Table of Contents

1. It's Tough to Preach

2. Preach the Word

3. Take Heed How You Hear

4. The Preacher and His Hearers

5. What is Preaching?

6. What is the Purpose of Preaching?

7. What Makes a Great Sermon?

8. Sermon Preparation

9. When Does Sermon Preparation Begin?

10. Selecting a Subject

11. Giving the Sermon Purpose

12. Gathering Materials for the Sermon

13. Types of Sermons

14. Doctrinal Preaching

15. Application of the Sermon I

16. Application of the Sermon II

17. Application of the Sermon III

18. Organizing the Sermon I

19. Organizing the Sermon II

20. Organizing the Sermon III

21. The Introduction of the Sermon

22. The Body of the Sermon

23. The Conclusion of the Sermon

24. Using Illustrations

25. Why Use Illustrations?

26. Where Should Illustrations Be Used?

27. Where Can Illustrations Be Found?

28. Presenting Attention Getting Illustrations

29. Benefits and Dangers of Illustrations

30. Delivery of the Sermon

31. Effective Communication I

32. Effective Communication II

33. Hindrances to Communication I

34. Hindrances to Communication II

35. In Conclusion