What Makes This Day Different? (eBook)

DAVID SCHLAFER is an Episcopal priest who has taught preaching at Nashotah House, Seabury-Western, the University of the South, Virginia Theological Seminary, and the College of Preachers. His books include Surviving the Sermon, Your Way with God's Word, and Playing with Fire.Schlafer conducts seminars and workshops on homiletics in the United States, Canada, and England.

Part 1 Special Occasions as “Grace-Catchers”Chapter 2 What Brings Us Together Today?Chapter 3 How Much of a Voice, and What Kind?Chapter 4 When Is It “High Time”?Part 5 Individuals as Preaching PrismsChapter 6 Weddings and Funerals: Preaching Grace through Rites of PassageChapter 7 Baptisms, Ordinations, and Celebrations of New Ministry: Preaching Grace through Christian VocationChapter 8 Red Letter Days and Lesser Feasts: Preaching Grace through the Lives of SaintsPart 9 Days as Preaching PrismsChapter 10 Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, and the Triduum: Preaching Grace through Liturgies for Holy DaysChapter 11 Christmas and Easter, Epiphany and Pentecost: Preaching Grace through Festival CelebrationsChapter 12 Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, and Days of Recognition: Preaching Grace through Civic HolidaysPart 13 Circumstances as Preaching PrismsChapter 14 Social Crises and Theological Conflicts: Preaching Grace through Troubled WatersChapter 15 Distinctive Congregations: Preaching Grace Through Special ConditionsChapter 16 Retreats, Preaching Missions, and Liturgical Seasons: Preaching Grace through the Faith JourneyPart 17 What Makes an Occasion Special?