Stripping Preaching to its Bare Essentials

by SimonCoupland (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2005

  $3.27

  Bad sermon jokes have lost none of their edge, and preachers know most of them. Yet those churches where preaching flourishes often grow most strongly. Simon Coupland believes that a good sermon can bring the Bible to life, speak a powerful message to people's hearts and lives, and draw them to Christ. He tackles key topics, including the balance between inspiration and effort; structure; style; opening and closing; the use of narrative; and personal integrity. The text is liberally sprinkled with examples of preaching, jokes, quotations and illustrations, he explains. In a book to help us be more effective communicators, I have tried to practise what I preach. All preachers, no matter how experienced, will find something to treasure in his cheerful, commonsense approah.