The Joy of Preaching by Warren W. Wiersbe

UPC: 9780825422768

Product Features

• Author: Phillips Brooks
• Introduction by: Warren W. Wiersbe
• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Publication Year: 1989 (Reprint of 1895 edition)
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 251
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0-8254-2276-0
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches

Overview

"The Joy of Preaching" by Phillips Brooks, with a foreword and biographical introduction by Warren W. Wiersbe, is a timeless classic in homiletical literature. Originally delivered as the Lyman Beecher Lectures at Yale Divinity School in 1877 and published as "Lectures on Preaching" in 1895, this reprint offers an inspiring source of encouragement and practical wisdom for ministers of the gospel. Brooks emphasizes the importance of bringing truth through personality, urging preachers to let God's truth shine through their unique characters.

Interesting Facts

• Phillips Brooks: Known for his eloquence, Phillips Brooks was a prominent preacher in the 19th century, serving at Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia and later at Trinity Church in Boston. He was also the author of the beloved Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem."
• Lyman Beecher Lectures: These lectures, delivered at Yale Divinity School, are considered some of the finest works in homiletical literature, providing deep insights into the art and craft of preaching.
• Warren W. Wiersbe: A respected theologian and author, Wiersbe provides a foreword and biographical introduction, highlighting Brooks' significant contributions to Christian ministry and preaching.
• Focus on Personality: Brooks stresses the importance of personality in preaching, encouraging ministers to let their individuality enhance the delivery of God's message.

Table of Contents

1. Foreword by Warren W. Wiersbe
2. Phillips Brooks: A Preacher of Truth and Life by Warren W. Wiersbe
3. The Two Elements in Preaching
4. The Preacher Himself
5. The Preacher in His Work
6. The Idea of the Sermon
7. The Making of the Sermon
8. The Congregation
9. The Ministry for Our Age
10. The Value of a Human Soul
11. Appendices:
    • The Teaching of Religion
    • The Fire and the Calf

Publishers

Kregel Publications

• Website: Kregel Publications
• Address: P. O. Box 2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501, USA

Christian Reading Room

• Address: P. O. Box 78604, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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