Preaching: A God-Centred Vision

Endorsements:

"In our day of widespread spiritual famine (Amos 8:11), the church desperately needs preachers who address the head, the heart, and the hands in a Christ-centred proclamation of the life-giving and light-giving Word of God. Michael Reeves articulates how such biblical preaching is rooted in theology proper, Christology, ecclesiology, and, ultimately, doxology. May the Spirit use this thought-provoking book to reform his church and raise a mighty army of reformed, experiential preachers in our generation!"
--Joel R. Beeke Chancellor and Professor of Homiletics & Systematic Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

"Preachers need a robustly biblical vision for the work before them. Any understanding of preaching that reduces it simply to a transfer of theological information has missed the point. In brief compass, Michael raises our eyes to something higher and grander-a truly God-centred vision for preaching.This volume will serve as a valuable primer for the would-be preacher and a timely encouragement for the experienced proclaimer of God's Word. I commend it warmly to anyone concerned for the cause of preaching in the church today, and especially to those called to this matchless task."
--Jonathan Griffiths Lead Pastor, The Metropolitan Bible Church, Ottawa, Canada

"I've not come across anything like this primer on preaching before. It humbled me as to the enormity of the task I'm undertaking each week, it encouraged me to keep going when I'm feeling weary, and it warmed my heart to the preciousness of the One that I have the privilege of proclaiming. A book for preachers on a Monday morning, as they look back on the day before, and get ready to go again."
--Tom Heasman Pastor, Widcombe Baptist Church, Bath, UK

"Michael Reeves urges those who have been set apart for 'Word ministry' to embrace a high and holy view of preaching: an 'assault on … the very gates of hell, trumpeted forth so that sinners tremble and saints quake in wonder.' The aim of preaching is 'to reform hearts so that … [people] love God, enjoy God, and glory in God.' There are so many gems in the book that it was hard to write a short commendation. This is a timely book, setting forth a vision of preaching that too many of us-preachers and hearers alike-fail to see. Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest."
--David Johnston Minister Emeritus, Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor, Northern Ireland

"There is arguably no greater need in the church today than for the pulpit to be restored to its former glory. That is why this book by Michael Reeves is so greatly needed. In these pages, this gifted theologian, educator, and author presents a compelling case for a much higher view of preaching than what exists in most pulpits. As you read this book, I believe your heart will soar with a greater admiration for this glorious calling to preach the Word. Here is a strong medicine to heal the present-day famine in the land for the hearing of the word of the Lord."
--Steven J. Lawson President, OnePassion Ministries; Professor of Preaching, The Master's Seminary; and Lead Preacher, Trinity Bible Church of Dallas

"There is a great dearth in true understanding of the nature of preaching. Is it a sales job? Is it a lecture? Is it a mere moment of teaching? Other questions also quickly arise: What is 'expository preaching'? In this wonderful book, Michael Reeves winsomely, clearly, and persuasively articulates a vision for preaching that is centred on God."
--Josh Moody Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois, and president, God Centered Life