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4.0 out of 5 stars
As a student taking the course ..., September 30, 2006
This review is from: Prepared To Preach: God's Work and our's in proclaiming His Word (Christian Focus) (Paperback)
There are many longer and more involved texts than this. Some would argue that there are better texts as well. But comparison isn't where I really want to go. What is important is that this book covers the fundamentals of sermon construction and delivery very well. It can easily be considered an essential fundamental for one's "toolbox".
Dr. Scharf's direction is simple and clear: Have your heart and your self prepared. Then prepare your message under the direction of the Holy Spirit and the direction found in the Word. Let the Word speak for itself with its redemptive message.
Get book and make full use of it. It's the preacher's or pastor's equivalent to the manual of style. It's the framework for effective sermons.
Dr. Scharf is Associate Professor and Chair of the department of Pastoral Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He has served as president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society.
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