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Richard, Ramesh, 1953-

Preparing expository sermons : a seven-step method for biblical preaching / Ramesh Richard. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2001. - 217 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Scripture sculpture. c1995.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-215) and index.

Study the text: the "flesh of the text"
Structure the text: the "skeleton" of the text
The central proposition of the text: the "heart" of the text
The purpose bridge: the "brain" of the text
The central proposition of the sermon: the "heart" of the sermon
Structure the sermon: the "skeleton" of the sermon
Preach the sermon: the "flesh" of the sermon
Appendices. The Holy Spirit and your pulpit effectiveness
The benefits of the original language for preachers
Choosing a text for your sermon
Introductory notes on grammar
The perils of principilization
Hermeneutical analysis and homiletical application of narrative texts
Central propositions : an advanced procedure
Understanding your audience : exegeting culture
The elements of a competent sermon outline
A sample sermon introduction
Forms of sermon introduction
Sermon evaluation questionnaire
Topical exposition

ISBN: 0801091195 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2001037637

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Homiletical use.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Preaching.