Synopses & Reviews
When it comes to evangelism, converting the sinner is God's role. Communicating the gospel is the role of the evangelist. But how is this done effectively? Preachers everywhere want to know.
In this follow-up to Preparing Expository Sermons, Ramesh Richard offers a simple, do-it-yourself resource for preparing and delivering evangelistic sermons. Incorporating a seven-step process, this book guides readers through the foundation, framework, method, and special issues of evangelistic preaching. With six appendices that provide relevant information, outlines, and checklists, Preparing Evangelistic Sermons is ideal for students of evangelism, preachers, and ministry leaders who seek a better way to proclaim Christ to others.
Synopsis
Want a proven method for effective evangelistic sermons? Look no further. "When it comes to evangelism, converting the sinner is God's role," says author Ramesh Richard. "Communicating the gospel is the role of the evangelist." But how is that done effectively? Preparing Evangelistic Sermons is a simple do-it-yourself resource for evangelistic preaching. Using principles rooted in his seven-step Scripture Sculpture method, Dr. Ramesh Richard guides you through the foundation, framework, method, and special issues of preaching salvation. He discusses - the divine call to Christian proclamation - types of evangelistic ministry - relevant issues for evangelistic and pre-evangelistic preaching - ideas for delivering sermons based on text, audience, or topic - and more . . . This practical guide also includes helpful appendices, outlines, and checklists for pastors, seminarians, and church leaders. Anyone desiring deeper training in evangelistic sermons will find this book to be a valuable, life-changing guide. "Genuine help and biblical insight from a seasoned preacher who has walked these steps before. This is a theme very dear to my heart addressed by one who has demonstrated this gift and calling all over the world."-Ravi Zacharias, author and speaker "The gospel hasn't changed in nearly two thousand years. It's still the transforming power of Jesus Christ! In this book, Dr. Richard shows how to preach the gospel humbly, prayerfully, biblically, expectantly. May God change lives as you proclaim that Good News!"-Luis Palau, evangelist; author, High Definition Life Ramesh Richard (Th.D., Ph.D.) serves as leader of Ramesh Richard Evangelism and Church Helps (RREACH) International andteaches expository preaching at Dallas Theological Seminary.