Prophetic Preaching

by Craig Brian Larson

The first book in Hendrickson’s new Preacher’s Toolbox series brings together a “who’s who” group of today’s pastors, who share their understanding of prophetic preaching. 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. Writing 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 pointed questions.

160 pages, Kindle Edition

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.