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Preaching from the Soul: Insistent Observations on the Sacred Art
Careful biblical interpretation; insights into contemporary life; polished delivery; humorous anecdotes; these are the building blocks of preaching that genuinely reach people. Right? Wrong, says Ellsworth Kalas. We have all encountered preachers who seem
151 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2003
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J. Ellsworth Kalas
84 books7 followersJ. Ellsworth Kalas has been part of the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary since 1993, after thirty-eight years as a United Methodist pastor and five years in evangelism with the World Methodist Council. He has been a presenter on DISCIPLE videos and is the author of more than thirty books, including the popular Back Side series as well as the Christian Believer study.
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January 5, 2023
Having taken on new ministry, I write sermons and reflections on a regular basis. I now have a stack of books about sermon writing.
Here are the quotes that stayed with me from this book:
“I read that it takes 20 years to make a good sermon....”
“Soul preaching requires that not only the illustration fit the sermon, but that the illustration fit the preacher.”
“The goal, in short, is for the preacher to deliver his or her soul to the people.”
“One how-to point: Don't be afraid to wrestle with scripture.”
“A good sermon involves a sacred triangle, three love affairs.
Fall in love with the sermon you are presenting.
Fall in love with the people you are preaching to.
Be in love with Christ.”
“While every sermon surely ought to inform, it doesn't qualify unless it seeks to transform.”
“Every sermon ought to, in some way, be Christ's second coming.”
Here are the quotes that stayed with me from this book:
“I read that it takes 20 years to make a good sermon....”
“Soul preaching requires that not only the illustration fit the sermon, but that the illustration fit the preacher.”
“The goal, in short, is for the preacher to deliver his or her soul to the people.”
“One how-to point: Don't be afraid to wrestle with scripture.”
“A good sermon involves a sacred triangle, three love affairs.
Fall in love with the sermon you are presenting.
Fall in love with the people you are preaching to.
Be in love with Christ.”
“While every sermon surely ought to inform, it doesn't qualify unless it seeks to transform.”
“Every sermon ought to, in some way, be Christ's second coming.”
October 20, 2010
Dr. Kalas' book is a highly readable and inspirational look at preaching. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
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