Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-306) and indexes.

Assessing the remarkable renaissance of interest in narrative -- Analyzing the rich treasury of biblical narrative -- Advancing excellence in expounding biblical narrative -- Keying in on the meaning for narrative preaching -- Constructing the narrative sermon -- Crafting the components of the narrative sermon -- Communicating the narrative sermon -- The unique charms of the parables -- The sensitive nuances of the miracle-stories -- The powerful scenes of Christ's birth, life, passion, and resurrection -- The exquisite vignettes of Bible biography -- The special challenges of the apocalyptic and prophetic -- The demanding rigors of the difficult passages -- Enlarging imagination and creativity -- Enhancing relevancy and application -- Encouraging spirituality and impaction.