Prophetic Preaching

by Craig Brian Larson (Editor), Francis Chan (Contributor), John Ortberg (Contributor)

"Book One in" The Preacher's Toolbox "series tackles one of the most important forms of preaching for the 21st century "

The first book in Hendrickson's new "Preacher's Toolbox" series brings together a "who's who" group of today's most influential pastors, who share their understanding of prophetic preaching as well as their skills. The book is divided into two sections, "The Calling of Prophetic Preaching" and "The Craft of Prophetic Preaching," which deliver clear themes and practical takeaways on the art of preaching prophetically. Speaking with grace and authority, preachers such as Francis Chan, Mark Buchanan, John Ortberg, Mark Driscoll, Timothy Keller, and Anne Graham Lotz offer Biblical and personal messages on prophetic preaching while addressing commonly held questions such as:

- What's the purpose and aim of prophetic preaching?
- How do you do it?
- What are the common misconceptions?
- How does a preacher challenge but not overwhelm people with the call of discipleship?

Special Features

- Introduction by Matt Woodley, managing editor of "preachingtoday.com"
- Preface by Craig Brian Larson, editor of "preachingtoday.com"

Part 1: The Calling of Prophetic Preaching
- "The Basis of Prophetic Preaching ," by Francis Chan
- "Preaching in the City of Man," by Mark Buchanan
- "Preaching Like Jesus," by James MacDonald
-" Grace-full Prophetic Preaching," by Crawford Loritts
- "Preaching Like a Prophet," by John Ortberg
- "What All Good Preachers Do," by Craig Brian Larson
- "The Clint Eastwoods of the Pulpit?" by Lee Eclov
- "When God is Revealed, Knees Bow ," by Mark Driscoll

Part 2: The Craft of Prophetic Preaching
-" A New Kind of Urban Preacher," by Timothy Keller
- "The Unchanging Grounds of Authority," by John Koessler
- "The Three Kinds of Preachers," by James MacDonald
- "Challenging Hearers," by Lyle Dorsett
- "Applying and Preaching from the Old Testament Prophets," by Andrew C. Thompson
- "Preaching for Revival, ," by Anne Graham Lotz
- "His Word in Your Mouth," by Kenneth Ulmer

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2011

About the author

Craig Brian Larson is chief editor for Christianity Today's PreachingToday.com, an online journal and illustration service. He also pastors a church in Chicago, Illinois. His books include Contemporary Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers; Preaching That Connects; and The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching. He and his family live in the Chicago suburbs.

Reviews

[Noah Adams · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has some helpful thoughts on preaching prophetically but nothing revolutionary. Odds are most pastors reading this book about prophetic preaching already know most of what is said in this book. That being said, the contributing pastors offer helpful reminders about preaching the Word of God and all pastors could use these reminders.

[Joe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing in comparison with another book from this series which I enjoyed. It felt all too predictable and lacked any element on how prophecy and hence prophetic preaching may have evolved under the New Covenant. It might be useful for anyone who comes from a preaching tradition that lacks an element of cultural criticism, but otherwise it doesn't really seem to say anything fresh (unless I missed something).

[Rich Abraham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great resource for new preachers/pastors with multiple respectable contributors: Keller, Lotz, Chan, etc. There are preaching/message prep helps in here that could serve very helpful. I particularly liked the messages from Ann Graham Lotz and Lyle in this book.