swissvalleydiscount.com - Wiersbe Warren - Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry - [Item: 50926 - ISBN: 0801057574] - Swiss Valley Christian Bookstore
No more dreary three-point sermon outlines! Wiersbe coaches preachers to creatively proclaim the living Word—so hearers experience God's truth changing their lives.
Item Specifications...
ISBN 0801057574 EAN 9780801057571 UPC 000000280276
Pages 400
Dimensions: Length: 8.92" Width: 5.94" Height: 1.16" Weight: 1.44 lbs.
Release Date Feb 1, 1997
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I am raving about Dr. Wiersbe's book. It is the best piece of literature I have ever seen on preaching with your imagination. I thought I had no imagination. Now my imagination is stirred. In his book, Wiersbe has put into practice what he has encouraged us to do. Others have already complimented me on my last two sermons. (I am a female teaching Deacon who usually substitute for my pastor when he is away). I have already purchased a copy for my pastor, and have also recommended it to several potential Bible teachers. This book is a God-send. When you begin to read it, you don't want to put it down. There is so much fabulous information that you could read it all day long without getting weary. The insights I have harvested are are valuable indeed. If you need sparkle in preparing/preaching a great sermon or Sunday School lessons, this is one of the most valuable resources you should have on hand.
Changed my ministry Dec 31, 2004
I cannot tell you how much this book changed my approach to preaching/teaching ministry. Weirsbe begins by explaining the necessity of appealing to the imagination of our listeners to help them to "see" the Gospel. The use of metaphor in preaching and teaching the Bible is a must and Weisbe explains it so well. He uses copious amounts of Scripture to show just how much metaphor is used in the Scripture and makes a clear point that if it is to be communicated you must appreciate the imagery they can produce in the human mind. Amazing book!
Great Introduction to God's use of Metaphorical Language May 5, 2003
Do you avoid using illustrations/stories in preaching for the sake of getting to the point, focusing exclusively on sound doctrine? This book will show you that far from hindering your goal to report the eternal truths of God to His people, metaphorical communication will advance it . The One who gave us the ultimate standard on theology chose to frequently use concrete language = Christ's teaching was 75% illustrative! If learning God's Word is supposed to be dull and painful, we might as well take the alchohol out of the Lord's Supper as well..too late!! ; )- Just look at how He meets our needs in life in other areas ... Psalm 104, Acts 14, Song of Solomon.. why should 'feed My sheep' be any different? As He adorns the lilies of the field and feeds the sparrows, so we should take great care to provide good spiritual food for the soul's of His people ...not mere abstractions, but luscious illustrative sermons.. Enjoyed!! : )
[i'm not a pastor yet, but am attending seminary]
I read this book for a sermon prep class, and am now thinking of buying it as a book to look at for future use.
