On top of all the responsibilities that comprise their vocation, pastors must write sermons that are original, insightful, useful, challenging, and comforting--once a week. Sermon Preparation explores the art and craft of sitting down to a blank page and writing a message that nourishes and speaks truth to the listener. Every chapter, written by an expert in the field, provides insights and techniques that are the result of years of sermon preparation.Articles IncludeWriting a good message in a bad weekFive Hammer Strokes for Creating Expository Sermon OutlinesHow Prayer Transforms PrepIf You Dislike Sermon PrepFour Ways to Get out of a “One Pitch” Preaching RutHow to Plan and Package a Year-Long Preaching SeriesThe Spiritual Importance of Being an Emotionally Healthy PreacherA special hands-on section from leading pastors entitled How I Prepare a Sermon brings theory into practice and will give you the benefit of decades of experience. Contributors to this special section include:Timothy KellerMark DriscollLee EclovMatt ChandlerJustin Buzzardand many more...!