And The Word Became A Sermon (Christian Focus Publications) by Derek Newton is subtitled “A Practical Guide to Biblical Expository Preaching.” Newton writes with the practical focus of one who has served on the mission field for more than 20 years. He offers a five-step plan for understanding the text, then an additional five steps for shaping that exegesis into an expository sermon. I particularly appreciated his insights about the vital nature of application in the expository sermon.
