Perfect Illustrations: For Every Topic and Occasion

by Christianity Today, Today Inc. Preaching, Preaching Today Inc

Book Overview

300 anecdotes and illustrations for pastors, writers, teachers, and other Christian communicators on a variety of topics. Each entry includes Scripture references, cross-references to related topics,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0842360042
• ISBN13: 9780842360043
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Great resource for preachers

This has been an indispensable part of my preaching preparation for over a year. The illustrations vary: some are jokes but more are serious, some are parables but more are life anecdotes. The majority of the illustrations are fresh and relevant. All include full citation info - who said it, when, and where it was previously published. What makes this volume so useful is the indexing. All illustrations are categorized by their major theme. Two indexes at the back list (a) illustrations by related scripture, and (b) illustrations categorized by alternate themes. It is actually easier for me to find things in the paper edition than using the included computer program on CD. Sprinkling one of these anecdotes into my sermons every week or two has improved the quality of my message. My congregation often uses the story as a hook to remember what I say.