Preaching with Purpose: The Urgent Task of Homiletics
Written by Jay E. Adams
Narrated by Alan Taylor
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About this audiobook
"The amazing lack of concern for purpose among homileticians and preachers has spawned a brood of preachers who are dull, lifeless, abstract and impersonal; it has obscured truth, hindered joyous Christian living, destroyed dedication and initiative, and stifled service for Christ." –Jay Adams
Preaching needs to become purposeful, says Jay Adams, because purposeless preaching is deadly. This book was written to help preachers and students discover the purpose of preaching has and the ways that the Scriptures inform and direct the preaching task. Preaching with Purpose, like the many other books of Jay Adams, speaks clearly and forcefully to the issue. After reading this book, both students and experienced preachers will be unable to ignore the urgent task of purposeful preaching. And the people of God will be the better for it.
Accompanying visuals and assignments are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.
Jay E. Adams
Jay E. Adams (PhD, University of Missouri) is a former director of advanced studies and professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, as well as a retired pastor. He has written over fifty books on pastoral ministry, preaching, counseling, Bible study, and Christian living. His books include Competent to Counsel, The Christian Counselor’s Manual, and Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible.
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Reviews for Preaching with Purpose
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A very helpful book to grow in biblical preaching from a theologically reformed conviction.
Highly recommend for pastors, preachers and gospel teachers. - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I was very disappointed with this book. He climbs up on several hobby horses and beats em real good (i.e. he feels its awful to have any congregational singing after the message). Much better books can be found!