{"product_id":"9781630474195","title":"The Sermon Sucking Black Hole","description":"Author: David R. Mains\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781630474195\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Morgan James Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 12 May 2015\u003cbr\u003ePages: 200 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little communication takes place between most pastors\/priests and their congregants regarding the weekly sermon\/homily. This lack of constructive dialogue has resulted in Sunday messages that are not only out-of-touch with where parishioners are living, but for the most part what s said isn t remembered much beyond the church parking lot. Dr. Mains contends that people in the pew can best judge when a sermon is helpful to them and when it isn t. So why not include them in the process of both preparing and evaluating sermons? Not preaching the sermons. . . . .but again, preparing and evaluating them. He makes these changes sound so simple and practical that you can t help but wonder, Why weren t these ideas implemented years ago? Most people in the pew don t realize how integral they are to finding a solution to this problem. But the pulpit\/pew combination can be an incredibly powerful team, so let s begin to work together to help solve this mystery of what s happening to sermons. This is not a negative book or one that only points out problems. Instead, it s a positive, practical and encouraging read that should fill you with hope for not only your local congregation, but churches everywhere.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922297602206,"sku":"ING-9781630474195","price":18.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781630474195.jpg?v=1782888026","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781630474195","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}