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Five Hammer Strokes for Creating Expository Sermon Outlines
Here are the fundamentals to move from a biblical text to a message structure that speaks to today's listeners.
Jeffrey Arthurs, Ph.D., is the Professor of Preaching and Communication & Chair, Division of Practical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Reasonable Answers for the New Atheists
A book review from a preacher's perspective of 'God Is Good, God Is Great'
Kent Edwards is professor of preaching and leadership, and director of the doctor of ministry program at Biola University in La Mirada, California, and author of Deep Preaching (B&H).
Why Should I Listen to You?
Principles of effective introductions
Kent Edwards is professor of preaching and leadership, and director of the doctor of ministry program at Biola University in La Mirada, California, and author of Deep Preaching (B&H).
Satisfying Conclusions
Principles of effective conclusions
Kent Edwards is professor of preaching and leadership, and director of the doctor of ministry program at Biola University in La Mirada, California, and author of Deep Preaching (B&H).
First Person Narrative Sermons
Taking advantage of the power of drama and the pull of story
Torrey Robinson is pastor of First Baptist Church in Tarrytown, New York, and coauthor of It's All in How You Tell It (Baker, 2003).
Effective Introductions
An interview with Leadership managing editor Eric Reed
Eric Reed is a pastor, consultant for church health and evangelism, and journalist living in the Chicago area. He served as managing editor of Leadership Journal for 10 years and continues as news editor and writer.
Questions That Put Muscles on Bones (part 5)
What does the biblical truth look like in real life?
Donald Sunukjian is Homiletics Chair and Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California.
Soul Sermons from Psalms (pt. 1)
How a sermon from Psalms can touch the heart like the Psalm itself
Kenneth Smith is minister of outreach and family ministry at First Baptist Church of Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Stronger Conclusions
The key to a strong conclusion is understanding its purpose.
Craig Brian Larson is editor of PreachingToday.com, pastor of Lake Shore Church in Chicago, and author and editor of numerous books, including The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching (Zondervan). Kevin Miller is associate rector at Church of the Resurrection in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He served for many years as executive editor of PreachingToday.com. He is editor at large for Leadership journal and author of Surviving Information Overload (Zondervan).
Better Big Ideas
An interview with Haddon Robinson
Haddon Robinson is Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.








