Principles of preaching, a textbook, based on the inductive method, for class use and private study

Part I. Sermon Studies Pace

Instructions for Study .xi

Work Sheet .xiii

STUDY

I. Robertson, “Obedience the Organ of Spiritual

Knowledge”. 3

II. Bushnell, “Unconscious Influence” .... 18

III. Brooks, “The Light of the World” .... 41

IV. Beecher, “What Is Christ to Me?” .... 68

V. Chalmers, “The Expulsive Power of a New

Affection” .96

VI. Spurgeon, “Songs in the Night”. 121

VII. Newman, “Christ, the Son of God Made Man”. 152 VIII. Ainsworth, “Star Counting and Heart Healing” 170

Part II. Principles Of Preaching Chapter

I. The Sermon .184

II. The Text. 191

III. The Title and Subject. 199

IV. The Proposition.205

V. The Introduction.210

VI. The Conclusion .217

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Contents

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VII. The Plan. 221

VIII. Sources of Sermon Material.228