How to Prepare Bible Messages by James Braga

by James Braga

This is a how-to-do-it book that lives up to its promise. James Braga sets forth clearly and logically the step-by step process of preparing and delivering an effective sermon. Instructions are spelled out simply, so even a novice can follow them without a teacher's help. The method he presents combines recognized techniques of secular public speaking with time-tested theories of preaching. After thoroughly covering the principal types of biblical sermons and stressing the value of expository preaching, Mr. Braga carefully breaks down and discusses the mechanics of sermon construction. the revised edition includes an updated bibliography, additional examples, a new comprehensive index, and added steps which make sermon preparation easier than ever before. First published in 1969, How To Prepare Bible Messages has gone through six printings before revision.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published May 1, 1969

Reviews

[Kay Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

Packed full of examples and good advice. I will read it again. I’m looking forward to using the examples the author provides.

[Bir Bahadur · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Derek Kreider · Rating 2 out of 5]

The information was fine but it wasn't very engaging.

[Andy]

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[William Dicks · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good practical introduction to preparing sermons.

[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good practical introduction to sermon preparation

[Dan Robelen]

I'm working from distant memory with this review, so pardon any inaccuracies. This book is useful for beginning preachers, but very prescriptive, and a little limited in how it approaches the array of possible approaches to expounding a passage. For someone who doesn't have any idea how to organize and present their thoughts on Scripture to others, this book provides a simple, clear way to do that. Just be aware that the way this book teaches is not the "only" way, or even the "right" way, in many cases. It's perhaps a good place to start studying the art of preaching; it's just not a good place to stop.