Preaching Today

The Big Idea: Preach in Light of the Eschaton

Does your preaching take into account the big picture of the Bible, the grand story of our hope in Christ?

Robert Smith Jr. is Associate Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Big Idea: Marry biblical truth and passionate delivery

Make a commitment to exegete the biblical text and to deliver it with freshness and passion.

Hershael York is pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky, as well as Professor of Christian Preaching and Associate Dean of Ministry and Proclamation in the School of Theology of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Big Idea: Let's Get Back to the Text

Before you rush to application, get the A(a)uthor's meaning of the text right.

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

Five Tips for Illustrating the Atonement

How to make sure your illustrations are grounded in Scripture and connect with your people.

Kevin Ememrt is assistant editor for Christianity Today and editorial coordinator for Leadership Journal and Preaching Today.

The Preacher's Dialogue

Son of man, can these bones live again? How does one answer that kind of question?

Gardner C. Taylor pastored Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, New York, for 42 years, helped found the Progressive National Baptist Convention with Martin Luther King Jr., and is co-author of Perfecting the Pastor's Art (Judson Press).

The Annual PT Book Awards

Outstanding volumes that strengthen the soul and skill of the preacher

Craig Brian Larson

The Annual PT Book Awards

Outstanding volumes that strengthen the soul and skill of the preacher

A Review of Fred Craddock's Book 'Reflections on My Call to Preach'

Reading Craddock can help you better understand your own call.

Steve Mathewson is pastor of the Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville, Illinois, and teaches preaching for the doctoral programs at Denver Seminary and Western Seminary, and the Master of Divinity program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Preaching to Change the Heart

Paul's example is bold, courageous proclamation

Alistair Begg is senior pastor of Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, the radio speaker of "Truth For Life," and author of Made for His Pleasure (Moody).

Lessons from John Stott

What Greg Scharf learned working with a preacher known for breathtakingly clear exposition.

Greg R. Scharf is chair of the department of practical theology and associate professor of practical theology at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, and author of Prepared to Preach (Christian Focus).