The Christ-Centered Expositor by pastor and preaching professor Tony Merida provides a comprehensive overview of effective expository preaching that begins with the inner life of the expositor, and then moves to the essential elements of sermon preparation and delivery. Ideal for pastors, teachers, and students, The Christ-Centered Expositor will equip you for greater faithfulness to God, his Word, and his mission.
Foreword by Bryan Chapell
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1 The Making of an Effective Expositor
PART 1: THE EXPOSITOR’S HEART
Chapter 2 Watch Your Life and Doctrine
Chapter 3 Love the Christ-Centered Scriptures
Chapter 4 Proclaim Christ from the Scriptures
Chapter 5 Rely on the Spirit’s Power
Chapter 6 Cultivate a Vibrant Prayer Life
Chapter 7 Preach and Teach for God’s Glory
PART 2: THE EXPOSITOR’S MESSAGE
Chapter 8 Step 1: Study the Text
Chapter 9 Step 2: Unify the Redemptive Theme
Chapter 10 Step 3: Construct an Outline
Chapter 11 Step 4: Develop the Functional Elements
Chapter 12 Step 5: Add an Introduction and Conclusion
Chapter 13 Deliver the Word
Chapter 14 Contextualize the Message
Conclusion
APPENDICES
1. A Historical Sketch of Preaching
2. Advice on Doing Exposition in Non-Pulpit Contexts
3. Sample Outline Sheet
4. Sermon Evaluation Form
Selected Bibliography
Indexes
The Christ-Centered Expositor by pastor and preaching professor Tony Merida provides a comprehensive overview of effective expository preaching that begins with the inner life of the expositor, and then moves to the essential elements of sermon preparation and delivery. Ideal for pastors, teachers, and students, The Christ-Centered Expositor will equip you for greater faithfulness to God, his Word, and his mission.
Foreword by Bryan Chapell
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1 The Making of an Effective Expositor
PART 1: THE EXPOSITOR’S HEART
Chapter 2 Watch Your Life and Doctrine
Chapter 3 Love the Christ-Centered Scriptures
Chapter 4 Proclaim Christ from the Scriptures
Chapter 5 Rely on the Spirit’s Power
Chapter 6 Cultivate a Vibrant Prayer Life
Chapter 7 Preach and Teach for God’s Glory
PART 2: THE EXPOSITOR’S MESSAGE
Chapter 8 Step 1: Study the Text
Chapter 9 Step 2: Unify the Redemptive Theme
Chapter 10 Step 3: Construct an Outline
Chapter 11 Step 4: Develop the Functional Elements
Chapter 12 Step 5: Add an Introduction and Conclusion
Chapter 13 Deliver the Word
Chapter 14 Contextualize the Message
Conclusion
APPENDICES
1. A Historical Sketch of Preaching
2. Advice on Doing Exposition in Non-Pulpit Contexts
3. Sample Outline Sheet
4. Sermon Evaluation Form
Selected Bibliography
Indexes
