Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the effectiveness of narrative preaching from a portion of Scripture that is not usually considered narrative.  The paper describes the history and nature of narrative,  and explores the relationship of narrative to the Biblical text.  After a general discussion of the Psalms as a book, and the rise of narrative preaching, this paper examines nine sample psalms—22,23,42-43, 51, 57,73, 79, 136, and 137, to see how story elements are present in, around and through the text.  Then, sample sermons on presented on these psalms, using a variety of narrative techniques.  In the end, the paper suggests ways narrative preaching may be adapted to non-narrative texts.