Words Fitly Spoken - Paperback

by David Von Schlichten (Author)

Forevery minister, from the time they step out of the seminary doors to the lasttime they step behind the pulpit, preaching the word can be one of the mostdaunting tasks they face on a week-to-week basis. What can I say that hasnot already been said? How can I make the scriptures come alive in the minds ofmy congregation? How can I relate events that happened thousands of years agoto what my congregation faces in their daily lives? Illuminatedby the scriptures themselves, Words Fitly Spoken exploresin-depth the nuances of the homiletic craft. From the proper use of hyperboleand imagery to methods for how to elaborate imaginatively on the scriptures, this is a comprehensive resource for pastors struggling with deliveringeffective sermons. Sample sermons are included with each chapter, showing howeach method can be applied in a typical Sunday morning service. Everypastor is charged with speaking words of life to his or her congregation. WordsFitly Spoken is a beneficial tool to help pastors of all denominationsto more powerfully deliver the wonderful, life-changing message of the gospel.