Effective First-Person Biblical Preaching

By: J. Kent Edwards

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Synopsis: The Steps from Text to Narrative SermonPresenting biblically centered sermons in a new,creative genrePastors and teachers are always on the lookout for newways to expand the effectiveness of their preaching. Sermons delivered in the first-person point of view canweave the power of story and drama into the biblicalteaching, making familiar-and not-so-familiar-characters and situations come to life. This book helpsstudents and pastors understand how first-personsermons can be preached with biblical integrity. Itextends Haddon Robinson's "big idea" philosophy ofpreaching to this new genre. J. Kent Edwards takes a practical approach as he walksreaders through the steps needed for creating sermonsthat are faithful to the text and engaging to the listener. Examples and worksheets enable readers to apply thisunique approach to one of their own sermons. The bookincludes a CD-ROM with a video sample of first-personnarrative preaching.