Extempore Preaching (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wilder Smith

9780266771203: Extempore Preaching (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266771203 ISBN 13: 9780266771203

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the art of extempore preaching with clear, confident delivery that grows with practice.

This guide explains how revising and reworking sermons can sharpen perspicuity and strengthen a speaker’s memory. It shows how a preacher can refine ideas, structure, and expression until the message is easy to follow and compelling.

The text emphasizes practical habits for ministers: recasting sermons after time passes, listening to a broad range of oratory, and keeping a strong stock of notes and briefs. It argues that diligent preparation, repeated rehearsal, and careful revision lead to speeches that feel fresh yet faithful to core ideas. The approach balances new material with the wisdom gained from previous sermons, ensuring steadier delivery over a long career.

Learn why revision makes sermons clearer and more persuasive.
Discover how memory, notes, and invention work together in live speaking.
Build a routine of frequent conversation and varied listening to improve style.
Create and maintain briefs to guide future talks and prevent loss of key points.

Ideal for readers who want to strengthen their public speaking as pastors, lecturers, or professional speakers, and who value practical, time-tested methods.

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