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TitlePreaching to people in pain : How suffering can shape your sermons and connect with your congregation
AuthorKim, Matthew D.
Call No251.56 KIM
CollectionNon Fiction
Copy No1
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International Standard Book Number 9781540961297
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 251.56 KIM
Personal Name Kim, Matthew D.
Title Statement Preaching to people in pain : How suffering can shape your sermons and connect with your congregation
Imprint Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, 2021.
Physical Description 223p.
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References
Formatted Contents Note Part 1. Naming the pain. The preacher’s pain -- The listeners’ pain -- A plan for preaching on pain -- Part 2. Preaching on pain. Painful decisions -- “The anatomy of a bad decision” (sermon on 1 Samuel 15) -- Painful finances -- “The secret to contentment” (sermon on Philippians 4:10-20) -- Painful health issues -- “Panhandling for true satisfaction” (sermon on Acts 3:1-10) -- Painful losses -- “Successful suffering” (sermons on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11) -- Painful relationships -- “Honoring Mom as honoring God” (sermon on Ruth 1-4) -- Painful sins -- “The God of fourth chances (sermon on John 21:15-25).
Summary, Etc. Offering an important corrective to a pain-averse culture that celebrates individualism and success, veteran preacher and teacher Matthew Kim encourages pastors to preach on the painful issues their congregations face. Through vulnerability and self-disclosure, pastors can help their congregants share their suffering in community for the purpose of healing and transformation. The book includes stories, shares relevant Scripture texts imparting biblical wisdom, and offers best practices for preaching on specific topics. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and a sample sermon.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term SUFFERING - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term PAIN - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term PREACHING.