Models for Biblical Preaching: Expository Sermons from the Old Testament

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Biographical Note: Haddon W. Robinson (PhD, University of Illinois) is the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching and senior director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He has authored numerous books, including "It's All in How You Tell It "and "Making a Difference in Preaching." Patricia Batten (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) teaches homiletics at Gordon-Conwell and has served various churches in pastoral or preaching roles. Jacket Description/Back: This companion volume to Haddon Robinson's influential "Biblical Preaching" presents models of biblical preaching from Old Testament texts. This allows students of preaching to see the theory of Robinson's classic work fleshed out in actual sermons from exemplary preachers. Preachers include: Patricia Batten, Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminarySid Buzzell, Colorado Christian UniversityEric Dokken, Grace Community Church, Marblehead, MassachusettsChris Dolson, Blackhawk Church, Middleton, WisconsinKent Edwards, Biola UniversityMatthew Kim, Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminarySteve Mathewson, CrossLife Evangelical Free Church, Libertyville, IllinoisTorrey Robinson, First Baptist Church, Tarrytown, New YorkRamona Spilman, Cherry Hills Community Church, Highlands Ranch, ColoradoScott Wenig, Denver SeminaryBryan Wilkerson, Grace Chapel, Lexington, Massachusetts Following each sermon, Robinson offers a brief commentary and interviews the preacher, providing students with practical insight into ministry life and sermon preparation. Table of Contents: ContentsA Word to the Reader1. Climbing Test Mountain: Genesis 22:1-19 "Bryan Wilkerson"2. How to Say God's Name: Exodus 20:7 "Eric Dokken"3. The Story of the Left-Handed Assassin and the Obese King: Judges 3:12-30 "Steve Mathewson"4. Dealing with Doubt: A Story: Psalm 73 "Patricia Batten"5. Sounds That Make a Noise: Proverbs 22:1 "Sid Buzzell"6. Ego Adjustment: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 "Scott Wenig"7. There Is Value in Remembering: Isaiah 43:1-3a "Ramona Spilman"8. The Place of the Preacher: Jeremiah 1 "Kent Edwards"9. The Insanity of Stewardship: Daniel 4 "Torrey Robinson"10. What Do You Care About? Jonah 1-4 "Matthew Kim"11. God's Justice and Love: Topical "Chris Dolson"Appendix: Titles That Tick "Haddon W. Robinson"Publisher Marketing: This companion volume to the bestselling "Biblical Preaching "provides models of biblical preaching from Old Testament texts. This allows students of preaching to see the theory of Robinson's classic work fleshed out in actual sermons from exemplary preachers. Following each sermon, Robinson offers a brief commentary and interviews the preacher, providing students with practical insight into ministry life and sermon preparation. Contributor Bio:  Robinson, Haddon W Haddon W. Robinson (PhD, University of Illinois) is the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching and senior director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He has authored numerous books, including "It's All in How You Tell It "and "Making a Difference in Preaching". Contributor Bio:  Batten, Patricia Haddon W. Robinson (PhD, University of Illinois) is the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching and senior director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He has authored numerous books, including "It's All in How You Tell It "and "Making a Difference in Preaching".