The Making of the Sermon: For the Class-Room and the Study (Classic Reprint)

T. Harwood Pattison

ISBN 10: 1331866081 / ISBN 13: 9781331866084

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves deeply into the art of preaching, offering timeless guidance for crafting and delivering impactful sermons. Beginning with a foundational definition of preaching, the author explores its essential elements: the message, the speaker, and the audience. The text emphasizes the importance of communicating divine truth with both authority and respect for the congregation. Moving beyond theory, the book provides practical advice on selecting and interpreting biblical texts, constructing compelling themes, and structuring sermons for maximum effect. It examines various forms of discourse, from familiar conversation to impassioned rhetoric, and encourages preachers to utilize them all to engage their listeners. This book, rich with historical and literary references, reminds us that preaching is an art form with a long and vibrant tradition. It encourages preachers to draw inspiration from the past while remaining sensitive to the needs of their present-day audience. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to communicate effectively and inspire others with the power of divine truth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Making of the Sermon: For the Class-Room and the Study (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331866081
• ISBN 13: 9781331866084
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Public Speaking

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Synopsis

Craft a sermon that connects heart and mind with clear, persuasive flame.

This practical guide helps preachers shape sermons that speak to both what listeners feel and what they think. Drawing on timeless craft and vivid examples, it shows how to make your message arrive with focus, warmth, and authority. This edition explains how to organize a sermon for maximum impact, from choosing a strong theme to delivering a memorable conclusion. It blends sound exegesis with engaging rhetoric, offering concrete steps, sample lines, and cautions against common pitfalls. Readers will learn to balance analysis, illustration, and application while keeping the audience at the center of every decision.

• Develop a burning point that stays with listeners after the final word.
• Use structure and rhythm to move from idea to impact without losing clarity.
• Incorporate concrete examples and careful wording to strengthen persuasion.
• Avoid dull repetition and aim for language that aids understanding and memory.

Ideal for readers seeking a practical, time-tested approach to preaching that honors both truth and compassion.