The Passion Driven Sermon: Changing the Way Pastors Preach and Congregations Listen

by Jim Shaddix

Publisher:

B&H

, 2003

Overview

Seasoned pastor and educator James Shaddix presents pastors and listeners with a philosophical and theological argument for encountering God’s voice with integrity. He gives special attention to theological subjects such as the nature of revelation, the role of persuasion, and the effectual work of God’s Word. Crucial areas Shaddix focuses on are the biblical foundation, philosophical framework, and practical implications for shaping individual listeners and congregations into the image of Jesus. He also addresses numerous neglected subjects such as the purpose of the Bible, the unique roles of the pastoral preacher and his listeners, and the responsibility of preaching and listening for community development. For Shaddix, the preaching event is not primarily about sermon-making, but about proclaiming the Word of God rightly so that He gets the glory.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The preacher, then, is one who unfolds the mystery for his listeners under the guidance of God’s Holy Spirit.” (Page 10)

“three components: biblical foundation, philosophical framework, and practical implications” (Page 4)

“When you have a message from God instead of just the wisdom of man, it is worth preaching over and over again” (Page 16)

“Paul’s preaching was driven by a passion for the glory of God, even if it meant being countercultural!” (Page 32)

“The shepherd can’t grow the church, but he can foster growth in the people by feeding them supernatural truth!” (Page 78)

Product Details

• Title: The Passion Driven Sermon: Changing the Way Pastors Preach and Congregations Listen
• Author: Jim Shaddix
• Publisher: Broadman and Holman
• Publication Date: 2003
• Pages: 287

About Jim Shaddix

Jim Shaddix serves as the Senior Pastor of Riverside Baptist Church in Denver, CO. He was Associate Professor of Preaching at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and directed both the Professional Doctoral and Field Education programs at the seminary. He earned a B.S. in Education from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, an M.Div. and D.Min. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He acquired a Ph.D. in Preaching from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the co-author of Power in the Pulpit: How to Prepare and Deliver Expository Sermons.