Now more than ever, it's time to preach. The election of Donald Trump left countless faith leaders across the country speechless. Now that he is president, silence must give way to prophetic preaching.Christians have long debated whet...
Preaching That Moves People: How To G...
Yancey Arrington"This book isn't a book of pragmatics but wisdom wrung from experience and the disciplined pursuit of God." - Matt ChandlerDr. Yancey Arrington says the reason many preachers don't connect with their congregants isn't because they hav...
Preaching as Reminding: Stirring Memo...
Jeffrey D. ArthursWe know of the preacher''s role as both teacher and proclaimer, but Jeffrey Arthurs adds another assignment: the Lord s remembrancer. The remembrancer stirs the memory of Christ-followers, reminding them of the truths they once heard ...
Reflections for the Call: A Devotiona...
Kyle J. BoyerFrom one young preacher, to others, all preachers will appreciate the wisdom of Reflections for the Call. Using practical truths and the seasoning of relevant scriptures, Kyle J. Boyer's devotional helps reconfirm the assignment, repl...
The Heart is the Target: Preaching Pr...
Murray CapillGod's Word is powerful, and when preached clearly and applied pertinently it can change lives. Yet preaching does not always have this impact. When it is concerned merely with teaching information, it can leave congregations unmoved, ...
A Theology of Sacred RhetoricBelieving that preaching remains of vital importance today, John Carrick argues that its effectiveness can be greatly enhanced if preachers make use of the patterns of communication laid down by God in Scr...
His Mission: Jesus in the Gospel of L...
D. A. Carson"But who do you say that I am?"—Jesus (Luke 9:20)In this collection of biblical expositions, eight prominent Bible teachers look to the Gospel of Luke and its unique portrait of our Savior, exploring everything from the na...
On Preaching: Practical Advice for Ef...
H. B. Charles JrIf you are a pastor, you know the importance of preaching. You have spent time learning and refining the art of oration because it is vital to the life of God's people - including the person doing the preaching.HB Charles has writt...
Simplify the Message: Multiply the Im...
Talbot DavisSimplify the Message: Multiply the Impact is designed to help preachers break through the noise of culture and the cauldron of church to deliver sermons with clarity, passion, and boldness. This book meets the needs of two cohorts in ...
A Certain Sound: A Primer on Open Air...
Ryan Denton"An introduction to the theology and practice of preaching in public places"--
Preaching Forward: Calling, Character...
Samuel DeuthAs a preacher, you are the response of Heaven to the cry of your city!Clarify your calling, strengthen your character, and develop your craft as a preacher.In this book, Samuel Deuth, the author of the best selling book, Following Jes...
Preach: Theology Meets Practice
Mark DeverMark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks, is widely respected for his efforts to build biblically faithful churches in America that will impact the nations. In this book about...
Behold the Child Daily Devotions
Kevin GoldenJesus' incarnation means more than that He was born to a young mother who had no place to lay Him other than a manger. It means that we have comfort knowing that this fully human Child can relate to our struggles, and we have hope kno...
The Preaching of Pope Francis: Missio...
Gregory HeilleSince the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has encouraged, inspired, and delighted those who have heard him preach. Especially fascinating have been his plain-spoken and insightful weekday morning Mass homilies. He has also ...
Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your ...
Daniel HendersonFrom a recovering "leadershipaholic": our best model is the first one.With all our sleek ministry models, it's a wonder our churches are declining—until we read Acts 6:4, "But we will give ourselves continually to ...
Preach and Deliver: Captivate Your Au...
Brandon HilgemannNo matter how good your message, if your delivery is poor, your audience won't receive it. Even a great message with poor delivery will result in a disengaged audience. In my years of education on a bachelors and masters level from g...
A Little Handbook for Preachers: Ten ...
Mary S. HulstNo function of the pastor is as visible and stress inducing as preaching. Being a good preacher requires learning the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical skills needed to effectively share God's word with a congregation. It dema...
The Path to Being a Pastor: A Guide f...
Bobby JamiesonWritten from personal experience, The Path to Being a Pastor lays the groundwork for aspiring leaders to walk through various stages of ministry preparation, trusting that the Lord will direct their steps on the path to beco...
A Little Book for New Preachers: Why ...
Matthew D. KimOne of the central tasks of pastoral ministry is preaching the Word of God. Yet those who are called to ministry may feel unprepared, unable, or unwilling to step into this role. Moreover, the discipline of homiletics sometimes gets l...
Imagine writing a sermon that must be original, insightful, useful, challenging, comforting . . . once a week. That's exactly what most preachers are called upon to do while seeing to all of the other responsibilities that comprise th...
I Believe I'll Testify: The Art of Af...
Cleophus J. LarueCleo LaRue is one of the best-loved preachers and writers about preaching. In past volumes, he has brought together great collections of African American preaching to showcase the best preaching from across the country. Here he offers...
The Christ-Centered Preaching of Mart...
Martyn Lloyd-JonesThroughout history, there have been certain figures who have stood the test of time and had an enduring impact on the church at large. One such person was the famed Welsh preacher Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.In this carefully curated colle...
Toward a Pentecostal Theology of Prea...
Lee Roy MartinFrom the beginning of the movement until now Pentecostalism has relied heavily upon its preachers—preachers both old and young, male and female, ordained and lay, educated and uneducated. Although preaching has been an important asp...
Pastoral Preaching: Building a People...
Conrad MbeweMore and more pulpits are occupied by motivational speakers rather than preachers.Church congregations are not being given a comprehensive, biblical understanding of the faith. Drawing on his own experience as a pastor in Zambia, Con...
Preach Better: 10 Ways to Communicate...
Chris McCurleyYou preach… But you probably wish you could be better. How many Sunday nights have you sat and wished you were a better preacher? How many Friday afternoons have you spent wishing you had crafted a better message for Sunday? You kno...
Novel Preaching: Tips from Top Writer...
Alyce M. McKenzieIn this lively and accessible book, Alyce McKenzie explores how fiction writers approach the task of writing novels: how they develop their ideas, where they find their inspiration, and how they turn the spark of a creative notion int...
The Foolishness of God: Reclaiming Pr...
J. Brandon MeeksPreaching seems to have fallen on hard times in recent years. The pulpit has been marginalized, the sermon has been trivialized, and priests and ministers have felt the pressure to leave the study for the board room. Now we are counse...
From and Before God: A Practical Intr...
Sugel MichelenImagine this scene. You are standing in the pulpit of your church preaching on a Sunday morning. Without your knowledge, the Lord Jesus himself is sitting in the last row, listening attentively to what you're saying. How would this re...
Burning Hearts: Preaching to the Affe...
Josh MoodyAffection is often a neglected theme in our generation of Bible believing Christians. It has not always been so. Previous generations thought a great deal about the centrality of the heart in the Christian life and the need to preach ...
Blue Note Preaching in a Post-Soul Wo...
Otis Moss III"Can preaching recover a Blues sensibility and dare speak with authority in the midst of tragedy? America is living stormy Monday, but the pulpit is preaching happy Sunday. The world is experiencing the Blues, and pulpiteers are ...