The Christ-Centered Expositor A Field Guide for Word-Driven Disciple Makers

The Christ-Centered Expositor by pastor and preaching professor Tony Merida provides a comprehensive overview of effective expository preaching that begins with the inner life of the expositor, and then moves to the essential elements of sermon preparation and delivery. Ideal for pastors, teachers, and students, The Christ-Centered Expositor will equip you for greater faithfulness to God, his Word, and his mission.

Tony Merida is lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC and associate professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. 

Foreword by Bryan Chapell                                                              
Acknowledgments                                                                             
Preface           
 
Chapter 1                    The Making of an Effective Expositor          
                       
PART 1: THE EXPOSITOR’S HEART
 
Chapter 2                    Watch Your Life and Doctrine          
Chapter 3                    Love the Christ-Centered Scriptures 
Chapter 4                    Proclaim Christ from the Scriptures
Chapter 5                    Rely on the Spirit’s Power     
Chapter 6                    Cultivate a Vibrant Prayer Life
Chapter 7                    Preach and Teach for God’s Glory
 
PART 2: THE EXPOSITOR’S MESSAGE
 
Chapter 8                    Step 1: Study the Text
Chapter 9                    Step 2: Unify the Redemptive Theme           
Chapter 10                  Step 3: Construct an Outline 
Chapter 11                  Step 4: Develop the Functional Elements      
Chapter 12                  Step 5: Add an Introduction and Conclusion           
Chapter 13                  Deliver the Word       
Chapter 14                  Contextualize the Message
           
Conclusion     
 
APPENDICES
 
1.      A Historical Sketch of Preaching      
2.      Advice on Doing Exposition in Non-Pulpit Contexts
3.      Sample Outline Sheet
4.      Sermon Evaluation Form       
 
 
Selected Bibliography
Indexes