Good News Preaching: Offering the Gospel in Every Sermon by Gennifer B. Brooks presents the challenge of presenting “good news” in every sermon. Brooks emphatically begins the book with the statement that the sermon is good news. This statement of sermonic good news brought to memory messages that I have heard that seemed to be void of good news on any level. I was as well mindful that since accepting God’s call to preach five years ago, I have often been reminded and encouraged to preach Jesus, to preach good news. Brooks’ easy to read and understand discussion of the importance of naming good news in the sermon is immensely helpful.
The most impressive part of his organization was the way his supporting paragraphs ascended in their significance. With each new paragraph the speech becomes more and more serious and passionate. By doing this, the speech gains so much more credibility and significance with the audience and allows the speech to be received the
He was a charismatic figure whose magnificence of concept and brilliant insights attracted people, along with his words, wisdom, commitment, deeds and dreams to cast a new life to people. Although to many people his dreams, visions, and goals were big and breathtaking, to him they were simple, a complete liberation of mankind to completely eliminate the injustices. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of high morals, a preacher, and a human being who would not bow his head in apathy, or silence his voice while this nation strayed away from reverence for justice and the respect of human life. Martin Luther King was a man without restrictions instead of waiting around for change he got himself out there and worked to free himself along with his people, he wanted to free himself and the others from the bounds and chains of the unjust authority. Martin Luther King called out to the right minded people “Now is the time to stand as tall proud unfettered men and it is time to cast off the shackles of oppression and go forth into the light of freedom.” (Reality Magazine 1996-2006) Simply because of the actions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. our entire world has benefited from his strength and trying efforts, because of his outstanding leadership which brought out hope and determination for change to millions people.
To me that define a great leader, an individual who puts his personal concerns aside to focus on the needs of others to help mankind grow for the greater good. I will briefly describe MLK brief bio of his life, leadership style, and leadership characteristics. MLK’s “I Have a Dream” is by far his famous speech, has inspired and touch the hearts of countless of people, not only in America but throughout the world. It shows that with dedication, hard work, courage, determination, and numerous of other great qualities, you can make anything happen. MLK was born Michael Luther King, Jr. but later changed his name to Martin.
The organization of the speech flowed with each new point. By concluding with the episode of Ashley, he really showed how much people need to take into consideration there needs and not find ways to blame others for there short comings. If a child can see the need to try and help or curb a situation, why is it that we as adult or even prominent people in society cannot try too change a situation without holding someone to ransom? Eye contact with his audience was sufficient. There weren’t any visible visual aids.
BISHOP T. D. JAKES: A LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE CASE STUDY Team B Yvette D. Best, Mario Gilbert, and Brenda Glover Belhaven University MSL601, Introduction to Graduate Studies Dr. Bridget M. Jackson March 20, 2014 Abstract Great leaders last a lifetime by making deliberate actions and living a purposeful life. Bishop T. D. Jakes by far is one of the greatest contemporary Christian leaders. Bishop T. D. Jakes is a phenomenal transformational leader with a charismatic leadership approach. His mission and vision to lead the masses the True and Living God is exemplified thorough his great works in his ministry, community, and globally. This paper a case study of his leadership perspective integrating biblical principles for an exceptional Christian worldview.
Mark’s Gospel has a vast number of examples portraying Jesus as a leader of new teachings. In particular these include Jesus’ divine way of instructing the faith in ways that enlivened and transformed the lives of the people he met. In Mark’s Gospel we learn that Jesus wanted to spread the word of the Holy Spirit and the kingdom of God. He travelled many places in his ministry telling parables to spread the word. “Let us go so that I may proclaim the message there also; as that is what I came out to do” (Mark 1:38).
His works speak to the intellect as well as to the heart of how God prepared the world in His image – and His hope for mankind. This book unpacks the major themes from the collection of books that make up the Old Testament – and the people that lived the experience within their lives – both the good and the bad, the spiritual and the carnal – the deceitful and the faithful – all through the course of ancient Biblical history. This journey takes the reader through the Old Testament that is both accessible and spiritually edifying. The passions of the persons personified in this book awaken the heart of the reader in today’s world – with identifiable and meaningful lessons that are very applicable to our lives today. The people come to life on the pages of the book in a sense that you may have not fully experienced before.
Atticus moves on in exercising pathos in his speech by highlighting the reality that the jury has a significant task to follow. In reminding the jurors of this essential duty, Atticus tries to give them a sensation of nobility that they ought to do the same for Tom Robinson. The technique used by Atticus to manipulate the jury’s feelings as well as convincing them is an exemplar of pathos since pathos necessitates the use of sentiment in an effort to convince the audience. Taking a look into this scenario, it becomes clear that people in the society always try to defend themselves as being quite good but their immoral aspects are far worse than you ever thought. Atticus argues that Tom is indeed a good person and does not deserve to be
We also believe in Him and call Him Chukwu. He made all the world and the other gods." (Achebe, 179). Even when trying to understand the Christian faith their religious beliefs are so ingrained that they create commonalities that are not really there. Akunna continues to talk about how the many gods they worship are helpers of Chukwu because he cannot do everything alone.