In this book, veteran preacher Sondra Willobee shows preachers how to enliven their sermons by using the techniques of great writers. The book includes three sections: (1) 'hook'-how good sermons begin with something that grabs listeners' attention; (2) 'book'-how to shape a sermon with narrative pulse and ascending emotional intensity so that listeners experience the gospel; and (3) 'stone'-how good sermons use specific, concrete language. By explaining these techniques, offering many examples, and reflecting on her own successes and failures, Willobee has provided a resource that will rekindle the creativity of experienced preachers and help new preachers develop their own compelling voices.
