Awbrey addresses one of the most critical, and most overlooked, parts of the sermon: the introduction. Not only should it grab attention, it must inform the listeners of what’s to come in a manner that encourages them to engage it. Awbrey argues that the introduction must be carefully crafted, which may require a great deal of work, though he gives scarce specifics beyond that. A thought-stimulating book, though not quite as helpful as one would hope.

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