, the author proposes to use the pericope in which Jesus is asked about the greatest commandment (Mk 12:28–31) as a lens for preachers exploring the human condition cumulatively from three different perspectives across the course of their preaching week in and week out. “Love God” suggests a perspective in which the human condition is seen in relation to a broken relationship between humanity and God (vertical). “Love neighbor” suggests a perspective in which the broken relationship is between humans and others (horizontal). And “as yourself” suggests a brokenness in relationship to one’s self (inner). While different theological schools have emphasized these perspectives differently as the starting points for their anthropology, views of sin,etc., all schools include all three perspectives. In individual chapters, the author will unpack these three perspectives theologically, move to suggest practical homiletical approaches to preaching in relation to each perspective, and provide a sample sermon dealing with that perspective.

On the Human Condition

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Publisher : RSM Press
ISBN 13 : 9780881412949
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)

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Book Synopsis On the Human Condition by : Saint Basil (Bishop of Caesarea)

Download or read book On the Human Condition written by Saint Basil (Bishop of Caesarea) and published by RSM Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This introduction brings together major themes in Greek Patristic anthropology - the image of God in the human being the Fall from Paradise, and the human condition in the present life and in the age to come. St. Basil the Great addresses the questions posed by the human condition with characteristic clarity, balance, and sobriety." "The volume begins with two discourses on the creation of humanity and a homily on the causes of evil, translated into English for the first time, and contains a new translation of a famous homily meditating on our human identity and experience. The volume also includes Letter 233 to Amphilochius of Iconium, St. Basil's spiritual son - a succinct and pointed discussion of how the human mind functions, the activity for which God created it, and how it can be used for good, evil, or morally neutral purposes. This letter complements the discussion of emotions in St. Basil's Homily against Anger, also included in this volume. Finally, the book includes excerpts from St. Basil's fatherly instructions to his ascetic communities, commonly known as the Long Rules, or the Great Asceticon."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Preaching

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698195094
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (981 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching by : Timothy Keller

Download or read book Preaching written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastor, preacher, and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shares his wisdom on communicating the Christian faith from the pulpit as well as from the coffee shop. 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 readers learn to present the Christian message of grace in a more engaging, passionate, and compassionate way.

Preaching with Integrity

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Publisher : Kregel Academic & Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780825420214
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching with Integrity by : Kenton C. Anderson

Download or read book Preaching with Integrity written by Kenton C. Anderson and published by Kregel Academic & Professional. This book was released on 2003 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the issue of how fallen and failing people can preach with moral integrity, this sequel to Preaching with Conviction follows the fictional life of Pastor Jack Newman.

Christ-Centered Preaching

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Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 1493414429
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Book Synopsis Christ-Centered Preaching by : Bryan Chapell

Download or read book Christ-Centered Preaching written by Bryan Chapell and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this complete guide to expository preaching, Bryan Chapell teaches the basics of preparation, organization, and delivery--the trademarks of great preaching. This new edition of a bestselling resource, now updated and revised throughout, shows how Chapell's case for expository preaching reaches twenty-first-century readers.

Preaching and Preachers

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Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310278708
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (12 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching and Preachers by : D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Download or read book Preaching and Preachers written by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1972-03-03 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Preaching and Preachers, the author states unapologetically his attitudes about his role in the church and explains his methodology, all the while addressing various problems and questions that have been put to him.

Hope in Times of Fear

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525560807
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Book Synopsis Hope in Times of Fear by : Timothy Keller

Download or read book Hope in Times of Fear written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Resurrection accounts of Jesus in the Gospels are the most dramatic and impactful stories ever told. One similarity unites each testimony--that none of his most loyal and steadfast followers could "see" it was him, back from the dead. The reason for this is at the very foundation of the Christian faith. She turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. (John 20:14) Hope in the Time of Fear is a book that unlocks the meaning of Jesus's resurrection for readers. Easter is considered the most solemn and important holiday for Christians. It is a time of spiritual rebirth and a time of celebrating the physical rebirth of Jesus after three days in the tomb. For his devoted followers, nothing could prepare them for the moment they met the resurrected Jesus. Each failed to recognize him. All of them physically saw him and yet did not spiritually truly see him. It was only when Jesus reached out and invited them to see who he truly was that their eyes were open. Here the central message of the Christian faith is revealed in a way only Timothy Keller could do it--filled with unshakable belief, piercing insight, and a profound new way to look at a story you think you know. After reading this book, the true meaning of Easter will no longer be unseen.

The Reason for God

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101217650
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Book Synopsis The Reason for God by : Timothy Keller

Download or read book The Reason for God written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-02-14 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller people can believe in—by "a pioneer of the new urban Christians" (Christianity Today) and the "C.S. Lewis for the 21st century" (Newsweek). Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand their ground against the backlash to religion created by the Age of Skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists, and agnostics, he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.

Preaching Words

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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 1611643996
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching Words by : John S. McClure

Download or read book Preaching Words written by John S. McClure and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John McClure's Preaching Words highlights the most important ideas in homiletics and preaching, offering short explanations of these ideas, what scholars of preaching are saying about them, and how they can help in today's preaching. Topics range from elements of the sermon (introduction, body, and conclusion) to aspects of delivery, types of preaching in different Christian traditions, and theories of preaching.

Preaching with Humanity

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Publisher : Church House Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780715141366
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (413 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching with Humanity by : Geoffrey Stevenson

Download or read book Preaching with Humanity written by Geoffrey Stevenson and published by Church House Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can 'old-fashioned' preaching survive in today's culture? How can we preach with humanity, not to it or at it? Whether you're a new enthusiast or an experienced practitioner, this book will help you in the life-long process of becoming a preacher with humanity.

The Story of Narrative Preaching

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1630878995
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis The Story of Narrative Preaching by : Mike Graves

Download or read book The Story of Narrative Preaching written by Mike Graves and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty years ago the one thing that could be said about sermons was they were biblical. Unfortunately, they were sometimes tedious too. Narrative preaching aimed to fix that, advocating for a dynamic experience of the text over against a static lecture. Preaching could be like the parables of Jesus, intriguing and compelling. The Story of Narrative Preaching is the story of seven students who are enrolled in Professor Freeman's preaching course. Once a new trend, narrative preaching is now older than most of them. As Professor Freeman notes, two things went wrong with narrative styles: over time the church became biblically and theologically illiterate, and the promised stress on experience didn't always measure up to the weight of the gospel. Readers are invited to sit in on the class, to reflect on the expositional nature of preaching and to experience the stories of some modern storytellers--Flannery O'Connor, Alice Walker, and others--to see what they might teach us about narratives of depth. In the end we discover what may be the most important word in preaching.

Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition

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Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1535905972
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (359 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition by : Michael Duduit

Download or read book Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition written by Michael Duduit and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2024-07-15 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art of preaching is one of the most important acts of ministry. The sermon serves as a transformative force—imparting knowledge, challenging beliefs, and convicting hearts. Recognizing the importance of this sacred task, Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition equips pastors with invaluable tools and insights, enabling them to prepare and deliver sermons that resonate deeply with their congregations. In a single volume, editor Michael Duduit compiles the insight, methods, and experience of over fifty celebrated preachers, including R. Albert Mohler, Hershael York, Robert Smith Jr., Bryan Chappell, Jim Shaddix, Tony Merida, Ed Stetzer, and many others. This handbook covers every aspect of contemporary preaching: The roots of contemporary preaching ​Contemporary preaching methods, including expository, topical, doctrinal, narrative, and alternative preaching models Sermon preparation and presentation Preaching and the biblical text Preaching as a part of ministry Preaching to the needs of people in contemporary contexts With its expansive bibliography and topical format, Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition is designed to be a timeless resource in every pastor’s library. In this book, pastors, teachers, and seminarians will find invaluable insight and comprehensive guidance for the art of preaching. Contributors: R. Albert Mohler, Nathan Finn, Chuck Fuller, Tyshawn Gardner, Scott Gibson, Chris Rappazini, Robert Smith, Jr., Calvin Miller, Bryan Chapell, Frank Pollard, David S. Dockery, Scott Pace, Hershael York, Lloyd John Ogilvie, Stuart Briscoe, Jeffery Campbell, Ralph Douglas West, Eric Johnson, David Allen, Simon Vibert, Stephen Rummage, Daniel Block, Ken Mathews, Paul House, C. Hassell Bullock, Heath Thomas, Robert Sloan, Sidney Greidanus, Channing Crisler, Scott Hafemann, Richaed Melick, Al Fasol, Jim Shaddix, Don Sunukijian, Michael Quicke, Tony Merida, Jesse Nelson, Clayborn Lea, Mike Glenn, Micah Fries, Ed Stetzer, Kris Barnett, Bryan Carter, James Emery White, Tim McKnight, Charlie Dates, Mike Milton, Rick Blackwood, James Noble, Maurice Watson, Vic Anderson, Timothy Mann, Ben Brammer, Clayton King, and Dennis Phelps

Stand-Up Preaching

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666702803
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Book Synopsis Stand-Up Preaching by : Jacob D. Myers

Download or read book Stand-Up Preaching written by Jacob D. Myers and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few vocations share more in common with preaching than stand-up comedy. Each profession demands attention to the speaker’s bodily and facial gestures, tone and inflection, timing, and thoughtful engagement with contemporary contexts. Furthermore, both preaching and stand-up arise out of creative tension with homiletic or comedic traditions, respectively. Every time the preacher steps into the pulpit or the comedian steps onto the stage, they must measure their words and gestures against their audience’s expectations and assumptions. They participate in a kind of dance that is at once choreographed and open to improvisation. It is these and similar commonalities between preaching and stand-up comedy that this book engages. Stand-Up Preaching does not aim to help preachers tell better jokes. The focus of this book is far more expansive. Given the recent popularity of comedy specials, preachers have greater access to a broad array of emerging comics who showcase fresh comedic styles and variations on comedic traditions. Coupled with the perennial Def Comedy Jams on HBO, preachers also have ready access to the work of classic comics who have exhibited great storytelling and stage presence. This book will offer readers tools to discern what is homiletically significant in historical and contemporary stand-up routines, equipping them with fresh ways to riff off of their respective preaching traditions, and nuanced ways to engage issues of contemporary sociopolitical importance.

Preaching the Incarnation

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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 0664232809
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (642 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching the Incarnation by : Peter K. Stevenson

Download or read book Preaching the Incarnation written by Peter K. Stevenson and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a theological discussion of ten important Bible passages connected with the doctrine of incarnation, bringing historical and literary questions about the text into dialogue with Christian tradition, drawing out the implications of the passage for preaching. --from publisher description.

Preaching Jesus Christ Today

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Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493410725
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching Jesus Christ Today by : Annette Brownlee

Download or read book Preaching Jesus Christ Today written by Annette Brownlee and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book approaches preaching as a theological practice and a spiritual discipline in a way that is engaging, straightforward, and highly usable for busy preachers. Bringing to bear almost three decades of practical experience in the pulpit and the classroom, Annette Brownlee explores six questions to help preachers listen to Scripture, move from text to interpretation for weekly sermon preparation, and understand the theological significance of the sermon. Each chapter explains one of the Six Questions of Sermon Preparation, provides numerous examples and illustrations, and contains theological reflections. The final chapter includes sample sermons, which put the Six Question method into practice.

Making Your Way to the Pulpit

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1608990680
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis Making Your Way to the Pulpit by : Jerrilee Parker Lewallen

Download or read book Making Your Way to the Pulpit written by Jerrilee Parker Lewallen and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume deals with the varied forms of shame reflected in biblical, theological, psychological and anthropological sources. Although traditional theology and church practice concentrate on providing forgiveness for shameful behavior, recent scholarship has discovered the crucial relevance of social shame evoked by mental status, adversity, slavery, abuse, illness, grief and defeat. Anthropologists, sociologists, and psychologists have discovered that unresolved social shame is related to racial and social prejudice, to bullying, crime, genocide, narcissism, post-traumatic stress and other forms of toxic behavior. Eleven leaders in this research participated in a conference on The Shame Factor, sponsored by St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE in October 2010. Their essays explore the impact and the transformation of shame in a variety of arenas, comprising in this volume a unique and innovative resource for contemporary religion, therapy, ethics, and social analysis.

Preaching the Manifold Grace of God, Volume 2

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725259621
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching the Manifold Grace of God, Volume 2 by : Ronald J. Allen

Download or read book Preaching the Manifold Grace of God, Volume 2 written by Ronald J. Allen and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preaching the Manifold Grace of God is a two-volume work describing theologies of preaching from the historical and contemporary periods. Volume 1 focuses on historical theological families: Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Anabaptist, Anglican/Episcopal, Wesleyan, Baptist, African American, Stone-Campbell, Friends, and Pentecostal. Volume 2 focuses on families that are evangelical, liberal, neo-orthodox, postliberal, existential, radical orthodox, deconstructionist, Black liberation, womanist, Latinx liberation, Mujerista, Asian American, Asian American feminist, LGBTQAI, Indigenous, postcolonial, and process. In each case, the author describes the circumstances in which the theological family emerged, describes the purposes and characteristics of preaching from that perspective, and assesses the strengths and limitations of the approach.