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Fall 1997: Scripture & Application

Volume 18
Fall

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In this Issue
Helpful for Preaching Narratives
Discipleship
From the Editor
Discipleship
Ideas that Work
Scripture & Application
The Editors
The Heresy of Application
Preaching
The Heresy of Application
It's hard to apply Scripture wisely, but here's help.
An interview with Haddon Robinson
Freedom from Less-Than-Perfect Motives
Craig Brian Larson
Questions to Ask Before You Preach
Smoothing Out the Landing
E. K. Bailey
Preaching Hell in a Tolerant Age
Preaching Hell in a Tolerant Age
Clarity and compassion on Christianity's toughest doctrine.
Cutting-Edge Communication
From B.C. to 11 A.M.
Steve Mathewson
Help For Preaching Narratives
Preaching the Prophets with honor
Elizabeth Achtemeier
The Ever-More-Difficult Marriage Sermon
Discipleship
The Ever-More-Difficult Marriage Sermon
Bob Russell
Creating a Singles-Friendly Sermon
Discipleship
Creating a Singles-Friendly Sermon
How can you make single adults feel welcome through your preaching?
Susan Maycinik
To Illustrate Plus
For Heaven's Sake
Linda Riley
How Home Visits Pay Off
Grant McDowell
Preaching That Connects
Growing Edge
Discipleship
Trust Without Understanding
Bill Oudemolen as told to Dean Merril
Operation Courage
How to lead when the going gets tough.
Discipleship
Article Summaries
Heart & Soul
Radical Ministry in Raw Surroundings (Part 1)
Photography by Nancy Pastor Text by David L. Goetz
Radical Ministry In Raw Surroundings (Part 2)
Before You Preach
Ed Rowell
After a Suicide
Discipleship
After a Suicide
What's the best way to serve those left behind?
Randy Christian
My Um, Um, Annoying Pulpit Mannerisms
My Um, Um, Annoying Pulpit Mannerisms

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