Overview
Creative preaching can help you move the sacraments to the center of your congregation's spirituality by making scripture, personal experience, and the sacraments intersect in such a way that a wealth of meanings surfaces. Satterlee and Ruth seek to expand the range of meanings and associations people bring to the sacraments. They examine in-depth how theology, scripture, context, and timing relate to effective sacramental preaching.
Six sample sermons are included:
- "In Whom Do You Place Your Trust?" (baptismal sermon by Stephen Castleberry)
- "The Water of Life" (baptismal sermon by Heichler)
- "The Kiss of Peace" (exchange of peace sermon by Craig A. Satterlee)
- "The Ultimate Business Luncheon" (Communion sermon by Lester Ruth)
- "Crumbs Under the Table" (Communion sermon by Cathy Felber)
- "A Short, Multisensory Baptismal Sermon" (adapted from Ambrose)
Recommended for pastors as a practical guide for preparing sermons that will make the great truths of God visible and tangible in the sacraments. Designed especially for clergy, chaplains, and catechists.