"Bryan Chapell's Christ-Centered Sermons is an important contribution to the field of homiletics. In it Chapell applies the biblical theology of Christ-Centered Preaching in helpful and well-explained examples that underscore the author's own skill and insight."  
\--__Scott M. Gibson__, Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary  
  
"With skill and imagination Bryan Chapell teaches us to preach what we practice. He unpacks principles from his classic Christ-Centered Preaching in a dazzling range of his own sermons in which we can read his helpful commentary. Rarely does a homiletician open up his mind and heart so generously. Preachers are in his debt. Again."  
\--__Michael Quicke__, Northern Seminary  
  
"What a privilege it is for the reader of this volume to have access to the blueprints of a premier architect of expository preaching. In Christ-Centered Preaching Bryan Chapell provided principles; he said what he saw. In Christ-Centered Sermons Chapell provides examples of sermons that bring his principles to life; we can see what he said. This book is for those interested in being biblically grounded in their preparation while remaining fresh and creative in their presentation."  
\--__Robert Smith Jr.__, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University  
  
"It is no easy task to preach sermons that exposit a biblical text faithfully, rightly connect it to Christ, and address hearers' deep needs for God's radical grace, all while communicating clearly and vividly. A good beginning is to grasp key principles and practices to be applied in crafting such rich and relevant messages. But watching a gifted preacher in action turns sound theory into transformative coaching. This is what Bryan Chapell's Christ-Centered Sermons offers to his fellow preachers. This collection is the next best thing to sitting across from Dr. Chapell in his pastoral study and hearing him talk through his process for composing sermons."  
\--__Dennis E. Johnson__, Westminster Seminary California

__Bryan Chapell__ (PhD, Southern Illinois University) is senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois. He previously served as chancellor, president, and professor of practical theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, and continues to teach at Covenant, Knox, Reformed, Trinity, and other seminaries nationally and internationally. He is a widely traveled speaker and the author of numerous books, including the bestseller Christ-Centered Preaching, Christ-Centered Worship, and Holiness by Grace.

Highly regarded preacher and teacher Bryan Chapell shows readers how he has prepared expository sermons according to the principles he developed in his bestselling Christ-Centered Preaching. This companion volume provides concrete examples of how a redemptive approach to Scripture is fleshed out in various types of sermons and various genres of the Bible. The example sermons not only demonstrate different approaches but also are analyzed for pedagogical purposes, helping readers move from theory to practice. In essence, the book allows students and preachers to look over Chapell's shoulder as he prepares these messages to learn how to construct their own expository sermons that communicate grace and truth from both the Old and New Testaments.

The bestselling author of Christ-Centered Preaching shows how a redemptive approach to Scripture is fleshed out in various types of sermons and genres of the Bible.

__Contents__  
  
Introduction: Christ-Centered Sermons  
__Part One: Structure__ Example Sermon One: Expository Sermon in Formal Structure Format  
Example Sermon Two: Expository Sermon in Fundamental Reduction Format  
Example Sermon Three: Expository Sermon in Inductive (Narrative) Format  
Example Sermon Four: Topical Sermon for a Special Occasion  
__Part Two: Biblical Theology__ Example Sermon Five: Predictive Christ-Centered Interpretation (A Bridge Example)  
Example Sermon Six: Preparatory Christ-Centered Interpretation (A Dead End Example)  
Example Sermon Seven: Reflective Christ-Centered Interpretation (Narrative Passage)  
Example Sermon Eight: Resultant Christ-Centered Interpretation (A Macro-Approach)  
Example Sermon Nine: Resultant Christ-Centered Interpretation (A Micro-Approach)  
__Part Three: Gospel Application__ Example Sermon Ten: Indicative/Imperative Dynamics (Indicative Emphasis)  
Example Sermon Eleven: Indicative/Imperative Dynamics (Imperative Emphasis)  
Example Sermon Twelve: Union with Christ: Motivation and Enablement  
Example Sermon Thirteen: Preach the Word  
Indexes

Chapell, Bryan

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Preface

Introduction

Part One: Structure

Example SERMON ONE: Expository Sermon in Formal Structure Format

Example SERMON TWO: Expository Sermon in Fundamental Reduction Format

Example SERMON THREE: Expository Sermon in Inductive (Narrative) Format

Example SERMON FOUR: Topical Sermon for a Special Occasion

Part Two: Biblical Theology

Example SERMON FIVE: Predictive Christ-Centered Interpretation

Example SERMON SIX: Preparatory Christ-Centered Interpretation

Example SERMON SEVEN: Reflective Christ-Centered Interpretation

Example SERMON EIGHT: Resultant Christ-Centered Interpretation

Example SERMON NINE: Resultant Christ-Centered Interpretation

Part Three: Gospel Application

Example SERMON TEN: Indicative/Imperative Dynamics

Example SERMON ELEVEN: Indicative/Imperative Dynamics

Example SERMON TWELVE: Union with Christ

Example SERMON THIRTEEN: Preach the Word

Notes

General Index

Scripture Index

Back Cover

Highly regarded preacher and teacher Bryan Chapell shows readers how he has prepared expository sermons according to the principles he developed in his bestsellingChrist-Centered Preaching. This companion volume provides concrete examples of how a redemptive approach to Scripture is fleshed out in various types of sermons and various genres of the Bible. The example sermons not only demonstrate different approaches but also are analyzed for pedagogical purposes, helping readers move from theory to practice. In essence, the book allows students and preachers to look over Chapell's shoulder as he prepares these messages to learn how to construct their own expository sermons that communicate grace and truth from both the Old and New Testaments.

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