Saturday, June 26, 2021

Preachers Gotta Preach


Every summer—at some time during several weeks of vacation and study leave—I try to read a book on preaching. For many summers, this has meant rereading Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ Preaching and Preachers. This year it meant reading a book I would have never picked up had not Alistair Begg recommended it. I’m not sure I agree with all of the theological presuppositions or with every point of practical application, but taken as a whole Heralds of God, first published in 1946 by the renowned Scottish preacher James S. Stewart, was a good, bracing tonic for the soul.

More than anything, Stewart drives home the point with relentless force that preaching is an immense privilege and preaching is supernaturally powerful. Read More

Also See:
Why Great Preachers Are Not Always Great Leaders
3 Reasons Why Your Sermon May Be the Best Counseling You Can Offer

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