How to Preach

<p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>As one of today's outstanding preachers Samuel Wells understands the importance of proclamation in the life of the church and in the public sphere. In this practical and inspiration manual he considers the essentials of preaching in a wide range of contexts: </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Preaching on the Times: preaching about politics the planet economics justice and truth; </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Preaching on the Seasons: preaching at Christmas Easter Ascension Harvest and All Saints;</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Preaching Texts: preaching on Old Testament Narratives on Old Testament Poetry on the Gospels on the Parables and on Paul; </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Preaching Contexts: preaching at baptisms weddings funerals after a tragedy and preaching at short notice without a text. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Each section considers styles of preaching what the occasion demands practical advice for preparing two sample sermons and a list of dos and don'ts.</span></p>