Preaching Punch Lines

Author : Susan Sparks
Publisher : Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Incorporated
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1641731389

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Praise for Preaching Punchlines: The Ten Commandments of Comedy "With what I've learned, I just may show up preaching at a church near you." -Lewis Black, Comedian "...this lively, practical, and searching book...will make seasoned (i.e., jaded) preachers think again and look at what is demanded of them in what ought to be the joyful role of communicating the divine comedy of healing and transfiguration." -Rowan (not Atkinson, alas) Williams, Former Archbishop of Canterbury "A preacher with a motorcycle, cowboy boots, a wicked sense of humor, and a heart that warms you like a huge Southern-style breakfast. That's my pastor!" -Tamron Hall, Broadcast journalist and television host Waiting in the wings is an untapped power that can transform the craft of preaching. It isn't studied or taught because it has been mistaken as trivial or simply the means to get a laugh. What is this ignored superpower? The art of stand-up comedy. In Preaching Punchlines: The Ten Commandments of Comedy, Susan Sparks brings two decades of experience as a preacher and a professional stand-up to mine the strategies comedians have employed for years. Lessons include framing messages that people will listen to, remember, and share; finding your creative voice; building bridges and community; and bringing full authenticity in the pulpit. The art of stand-up comedy is not just about jokes; it's about developing intimacy, honesty, and trust-three dynamics that must be present before any sermon is truly heard.

Author : Curtis Hutson
Publisher : Sword of the Lord Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0873986652

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Punch Lines by Curtis Hutson Pdf

The art of brevity has been lost to the information age. Jesus Christ knew this art. He communicated powerful ideas with few words and lasting results. Many of His one sentence answers have kept people talking for 2000 years. This volume is a compilation of ideas, principles and biblical truths stated in memorable ways that will let you communicate big ideas with a simple punch line. --

Author : Jim East
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1908667435

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The Pulpit and the Punch Line by Jim East Pdf

'The Pulpit and the Punch Line' explores the propriety and potential of using humour and comedy in the context of preaching.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Sermons, American
ISBN : OCLC:1359394114

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Punch Lines by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jacob D. Myers
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666702804

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Stand-Up Preaching by Jacob D. Myers Pdf

Few vocations share more in common with preaching than stand-up comedy. Each profession demands attention to the speaker’s bodily and facial gestures, tone and inflection, timing, and thoughtful engagement with contemporary contexts. Furthermore, both preaching and stand-up arise out of creative tension with homiletic or comedic traditions, respectively. Every time the preacher steps into the pulpit or the comedian steps onto the stage, they must measure their words and gestures against their audience’s expectations and assumptions. They participate in a kind of dance that is at once choreographed and open to improvisation. It is these and similar commonalities between preaching and stand-up comedy that this book engages. Stand-Up Preaching does not aim to help preachers tell better jokes. The focus of this book is far more expansive. Given the recent popularity of comedy specials, preachers have greater access to a broad array of emerging comics who showcase fresh comedic styles and variations on comedic traditions. Coupled with the perennial Def Comedy Jams on HBO, preachers also have ready access to the work of classic comics who have exhibited great storytelling and stage presence. This book will offer readers tools to discern what is homiletically significant in historical and contemporary stand-up routines, equipping them with fresh ways to riff off of their respective preaching traditions, and nuanced ways to engage issues of contemporary sociopolitical importance.

Author : John W. Drakeford
Publisher : Zondervan Publishing Company
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310201217

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Humor in Preaching by John W. Drakeford Pdf

Author : Volker Heide
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1549943502

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God's Punch Line by Volker Heide Pdf

There's no doubt, we live in a troubled world. At best, life can be difficult and challenging. Now, more than ever, we need God's help. If you are looking for hope and encouragement, here is a book for you. These sermons are Bible-based and Christ-centered.This is a great book for those who want to learn more about the Christian faith. The basic truths of the Scriptures are presented in a memorable, clear and easy-to-understand way. Discover the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ. Experience his love and compassion; grow in your spiritual life each day.These sermons can be read and studied many times. They can lift up your heart and give you real courage and strength. The power of God's Word can help you deal with all the problems and heartaches you are facing today.This book looks at: * THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION.* ARE MIRACLES REALLY POSSIBLE?* MAKING A NEW BEGINNING.* THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD.* FORGETTING THE PAST AND MOVING FORWARD.* OVERCOMING FEAR AND WORRY.* HOW CAN I BE SAVED?* IS THERE REALLY LIFE AFTER DEATH? * FINDING CERTAINTY IN GOD' PROMISES.* THE POWER OF FAITH.* WHAT IT MEANS TO CARE FOR OTHERS.* LEARNING TO DEPEND ON GOD.* COPING WITH GRIEF AND SORROW.* THE END OF THE WORLD AND THE LAST THINGS.* THE PROBLEM OF EVIL AND WHAT GOD HAS DONE ABOUT IT. * WHAT IT MEANS TO BEAR THE CROSS.* AND SO MUCH MORE!

Author : Barbara E. Reid
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814625509

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Parables for Preachers by Barbara E. Reid Pdf

The parables of Jesus are puzzling sayings and stories with world-transforming potential. Parables for Preachers offers an understanding of how parables work and a fresh variety of possible meanings not only for Jesus's original audience and for the early Christians for whom Matthew, Mark, and Luke wrote but also for contemporary Christians as well. The Gospel parables are analyzed in the order in which they appear in the Lectionary, making this book an indispensable resource for preachers, teachers, catechists, liturgy planners, and Bible study groups. Barbara Reid is Professor of New Testament at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. She is the author of Matthew in the New Collegeville Bible Commentary series as well as Choosing the Better Part? Women in the Gospel of Luke, both published by Liturgical Press.

Author : Ronald J. Allen,Gilbert L. Bartholomew
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1999-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664258042

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Preaching Verse by Verse by Ronald J. Allen,Gilbert L. Bartholomew Pdf

Ronald Allen and Gilbert Bartholomew introduce preachers to verse-by-verse preaching, in which the preacher interprets the passage unit by unit and the sermon unfolds much like a commentary on the Bible. They note its applicability in a variety of settings and occasions, and offer practical suggestions for preparing a sermon in this style, including sample sermons from different genres and tips for keeping verse-by-verse sermons fresh, vital, and engaging.

Author : Fred B. Craddock
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780687659944

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Preaching by Fred B. Craddock Pdf

The standard textbook on the art and craft of preaching, with a new Foreword by Thomas G. Long.

Author : Daniel Overdorf
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825439100

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One Year to Better Preaching by Daniel Overdorf Pdf

One Year to Better Preaching provides preachers with fifty-two hands-on exercises that sharpen their homiletical skills. The book is designed particularly for those who preach each week—and have been, perhaps, for some time—to help them get out of the rut of the routine and infuse their preaching with new sparks of creativity, fresh approaches to sermon preparation and design, and sharpened verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Novice preachers, also, will find the exercises useful in developing their preaching abilities. Each chapter includes instructions for an exercise, tools and suggestions needed for the exercise, comments from preachers who completed it, and recommended resources for further study The exercises address eight categories of homiletics: • Prayer and Preaching • Bible Interpretation • Understanding Listeners • Sermon Construction • Illustrations and Applications • Word Crafting • The Preaching Event • Sermon Evaluation Readers can complete the exercises in the order presented, which address different categories week to week, or they can sharpen their skills in a particular category over a period of weeks by using the chart provided. They might also work through the exercises in collaboration with other preachers. One Year to Better Preaching will leave a preacher reinvigorated and better equipped to proclaim the Word of God skillfully, passionately, and effectively.

Author : Marianne Gaarden
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725277021

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The Third Room of Preaching by Marianne Gaarden Pdf

How do listeners create meaning when hearing a sermon? In this cutting-edge homiletical study, Marianne Gaarden draws on sociological, psychological, and other empirical research to offer new perspectives and presents the notion of the Third Room of Preaching, the place where the preacher's words and the listener's prior experiences come together and new meaning emerges. The new research insights challenge conventional understandings of preaching and invite homileticians to reflect theologically on the implications for the sermon as an act of communication. In addition, the book includes an appendix that offers new perspectives on how to best educate and train preachers in light of that research.

Author : Dr. R. Scott Pace
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462773350

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Preaching by the Book by Dr. R. Scott Pace Pdf

Preachers communicate God’s word by fully considering their context and their congregation. Preaching by the Book is a practical handbook offering fundamental guidance for preachers beginning to explore their gifts, and fresh insights for seasoned veterans desiring to refine their craft. R. Scott Pace challenges preachers to develop their style and their substance by considering their unique personality and gifts, the work of the Spirit, and the particular audience on a given occasion.

Author : Ralph L. Lewis,Gregg Lewis
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1983-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433519086

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Inductive Preaching by Ralph L. Lewis,Gregg Lewis Pdf

"I spend hours in my study and on my knees preparing sermons, but when I preach them no one listens. What's wrong? Why aren't I getting through? Why do I see blank stares, daydream reveries, nodding heads as soon as I open my mouth to preach? I know my messages are biblically sound. I'm sure I'm preaching what God has laid on my heart. But it's not being received. What's wrong? What can I do?" Sound familiar? If you're a preacher, you probably know the feeling. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can learn to preach in a way that will be readily, even eagerly, received by your congregation. It's all here: what inductive preaching is, how it works, why it's effective, who's used it—including Jesus, Peter, Paul, Augustine, St. Francis, Wesley, Edwards, and Moody, to name only a few. Also included are: * Step-by-step guidelines for constructing an inductive sermon * Two sample inductive sermons * A list of 96 inductive preachers from 20 centuries * A strategy for making traditional sermon structures inductive * A checklist of inductive characteristics. The principles in this book can dramatically increase your sermon effectiveness—turn apathy into involvement, make listeners out of the listless. Inductive preaching is preaching that works!

Author : Sabine Volk-Birke
Publisher : Gunter Narr Verlag
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Christian literature, English (Middle)
ISBN : 3823342495

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Chaucer and Medieval Preaching by Sabine Volk-Birke Pdf