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Glean Wisdom from Great Preachers
On the Preacher's Calling
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 1
Finding Inspiration
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 2
Planning Your Preaching (1)
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 3
Finding Illustrations (1)
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 4
Ways to Organize a Sermon (1)
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 5
- Deductive and Inductive Sermons
- Plotted Sermons
- Conversational Sermons
Polishing the Sermon
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 6
How to Behave in the Pulpit
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 7
Preaching as a Part of Worship
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 8
Feedback
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 9
Essential Resources for Preaching
From Best Advice for Preaching, ed. John S. McClure (Fortress Press, 1998), chapter 10
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Dimensions of Preaching
Preaching after Christendom
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), Introduction
Taking Part in the Tradition of Preaching
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 1
The Importance of the Bible
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 2
Preaching for Others
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 3
Ways to Organize a Sermon (2)
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 4
- The Expository Sermon
- The Developmental Sermon
- The Discursive or Impressionistic Sermon
- The Narrative Sermon
- The Classification Sermon
- The Faceting Sermon
Beginnings and Endings
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 5
Finding Illustrations (2)
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 6
Style and Delivery
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 7
Planning Your Preaching (2)
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 8
On Care of the Preacher
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), chapter 9
Thinking Globally, Preaching Locally
The Culture Shock of Preaching
From Preaching as Local Theology and Folk Art, by Leonora Tubbs Tisdale (Fortress Press, 1997), chapter 1
Contextual Preaching
From Preaching as Local Theology and Folk Art, by Leonora Tubbs Tisdale (Fortress Press, 1997), chapter 2
Exegeting the Congregation
From Preaching as Local Theology and Folk Art, by Leonora Tubbs Tisdale (Fortress Press, 1997), chapter 3
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Preaching in the Contemporary World
Preaching after Christendom
From Fundamentals of Preaching, 2nd ed., by John Killinger (Fortress Press, 1996), Introduction
Preaching to Postmoderns
From Preaching Parables to Postmoderns, by Brian C. Stiller (Fortress Press, 2005), chapter 1
Preaching As If the Church Had No Borders
From Homiletic: Moves and Structures, by David Buttrick (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 14
Preaching in the Face of Mystery
From Homiletic: Moves and Structures, by David Buttrick (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 16
Why Preach? A Theology of Preaching
From Homiletic: Moves and Structures, by David Buttrick (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 26
Resisting the Captivity of Word and Sacrament
From "Addressing Captives in Babylon," by Richard H. Bliese, pp. 35-50 in The Evangelizing Church: A Lutheran Contribution, ed. Richard H. Bliese and Craig Van
Gelder (Augsburg Fortress, 2005)
Preaching for the Life of the World
From "For the Sake of the World," by Richard H. Bliese, pp. 51-70 in The Evangelizing Church: A Lutheran Contribution, ed. Richard H. Bliese and Craig Van Gelder (Augsburg Fortress, 2005)
Evangelizing After the Death of "Evangelism"
From "After the Death of Evangelism—The Resurrection of the Evangelizing Church," by Craig L. Nessan, pp. 113-32 in The Evangelizing Church: A Lutheran Contribution, ed. Richard H. Bliese and Craig Van Gelder (Augsburg Fortress, 2005)
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Preaching the Literary Forms of the Bible
Preaching the Literary Forms of the Bible
From Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, by Thomas G. Long (Fortress Press, 1989), chapters 1 and 2
Preaching on the Psalms
From Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, by Thomas G. Long (Fortress Press, 1989), chapter 3
Preaching on Proverbs
From Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, by Thomas G. Long (Fortress Press, 1989), chapter 4
Preaching on Narratives
From Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, by Thomas G. Long (Fortress Press, 1989), chapter 5
Preaching on the Parables of Jesus (1)
From Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, by Thomas G. Long (Fortress Press, 1989), chapter 6
Preaching on Epistles
From Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, by Thomas G. Long (Fortress Press, 1989), chapter 7
Preaching on the Parables of Jesus (2)
From Preaching Parables to Postmoderns, by Brian C. Stiller (Fortress Press, 2005), chapter 2
Preaching on Specific Parables
From Preaching Parables to Postmoderns, by Brian C. Stiller (Fortress Press, 2005), chapter 3
- The Sower
- The Unforgiving Servant
- Laborers in the Vineyard
- Talents
- The Good Samaritan
- The Friend at Midnight
- The Rich Fool
- The Prodigal Son
- The Persistent Widow
- The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
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The Power of Saying It Plain
Finding One's Voice
From The Word Made Plain: The Power and Promise of Preaching, by James Henry Harris (Fortress Press, 2004), chapter 1
The Power of the Word in the African-American Pulpit
From The Word Made Plain: The Power and Promise of Preaching, by James Henry Harris (Fortress Press, 2004), chapter 2
The Power of the Liberative Word
From Preaching Liberation, by James H. Harris (Fortress Press, 1995), chapter 1
The Power of Preaching "Out of Season"
From Preaching Liberation, by James H. Harris (Fortress Press, 1995), chapter 2
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Preaching in the Shadow of Death
Preaching in the Shadow of Death
From A Trumpet in Darkness: Preaching to Mourners, by Robert Hughes (Fortress Press, 1985), chapter 1
Types of Death
From A Trumpet in Darkness: Preaching to Mourners, by Robert Hughes (Fortress Press, 1985), chapter 2
Preaching the Theology of the Cross
From A Trumpet in Darkness: Preaching to Mourners, by Robert Hughes (Fortress Press, 1985), chapter 3
Shaping the Funeral Sermon
From A Trumpet in Darkness: Preaching to Mourners, by Robert Hughes (Fortress Press, 1985), chapter 4
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Preaching the Imagery of the Lectionary
Body
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
City
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Clothing
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Covenant
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Creation
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Cross
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Day of the LORD
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Emanation of the Divine
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Family
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Fire
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Fish
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Food
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Garden
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Harvest
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Heaven-Earth-Hell
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Israel
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Journey
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Judge
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Kingdom
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Light
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Marriage
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Mother
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Mountain
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Name of God
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Outsider
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
The Poor
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Prophet
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Resurrection of the Body
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Sacrifice
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Servant
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Shepherd
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Spirit
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Temple
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Treasure
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Tree
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Water
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Week
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Wind
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
Wisdom
From Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary, by Gail Ramshaw (Fortress Press, 2002)
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Preaching Paul
Paul the Problem
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), chapter 1
Paul's Theology
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), chapter 2
The Pivotal Event: Cross and Easter
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), chapter 3
The Salvific Response
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), chapter 4
The Deeper Logic of Paul's Gospel
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), chapter 5
What Paul Fought For: The Life of Faith
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), chapter 6
Spirit and Body
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), chapter 7
God's Integrity and Faithfulness
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), chapter 8
Paul's Theology in Historical Criticism
From Paul and His Letters, 2nd ed., by Leander E. Keck; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1988), Appendix
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Preaching Luke
Luke's Thought and the Gospel's Structure
From Luke, 2nd ed., by Frederick W. Danker; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 1
Patterns in Luke's Story
From Luke, 2nd ed., by Frederick W. Danker; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 2
Jesus as Benefactor
From Luke, 2nd ed., by Frederick W. Danker; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 3
Reversals of Fortune
From Luke, 2nd ed., by Frederick W. Danker; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 4
Jesus, Christ and Lord
From Luke, 2nd ed., by Frederick W. Danker; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 5
Salvation and Repentance
From Luke, 2nd ed., by Frederick W. Danker; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 6
Jesus the Person
From Luke, 2nd ed., by Frederick W. Danker; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 7
Ethics in Luke's Gospel
From Luke, 2nd ed., by Frederick W. Danker; Proclamation Commentaries (Fortress Press, 1987), chapter 8
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