Intended AudienceTrade
Table Of ContentPART I 1. Definitions 2. Personality of the Preacher 3. Choice of the Text 4. Interpretation of the Text 5. Theme 6. Gathering Sermon Material 7. Arranging Sermon Material 8. Introduction of the Sermon 9. Body of the Sermon 10. Conclusion of the Sermon 11. Expository Sermons 12. Bible Readings 13. Great Chapters as Texts 14. Illustrations and Their Use PART II: Oulines of Sermons, Gospel Messages, and Bible Readings Textual Sermons Expository Sermons Bible Readings Great Chapters as Texts
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisThis practical book supplies ministers, theological students, and laymen called upon to preach with a helpful tool for their ministries. Rather than being an attempt at a complete and exhaustive treatment of homiletics, it is a clearly outlined guide written in a conversational tone. It is useful for study, selection of sermon texts and themes, and sermon building. Dr. William Evans has drawn upon extensive education and years of experience as a pastor, preacher, and Bible instructor to produce a guidebook that is personal and easily understood. After establishing definitions of terms under consideration, he examines the value of the personality of the preacher, the voice and interpretation of the text and theme, and the gathering and arranging of sermonic materials employed. He then gives close attention to the introduction, body, and conclusion; various types of sermons; and the use and abuse of illustrations. A concluding section contains sermon outlines which illustrate the material of the preceding pages., A discussion of theory and practice, focusing on methods, outlines, guides for study, the use of illustrations, and the selection of texts.