Preaching the Topical Sermon

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ISBN: 9780664253066

By: Ronald J. Allen

Westminster John Knox Press / 1992 / Paperback

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''Convince me!'' ''Encourage me!'' ''Help me worship and pray!'' If your congregation is thirsty for answers to specific needs, Allen offers a practical model for developing on-target topical sermons. He explains why and when such sermons are appropriate and outlines strategies for developing them. Controversial topics are his specialty. Sample sermons are included. 176 pages, paper from Westminster.

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Title: Preaching the Topical Sermon
By: Ronald J. Allen
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Vendor: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 1992

Dimensions: 5 1/4 X 8 (inches)
Weight: 7 ounces
ISBN: 0664253067
ISBN-13: 9780664253066
Stock No: WW25306

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This book offers a practical model for developing sermons for occasions when the Bible offers little specific guidance for interpreting an issue, need, or situation. Ronald Allen describes why and how topical sermons should be used, discusses special occasions when they are appropriate, and outlines strategies for developing topical sermons, giving particular attention to controversial issues. The last chapter includes sample sermons by other preachers.

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Ronald J. Allen is Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the author of numerous books about preaching and about the New Testament, including The Life of Jesus for Today.