Christ–Centered Sermons – Models of Redemptive Preaching

Bryan Chapell (PhD, Southern Illinois University) is senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois. He previously served as chancellor, president, and professor of practical theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, and continues to teach at Covenant, Knox, Reformed, Trinity, and other seminaries nationally and internationally. He is a widely traveled speaker and the author of numerous books, including the bestseller Christ-Centered Preaching, Christ-Centered Worship, and Holiness by Grace.

• ContentsIntroduction: Christ-Centered SermonsPart One: StructureExample Sermon One: Expository Sermon in Formal Structure FormatExample Sermon Two: Expository Sermon in Fundamental Reduction FormatExample Sermon Three: Expository Sermon in Inductive (Narrative) FormatExample Sermon Four: Topical Sermon for a Special OccasionPart Two: Biblical TheologyExample Sermon Five: Predictive Christ-Centered Interpretation (A Bridge Example)Example Sermon Six: Preparatory Christ-Centered Interpretation (A Dead End Example)Example Sermon Seven: Reflective Christ-Centered Interpretation (Narrative Passage)Example Sermon Eight: Resultant Christ-Centered Interpretation (A Macro-Approach)Example Sermon Nine: Resultant Christ-Centered Interpretation (A Micro-Approach)Part Three: Gospel ApplicationExample Sermon Ten: Indicative/Imperative Dynamics (Indicative Emphasis)Example Sermon Eleven: Indicative/Imperative Dynamics (Imperative Emphasis)Example Sermon Twelve: Union with Christ: Motivation and EnablementExample Sermon Thirteen: Preach the WordIndexes