Preaching Today

A Definition of Biblical Preaching

John Stott was the former rector emeritus of All Souls Church in London, a prolific author and scholar, and a mentor to many Christian leaders around the globe.

No Notes, Lots of Notes, Brief Notes

The pros and cons of extemporaneous and manuscript delivery

Jeffrey Arthurs, Ph.D., is the Professor of Preaching and Communication & Chair, Division of Practical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

In the Eye of the Hearer

Visuals that support rather than distract from the Word

Kenton C. Anderson is dean and associate professor of applied theology at ACTS Seminaries (Northwest) in Langley, British Columbia. He is author of several books, including Choosing to Preach (Zondervan).

Preaching the Terrors

When your text is bad news

Barbara Brown Taylor teaches religion at Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia, and is author of The Preaching Life (Cowley).

Preaching Hell in a Tolerant Age

Brimstone for the broad-minded

Tim Keller is pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, New York. He is also the co-founder and vice president of the Gospel Coalition. You can find more sermons by Dr. Keller at http://sermons2.redeemer.com.

Preaching for Total Commitment

What does it take to convince people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?

Bill Hybels is pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and creator of the Global Leadership Summit.

The Landmark Sermon

A clear word at the right time can keep the church from pulling apart

Jack Hayford is chancellor of The King's College and Seminary, Van Nuys, California, founding pastor of The Church on the Way, and former president of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. He is author of Rebuilding the Real You (Charisma House).

Preaching on Contemporary Issues

How to preach social trends and topics with wisdom

Grant Lovejoy is the Director of Orality Strategies for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He taught preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is co-editor of Biblical Hermeneutics (B&H).

Preaching That Oh-So-Delicate Subject

Speaking about sex clearly and redemptively

Bill Hybels is pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and creator of the Global Leadership Summit.

The Ever-More-Difficult Marriage Sermon

In an age of divorce and remarriage, how can you preach graciously about lifelong commitment?

Robert Russell is a speaker, chairman of the board of the Londen Institute, and author of When God Builds a Church (Howard).