Your Preaching Matters: How to Prepare Sermons that Cut to the Heart - Paperback

by J. a. Johnson (Author), B. K. Woolsey (Author), Steven D. Mathewson (Foreword by)

This book is designed to arm both novice and seasoned preachers with the tools to prepare relevant, action-promoting sermons that speak to the heart.

Words hold power to stir hearts and ignite change. In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a journey of preparing sermons that not only captivate minds but also inspire meaningful action. In Part 1, you will learn how to preach five types of sermons: three-point expository, topical, narrative, Bible-story, and interactive talks. You will learn to preach about the work of Christ as the direct solution to any difficulty or problem we face in life.

Part 2 breaks down key priorities that should never be overlooked as you develop sermons. You will learn to develop a clear purpose for each sermon you write so that your audience understands the objectives of your message. You'll also learn the importance of being under divine influence while you prepare sermons and preach them. Most importantly, you'll learn how an effective preaching ministry grows out of a life that is fully surrendered to Christ.

Included are several practical resources to guide you through the sermon-preparation process, including a quick-start guide for writing three-point sermons, a sermon outline worksheet, a guide for using the "Interpretative Journey" to help you uncover what the biblical text meant to the original audience, and one hundred Bible stories that can be developed into Bible-story sermons.