Parson's Porch Books is delighted to present to you this series called Sermons Matter. We believe that many of the best writers are pastors who take the role of preacher seriously.

Week in, and week out, they exegete scripture, research material, write and deliver sermons in the context of the life of their particular congregation in their given community. We further believe that sermons are extensions of Holy Scripture which need to be published beyond the manuscripts which are written for delivery each Sunday.

Books serve as a vehicle for the sermon to continue to proclaim the Good News of the Morning to a broader audience. William R.

Boyd is a gifted and seasoned preacher who knows how to write and preach sermons. This collection is useful for the pastor and the parishioners.

We celebrate the wonderful occasion of the preaching event in Christian worship when the Pastor speaks, the People listen and the Work of the Church proceeds. Take, Read, and Heed.

William R. Boyd, Sr.

serves as a pastor in the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. He serves Evensville United Methodist in Evensville, Tennessee near Chattanooga.

You may reach Bill at evensongboyd@att. net.

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