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2011’s Best Books in Preaching

Michael Duduit

Preachers love to read books, to be surrounded by books, to know which new books are going to be the most beneficial to them in the coming year; so here's the list to pursue in 2012.

Preaching God’s Grace: An Interview with Tullian Tchividjian

Michael Duduit

Sometimes God takes us out of comfort zones and allows us to be sifted because He loves us.

Back Page Pulpit: There’s an App for That

Michael Duduit

How did we ever manage without smartphones?

Preacher to Preacher: Inviting Dr. Aristotle to Your Pulpit

Leslie Holmes

Verbal communication involves not only verbiage, but also one's emotions and integrity.

Harnessing the Power of Priority

Dr. Stan Toler

What's important to you? Where will you invest your time?

Illustrating So People Will Listen

Chuck Swindoll

The well-spoken pastor/preacher advises others to be real whenever preaching.

John Jasper: Preaching with Authority

Wayne E. Croft Sr.

Black minister's fame due largely to faith and literal interpretation of God's Word.

Preaching Points: Creativity and Propriety

Calvin Miller

Discretion should temper one's creative bent when displayed in public.

Don’t Neglect Your Devotional Life

Time spent with God is crucial to sermon preparation and delivery.

Using the Application Bridge

Here's a technique to help make the connection between when the lesson was written and when the lesson is needed.