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Although the minor prophets are most closely associated with issues
of social justice, Charles Aaron demonstrates that they address
many kinds of issues facing today's Christians, including
modern-day idolatry, pastoral care, intercession, evangelism, and
christology. For each of these three prophets, Aaron provides a
brief introduction designed to help the preacher get into the books
quickly. He explores selected texts, providing a detailed exegesis
and discussion of the problems and possibilities in preaching from
the text, the use of metaphors by the prophets, and how the final
redaction of the books influence our theology and preaching. For
each text discussed Aaron offers at least two sermons, one preached
by Aaron and the other or others from pastors and professors from
the United States and Canada. Contributors are Timothy K. Bruster,
Page L. D. Creach, Ann I. Hoch, Virgil P. Howard, David Schnasa
Jacobsen, Alyce M. McKenzie, A. Carter Shelley, and William C.
Turner.
Share God's truth in words that engage not only the mind but also
the heart with this complete set of insightful and inspiring
sermons based on Gospel texts from Cycle A of the Revised Common
Lectionary. Five outstanding preachers from diverse denominations
skillfully weave together scripture with dynamic stories and
illustrations to create eloquent messages for every Sunday and
major celebration in the Church year. These stirring sermons pull
readers into God's Word by combining deep biblical grounding with
an astute understanding of the meaning of Jesus' message and
ministry for contemporary living. Offering a vision of God's
unconditional love and the grace-filled life, this collection of
model messages from an experienced group of master preachers
passionately proclaims the Good News, provides a wealth of sermon
seeds, and revitalizes the faith of anyone who reads them.
This essential resource is useful for:
- Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
- Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters
- Understanding scripture passages
- Adult study and discussion groups
- Personal devotions and Bible study
Charles L. Aaron Jr. is the pastor of Cornerstone United Methodist
Church in Garland, Texas. Aaron is a graduate of Lambuth College
(B.A.), Memphis State University (M.S.), Perkins School of Theology
at Southern Methodist University (M.Div.), and Union Theological
Seminary in Virginia (Ph.D. in Old Testament).
Lee Griess is the Assistant to the Bishop for Mission and Outreach
in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Nebraska Synod.
Prior to that he served for 15 years as the senior pastor of Luther
Memorial Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mark Ellingsen has had a rich and varied career as both a parish
pastor and a seminary professor. Ellingsen is now on the faculty of
the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, the largest
historic African-American seminary in the United States.
Wayne Brouwer has been a pastor in the Christian Reformed
denomination for nearly three decades, serving congregations in
both Canada and the United States (most recently Harderwyk
Ministries in Holland, Michigan). He holds degrees from Dordt
College (B.A.), Calvin Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.), and
McMaster University (M.A., Ph.D.).
Chris Ewing has ministered to both French- and English-speaking
congregations of the Presbyterian and United Churches of Canada,
serving most recently at St. Paul's United Church in Kindersley,
Saskatchewan. Ewing is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University,
McGill University, and Presbyterian College (Montreal).
The moving accounts of Jesus? power to cast out demons and heal
physical ailments are compelling preaching texts ? but they also
present a tangle of problems. This book helps you negotiate a
homiletic minefield with a detailed exploration of eleven miracle
narratives appearing in Cycle B. It's packed with stimulating ideas
and illustrations for developing dynamic sermons, including a
chapter with numerous examples of contemporary miracles and
healings. ?This is an admirable example of pastoral theology at its
best. Aaron's discussions of the historical background and
theological significance of each text are thoroughly informed and
articulate. Equally helpful are the insights he brings to the
understanding of the pastoral implications of each text and the
strategies appropriate to preaching the text.? ? David Bartlett,
Yale Divinity School
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