{"product_id":"sacramental-sermons-prophetic-incarnational-and-truly-transformative-preaching-paperback-1","title":"Sacramental Sermons: Prophetic, Incarnational, and Truly Transformative Preaching - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Tyra\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years now, Christian philosophers and theologians in the industrialized West have lamented a widespread post-Christian dynamic. A social imaginary so fiercely and exclusively secular in its orientation has succeeded in starving many people of the hope of experiencing anything supernatural in their lives. Even many churchgoers have engaged in a deconstruction of their faith. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Some recent research seems to indicate, however, a slowing of this slide away from Christian faith. How will the church respond? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The premise of this book is that there is (and always has been) a kind of preaching that is \u003ci\u003esacramental\u003c\/i\u003e (encounter-enabling) in its effect. Genuinely anointed sermons are those that make it possible for hearers to sense the spiritual presence of the risen Christ during the preaching event. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If there was ever a time for a widespread reemergence of Christian preaching that is \u003ci\u003eprophetic\u003c\/i\u003e in nature, \u003ci\u003eincarnational\u003c\/i\u003e in manner, and \u003ci\u003etruly transformative\u003c\/i\u003e in effect, it is now. Though this type of preaching cannot be conjured or effected by human ingenuity, there are things preachers can do to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the cultivation of ecclesial environments where sacramental sermons are more likely to occur, and with increased frequency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGary Tyra is Professor of Biblical and Practical Theology at Vanguard University of Southern California. His previously published works include\u003ci\u003e Introduction to Spirituality \u003c\/i\u003e(2023), \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Side of Discipleship \u003c\/i\u003e(2020), \u003ci\u003eGetting Real \u003c\/i\u003e(2018), \u003ci\u003ePursuing Moral Faithfulness \u003c\/i\u003e(2015), \u003ci\u003eA Missional Orthodoxy \u003c\/i\u003e(2013), \u003ci\u003eThe Holy Spirit in Mission \u003c\/i\u003e(2011), \u003ci\u003eChrist's Empowering Presence \u003c\/i\u003e(2011), \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Bliss \u003c\/i\u003e(2010), and \u003ci\u003eDefeating Pharisaism \u003c\/i\u003e(2009). In addition to his work in the academy, Tyra has pastored three churches, one of which was a church plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 08, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48445052944605,"sku":"9798385221011","price":38.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/UlTa41fiRN9798385221011_82efbbaa-8150-4c8e-ae18-4249b755b548.webp?v=1787760154","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/sacramental-sermons-prophetic-incarnational-and-truly-transformative-preaching-paperback-1","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}