Volume 5
Fall 2006 - Common Mistakes All Preachers Make
Whether new to preaching or an experienced pro, we all run into trouble spots in our preaching. This issue helps you address these mistakes and work to overcome them. It will also feature a sermon by Joseph Stowell.
Further Resources
Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson; Baker Books, 2001.
The Big Idea of Biblical Preaching edited by Scott Gibson, Keith Willhite; Baker Books, 2003.
The Moment of Truth: A Guide to Effective Sermon Delivery by Wayne McDill; Broadman and Holman, 1999.
Making a Difference in Preaching by Haddon Robinson, edited by Scott Gibson; Baker Books, 2002.
The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching edited by Haddon Robinson, Craig Brian Larson; Zondervan, 2005.
Preaching that Connects by Craig Brian Larson, Mark Galli; Zondervan, 1994.
Getting the Word Across: Speech Communication for Pastors and Lay Leaders by Robert Jacks; Eerdmans, 1995.
Elmer Gentry by Sinclair Lewis; Harcourt, 1927.
Winter 2006 - Preaching in Serious Times
Our culture is changing rapidly on us. How are we to connect God's Word in relevant ways to our new audience? Our new president, Dr. James Emery White, will join us to talk about this emerging culture and how that impacts our preaching.
Further Resources
Serious Times by James Emery White; IVP, 2005.
Culture Shift: Communicating God's Truth to Our Changing World by David Henderson; Baker Books, 1998.
Preaching to a Postmodern World: A Guide to Reaching 21st-Century Listeners by Graham Johnston; Baker Books, 2001.
Preaching to a Shifting Culture edited by Scott Gibson; Baker Books, 2004.
Spring 2007 - Preaching to the Heart
We are not called to merely preach to the mind or will, but to the heart. Tim Keller joins us to talk about how our messages can penetrate our hearers' hearts to produce real change
Further Resources
Preaching to the Heart by Tim Keller. Pastor's Builders Series- Audio Resource.
Unintentional Preaching Models by Tim Keller. Notes from Pastor's Forum Seminar.
Reading and Preparation by Tim Keller. Notes from Pastor's Forum Seminar.
Listen to sample audio: Interview with Tim Keller
Summer 2007 - Improve Your Preaching, but How?
We've all heard, "Great message pastor!" after a sermon. But how do we really receive feedback that will actually help us improve? We will be discussing feedback and how it can be used to push you forward towards growth.
Further Resources
Evaluation Sheet- Simple Form
Evaluation Sheet-Detailed Form
Evaluation Sheet- Four Areas
Evaluation Sheet- Narrative Sermon
Audience Adaptation Worksheet This will guide you in considering your audience as you prepare.
A Plan for Clear Speaking by Haddon Robinson. This is a short list of tips for improving clarity.
Stop Preaching in the Dark by Keith Willhite. Article on feed-forward, used with permission from Preaching Magazine.
Feedback Survey Results These are the results of a survey we conducted with PulpitTalk listeners.
