Summary

Although sermon preparation involves lots of steps-everything from selecting a text to embodying the sermon on Sunday-the search for meaningful illustrative material during the week is often the most frustrating.

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Preachers know the value of good stories, so together we'll explore the kinds of stories to use and avoid, as well as sources and brainstorming techniques.

Presented at the 2008 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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