Effective First Person Bib Preach : The Steps from Text to Narrative Sermon

by J. Kent Edwards

• ISBN13: 9780310263098
• ISBN10: 0310263093
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-01
• Publisher: ZONDERVAN

Summary

The Steps from Text to Narrative SermonPresenting biblically centered sermons in a new,creative genrePastors and teachers are always on the lookout for newways to expand the effectiveness of their preaching.Sermons delivered in the first-person point of view canweave the power of story and drama into the biblicalteaching, making familiar-and not-so-familiar-characters and situations come to life. This book helpsstudents and pastors understand how first-personsermons can be preached with biblical integrity. Itextends Haddon Robinson's "big idea" philosophy ofpreaching to this new genre.J. Kent Edwards takes a practical approach as he walksreaders through the steps needed for creating sermonsthat are faithful to the text and engaging to the listener.Examples and worksheets enable readers to apply thisunique approach to one of their own sermons. The bookincludes a CD-ROM with a video sample of first-personnarrative preaching.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Haddon W. Robinson	9	(2)
Introduction: What I Have Learned along the Way	11	(2)
1. Why Preach Expository First-Person Sermons?	13	(16)
Part One: STEPS IN THE EXEGETICAL TASK
2. Beginning to Use the Narrative Exegetical Key	29	(12)
Step One: Adjust your interpretive paradigm.
Step Two: Understand the larger context of the story you want to preach.
3. Determining the Story's Structure	41	(16)
Step Three: Determine the structure of your story.
4. What Comes Next?	57	(18)
Step Four: Analyze the characters.
Step Five: Discover the setting of the story.
Step Six: State the "big idea" of the narrative.
Step Seven: Double-check your big idea.
Step Eight: Make the application.
Part Two: STEPS IN THE HOMILETICAL TASK
5. Taking the First Steps in the Homiletical Task	75	(15)
Step One: Select an appropriate text.
Step Two: Ensure that you have identified the "big idea" of your narrative.
Step Three: Develop the protagonist for your story.
Step Four: Create your antagonist.
6. Completing the Homiletical Task	90	(21)
Step Five: Set the story.
Step Six: Plot the action.
Step Seven: Determine the perspective.
Step Eight: Create your lesser characters.
Step Nine: Write the manuscript.
Step Ten: Decide about props.
Step Eleven: Refine your manuscript.
Step Twelve: Block your sermon (optional).
Step Thirteen: Rehearse your sermon.
Step Fourteen: Decide about costuming.
Step Fifteen: Deliver your sermon.
Part Three: QUESTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES
7. Practical Questions about First-Person Preaching	111	(13)
8. Narrative Alternatives to First-Person Preaching	124	(23)
Appendixes
Appendix 1: EXAMPLES OF NARRATIVE PREACHING
1. Samson: The Strong Weak Man (Judges 13-16), by J. Kent Edwards	147	(9)
2. The Cripple's Story (2 Samuel 1-9), by Don Sunukjian	156	(6)
3. Mary of Bethany (Mark 14:1-11), by Alice Mathews	162	(5)
Appendix 2: IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHEETS
1. Understanding Narrative Literature: Worksheet Summarizing Steps in the Exegetical Task	167	(5)
2. Scene Analysis Chart	172	(2)
3. Character Identification Sheet	174	(2)
4. Scene Development Chart	176	(2)
5. Developing a First-Person Sermon: Worksheet Summarizing Steps in the Homiletical Task	178
Indexes
Scripture Index	183	(2)
Subject Index	185