Preaching for success: the results a preacher can realistically expect through the faithful preaching of God's Word

Jacob DeVries

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Preaching for success: the results a preacher can realistically expect through the faithful preaching of God's Word

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Jacob DeVries. Preaching for Success: the Results a Preacher Can Realistically Expect Through the Faithful Preaching of God's Word. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ae978742-9986-40fc-9974-d481224a81a8.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

J. Devries. Preaching for success: the results a preacher can realistically expect through the faithful preaching of God's Word. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ae978742-9986-40fc-9974-d481224a81a8

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Jacob DeVries. Preaching for Success: the Results a Preacher Can Realistically Expect Through the Faithful Preaching of God's Word. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ae978742-9986-40fc-9974-d481224a81a8.

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Jacob DeVries

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The pulpit stands center stage in most evangelical churches. Most preachers desire to be successful in their pulpit ministry yet many question whether or not it is. The purpose of this thesis is to define successful preaching and list the results a preacher can realistically expect through the faithful preaching of God's Word. The basis of this thesis is the nature and authority of the Word of God. The author will posit that the Bible, the sixty-six books of the Christian canon, is the authoritative Word of God and, therefore, is powerfully effective to bring about change and growth in the lives of the listeners. The effective power of God's Word is, however, affected by three variables: the sovereignty of God, listener response, and the message preached. While the preacher cannot control either the sovereignty of God nor listener response, he is able to remove the obstacles to the faithful and effective preaching of God's Word. This thesis begins by laying the theological foundation for building a case for success in preaching: the nature and authority of both God's Word written and God's Word preached. Next, the vast field of homiletical literature will be explored in order to define the criteria that can be used to the purpose and process of a preaching groups that was formed to encourage successful preaching. This thesis ends with the author's findings, conclusions, and recommendations for maximizing the results a preacher can realistically expect from the faithful preaching of God's Word.

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