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Patterns of Preaching: A Sermon Sampler
By Allen, Ronald J., Chalice Press. 1998.
Collection drawing on both contemporary and classical styles of preaching
to illustrate thirty-four different ways of conceiving sermons. Each
sermon is annotated with comments about the purpose of the sermon
and the setting in which it is preached. Ronald J. Allen is associate
professor of preaching and New Testament at Christian Theological
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The Cherry Log Sermons
By Craddock, Fred B., Westminster John Knox. 2001.
Sermons on a variety of topics and texts preached at Craddock's small
country church in the mountains of north Georgia-Cherry Log Christian
Church. Sermons demonstrate the homiletical variety and skill associated
with Craddock. Fred B. Craddock is Bandy Professor of Preaching emeritus
at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta Georgia.
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Theology Through Preaching
By Gunton, Colin E., T&T Clark. 2001.
A series of thirty sermons by Colin E. Gunton designed to present
a broad overview of the Christian Faith. Sermons demonstrate how theology
can be preached and related to everyday life. Colin E. Gunton is Professor
of Christian Doctrine, King's College London. |
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A Chorus of Witnesses
By Long, Thomas G & Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. eds., Eerdmans. 1994.
A compilation of contemporary sermons that display excellence in form,
aim, style, and content. Sermons developed by renowned ministers,
theologians, and professors with a wide range of backgrounds and denominational
affiliations. Thomas G. Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching at
the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. is President and Professor of Systematic
Theology at Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
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Biblical Sermons
By Robinson, Haddon W. ed., Baker. 1989.
Offers students of preaching examples of how twelve experienced preachers
have made Haddon Robinson's homiletical principles work for them.
Contains interviews of each preacher and comments by the editor. Haddon
W. Robinson is the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of
Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston, Massachusetts.
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The Bible and The New York Times
By Rutledge, Fleming, Eerdmans. 1998.
Sermons that address the question, Can the orthodox faith of the Christian
church stand up to modern challenges? Weaves the changing events of
the daily news together with the unchanging rhythms of the church
seasons. Follows the liturgical year, from All Saints to Pentecost.
Fleming Rutledge is an Episcopal priest serving at Manhattan's Grace
(Episcopal) Church, New York, New York. |
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The Undoing of Death
By Rutledge, Fleming, Eerdmans. 2002.
Volume represents twenty-five years of Holy Week and Easter preaching
of Fleming Rutledge. Incorporates biblical themes of sacrifice for
sin, vicarious suffering, victory over evil and death, and the new
creation arising out of eternal love. Fleming Rutledge is an Episcopal
priest serving at Manhattan's Grace (Episcopal) Church, New York,
New York. |
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The Preaching Life
By Taylor, Barbara Brown, Cowley Publications. 1993.
Preaching, autobiography, and sermon collection. Begins with a series
of personal reflections, perceptions of the church, and issues of
vocation, imagination, Bible, worship, and preaching. The second half
of the book consists of thirteen of Taylor's sermons, which continue
an emphasis on story. Barbara Brown Taylor is the rector of Grace-Calvary
Church in Clarkesville, Georgia. |
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Peculiar Speech: Preaching to the
Baptized
By Willimon, William H., Eerdmans. 1992.
Considers the calling of the baptized people in a congregation as
peculiar. Addresses the need for preachers to address them, therefore,
with "peculiar speech, " letting the Biblical text call them to live
a transformed life in keeping with the baptism. Includes three baptismal
sermons by the author. William H. Willimon is a bishop in the United Methodist Church. |
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The Intrusive Word: Preaching to
the Unbaptized
By Willimon, William H., Eerdmans. 1994.
Presents preaching as an act of evangelism in today's church. Considers
what it means to preach to those who have not yet heard the gospel.
Each chapter is followed by one of Willimon's sermons illustrating
his concerns in a practical, biblical way. William H. Willimon is
a bishop in the United Methodist Church. |
