Preachers find themselves turning to John's gospel time and time again. This is a primer to explore the main themes of his gospel, it's purpose is to give the preacher a way into the text that will enable it to be preached in a way that is consonant with its original purpose. The purpose that Joh... (more)

Matthew's Gospel is a substantial book to consider teaching through--its large sections on teaching and theological reflection seeming to predominate over the 'action' of the story. However, precisely because there are such rich seams of theology, and so much teaching from Jesus himself, it is a wo... (more)

One of the most effective and influential Christian teachers of this century reveals how all teachers -- from parents to Sunday school leaders, from pastors to professors -- can make the most of their priceless opportunity to inspire, to instruct, and to permanently impact lives for the kingdom of G... (more)

How to transfer biblical truths into narrative stories that can dispense insight, understanding, and personal significance to the hearts and minds of listeners. Good preaching has the potential of leaving an indelible imprint on audiences, empowering them with relevant, life-changing truths for e... (more)

In a practical, no-nonsense approach, this book spells out the basic preaching principles as well as the prohibitions that will help sharpen and focus the skills of every pastor and pulpit speaker.

The Folly of Preaching contains a wealth of theoretical and practical insights into preaching from some of today's best-known preachers, scholars, and homiletics teachers. Many of these contributions derive their inspiration from Paul's letters to the church at Corinth, in which the apostle vigorous... (more)

"Pursue love, and earnestly desie spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy." So said the Apostle Paul. Michael Eaton argues that there is a kind of "preaching" that is a sub-section of the gift of prophecy, and that the balance of love plus the gift of prophetic preaching is the greatest ne... (more)