Description
Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to learning about preaching and more importantly how to craft and deliver a sermon. It offers a student-friendly, jargon-free introduction which requires no prior knowledge of the subject. Suitable for all church traditions and as a textbook in preaching and worship courses.
Trade ReviewPeter Stevenson has spread a banquet before us: the table is groaning with rich food to nourish the novice preacher and sustain the seasoned practitioner. He offers us meaty questions and tasty tips, served up with multiple side servings of practical examples. This book is a veritable feast for all preachers -- Kate Bruce
This thoughtful yet practical guide to the art of preaching is a brilliant resource both for those new to preaching and for experienced preachers who are looking for ideas to reinvigorate how they preach. It blends helpful theory with down-to-earth examples in such a way that captures and communicates Peter Stevenson's own passion for preaching. A must for every preacher's bookshelf. -- Paula Gooder
Peter Stevenson is an experienced and creative preacher and teacher of preaching. In this book he distils his wisdom in a wonderfully accessible and practical way. The plentiful examples and friendly style make this a gift for those at any stage of the preaching life, and for those who try to help and encourage them in their calling. I wholeheartedly commend it. -- Stephen I. Wright
"A book that is reassuringly abreast of the latest homiletical thought while managing to be thoroughly practical. A first class introduction to the craft of preaching.” -- David Day
Table of ContentsPart 1: Preaching Matters 1. Why Bother with Preaching Part 2: Preparing to Preach 2. A Journey into Three Worlds 3. Looking for Trouble 4. Preaching in Context Part 3: Designing Sermons 5. A Recipe for Preaching 6. Creating a Sequence 7. Telling A Story 8. Painting a Picture Part 4: Preaching and Performance 9. First Steps on the Preaching Journey 10. Performing the Sermon Part 5: The Preaching Life 11. The Fully-Alive Preacher
