TY - BOOK AU - Allen,Ronald J. TI - Preaching: an essential guide T2 - Essential guides SN - 0687045169 (alk. paper) AV - BV 4211.3 .A43 2002 PY - 2002/// CY - Nashville, TN PB - Abingdon Press KW - Preaching N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-135); Introduction -- Sample Sermon -- What Is the Good News from God in the Sermon? -- Does the Sermon Honor the Integrity of the Bible or the Topic? -- Is the Sermon Theologically Adequate? -- Does the Sermon Relate the Text or Topic to the Congregation in a Responsible Way? -- What Is the Significance of the Sermon for the Congregation? -- Does the Sermon Move in a Way That Is Easy to Follow? -- Does the Preacher Embody the Sermon in an Engaging Way? -- App. A Sequence of Steps to Prepare a Sermon -- App. B Summary of Questions to Guide Sermon Feedback -- App. C Plans for Preaching -- App. D Resources for Beginning Preachers -- Notes ER -