On top of all the responsibilities that comprise their vocation, pastors must write sermons that are original, insightful, useful, challenging, and comforting--once a week. Sermon Preparation explores the art and craft of sitting down to a blank page and writing a message that nourishes and speaks truth to the listener. Every chapter, written by an expert in the field, provides insights and techniques that are the result of years of sermon preparation.
Articles Include
Writing a good message in a bad week
Five Hammer Strokes for Creating Expository Sermon Outlines
How Prayer Transforms Prep
If You Dislike Sermon Prep
Four Ways to Get out of a 'One Pitch' Preaching Rut
How to Plan and Package a Year-Long Preaching Series
The Spiritual Importance of Being an Emotionally Healthy Preacher
A special hands on section from leading pastors entitled How I Prepare a Sermon brings theory into practice and will give you the benefit of decades of experience. Contributors to this special section include:
