The Simplicity of Preaching

What are the fundamentals of preaching? In The Simplicity of Preaching, P. Chase Sears and Jonathon D. Woodyard show preachers how to see, savor, and say.

A Passion for Preaching

The passion for preaching that the authors have is contagious. From the first chapters, I was inspired me to give my best to the task of proclaiming God’s word. I was reminded that Christ really speaks with authority to his people through the ministry of the pulpit. 

While the book tackles technical aspects of sermon writing and delivery, I was most interested to read how I could depend on the Spirit in my preaching as I pursue prayer, fasting, and reading. I am eager to grow in my pursuit of these to strengthen my preaching ministry. 

Enjoy the Process

I was most moved to see how the book explains “savor” in regards to preaching. To savor means to rightly value what we see. Praying, memorizing, journaling, and conversing with others are strategies to help. I hope to find preaching partners that I can “talk shop” with to build each other up and rejoice together in the word.

The book ends with a call to deliver clear, simple, and fervent sermons. I’m proud to have been given the privilege to preach and I am encouraged to enjoy the process.

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