This book encourages those who preach regularly but feel that their preaching has become stale. Richard Littledale takes a look at the craft of writing sermons and shows you how to reinvigorate your work. Stale Bread introduces preachers to a kind of preaching that can be enriching for preacher and listener alike. Richard Littledale gives you the tools to bring home the real impact of the great Christian stories that have lost their punch through telling and re-telling. Many preachers are interested in this technique, but are unsure how to learn it. Using incisive comment and clear explanation, the book should encourage readers to experiment further. Brings excitement back to preaching Brings to life the people and events of the Bible How to use first, second and third-person voices in preaching How and when to preach in this way âe" and when not to preach in this way! Sample sermons are included and their strengths and weaknesses are analysed Guidance on learning the techniques Guidance on introducing these styles to congregations Richard Littledale explores the straightforward and rewarding techniques, the strengths and weaknesses of narrative preaching and helps you decide how and when it would help you to bring a new freshness to your preaching.

Stale Bread?: A Handbook for Speaking the Story

Religion & Spirituality

Littledale, Richard

Christian Books & Bibles

Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd

The Christian message of the Kingdom of God is known to us today solely because of the way it has been communicated through the centuries.In an age when great communications skill makes all the difference between sinking and swimming, we strive to hear and be heard. This Handbook brings you practical tips for all situations and real support. This fascinating read is fun - but essential. However proficient the reader is as a communicator, he or she emerges with an enhanced understanding of what really effective communication is - and how to do it! A compelling companion and tool for all communicators

Who Needs Words?: A Christian Communications Handbook

St. Andrew Press

Have you ever wondered how many stars there are in the great big sky? I want to tell you about the littlest star. He wasn't as sparkly or as exciting as some of the other stars, but one night the littlest star was given the biggest, most important job of all... This enchanting Christmas tale about the star that shone down on the baby Jesus was originally written, illustrated, designed, printed and placed on sale within three weeks to raise money for the Shooting Star Chase children's hospices. This edition of Richard Littledale's delightful story has been reillustrated with beautiful artwork Dubravka Kolanovic, and makes a charming Christmas gift, evoking the wonder of the special night.

The Littlest Star

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Lion Children's Bks

Have you ever wondered how many stars there are in the great big sky? I want to tell you about the littlest star. He wasn't as sparkly or as exciting as some of the other stars, but one night the littlest star was given the biggest, most important job of all. This enchanting Christmas tale makes a Christmas gift, evoking the wonder of the special night.

Lion Hudson

A warm-hearted Old Testament Bible story about Joe, who will never forget the day that Elijah came to visit. The cupboards were empty and his mother only had a last bit of flour and a few drops of oil. Sharing their last loaves with Elijah was to change their lives.

Albert and the Flour Sack: A Story about Elijah's Visit (Albert's Bible Stories, 15)

Religions

A heart-felt Bible story about a young boy, who leaves his family farm, with half of his dad's coins jangling in his pocket. After spending all his coins, will he spend the rest of his life looking after pigs or return home to his dad? Will an angry young mouse decide to leave or can Albert's story persuade him to stay?

Albert and the Journey Home: A Parable of Jesus (Albert's Bible Stories, 3)

An action-packed Bible story about Ben, who will never forget the day when his simple packed lunch became a picnic for thousands of people. He joins the crowds listening to Jesus telling lovely stories and offers his lunch of five loaves and two fish to him.&nbsp; Then the miracle happened!

Albert and the Picnic: The Story of the Feeding of the 5000 (Albert's Bible Stories, 4)

A unique Advent custom and a fun activity combine for an interactive way to count the days to Christmas.&nbsp; The Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus, introducing children to people of the Bible through the Old Testament in anticipation for his coming. Decorate a tree branch or Christmas tree with 24 easy-to-make symbols and read short storiesabout who each symbol represents. Templates for the symbols and Bible references are provided along with a message about the meaning of each symbol.&nbsp; Create an Advent calendar with a difference for children and all the family to enjoy.

Create and Celebrate: The Jesse Tree: An Advent Activity and Story Book

Lock, Deborah

Holidays & Celebrations

An activity and story book combine for an interactive and reflective way to count the days through Lent to Easter. The Easter Tree represents following the example of Jesus, introducing children to the stories in the Gospels in anticipation of his resurrection. Decorate a budding tree branch with 40 easy-to-make symbols and read short stories about Jesus life and teachings that each symbol represents. Templates for the symbols and Bible references are provided along with a reflection and simple Lent challenge.&nbsp; Journey through Lent and create an Easter tree with a difference for children and all the family to reflect and enjoy.

Create and celebrate: The Easter Tree: A Lent Activity and Story Book

Ginny the rescue dog

Independently published

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Books by Littledale, Richard

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Stale Bread?: A Handbook for Speaking the Story

Who Needs Words?: A Christian Communications Handbook

The Littlest Star

The Littlest Star

Albert and the Flour Sack: A Story about Elijah's Visit (Albert's Bible Stories, 15)

Albert and the Journey Home: A Parable of Jesus (Albert's Bible Stories, 3)

Albert and the Picnic: The Story of the Feeding of the 5000 (Albert's Bible Stories, 4)

Create and Celebrate: The Jesse Tree: An Advent Activity and Story Book

Create and celebrate: The Easter Tree: A Lent Activity and Story Book

Ginny the rescue dog