"Progress in the Pulpit is a master class in preaching, written by two most-qualified authors. Dr. Jerry Vines is truly a Prince of the Pulpit.” — Dr. Albert Mohler Jr., from the foreword
Like musical instruments, preachers get better over time—unless, of course, they neglect maintenance. Progress in the Pulpit is for seasoned preachers looking to refresh their craft and receive guidance for contemporary challenges to preaching. 
While most preaching books are geared toward new preachers, Progress in the Pulpit builds on the basics and focuses on what often falls into neglect. You will learn to better: 
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<li>Connect to audiences without compromising biblical truth</li>
<li>Plan, evaluate, and get feedback on sermons</li>
<li>Battle biblical illiteracy in your congregation</li>
<li>Employ word studies and other technical aspects of biblical interpretation</li>
<li>Increase imagination and creativity in sermon writing </li>
<li>Extend the life of a sermon via social media, small groups, and more</li>
<li>Establish habits for continued growth </li>
</ul>
Drs. Jerry Vines and Jim Shaddix, who wrote Power in the Pulpit (a book still used in seminaries today), remain committed to pure expository preaching. Yet they understand that the times change and present new challenges. Here they offer guidance to help preachers stay sharp and grow in the craft of faithfully proclaiming God’s Word.

Progress in the Pulpit: How to Grow in Your Preaching

Religion & Spirituality

Vines, Jerry

Shaddix, Jim

Christian Books & Bibles

Moody Publishers

“I would not be who I am and I would not be doing what I do if it were not for God’s grace toward me through the reading and applying of this book.” —David Platt. 
It’s still used in Bible schools and seminaries today, and it shows no signs of slowing down: Power in the Pulpit is an ideal introduction to preaching. 
Dr. Jerry Vines and Dr. Jim Shaddix have achieved a balanced approach to sermon preparation in Power in the Pulpit. This primer combines the perspective of a pastor of forty years with that of someone who devotes daily time to training pastors in the context of theological education. It offers practical preaching instruction from a tradition that sees biblical exposition as a paramount and frequent event in the life of the local church. Power in the Pulpit is the combined work of Dr. Vines's two earlier publications on preaching: A Practical Guide to Sermon Preparation (Moody Publishers, 1985) and A Guide to Effective Sermon Delivery (Moody Publishers, 1986). Dr. Shaddix carefully organized and supplemented the material to offer this useful resource that closes the gap between classroom theory and what a pastor actually experiences in his weekly sermon preparation.

Power in the Pulpit: How to Prepare and Deliver Expository Sermons

The call to preach is also a call to prepare.
Too many pastors have refrained from preparation while they await the Holy Spirit to do all of the work. God expects preachers to prepare sermons as much as possible and allow Him to prepare the preachers. Join Dr. Jerry Vines and Dr. Jim Shaddix as they achieve a balanced approach to sermon preparation in Power in the Pulpit. This book combines the essential perspectives of a pastor of forty years with another who devotes daily time to training pastors in the context of theological education. Power in the Pulpit is practical preaching instruction in line with a tradition that sees expository preaching as a paramount and frequent event in the life of the local church. Power in the Pulpit is the combined work of Dr. Vines's two earlier publications on preaching: A Practical Guide to Sermon Preparation (Moody Publishers, 1985) and A Guide to Effective Sermon Delivery (Moody Publishers, 1986). Dr. Shaddix carefully organizes and supplements the material to offer this useful resource, which closes the gap between classroom theory and what a pastor actually experiences in his weekly sermon preparation.

Power in the Pulpit: How to Prepare and Deliver Expository Sermons (Electives Series)

Seasoned pastor and educator James L. Shaddix presents a philosophical and theological argument for the practice of biblical exposition as the pastor’s primary approach to preaching ministry in the local church. Shaddix emphasizes listening for God’s voice in the sermon, God-centered vs. man-centered preaching, and/or preaching for real life-change.

The Passion-Driven Sermon: Changing the Way Pastors Preach and Congregations Listen

B&H Academic

This guide shows pastors how to simplify and strengthen their ministry work by integrating the three core aspects of their roles--leadership, preaching, and pastoring--through expository preaching ministries.

Expositional Leadership: Shepherding God's People from the Pulpit

Pace, R. Scott

Crossway

Exalting Jesus in Psalms, Volume 2, Psalms 51-100 &nbsp;is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this commentary series, to include 47 volumes when complete, takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. &nbsp; Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a "Reflect & Discuss" section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It's not academic but rather presents an easy reading, practical and friendly commentary. &nbsp; The authors of Exalting Jesus in Psalms, Volume 2, Psalms 51-100 are Matt Mason, David Platt, and Jim Shaddix. &nbsp;

Exalting Jesus in Psalms 51-100 (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)

Platt, David

Mason, Matt

Holman Reference

In His sovereignty, God mysteriously has ordained that what we do and don’t do when we preach in some way affects whether or not people decide for the truth. He has assigned us certain responsibilities as preachers that when carried out faithfully seem to foster spiritual decision-making. The supernatural power of the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit somehow work in partnership with certain rhetorical principles of persuasion to create a decisional emphasis in the preaching event.So, let’s explore this issue of decisional preaching, because people don’t ooze into the kingdom of God, nor do they ooze into obedience. They decide for both. And we need to give them a chance to do so.

Decisional Preaching

Rainer Publishing

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