Handbook of Contemporary Preaching: A Wealth of Counsel for Creative and Effective Proclamation

The art of preaching is one of the most important acts of ministry. The sermon serves as a transformative force—imparting knowledge, challenging beliefs, and convicting hearts. Recognizing the importance of this sacred task, Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition equips pastors with invaluable tools and insights, enabling them to prepare and deliver sermons that resonate deeply with their congregations. In a single volume, editor Michael Duduit compiles the insight, methods, and experience of over fifty celebrated preachers, including R. Albert Mohler, Hershael York, Robert Smith Jr., Bryan Chappell, Jim Shaddix, Tony Merida, Ed Stetzer, and many others. This handbook covers every aspect of contemporary preaching: The roots of contemporary preaching ​Contemporary preaching methods, including expository, topical, doctrinal, narrative, and alternative preaching models Sermon preparation and presentation Preaching and the biblical text Preaching as a part of ministry Preaching to the needs of people in contemporary contexts With its expansive bibliography and topical format, Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition is designed to be a timeless resource in every pastor’s library. In this book, pastors, teachers, and seminarians will find invaluable insight and comprehensive guidance for the art of preaching. Contributors: R. Albert Mohler, Nathan Finn, Chuck Fuller, Tyshawn Gardner, Scott Gibson, Chris Rappazini, Robert Smith, Jr., Calvin Miller, Bryan Chapell, Frank Pollard, David S. Dockery, Scott Pace, Hershael York, Lloyd John Ogilvie, Stuart Briscoe, Jeffery Campbell, Ralph Douglas West, Eric Johnson, David Allen, Simon Vibert, Stephen Rummage, Daniel Block, Ken Mathews, Paul House, C. Hassell Bullock, Heath Thomas, Robert Sloan, Sidney Greidanus, Channing Crisler, Scott Hafemann, Richaed Melick, Al Fasol, Jim Shaddix, Don Sunukijian, Michael Quicke, Tony Merida, Jesse Nelson, Clayborn Lea, Mike Glenn, Micah Fries, Ed Stetzer, Kris Barnett, Bryan Carter, James Emery White, Tim McKnight, Charlie Dates, Mike Milton, Rick Blackwood, James Noble, Maurice Watson, Vic Anderson, Timothy Mann, Ben Brammer, Clayton King, and Dennis Phelps. Cover Page Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition Introduction Part I: The Roots of Contemporary Preaching 1: A Theology of Preaching 2: Preaching in Historical Perspective 3: The Preaching Tradition in America 4: The Literature of Preaching Part II: Contemporary Preaching Methods 5: Expository Preaching 6: Topical Preaching 7: Doctrinal Preaching 8: Narrative Preaching 9: Alternative Preaching Models Part III: Preparing the Sermon 10: Preparing the Preacher 11: Preaching and Hermeneutics 12: Methods of Preparation 13: Outlining the Sermon 14: Introducing the Sermon 15: Developing the Sermon 16: Illustrating the Sermon 17: Application in the Sermon 18: Concluding the Sermon 19: Evaluating the Sermon 20: Preaching and the Christian Year 21: Planning a Preaching Calendar Part IV: Preaching and the Biblical Text 22: Preaching and the Old Testament 23: Preaching in the Pentateuch 24: Preaching in the Historical Books 25: Preaching in the Poetic Literature 26: Preaching in the Prophets 27: Preaching in the Gospels 28: Preaching in the Parables 29: Preaching in the Epistles 30: Preaching in the Apocalyptic Literature Part V: Presenting the Sermon 31: The Voice in Preaching 32: The Visual in Preaching 33: Preaching with and without Notes Part VI: Preaching and the Ministry 34: The Role of Preaching in Ministry 35: Preaching and Worship 36: Preaching and Pastoral Care 37: Preaching and Administration 38: Preaching and Leadership 39: Preaching and Missions 40: Preaching to and for a Growing Church Part VII: Preaching to the Needs of People 41: Preaching and the Family 42: Preaching and Social Concerns 43: Preaching to the Unchurched 44: Preaching and Emerging Generations 45: Preaching and Human Crises Part VIII: Special Concerns in Contemporary Preaching 46: The Ethics of Preaching 47: Creativity in Preaching 48: Preaching in a Multiethnic Setting 49: Preaching in the African American Setting 50: Preaching and Technology 51: Preaching and Church Planting 52: Itinerant Preaching 53: Preaching for a Response Part IX: Resources for Preaching 54: A Preaching Bibliography Subject Index