Effective First-Person Biblical Preaching: The Steps from Text to Narrative Sermon

By J. Kent Edwards

Book Overview

The Steps from Text to Narrative Sermon Presenting biblically centered sermons in a new, creative genre Pastors and teachers are always on the lookout for new ways to expand the effectiveness of their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310263093
• ISBN13: 9780310263098
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Zondervan Academic
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Wow! What a book!

Whether you are a preacher, or just someone trying to make your Bible study come alive, this is a must read book. Narrative accounts for 65% of the Bible. Learn how to accuratly handle the bulk of biblical literature.

Innovative technique to add to your ministerial toolbox

One of many techniques available for presenting a good sermon, first-person preaching involves taking a Biblical character and presenting the gospel from their viewpoint. This can be a very powerful technique if done well. On the other hand some conservative churchgoers may have problems with a sermon where acting is an important part of it. The funny thing is that these same people will generally enjoy attending a passion play or other similar form of acting out the gospel. This book is about how to go from a text sermon to a narrative one and takes you through the process step-by-step. The author doesn't suggest that this style should be used for every sermon but provides an alternative style to add to the preaching techniques of the minister. A very instructive and useful book it makes a teaching style as well as preaching technique available to everyone. Effective First-Person Biblical Preaching is highly recommended.