Preaching Words

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Preaching God's Word: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important...

This best-selling book by Haddon Robinson, considered by many to be the "teacher of preachers", has sold over 300,000 copies and is a contemporary classic in the field. It offers students, pastors, and Bible teachers expert guidance in the development and delivery of expository sermons. This new edition has been updated throughout and includes helpful exercises. 

Preachers fill our church pulpits, conference stages, and television airwaves. But the question remains: What is good preaching really like? In this accessible volume—written for preachers and preachers in training—pastor David Helm outlines what it takes to be a faithful proclaimer of God's word.

Every preacher wants to see God's Word impact their congregation. We wrestle with meaning, check the original Greek, and consult commentaries to make sure we're faithful, articulate, and gospel-driven. But what if, in our diligence, we're neglecting application, leaving our listeners informed rather than transformed? Richard Coekin is passionate about application and candidly shares his own mistakes and growth in preaching over the past thirty years.

The Bible is clear that all believers are called to defend their faith. However, if apologetics is the formal process that we have come to expect, this sounds like an impossible task. But what if apologetics could be part of natural, normal conversation ― both from the pulpit and in everyday life?

This volume consists of a series of messages delivered by the noted Chinese pastor-teacher Watchman Nee during a training period for workers held in Kuling, Foochow, China, in 1948.

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...

This audiobook, packed with biblical wisdom and practical guidance from the pastoral trenches, will equip and encourage you in the midst of ministry. Bob Yandian, a veteran pastor of more than 30 years, provides answers to common questions relating to your everyday pastoral duties and personal life.

Featuring interviews with preachers such as Tom Foster, Stan Gleason, T. F. Tenney, Claudette Walker, Raymond Woodward, and many more, Life Preaching "presents preaching from the human perspective based on interviews with some of the outstanding preachers of our day. The author skillfully introduces the topic with solid commentary, and then illuminates it with the experiences and accumulated wisdom of those who have lived the preacher’s life.

Christianity is not a set of abstractions - a number of dogmas - a system of doctrines. It is preeminently a religion of living facts, of divine realities - a religion which finds its center in a divine Person, the Man Christ Jesus. He is the foundation of all Christian doctrine. From His divine and glorious Person all truth radiates. In this paper CHM explores Christ as a Test, as a Victim and as a Model, and asks the solemn question which still remains to be answered - "What have you done with the Son of God?

Enjoy nine (9) of Fulton J. Sheen's most treasured books on the Seven Last Words brought together into this one special collection. During the 1930s and ’40s, Fulton Sheen was the featured speaker on The Catholic Hour radio broadcast, and millions of listeners heard his radio addresses each week. His topics ranged from politics and the economy to philosophy and man’s eternal pursuit of happiness. Possessing a burning zeal to dispel the myths about Our Lord and His Church, Sheen gave a series of powerful presentations on Christ’s Passion and His seven last words from the Cross. As a ...

David J. Jackman Presents a Convenient, Accessible Primer on Expository Preaching God uses his people to accomplish his work through his word. Every Bible teacher―from pastors and small-group leaders to Sunday school volunteers―has the task and privilege of rightly handling the revelation...

Addiction is a prevalent issue affecting millions of people worldwide, often causing profound emotional, psychological, and spiritual damage. In the Christian context, addiction is seen not only as a physical or psychological condition but also as a form of spiritual bondage that requires healing through the transformative power of God’s Word. This thesis explores the significant role of God’s Word in addiction counseling and equally investigates the ethical and spiritual differences between expository preaching, which involves the systematic, doctrinal exposition of Scripture to a ...

Master the craft of effective communication that grabs attention and wins hearts. Like everyone else, preachers long to be understood. Unfortunately, the rules first learned in seminary, if misapplied, can quickly turn homiletic precision into listener boredom. To capture heart and mind, authors...

Pastor Hosea Reynolds was the man of God that had been sent to preach the gospel. His church was flourishing and he made sure to give all of his time to his members. The one thing that he failed to realize was that his seventeen year old daughter Haven, needed him the most. For fifteen years he labored for the Lord until one day his house of cards came crashing down like the walls of Jericho. Yearning for her father’s attention and missing the mother that she never knew, Haven was in a battle all alone. Her wild best friend Mila was there when she needed her to be but there was still a ...

What if your prayers could push the Gospel forward, strengthen weary pastors, and open doors for God’s Word to multiply across the nations? Advancing the Word of God: 31 Days of Prophetic Intercession to See God’s Word Multiply, Prevail, and Transform Lives is a Spirit-filled prayer journey designed to ignite powerful intercession for the global advance of God’s Kingdom. Rooted in Scripture and written with prophetic insight, this book equips you to pray with authority for pastors, missionaries, and Gospel laborers on the frontlines—ensuring that the Word of God runs swiftly and is ...

Preachers are ambassadors of Christ and heralds of God, holding out Jesus so that their listeners trust, worship, and adore him. This is a high calling, and for that we need a clear vision and great encouragement. Let this book lift your perspective and fire you up to preach with holy boldness and joy. The spiritual darkness of our day can indeed be turned back.

Preaching is simple. It can be defined as, “Speaking God’s word to people.” However, preaching is also complex. It is both an art and a science. It is both a gift and a task. It will bring out the best or the worse in people. In this primer, Pastor Tim Rupp walks the student-preacher step-by-step how to write and deliver a biblically based expository sermon.

Given the stiff competition in today's attention economy, many pastors feel pressured to make their sermons strikingly original. But Austin Carty, a longtime pastor and award-winning writer, has a different perspective: nothing we do or say is ever truly new. The power of a sermon is found not in novelty, but in the mandate it gives preachers to collect their thoughts every week and put them down in a succinct, coherent fashion.

This book will open your understanding to the ten outstanding things you must not fail to do with the word of God. As you proceed to read this book, I would like you to ponder on these great virtues of the word of God. This will prepare your mind and give you great insight and understanding as you journey through this book. Also, take time to pray, release yourself and ask God to open you up to the revelation of His word. 10 IRREFUTABLE VIRTUES OF THE WORD  You cannot separate God from His word. John 1:1. God and His word are one!  All things, physical or spiritual, living and non-...