Commentary and Reference Survey (10th edition)

The volume also offers a brief guide to Bible study software. One of the most valuable entries is "The Ultimate Commentary Collection," which lists the 2-3 best works on each biblical book. Expositors will find this a useful guide to the best tools for their craft.

Graceful Speech: An Invitation to Preaching

Hogan - an Episcopal priest who teaches at Wesley Seminary - discusses what it means to be a preacher, then explores the crafting and delivery of the sermon. The book contains helpful insights for veteran preachers as well as beginners, and will make a useful text, particularly in the mainline college and seminary setting.

Walking with God

James S. Stewart was one of the premier preaching voices of the twentieth century, and 'Walking with God' brings us a collection of many of Stewart's outstanding sermons in a single volume.

Preaching with Variety

In "Preaching with Variety," Jeffrey Arthurs helps us as preachers better understand the "rhetorical dynamics" of the various literary genres found in scripture, and he helps us think strategically about how to effectively preach such texts in a way that honors the form in which God inspired them.

The Big Idea

This book is packed with solid and helpful ideas, and the "big idea" of the book is one that churches should carefully consider trying in their own setting.

Preaching the Old Testament

Preaching the Old Testament, edited by Scott M. Gibson. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2006. Softcover, 224 pages, $16.99. Christian preachers continue to be more comfortable with the New Testament texts than those of the Old Testament, if the sermons we receive at Preaching magazine are any indication

Choosing to Preach

Choosing to Preach is a call to preach biblical sermons and, at the same time, to recognize that there are many ways to carry out that mandate.

2006 Survey Of Bibles And Bible References

When I was asked to come up with a list of the best Bible and Bible References in 2006, I had a certain goal I mind. I think that pastors and teachers need a library of around 150-200 books to have the bare necessities at hand. Here are about 100. Of course, this does not mean that all 100 books

Suffering And The Sovereignty Of God

As pastors we frequently deal with those in our congregations who are themselves involved in suffering or who are walking along with loved ones through such trials. A helpful resource for many will be Suffering And The Sovereignty Of God, edited by John Piper and Justin Taylor (Crossway). Th