How to preach a dangerous sermon /
Thomas, Frank A. 1955-
How to preach a dangerous sermon / Frank A. Thomas ; foreword by William J. Barber II. - xlii, 111 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Foreword: The terrible joy of dangerous preaching / by William J. Barber II -- Preface: A call to conscience and a dangerous sermon -- Introduction: The critical value of moral imagination -- Race and shrinking whiteness: four qualities of the moral imagination of Robert F. Kennedy -- A requiem--"I'm happy tonight": four qualities of the moral imagination of Martin Luther King Jr. -- Who is the moral leader of our nation?: four qualities of moral imagination and the new moral leadership -- How to preach a dangerous sermon: four qualities of moral imagination in a sermon -- The final word: the "freedom faith" of Prathia L. Hall (1940-2002).
"How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon helps preachers respond to trying times--at any time. Author, scholar, and renowned preacher Frank Thomas lays out a new framework for sermons based upon the four characteristics of a moral imagination. Thomas walks you through the concepts of moral imagination and diabolic imagination, setting a new foundation for prophetic preaching. He then examines speeches and sermons from Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Prathia L. Hall, as well as a sermon of his own, and demonstrates how the four characteristics are at work. You will learn to understand your own moral imagination and utilize it intrinsically in your preaching to challenge and bring hope."--Page [4] of cover.
1501856839 9781501856839
Preaching.
Topical preaching.
BV4211.3 / .T46 2018
251
How to preach a dangerous sermon / Frank A. Thomas ; foreword by William J. Barber II. - xlii, 111 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Foreword: The terrible joy of dangerous preaching / by William J. Barber II -- Preface: A call to conscience and a dangerous sermon -- Introduction: The critical value of moral imagination -- Race and shrinking whiteness: four qualities of the moral imagination of Robert F. Kennedy -- A requiem--"I'm happy tonight": four qualities of the moral imagination of Martin Luther King Jr. -- Who is the moral leader of our nation?: four qualities of moral imagination and the new moral leadership -- How to preach a dangerous sermon: four qualities of moral imagination in a sermon -- The final word: the "freedom faith" of Prathia L. Hall (1940-2002).
"How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon helps preachers respond to trying times--at any time. Author, scholar, and renowned preacher Frank Thomas lays out a new framework for sermons based upon the four characteristics of a moral imagination. Thomas walks you through the concepts of moral imagination and diabolic imagination, setting a new foundation for prophetic preaching. He then examines speeches and sermons from Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Prathia L. Hall, as well as a sermon of his own, and demonstrates how the four characteristics are at work. You will learn to understand your own moral imagination and utilize it intrinsically in your preaching to challenge and bring hope."--Page [4] of cover.
1501856839 9781501856839
Preaching.
Topical preaching.
BV4211.3 / .T46 2018
251