Christ-Centered Preaching : Redeeming the Expository Sermon

by Chapell, Bryan

• ISBN13: 9780801027987
• ISBN10: 0801027985
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: Baker Academic

Summary

Sharpen your sermon preparation, organization, and delivery skills with guidance from this proven resource.

Author Biography

Bryan Chapell, (Ph.D. Southern Illinois University), is president and professor of practical theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is much sought after as a speaker in churches and conferences around the country and is the author of several books.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	9	(2)
List of Tables	11	(2)
Preface to the Second Edition	13	(5)
Preface to the First Edition	18	(3)
Acknowledgments	21	(4)
Part 1 Principles for Expository Preaching
1 Word and Witness	25	(18)
2 Obligations of the Sermon	43	(16)
3 The Priority of the Text	59	(24)
4 Components of Exposition	83	(20)
Part 2 Preparation of Expository Sermons
5 The Process of Explanation	103	(26)
6 Outlining and Structure	129	(46)
7 The Pattern of Illustration	175	(34)
8 The Practice of Application	209	(28)
9 Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions	237	(32)
Part 3 A Theology of Christ-Centered Messages
10 A Redemptive Approach to Preaching	269	(28)
11 Developing Redemptive Sermons	297	(32)
Appendixes
1 A Philosophy of Delivery and Dress	329	(11)
2 A Philosophy of Style	340	(4)
3 Methods of Preparation	344	(2)
4 Methods of Presentation	346	(4)
5 Divisions and Proportions	350	(2)
6 Wedding Messages	352	(3)
7 Funeral Messages	355	(4)
8 Evangelistic Messages	359	(4)
9 Study Resources	363	(9)
10 Reading Scripture	372	(3)
11 Sample Sermon Evaluation Form	375	(1)
12 Sample Sermon	376	(11)
Bibliography	387	(8)
Index	395