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Religion is in competition with the leisure and entertainment industries. The postmodern generation is open to spirituality, but young adults have not been born into faith communities that embrace them fully and command their allegiance over a lifetime. Studies suggest that for the young, belief in ...

Within the pages of this book Dr. Tull explores the theology and practice of preaching. He insists that preaching is a craft to be honed, one that grasps the essence of the biblical message, the nuances of day-to-day life, and the skills required to connect the two. He shares with the reader his own...

Poor Eutychus might have tumbled off his perch in Acts 20, but it s humbling to notice that what took Paul many hours of preaching to achieve - near-fatal napping in one of his listeners - takes most preachers only a few minutes on a Sunday. will help your listeners from such a fate. Written by an A...

Preaching for the Rest of Us serves as a starter's guide to text-driven preaching. Driven by the conviction that pastors hold the weighty and honorable responsibility of explaining Scripture to their congregations, Gallaty and Smith present a clear step-by-step process for re-presenting Scripture in...

Preaching remains a central feature of almost all Christian worship. There are thousands of men and women in the UK who preach on a regular basis, clergy of all denominations, Readers, Local Preachers, Lay Preachers, Chaplains. This book, edited and contributed to by some of the leading authors in t...

Marilyn Salmon's persuasive andpractical work helps preachersto identify the ways that Christianpreachers perpetuate the longtradition of Christian anti-Judaism.She situates the Gospels preciselyas Jewish literature then addressesspecific thorny issues that arise inpreaching: supersessionism; portra...

Preaching might appear to be an outmoded means of communication at the beginning of the twenty-first century, yet Christian men and women continue to testify that God has called them to do it! For some, this is part of a wider calling to ordained ministry, but for others it is a calling in itself. W...

Argues that the stories of Jesus' birth need rescuing from Christmas, a season which stifles rather than clarifies their meaning. This title reveals them as carefully crafted works of theology, and draws on the Hebrew scriptures to reveal the nature of the God who sent his Son into the world for our salvation.

Today, many people question the value of preaching. Yet preaching is one of the most awesome callings in the world. Preaching with Humanity considers questions such as: - How can 'old-fashioned' preaching survive in a YouTube culture?- What is the place of preaching in a 'mission-shaped Church'?- Ho...

Preaching is the art of building a bridge in the hearer's mind from the ancient world of the biblical text to the realities of our daily lives. Throughout this book, Stephen Farris offers splendid insights into ways that the Bible can connect with modern life and gives specific guidance to preachers...

How do we preach when all of us-hearers and preachers alike-are constantly distracted? J. Ellsworth Kalas offers wise insights for effective preaching in an age of distraction. He explores how God can meet people precisely at the point of their distraction, connecting through pastoral attentiveness, creativity and excellence.

"The amazing lack of concern for purpose among homileticians and preachers has spawned a brood of preachers who are dull, lifeless, abstract and impersonal; it has obscured truth, hindered joyous Christian living, destroyed dedication and initiative, and stifled service for Christ." –Jay Adams, fr...

For over 30 years, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones ministered at Westminster Chapel in London. Today, he is widely considered one of the greatest preachers of the 20th century. Based on a series of lectures originally given by Lloyd-Jones to the students of Westminster Theological Seminary in the spring of 1...

A standard textbook on the art and craft of preaching. Craddock weaves history, theology, and hermeneutics into an exhaustive text on sermon preparation and preaching.Painstakingly prepared for seminary students and clergy, this book answers the fundamental question: How does one prepare and deliver...

Who wouldn't want to be an all-around better preacher? Here are vital tips and ideas written in a light and humorous way by a seasoned, successful preacher. Great for new pastors, seminary students, or any pastor who is feeling overwhelmed. A practical primer

Walter Brueggemann declares that the necessary character of truly prophetic preaching today is "a contestation between narratives." If the dominant narrative of our time promotes national self-sufficiency (through militarism) and personal self-sufficiency (through consumerism), it must be opposed by...

The parables of Jesus are puzzling sayings and stories with world-transforming potential. Parables for Preachers offers an understanding of how parables work and a fresh variety of possible meanings not only for Jesus’ original audience and for the early Christians for whom Matthew, Mark, and Luke...

This popular and readable book discusses the author's approach to preaching, and covers such subjects as dialogue and silence, as well as the biblical background. He stresses his hopes for a new understanding and sense of urgency about preaching, as a vital part of Christian life.

Our world and our churches are neither sinful nor lost, they are dead. This dead world is the one that God engages and into which Jesus invaded with a radically different vision of life.In this groundbreaking work, based on his 211 Yale Beecher lectures, Brian K. Blount helps preachers effectively p...

While worship is the primary purpose of all churches, worship in the small church is distinctive. Whether a house church, a new church plant, a rural church along a country road, or a city church whose neighborhood demographics have shifted, these small faith communities present unique opportunities...

Live, Listen, Tell: The Art of Preaching will guide readers through the process of sermon preparation and hearing God through the Scriptures. By drawing on life and Scripture, especially the road to Emmaus narrative in Luke 24, the author illustrates that preachers are living a story, listening to a...

Pastor, preacher, and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shares his wisdom on communicating the Christian faith from the pulpit as well as from the coffee shop.Most Christians--including pastors--struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power...

In this foundational book, James R. White offers a concise, understandable explanation of what the Trinity is and why it matters. While refuting the distortions of God presented by various cults, he shows how understanding this teaching leads to renewed worship and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian, helping you draw closer to God.