Folly, Grace, and Power, John Koessler
Folly, Grace, and Power, John Koessler
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Folly, Grace, and Power
The Mysterious Act of Preaching

Author: John Koessler, Dr. Bryan Chapell

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 4 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 09/20/2011

Synopsis

When you stand before your congregation, what do you hope to accomplish when you preach the Word? If people have Bibles and the freedom to read and pray on their own—why do they need you? In short, what do you bring to the table?Author, pastor, and professor John Koessler answers those questions and many more. Why does one sermon have a powerful effect on the audience while another falls flat? Why should listeners heed what the preacher says? Is human language adequate for facilitating an encounter with God? What is the point of preaching a sermon?Folly, Grace, and Power is a must-read for pastors, seminarians, and lay leaders charged with the task of preaching God’s word. This essential book is both a stern reminder of the sacredness of the awesome “job” of being a preacher, as well as a how-to that reveals the key to speaking powerfully on God’s behalf.

About John Koessler

John Koessler has written for Discipleship Journal, Leadership, Moody Magazine, Decision, and Christianity Today. He has served as a pastor and currently is chair of the pastoral studies department at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He is the author of several books including True Discipleship and God Our Father. He holds degrees from Wayne State University, Biblical Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has made numerous radio and television appearances. He lives in northern Indiana with his wife and sons.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy

I read this book for my homiletics class at Moody Bible Institute. I rated it 3 stars because there's nothing wrong with the book (doctrinally or advice wise) but there's also nothing particularly helpful either. I've read quite a few books on preaching and there just didn't seem to be any unique con......more

Goodreads review by Matt

When it comes to providing a theological basis for preaching, this book is a shot in the arm, an encouragement to appreciate the unique place and power the spoken Word holds in the body of Christ. In terms of a helpful guide to preaching in a digital age, it falls flat. I was surprised at the author......more

Goodreads review by Steve

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. Chapters 8 and 9 were a little dull for me, but other than that, really solid, thought-provoking, helpful reminders and information.......more

Goodreads review by David

John Koessler, Folly, Grace, and Power: The Mysterious Act of Preaching. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 150 pp. $13.10 Most books devoted to exploring the mandate to preach the Word of God focus on homiletical method. They help young preachers craft an introduction and a conclusion. They help young theolog......more

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