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.
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1 Climbing Test Mountain: Genesis 22:1--19 |
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2 How to Say God's Name: Exodus 20:7 |
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3 The Story of the Left-Handed Assassin and the Obese King: Judges 3:12--30 |
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4 The Story of the Worship Leader Who Lost His Song: Psalm 73 |
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5 Sounds That Make a Noise: Proverbs 22:1 |
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6 Ego Adjustment: Ecclesiastes 3:9--15 |
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7 Overhearing a Counseling Session: Isaiah 43:1--3a |
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8 Training the Mouth of a Preacher's Kid: Jeremiah 1 |
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9 The Insanity of Stewardship: Daniel 4 |
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10 Jonah's Shady Outlook from His Sunny Lookout: Jonah 1--4 |
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11 Can God Be Both Just and Loving? Topical |
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Haddon W. Robinson (1931-2017; PhD, University of Illinois) served as the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He 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.