Novel preaching :tips from top writers on crafting creative sermons /Alyce M. McKenzie.
Description
A knack for noticing : advice from fiction writers for preachers -- Noticing what? : characters and plot -- Noticing how? : habits of heightened awareness -- Sermon shapes : fiction strategies for sermons -- Recipes from contemporary preachers -- Sermon sampler. Getting what's coming to you : Jacob's struggle at Peniel ; Wisdom in person : ode to a woman of worth ; Filled with fear : exhortation to trust in God ; Silent disciples, shouting stones : Jesus' procession in Jerusalem ; My favorite angel : the angel's appearance to the women at the tomb ; Joseph, father of our dreams : the angel appears to Joseph ; Tony, Tony, turn around : the parable of the lost coin ; Suppertime at the Gospel Caf{acute}e : the Christ hymn.
viii, 180 p. ;23 cm.