The Elements of Preaching

by Warren W. Wiersbe, David Wiersbe

Elements of Preaching by W. Weirsbe. Tyndale House Pub., Inc.,1986

Genres: Christian, Theology, Nonfiction, Church Ministry

112 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 31, 1986

About the author

Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as 'the pastor's pastor.' He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Reviews

[Gabe Chaves]

Basically buzzfeed for preachers and I enjoyed it!

[Zach Summers]

great little read for those who want spiritual and practice advice on preaching the Word! will definitely be coming back to this one.

[Jon Hembree]

In college, this was a textbook for my very first preaching class. I remember my professor saying he read it every year to keep reminding himself of the basics, so I thought I’d give it a re-read too. Great little book. Simple and clear in encouraging the preacher to be simple and clear.

[Micah Balu]

Always a good one to re-read every so often.

[Josh Miller]

Short read on the principles & prohibitions of preaching. Great reminders of important principles!

[Donnie Gamble, Rev, MDiv, DMin]

Excellent comments and tips for all who prepare sermons. Cuts all the bullsh_t that infiltrates what one hears today from behind the sacred desk; as the speaker shows no study, reading of the Scripture under focus in the sermon, really seeking to find where the hearers are and then scratch their backs rather than feeding the people of the Lord from the Scriptures. (John 21.1 - 19).

[Lance Hamblin]

This is a book I should have read a few years ago. It is a short yet vital instruction manual that is an easy read for someone like me who preaches occasionally to fill in for our pastor in a small church.

[Patti Greene]

Great simple little book! It can be read in one short sitting. The book has some valuable ideas for preaching. In my case, I was substituting the "preaching" for "writing Christian books". Awesome ideas to remember. I gave it a 4 star only because I wish it were longer with a few more pointers.

[Brad Ormonde]

Simple and practical ways for you to begin in ministry and helpful tools to build a solid sermon.

[Andy]

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[Tuukka Oksanen]

Excellent book with tons of wisdom in easy-to-read segments.

[Tim Senter]

Quick reference.

[Hannah Belyea]

Preaching is a form of worship that affects not just the preacher himself, but the congregation and the community beyond - thus, listed here are important principles of work by the pulpit, and mistakes to be avoided, when connecting souls to Christ and His Word on a theological and personal level. Wiersbe and Wiersbe provide insightful advice and sound observations to pastors of all experiences, sound in scripture and approachable for readers of any background.

[Josh Sorensen]

The master of preaching himself shares many principles of how to preach, and how not to preach. This book does not teach you “how to prepare a sermon” but rather once the sermon is prepared, here are some principles to consider.

Great for anybody who teaches God’s Word - both novices and experienced.

[Nathan Farley]

A helpful handbook on the basics of preaching. It would be good for those who have a desire to preach/have just started preaching.

[Steph]

Short simple clear principles on the topic of preaching for the preaching pastor. Lots of little nuggets of truths that are basic yet profound.

[Jim Chandler]

This made me think about the way I plan my messages.

[Andrew Watkins]

A superb little book on preaching that can be read in 1 sitting. Incredibly practical!

[Eleazar Maduka]

Straightforward. Practical. Extremely helpful!

[Joshua Chipchase]

Short, simple, and helpful principles on how to be a good preacher. Nothing mind-blowing, but helpful reminders that have hopefully pushed me to improve in some areas.

[Bret Hammond]

A fast and enjoyable preaching primer. A loving kick in the pants for the preacher! It’s a little outdated and could use some freshening up.