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Preaching

Communicating Faith in an Age of Scepticism

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Preaching

By: Timothy Keller
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Ever wondered why some messages about faith feel flat, while others strike straight to the heart?



If you want your sermons to do more than inform - if you want them to transform - then this is the preaching guide you've been waiting for.

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites readers into the art of sharing the timeless truths of Scripture in a world flooded with doubt, distraction and digital noise. But this isn't just a book for pastors - it's for anyone who wants to understand how the Christian story speaks to both the mind and the soul in our modern age.



With clarity and compassion, Timothy Keller delivers a masterclass in how to communicate the gospel, through three key movements:

What to Say - Learn how every part of the Bible points to Jesus - and why that matters for how we understand and share the gospel.

Who You're Talking To - Understand today's culture so you can speak to both skeptics and believers with clarity, honesty, and heart.

How to Deliver It - Preaching isn't just skill; it's spiritual. Keller shows how prayer, humility, and the Holy Spirit make the message come alive.



Whether you speak from a pulpit, a classroom, or across the dinner table, this book will deepen your appreciation for the message of the gospel - and help you share it in a way that connects.





'If you find yourself tasked with the regular communication of biblical truth in any respect (teaching, traditional preaching, writing, blogging, counselling, mentoring), read this. Clear, direct, effective, moving. Really just so, so good.' Goodreads reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


'Tim Keller provides great wisdom and practical insight into the art and craft of preaching and how to engage it with culture.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



'A fantastic book for anyone looking to engage with the 'modern mind' in a constructive and effective way. [Keller] maintains that all preaching must aim to say "isn't Christ great" - in a day when preaching seems to focus on practice and moral living, this is refreshing to read.' Goodreads reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2015 Timothy Keller
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Critic Reviews

A great motivation to engage in the task of communicating the liberating message of Jesus to a new generation
It is an unexpected delight to read a book on preaching which makes you want to preach. Tim Keller has given us such a book...Here is an extremely read- able book founded on sound scholarship...buy it. This is the most practical and inspirational book on preaching that I have read for years! (Rev Dr Tom Stuckey)
Keller's book has an interesting blend of theological analysis and practical advise, and is a reminder of the need for theology to have deep roots in the practical working out of the Christian faith...Keller's book could be read with profit by any Christian. (Dr Peter Forster)
There is much to stimulate heart and mind in this latest offering from Tim Keller.
In Preaching, Keller has made an invaluable contribution to the homiletic task. I would recommend that this book be placed in the hand of the preaching veteran and novice, and should be found in the homiletic section of all theological colleges.
Shrewd insight into the modern mind...He is interesting and engaging on the place of rhetoric in the pulpit.
All stars
Most relevant
simple to understand yet very in depth in teaching. Tim Keller is a gift to the learner.

Inspiring

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A good articulation of expositional preaching.
It would be better it audible could add chapter titles instead of chp 1, chp 2... the names should be:
1 introduction
2 prologue
3 preaching the word
4 preaching the gospel every time
5 preaching christ from all of scripture
6 preaching christ to the culture
7 preaching to the (late) modern mind
8 preaching christ to the heart
9 preaching and the Spirit
I found part one of the book to be the most interesting.
One of the unique things about Keller's approach to preaching is that he thinks Christ should be preached from every passage. He has a few clarifications such as only from every major character, or that this should be done with integrity to the passage. Given that Keller does not specify how long is a passage there remains enough wiggle room for either those who agree with him or those who disagree to both fit their position within this ambiguity.

A clear articulation of expositional preaching

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