Effective preaching is not normally the result of raw talent. There are skills to be learned and experience that must be acquired. Dr. Stafford North, Professor of Bible at Oklahoma Christian University, has been instrumental in training hundreds of preachers over the last several decades. More than forty years ago, he brought together the experience, wisdom, and love for God's Word in this valuable book.

Any man interested in the art of preaching can learn how to prepare his heart from the Bible, and how to deliver it in the most effective way. Each chapter contains questions that are suitable for individual or group study. This classic work will continue to set the standard for the biblical preparation and delivery of sermons from God's Word for many years to come.

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 The Role of the Preacher

Chapter 2 The Personal Qualities of the Preacher

Chapter 3 The Process of Preparation

Chapter 4 Preaching to Needs

Chapter 5 Varying the Functions of the Sermon

Chapter 6 Organizing Material and Using Sermon Plans

Chapter 7 Using Sound, Interesting, Powerful Material

Chapter 8 Wording the Sermon

Chapter 9 Delivering Powerfully

Chapter 10 Preaching for Special Occasions

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Bibliography

About the AuthorStafford North has served in many capacities at Oklahoma Christian University since 1952. He currently teaches there in the College of Bible and serves as an elder at Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, OK.

He has authored numerous books including Unlocking Revelation: Seven Simple Keys, Like a Thief in the Night: What You Should Know About the Last Days, Evangelizing Your Community, God's Mystery, and Handbook on Church Doctrines. He has also produced DVD Bible studies -- What We Believe and Why, Understanding Revelation and the Last Days, God's Mystery, and Every Member Reaching Out.