Baptist Preaching

As an English-speaking denomination, Baptists originated within 17th-century Puritanism as an offshoot of Congregationalism. English Baptists migrated to the American colonies during the 17th century. During the 18th century, the Great Awakening resulted in the expansion of the denomination, and the conversion of many slaves to Baptist churches. Baptist congregations formed their first national organization the Triennial Convention in the early 1800.

This book argues that Greek and Roman rhetoric is less a museum piece than the durable “engineering logic” of public persuasion—ethos, logos, and pathos—developed through Greek democratic courts and assemblies, sharpened by the Sophists and critiqued by Plato, systematized by Aristotle, and then pragmatically refined by Rome through Cicero’s canons and Quintilian’s moral program for forming a speaker. It then traces how this rhetorical bloodstream flowed into Christian preaching—most directly in the Latin West through Cicero → Augustine → later homiletics, and in the Greek...

Pleasant Paths By Vance Havner Are you rushing through life so fast that you’ve lost the joy of the journey? Step off the hectic treadmill and rediscover the quiet, refreshing paths of God's presence. In Pleasant Paths, legendary author and evangelist Vance Havner presents a beautiful "sheaf of meditations" gathered from his years of traveling the country. Written both in transit and in deep, quiet moments of solitude, these concise essays are designed to help the modern believer step back from the frantic hustle of everyday life and refocus on what truly matters. Taking its inspiration ...

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 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.

The Divine Art of Preaching: Lectures Delivered at the "Pastor's College" Rediscover the timeless heartbeat of powerful, Spirit-led preaching. In the first half of 1892, a series of transformative lectures echoed through the halls of the Pastor’s College—the renowned institution connected directly to the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, England. Originally built under the spiritual oversight of the "Prince of Preachers," Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the college stood as a beacon for training faithful ministers of the Gospel. The Divine Art of Preaching compiles these profound weekly ...

We Would See Jesus: And Other Sermons By Dr. George W. Truett Experience the timeless, raw power of the Gospel "hot from the preacher's heart" in this legendary collection of sermons from one of the most influential voices in Christian history. What does it mean to truly look upon the face of Christ? In We Would See Jesus, Dr. George W. Truett—the legendary long-time pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas and former president of the Baptist World Alliance—presents twelve masterfully delivered discourses that continue to challenge, comfort, and stir the human soul. Originally recorded ...

Rest Awhile: Come Ye Yourselves Apart and Rest Awhile By Vance Havner Are you running on empty, trying to sustain a busy life on a dry spirit? Hear the gentle invitation of the Savior to step away from the noise, escape the hustle, and simply rest awhile. Following the beloved tradition of his earlier book, By the Still Waters, legendary evangelist Vance Havner pens a companion volume born out of a quiet, intentional season of solitude. Stepping away from the demands of heavy travel and city pastorates, Havner returned to his roots—autumn weeks spent in his old childhood home nestled in ...

Consider Him By Vance Havner Are you overwhelmed by the distractions of this world, or exhausted by the demands of religion? Turn your gaze upward and rediscover the ultimate cure for a weary heart. In Consider Him, renowned evangelist and master communicator Vance Havner delivers a beautifully focused, deeply convicting meditation on the central figure of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ. Taking his cue from the timeless exhortation in Hebrews 12:3 to "consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls," Havner strips ...

Living Messages of the Books of the Bible By G. Campbell Morgan Unlock the essential spiritual pulse of every book of Scripture with this timeless masterwork by the "Prince of Expositors." It is easy to get lost in the details of Scripture—to analyze individual verses and chapters while missing the grand, sweeping narrative that God is speaking through each writer. If you have ever wanted to step back and see the entire landscape of the Bible with crystal clarity, this is the guide you have been looking for. In Living Messages of the Books of the Bible, legendary preacher and scholar Dr. ...

Featuring an expose on sermons by Jack Hyles, Lester Roloff, Jack Schaap, Bob Gray (Texas), and Jeff Owens, this book shocks the reader by showing the vast ignorance of the men preaching. Originally written in 2007, the second edition is being released in response to reader requests. Seven popular IFB sermons are chosen , outlined, and examined in light of the very texts that they claim to preach. The author shows the utter disregard for Scripture of the men preaching, as well as their ignorance of it. Where possible, urls to the full sermons referenced are provided in the text (as of 2021)...

Peace Like a River: A Book of Meditations By Vance Havner Is your mind crowded with worry? Is your spirit tossed by the unpredictable storms of life? Pull away from the rushing current and anchor your soul in the unshakeable peace of God. In Peace Like a River, legendary evangelist Vance Havner changes his pace from the fiery pulpit to act as a gentle shepherd for the soul. Taking inspiration from Isaiah’s beautiful promise of a peace that flows steadily and abundantly, this classic collection of roadside meditations offers an oasis of calm for anyone traversing a dry or difficult terrain...

By the Way: Meditations of a Christian Pilgrim By Vance Havner Are you tired on the journey, even if you aren't tired of it? Find refreshment for your soul in this timeless collection of roadside reflections. In By the Way, beloved evangelist and master wordsmith Vance Havner invites you to pull up a chair and rest awhile. Written on the move—penned in transit, in diverse conditions, and in all sorts of places across the country—this little bundle of meditations is the ultimate companion for the intentional Christian traveler. Havner viewed himself first and foremost as an itinerant ...

By the Still Waters By Vance Havner Are you overwhelmed by the noise and frantic pace of the world? Discover a sanctuary of quiet rest and deep refreshment for your weary soul. In By the Still Waters, beloved evangelist and author Vance Havner walks alongside you as a gentle guide, leading you away from the chaotic currents of daily life and into the serene, restorative presence of the Good Shepherd. Taking its title from the comforting imagery of Psalm 23, this classic collection of meditations is designed to bring peace to troubled hearts and clarity to anxious minds. Known for his rare ...

From ecclesiology to salvation to the nature of Christ to holy days and temples; from redemption to sin to baptism and Adam. These are areas of diverse thought and much confusion. This small volume is my effort settle the confusion and humbly point us back to the Bible. It is sufficient for life and godliness. We should be determined to understand it better.

Prince of the Pulpit: A Pen Picture of George W. Truett at Work By Joe W. Burton Step behind the pulpit and into the prayer closets of early 20th-century America to witness one of the most powerful ministries in church history at work. Few pastors have ever commanded the respect, captured the affection, or shaken the conscience of a nation quite like Dr. George W. Truett. For nearly half a century from his pulpit at the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, Truett stood as a towering titan of the American pulpit—a master communicator whose sermons burned with absolute conviction, tears ...

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.

Ever wondered why some messages about faith feel flat, while others strike straight to the heart? If you want your sermons to do more than inform - if you want them to transform - then this is the preaching guide you've been waiting for. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy...

Nourish your soul in minutes! Today's powerful sermons with insight. Suitable for women, men and youth. Inspirational Short Sermons is a discounted/bargain Christian inspirational book. The Christian life was never meant to be a stagnant one; it was instead meant to be an active life that always seeks the next and higher level in Christ Jesus. To this end, the Bible encourages Christians to mature in knowledge and in how they live their lives as they walk the earth. The Bible is truly a great coach on inspired Christian living. Inspirational Short Sermons carries several short, insightful, ...