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Small Preaching: 25 Little Things You Can Do Now to Make You a Better Preacher
Is bigger always better?
It's not often that we hear the virtues of the small. Our culture teaches that bigger is better--and that includes church ministry and preaching, too. But what if rather than swinging for the fences, preachers focused on improving their sermons through small habits, practices, and exercises? What if smaller is better?
In a world where "small" isn't always celebrated, Jonathan T. Pennington provides Small Preaching , a short book of simple tips that can have revolutionary effects over time. Pennington offers preachers 25 words of wisdom that will help shape their preaching for the better.
It's not often that we hear the virtues of the small. Our culture teaches that bigger is better--and that includes church ministry and preaching, too. But what if rather than swinging for the fences, preachers focused on improving their sermons through small habits, practices, and exercises? What if smaller is better?
In a world where "small" isn't always celebrated, Jonathan T. Pennington provides Small Preaching , a short book of simple tips that can have revolutionary effects over time. Pennington offers preachers 25 words of wisdom that will help shape their preaching for the better.
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120 pages, Hardcover
Published April 28, 2021
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Jonathan T. Pennington
30 books83 followersJonathan T. Pennington (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is associate professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew and has published a number of tools for learning biblical languages, including New Testament Greek Vocabulary and Old Testament Hebrew Vocabulary.
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June 15, 2021
Great little title. Punchy and short. Genuinely full of wisdom.
The three things that stood out to me most:
1. The very genres of Scripture demonstrate that not all of Scripture is meant to be—or even can be—preached expositionally, in sequence. Think Proverbs. And even Galatians, Pennington points out, just keeps hitting the same point in various ways. Unless you want to preach essentially the same point 12 times in a row, perhaps it's best to suit the sermon to the genre. I'll be chewing on this one. It's a relief, honestly. It's not that I'm eager to skip portions of Scripture in preaching/teaching in the church; it's that I sometimes wonder if we're really justified in doing so, because we all do it. Some portions of Scripture are more suited to topical coverage (Proverbs, again) or to one-off sermons ( respective minor prophets?). It was helpful to hear this advice from a confident and skilled preacher whose homiletically flavored commentary on the Sermon on the Mount I have found immensely helpful.
2. When someone praises your sermon, "It is not humility to dismiss or deflect the compliment." That hit hard. Pennington says that to say, "Oh, it's not me! Only God gets the credit!" is to "dishonor your gift and God's structure of the universe. When someone thanks you for your sermon, receive this good and beautiful gift, completing the cycle of giving and receiving that God has created."
He suggests saying:
• "I'm glad to hear that you benefited from the message. Thank you!"
• "You're very kind. Thank you for taking the time to encourage me."
• "That's very nice to hear. I need encouragement like everyone else."
3. "The unexamined sermon is not worth preaching." This is tough for a small church assistant pastor whose only feedback basically comes from his wife (not to denigrate the value of that feedback; I treasure it). But Pennington says that in order to improve and to be sure you are serving people well, "You will need to regularly seek out intentional and meaningful evaluation of your preaching by others, uncomfortable as it may be."
Little things that also stuck with me:
- The first and last moments of your sermon are perhaps the most important and memorable. Don't waste them by fumbling to a start or apologizing to a "close."
- It's not extra holy to refuse ever to preach to the cultural calendar, things that are happening right now, from Mother's Day to Veteran's Day.
- Sermons should have a narrative arc, a feel of push toward a climax and a denouement.
- Writing is often the best way to think. You should manuscript at some point in the homiletical process, even if you don't take the manuscript into the pulpit.
This short book is full of lots of great little pieces of advice like this. It reminds me of H.B. Charles' book, "On Preaching: Personal & Pastoral Insights for the Preparation & Practice of Preaching," also a Lexham Press title! I really appreciate short books, I do. I haven't read a great many preaching books, but I feel certain that there are plenty that contain less wisdom and yet more words than Jonathan Pennington's Small Preaching.
The three things that stood out to me most:
1. The very genres of Scripture demonstrate that not all of Scripture is meant to be—or even can be—preached expositionally, in sequence. Think Proverbs. And even Galatians, Pennington points out, just keeps hitting the same point in various ways. Unless you want to preach essentially the same point 12 times in a row, perhaps it's best to suit the sermon to the genre. I'll be chewing on this one. It's a relief, honestly. It's not that I'm eager to skip portions of Scripture in preaching/teaching in the church; it's that I sometimes wonder if we're really justified in doing so, because we all do it. Some portions of Scripture are more suited to topical coverage (Proverbs, again) or to one-off sermons ( respective minor prophets?). It was helpful to hear this advice from a confident and skilled preacher whose homiletically flavored commentary on the Sermon on the Mount I have found immensely helpful.
2. When someone praises your sermon, "It is not humility to dismiss or deflect the compliment." That hit hard. Pennington says that to say, "Oh, it's not me! Only God gets the credit!" is to "dishonor your gift and God's structure of the universe. When someone thanks you for your sermon, receive this good and beautiful gift, completing the cycle of giving and receiving that God has created."
He suggests saying:
• "I'm glad to hear that you benefited from the message. Thank you!"
• "You're very kind. Thank you for taking the time to encourage me."
• "That's very nice to hear. I need encouragement like everyone else."
3. "The unexamined sermon is not worth preaching." This is tough for a small church assistant pastor whose only feedback basically comes from his wife (not to denigrate the value of that feedback; I treasure it). But Pennington says that in order to improve and to be sure you are serving people well, "You will need to regularly seek out intentional and meaningful evaluation of your preaching by others, uncomfortable as it may be."
Little things that also stuck with me:
- The first and last moments of your sermon are perhaps the most important and memorable. Don't waste them by fumbling to a start or apologizing to a "close."
- It's not extra holy to refuse ever to preach to the cultural calendar, things that are happening right now, from Mother's Day to Veteran's Day.
- Sermons should have a narrative arc, a feel of push toward a climax and a denouement.
- Writing is often the best way to think. You should manuscript at some point in the homiletical process, even if you don't take the manuscript into the pulpit.
This short book is full of lots of great little pieces of advice like this. It reminds me of H.B. Charles' book, "On Preaching: Personal & Pastoral Insights for the Preparation & Practice of Preaching," also a Lexham Press title! I really appreciate short books, I do. I haven't read a great many preaching books, but I feel certain that there are plenty that contain less wisdom and yet more words than Jonathan Pennington's Small Preaching.
June 3, 2021
I still remember hearing Dr. Pennington explain the concepts of one of these chapters (ch. 14 “This Sermon Stinks”) to a room full of doctoral students 5 or 6 years ago. His teaching that day, brief as it was, stuck with me because it was memorable and has resonated with my experience. Multiply that by 25 and you will have an idea of what you will find in this book: memorable counsel communicated with compassion and conviction in 25 beautifully brief chapters.
Pennington addresses perennial topics like how to respond to praise and criticism as well as less common subjects such as how preaching is like conducting an orchestra. Some of my favorite chapters were “Kill Your Darlings” (ch. 12) on the need to pare down our sermons in order to communicate more effectively, “Iceberg Preaching” (ch. 13) on the importance of deep learning coupled with simplicity in our preaching, “The First Minute of a Sermon” (ch. 15) and “The Last Minute of the Sermon” (ch. 16) which I resonated with but also challenged me, and finally “At Weddings and Funerals, Be a Guide” (ch. 24) and “Stealing as Sub-Creating” (ch. 25).
The wisdom and experience distilled in this book is priceless, especially because it is so winsomely communicated in such a short book. I would love to see this in the hands of preachers young and old alike, perhaps distributed by local associations of churches or state conventions or even whole denominations. (On that note, I hope that Lexham will release a paperback edition at some point for those who find the price for such a short book a little steep).
Preaching is hard work, a lifelong labor, a craft to be cultivated, a skill to be sharpened, a labor of love, born out of the calling and devotion of a whole person. That is why Pennington addresses not only “The Preparation for Preaching” (ch. 8-14) and “The Practice of Preaching” (ch. 15-25), but also “The Person of the Preacher” (ch. 1-7). Preaching can be lonely work, so he recommends a “Band of Brothers Preaching” (ch. 3). With many churches having only one service a week we can try to do too much in our preaching, which is why he recommends “Distinguishing Between Preaching and Teaching” (ch. 6). We can also “try to do too much in one sermon,” (pg 34) which is why he recommends “Encaustic Preaching” (ch. 7). No, I had no idea what “encaustic” was either, but he summarized his counsel in that chapter with one short statement so perfectly applicable and memorable I intend to hang on my study wall.
In chapter after chapter, Pennington provides counsel every pastor will benefit from whether it is new to them or a friendly reminder. And on every page its clear: Pennington is a friend of preachers.
*I am grateful to the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review.
Pennington addresses perennial topics like how to respond to praise and criticism as well as less common subjects such as how preaching is like conducting an orchestra. Some of my favorite chapters were “Kill Your Darlings” (ch. 12) on the need to pare down our sermons in order to communicate more effectively, “Iceberg Preaching” (ch. 13) on the importance of deep learning coupled with simplicity in our preaching, “The First Minute of a Sermon” (ch. 15) and “The Last Minute of the Sermon” (ch. 16) which I resonated with but also challenged me, and finally “At Weddings and Funerals, Be a Guide” (ch. 24) and “Stealing as Sub-Creating” (ch. 25).
The wisdom and experience distilled in this book is priceless, especially because it is so winsomely communicated in such a short book. I would love to see this in the hands of preachers young and old alike, perhaps distributed by local associations of churches or state conventions or even whole denominations. (On that note, I hope that Lexham will release a paperback edition at some point for those who find the price for such a short book a little steep).
Preaching is hard work, a lifelong labor, a craft to be cultivated, a skill to be sharpened, a labor of love, born out of the calling and devotion of a whole person. That is why Pennington addresses not only “The Preparation for Preaching” (ch. 8-14) and “The Practice of Preaching” (ch. 15-25), but also “The Person of the Preacher” (ch. 1-7). Preaching can be lonely work, so he recommends a “Band of Brothers Preaching” (ch. 3). With many churches having only one service a week we can try to do too much in our preaching, which is why he recommends “Distinguishing Between Preaching and Teaching” (ch. 6). We can also “try to do too much in one sermon,” (pg 34) which is why he recommends “Encaustic Preaching” (ch. 7). No, I had no idea what “encaustic” was either, but he summarized his counsel in that chapter with one short statement so perfectly applicable and memorable I intend to hang on my study wall.
In chapter after chapter, Pennington provides counsel every pastor will benefit from whether it is new to them or a friendly reminder. And on every page its clear: Pennington is a friend of preachers.
*I am grateful to the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review.
March 4, 2025
This could’ve been called “25 Things Will Does Poorly.” This small book packs a punch. I’ll be a better preacher for having sat with it.
December 20, 2025
While helping the one and only Isaiah Kirkley—a dear friend—sort his library last night, he handed me this book.
“Pennington!” I shouted with complete excitement.
I grabbed the book from his hands and stowed it away as my own (or at least until I return it to him in a couple days).
Pennington has here another great work. Through 25 bite-sized essays, he shares small ways preachers can develop and hone their skills. Herein lies many nuggets of wisdom, insight, advice and truth for the current or aspiring preacher. I will certainly return to this book down the road.
Throughout his work, Penny uses countless metaphors. While I obviously loved his music-related ones, I particularly loved his idea of “encaustic preaching.” He says, “Preachers should view each sermon they preach as but one layer of wax, one color for one bit of the overall picture.” For context, encaustic painting is a process of layering heated wax on a medium. Each layer must cool before the next layer can be applied. The metaphor, then, views preaching in this way, as “Embracing this encaustic vision for preaching relieves pressure to try to do too much in one sermon. It encourages us to let each sermon do its own work, not expecting every thirty-five minute Sunday morning wax layer to be the whole picture. Each sermon is just one small contribution to your life work in the pulpit. This is freeing” (34). Freeing indeed.
I love chewing on things (metaphorically speaking), and this book has given me some things to chew on. Thanks, Isaiah, for handing me another Pennington.
“Pennington!” I shouted with complete excitement.
I grabbed the book from his hands and stowed it away as my own (or at least until I return it to him in a couple days).
Pennington has here another great work. Through 25 bite-sized essays, he shares small ways preachers can develop and hone their skills. Herein lies many nuggets of wisdom, insight, advice and truth for the current or aspiring preacher. I will certainly return to this book down the road.
Throughout his work, Penny uses countless metaphors. While I obviously loved his music-related ones, I particularly loved his idea of “encaustic preaching.” He says, “Preachers should view each sermon they preach as but one layer of wax, one color for one bit of the overall picture.” For context, encaustic painting is a process of layering heated wax on a medium. Each layer must cool before the next layer can be applied. The metaphor, then, views preaching in this way, as “Embracing this encaustic vision for preaching relieves pressure to try to do too much in one sermon. It encourages us to let each sermon do its own work, not expecting every thirty-five minute Sunday morning wax layer to be the whole picture. Each sermon is just one small contribution to your life work in the pulpit. This is freeing” (34). Freeing indeed.
I love chewing on things (metaphorically speaking), and this book has given me some things to chew on. Thanks, Isaiah, for handing me another Pennington.
June 9, 2021
Even for someone who only teaches Sunday school and rarely if ever preaches, I found this encouraging and useful.
January 23, 2023
A simple book that helps a preacher hone his skills for sermon preparation and delivery. These small nuggets of wisdom help the preacher consider the aim and substance of the sermon. The majority of his tips are dispositional. It doesn't have much theory in it, and so it wouldn't be helpful for a homiletics class on "What is Preaching?" or "How to Preach."
But great for people a few years into preaching (like I am as I read this), it is a helpful little read and then pass it on to a friend.
But great for people a few years into preaching (like I am as I read this), it is a helpful little read and then pass it on to a friend.
August 22, 2023
Some good tips (like say less to communicate more, chs. 12-13). Pennington is a great writer. Overall, it seemed like a collection of blog posts. For me the introductions were tiresome; I didn't want to have to think about encaustic painting, symphonies, health food, or golf -- I just wanted to read about preaching.
February 25, 2022
This simple book was profound for me. It's filled with experiential wisdom, practical (but simple) tips, and encouragement for the heart of every preacher. It was huge for me in my first year of preaching, but no doubt, it carries power for those in their 30th year of preaching as well.
March 1, 2023
This has been one of my favorite books this year. I can knock out the mini chapters in matters of minutes and walk away with something to think about. Great resource that is exactly what it says it is. It’s already made a difference in how I preach.
June 9, 2023
This a great and "small" book about preaching. Rather than being a comprehensive guide to the task of preaching, Pennington's book is a small collection of small essays that challenge the preacher to think about how he might improve as a preacher. Practical and helpful.
September 25, 2024
I spent a lot of time savoring this book and picking out one or two “little things” to read and practice week by week. It’s very good and I highly recommend it for any students of preaching or even public speaking.
May 30, 2023
Practical. Well written. Straight to the point. Great wisdom for those who preach.
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July 27, 2022I'm glad I'm not the only Baptist re-considering expositional preaching.
February 1, 2025
Wish I read this book like 4 years ago 💀recommend!
December 5, 2025
A kind of book that makes you enjoy practical/ pastoral theology. Very helpful!
June 2, 2021
In Small Preaching, Jonathan Pennington has written a series of brief essays which give preachers advice and tips on how to improve our preaching. This book seeks to be different than other standard homiletics books, by providing 25 small (and often unknown or overlooked) tools to begin practicing in crafting and delivering sermons.
As a pastor who is always looking to grow as a faithful and effective preacher, I appreciated reading Pennington's essays. Some of his 25 "little things" were common sense, others were insightful tips, while still others I question or even disagree with. But as long as these essays are read as recommended advice from an experienced preacher, rather than rules which all preachers should follow, they can be useful to consider incorporating into our preaching.
I admit that this book reads a lot like a series of blog posts collected and edited to publish as a short book. And it's formatting seems to "pad" these essays and add to this work's length. But I do appreciate having these brief tips in printed form, which will allow me to easily refer back to them in the future.
For those considering reading Pennington's book, I have a few suggestions. First, while each chapter is only about 2 to 4 pages, I would read and reflect on one chapter a day. It is worth taking the time to consider each essay separately rather than reading several together. Second, when you come across a useful tip, take the time to write down specific ways that you plan to carry out the author's advice in your ministry. This will aid you in benefitting from these "little things." Third, share and discuss helpful essays with other pastors to bring further insights to Pennington's tips.
While I don't think this is a must-read book, I found it helpful and would encourage preachers to consider profiting from these essays. Let us strive to become better preachers so that Christ will be glorified in our ministries!
As a pastor who is always looking to grow as a faithful and effective preacher, I appreciated reading Pennington's essays. Some of his 25 "little things" were common sense, others were insightful tips, while still others I question or even disagree with. But as long as these essays are read as recommended advice from an experienced preacher, rather than rules which all preachers should follow, they can be useful to consider incorporating into our preaching.
I admit that this book reads a lot like a series of blog posts collected and edited to publish as a short book. And it's formatting seems to "pad" these essays and add to this work's length. But I do appreciate having these brief tips in printed form, which will allow me to easily refer back to them in the future.
For those considering reading Pennington's book, I have a few suggestions. First, while each chapter is only about 2 to 4 pages, I would read and reflect on one chapter a day. It is worth taking the time to consider each essay separately rather than reading several together. Second, when you come across a useful tip, take the time to write down specific ways that you plan to carry out the author's advice in your ministry. This will aid you in benefitting from these "little things." Third, share and discuss helpful essays with other pastors to bring further insights to Pennington's tips.
While I don't think this is a must-read book, I found it helpful and would encourage preachers to consider profiting from these essays. Let us strive to become better preachers so that Christ will be glorified in our ministries!
January 20, 2022
A short book, full of helpful and wise advice for preachers.
October 19, 2021
What are small steps you can take to improve your preaching? In Small Preaching, Jonathan T. Pennington shares 25 little things you can do now to become a better preacher.
Wise and Practical
In just over 100 pages, this quick read is an excellent way to improve your preaching. The book is divided into three sections. The Person of the Preacher, the Preparation for Preaching, and The Practice of Preaching. The chapters are short but full of wisdom and practical advice.
Writing as Thinking and Sculpting
I was most encouraged to see Pennington’s method of manuscript writing as thinking. For me, this is the most laborious and tedious part of preaching, but is also the one that I enjoy the most. He encourages snack writing, or finding small moments to work, as an acceptable way to work on your sermons. Pennington says that we should see sermon writing as sculpture, shaping our sermons as best we can to shape the hearts of our hearers.
Iceberg Preaching
The concept of Iceberg Preaching challenged me the most, as I am prone to cram as much as I can into every sermon. Instead, our sermons should feel accessible but have unseen depth and stability -- confidence and trust that comes from my time in the study. Hearers should clearly see what I am saying, while encouraging a heart that is searching and wondering. These are beautiful sermons in shape and form.
Work Hard to Herald God’s Word
This book can be easily read in one sitting, giving a booster shot to your sermon preparation and delivery. Or you can take it in slowly, seeing where your preaching can use some due improvement. However you read this book, it will be a blessing to you and your congregation as you work hard to herald God’s Word with his people.
I received a media copy of Small Preaching and this is my honest review.
Wise and Practical
In just over 100 pages, this quick read is an excellent way to improve your preaching. The book is divided into three sections. The Person of the Preacher, the Preparation for Preaching, and The Practice of Preaching. The chapters are short but full of wisdom and practical advice.
Writing as Thinking and Sculpting
I was most encouraged to see Pennington’s method of manuscript writing as thinking. For me, this is the most laborious and tedious part of preaching, but is also the one that I enjoy the most. He encourages snack writing, or finding small moments to work, as an acceptable way to work on your sermons. Pennington says that we should see sermon writing as sculpture, shaping our sermons as best we can to shape the hearts of our hearers.
Iceberg Preaching
The concept of Iceberg Preaching challenged me the most, as I am prone to cram as much as I can into every sermon. Instead, our sermons should feel accessible but have unseen depth and stability -- confidence and trust that comes from my time in the study. Hearers should clearly see what I am saying, while encouraging a heart that is searching and wondering. These are beautiful sermons in shape and form.
Work Hard to Herald God’s Word
This book can be easily read in one sitting, giving a booster shot to your sermon preparation and delivery. Or you can take it in slowly, seeing where your preaching can use some due improvement. However you read this book, it will be a blessing to you and your congregation as you work hard to herald God’s Word with his people.
I received a media copy of Small Preaching and this is my honest review.
August 12, 2021
Preaching can, like other routinely performed tasks, grow monotonous and stale. To combat poor or lazy habits in preaching, Pennington offers a very practical, surprisingly potent (given its diminutive size) examination of sermon crafting and delivering
Rather than calling for major paradigm shifts, Pennington wisely points to smaller (though often quite substantial) changes that can lead to long-term cumulative effects.
Even if preachers don’t agree with all he says, these essays provoke thought that will be of benefit to both you and to those who sit under your preaching. It’s a light read that requires heavy consideration.
Rather than calling for major paradigm shifts, Pennington wisely points to smaller (though often quite substantial) changes that can lead to long-term cumulative effects.
Even if preachers don’t agree with all he says, these essays provoke thought that will be of benefit to both you and to those who sit under your preaching. It’s a light read that requires heavy consideration.
July 24, 2024
3.5 / 5 would be my final score for this little book on preaching. Nothing here is ground breaking, yet it’s all very helpful and offers insight from someone who has clearly been preaching for a long time.
My biggest takeaways were (1.) the necessity of always improving as a communicator, and (2.) the necessity of other people to ensure that actual happens.
As Pennington says, there is no perfect preacher or perfect sermon outside of Christ Himself, therefore, as communicators of God’s Word, pastors must always be looking for ways to more joyfully and faithfully exposit the Scriptures to God’s people! It’s a lifelong discipline to be a learner, and all good preachers are learners!
My biggest takeaways were (1.) the necessity of always improving as a communicator, and (2.) the necessity of other people to ensure that actual happens.
As Pennington says, there is no perfect preacher or perfect sermon outside of Christ Himself, therefore, as communicators of God’s Word, pastors must always be looking for ways to more joyfully and faithfully exposit the Scriptures to God’s people! It’s a lifelong discipline to be a learner, and all good preachers are learners!
May 2, 2025
I love that this book has short, focused chapters. It delivers on exactly what it presents itself to be. Nothing suggested here is necessarily earth shattering or brand new, but it brims with great practical insights. As someone who preaches to many of the same people week to week, it was helpful to be reminded of some tips to remember and pitfalls to avoid that familiarity can breed. With some different preaching settings upcoming this summer, the book was a timely reminder.
This book would be a great “gift book” for a young person starting out in preaching ministry.
This book would be a great “gift book” for a young person starting out in preaching ministry.
March 28, 2024
Every preacher should read a couple short preaching books a year, especially if they think they don’t need to. Pennington does a good job at giving short and sweet encouragement and tips to new and seasoned preachers. He does all of this without compromising on his convictions or condemning others for holding different convictions. Rather, he gives advice so that preachers can be unified and grow in their preaching. If you are a preacher, you should probably read this book. (Also I know no one will read this, I just enjoy writing.)
March 9, 2023
This is the best book I have read this year. It’s engaging, clear, well-organized, well-written, and dense with wisdom. Pennington is a preacher to preachers, and each one of his small lessons is huge. Couple this book with a book on the theology of homiletics (I recommend Piper’s Expository Exultation), and you have the recipe for a preaching course. I will re-read!
August 25, 2021
3.5* Really enjoyed this book. Short but very practical and helpful when it comes to preaching.
November 15, 2021
This is an excellent little resource to add to your collection on preaching books. Many of these habits for preachers are helpful for the whole of the preaching ministry.
June 21, 2023
Lots of useful tips and things to think through when preparing and preaching a sermon. Definitely one I'll be coming back to.
June 4, 2025
A really helpful small volume on how to improve the art of sermon writing and delivering. Some of the advice is impractical in traditions where you write two sermons per week but there are many gems in this short work.
April 30, 2021
3.5* good stuff. Short, practical, and helpful.
September 9, 2021
Excellent book on preaching! Small book with a big impact! Pennington says more about preaching in this short, punchy, and memorable book than many longer books on the subject. He touches on everything from handling criticism humbly and wisely to gathering a "band of brothers" to regularly discuss sermons and series. His chapters on Iceberg preaching and Making music in your sermons were especially memorable. Also, he helps you navigate the feeling that "This Sermon Stinks" and use that perennial preacher's struggle in a way to improve your sermons. Pennington reminds us that the task of preaching is one that can be improved by small, incremental changes. Start now by buying this book and getting some small help that will make a lasting impact on your preaching!
June 5, 2025
Very helpful. Recommend to anyone who would like to preach someday or even just wants to become a better overall teacher of the Word.
Only criticism is I felt some of the best ideas and points weren’t fully fleshed out. Really that wasn’t the point of the book though, so I can’t give too big of a criticism there. Another great addition to Dr. Pennington’s catalog.
Only criticism is I felt some of the best ideas and points weren’t fully fleshed out. Really that wasn’t the point of the book though, so I can’t give too big of a criticism there. Another great addition to Dr. Pennington’s catalog.
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