These sermon outlines include all the essentials a pastor needs to get to the heart of the message.

Descriptive titles, key Scripture texts, themes, and main points provide a treasury of ideas for pastors, evangelists, and Bible study leaders. A wide variety of subjects is covered.

Perfect for a preaching series on the parables Jesus told, this handy book can also be used by Sunday school teachers and speakers.

These 28 adaptable, idea-packed outlines help pastors prepare sermons with an evangelistic thrust and positive living undertones that teach listeners how to renew their intimacy with God.

A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and methodology, including: Sermon structure and “the big idea.” The art of introductions, transitions, and conclusions. Methods for sermon prep, from outlining to exercising. Approaches to different types of preaching: topical, expository, evangelistic, and more. Best practices for sermon delivery, speaking with authority, and using humor. Leveraging effective illustrations and stories. Understanding audience. and much more. Entries are characterized by intensely practical and vivid writing designed to help preachers deepen their understanding and sharpen their communication skills. The contributors include a virtual Who’s Who of preaching from a cross section of denominations and traditions, such as Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, Andy Stanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson—two of today’s most respected voices in preaching—provide editorial oversight. Includes audio CD with preaching technique examples from the book.

Reverend John L. Mayshack is masterful in his presentation of seventy Fiery Sermon Outlines which provide the essence of the written biblical word. The introduction for each sermon sets the stage for the narrative. The scriptural basis for each detailed outline grounds the words in relevant biblical text. The body of each outline provides sufficient detail to serve as a written guide for the studious biblical scholar. Reverend Mayshack has authored three other successful outline books entitled 175 Sermon Outlines, 165 Dynamic Sermon Outlines, and Sermons for Today. He is a nationally recognized religious educator and Fiery Sermon Outlines serves as another example of the outstanding work he offers to the community of biblical scholars. Reverend Mayshack is a member of The National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc., where he served as an instructor of Youth Evangelism for ten years in The National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. He served as secretary of The Oklahoma State Pastors' Conference and a member of The Governor's Commission for Martin Luther King, Jr. Reverend Mayshack is truly a gifted author and has sterling and impressive affiliations through religious, civic, professional and social organizations.

Preaching Magazine's 2015 Book of the Year If you are a pastor, you know the importance of preaching. You have spent time learning and refining the art of preaching because it is vital to the life of God's people—including the preacher. But you probably also find it challenging. On Preaching is a masterful resource that will refresh your soul and revitalize your preaching ministry. Drawing upon Scripture and years of preaching experience, H. B. Charles offers a practical resource for pastors, seminarians, church planters, and Bible teachers that is full of energy and wonderfully enjoyable. He gives tips like, "Avoid indecent exposure—get your wife's permission before using your family in the message" and "Illustrate! A good illustration is like a window on a house. It helps your listeners see in or out." Written in a very clear and concise manner, this resource is formatted into 30 short chapters that can easily be read as a devotional. On Preaching will encourage seasoned preachers to dig deeper into the basics as they pause and reflect on the effectiveness of their ministry. It will also serve as a spring board for those who are just beginning a preaching ministry.