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Christian books on preaching

20 public-domain classics on preaching, free to read online in TheWay Library.

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Adam Clarke Books: A Guide to All 4 and Where to StartA reading guide to Adam Clarke's books in TheWay Library: his Christian Theology, his sermons, his letter to a young preacher and his Wesley family history.
Adam Clarke Quotes on Faith, Prayer, Holiness and Preaching38 quotes from Adam Clarke, the Methodist scholar, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each one.
Arthur T. Pierson Quotes on the Bible, Prayer, Christ and the Spirit41 quotes from Arthur T. Pierson, Bible teacher and missions leader, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each.
Best Books on Pastoral Ministry: 14 Classics Every Pastor Should ReadClassic books on pastoral ministry by Baxter, Bridges, Spurgeon, Bonar, Cuyler, Jowett and others, for pastors, elders and anyone called to shepherd.
Best Christian Books on Preaching: 15 Classics for PreachersThe best classic books on preaching: Spurgeon's Lectures to My Students, Phillips Brooks, Bridges, Jowett, Meyer on expository preaching and more. Free.
Best Classic Sermon Collections: 14 Books of Great Sermons, FreeThe best classic sermon collections: Spurgeon, Moody, Edwards, Whitefield, Wesley, M'Cheyne, Maclaren and more, with which volume to read first.
Charles Spurgeon Books: A Guide to All 94 and Where to StartA reading guide to Charles Spurgeon's 94 books in TheWay Library: devotionals, sermons, the Treasury of David, books for preachers, and his life and letters.
Gardiner Spring Books: A Guide to All 14 and Where to StartA guide to all 14 Gardiner Spring books, on true conversion, the cross, Genesis, the glory of Christ, prayer, sorrow, preaching and the Bible.
Gardiner Spring Quotes on True Faith, the Cross, Prayer and Preaching40 quotes from Gardiner Spring, the New York pastor, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter each one comes from.
George Whitefield Books: His Sermons, Works and MemoirsA reading guide to George Whitefield's books in TheWay Library: Selected Sermons, three volumes of his Works, and Gillies's Memoirs of his life.
George Whitefield Quotes on Christ, the New Birth and Grace35 quotes from George Whitefield, evangelist of the Great Awakening, checked word for word against his sermons and letters, with the sermon for each.
J. H. Jowett Books: A Reading Guide to All 19 and Where to StartA guide to all 19 J. H. Jowett books: daily readings, short meditations through the Bible, sermons on hope and comfort, and his lectures on preaching.
J. H. Jowett Quotes on God's Love, Prayer, Suffering and Peace40 quotes from J. H. Jowett, checked word for word against his devotional books, sermons and lectures, with the book and chapter for each one.
James Stalker Books: A Guide to All 14 and Where to StartA guide to all 14 James Stalker books: his lives of Jesus and Paul, Imago Christi, The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ, The Two St. Johns and more.
James Stalker Quotes on Jesus, the Cross, Prayer and Character40 quotes from James Stalker, author of The Life of Jesus Christ and Imago Christi, checked word for word against his books, with the chapter for each.
James W. Alexander Books: A Guide to All 11 and Where to StartA guide to all 11 James W. Alexander books: Thoughts on Family Worship, Thoughts on Preaching, his sermons, his letters, his father's life and more.
James W. Alexander Quotes on Family Worship, Faith and Preaching40 quotes from James W. Alexander on family prayer, faith, the cross, comfort and preaching, checked word for word against his books, with sources.
John Angell James Books: A Guide to All 18 and Where to StartA guide to all 18 John Angell James books: The Anxious Inquirer, faith, hope and love, church life, marriage and home, and counsel for the young.
Joseph Parker Books: A Guide to All 12 and Where to StartA guide to all 12 Joseph Parker books: The Inner Life of Christ, his autobiography, Ad Clerum, None Like It, The Paraclete and more.
Joseph Parker Quotes on the Bible, the Cross, Faith and Preaching39 quotes from Joseph Parker of London's City Temple, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each one.
Philip Doddridge Books: A Reading Guide and Where to StartA guide to Philip Doddridge's four books: his communion diary, his sermon on a child's death, his Life of Colonel Gardiner and his lectures on preaching.
Philip Doddridge Quotes on Christ, Prayer, Grief and Heaven30 quotes from Philip Doddridge, checked word for word against his lectures, his communion diary, his sermon on a child's death and his Life of Gardiner.
Phillips Brooks Books: A Guide to All 10 and Where to StartA guide to all 10 Phillips Brooks books in TheWay Library: Lectures on Preaching, The Influence of Jesus and his eight books of sermons.
Phillips Brooks Quotes on Christ, Preaching, Prayer and Life37 quotes from Phillips Brooks, the Boston preacher, checked word for word against his sermons and lectures, with the book and sermon for each one.
T. De Witt Talmage Books: A Guide to All 10 and Where to StartA guide to all 10 T. De Witt Talmage books in TheWay Library: his sermons, The Wedding Ring, Around the Tea-Table, From Manger to Throne and more.
T. De Witt Talmage Quotes on Christ, Worry, Forgiveness and Heaven38 quotes from T. De Witt Talmage, the Brooklyn Tabernacle preacher, checked word for word against his sermons, life of Christ and other books.
Who Was Adam Clarke? The Methodist Scholar Behind the CommentaryThe life of Adam Clarke (c. 1762–1832), the Irish Methodist preacher Wesley sent out, who wrote a famous Bible commentary and led Methodism three times.
Who Was Alexander Maclaren? The Manchester Prince of ExpositorsThe life of Alexander Maclaren (1826–1910), the Scottish Baptist who preached in Manchester for 45 years and wrote Expositions of Holy Scripture.
Who Was Alexander Whyte? Edinburgh's Preacher of Bible CharactersThe life of Alexander Whyte (1836–1921), the Scottish preacher of Free St George's, Edinburgh, known for Bible Characters and Bunyan Characters.
Who Was Arthur T. Pierson? Bible Teacher, Missions Leader, AuthorThe life of Arthur T. Pierson (1837–1911), the American pastor who preached in Spurgeon's pulpit, rallied students to missions and wrote George Müller's life.
Who Was G. Campbell Morgan? The Bible Teacher of Westminster ChapelThe life of G. Campbell Morgan (1863–1945), the self-taught English Bible teacher who led Westminster Chapel, London, and taught across America.
Who Was Gardiner Spring? The New York Pastor Who Stayed 63 YearsThe life of Gardiner Spring (1785–1873), who pastored one New York church for 63 years and wrote on true conversion, the cross, prayer and preaching.
Who Was George Whitefield? Preacher of the Great AwakeningThe life of George Whitefield (1714–1770), the open-air evangelist of the Great Awakening who preached the new birth to vast crowds in Britain and America.
Who Was J. H. Jowett? The Preacher of Carr's Lane and Fifth AvenueThe life of J. H. Jowett (1863–1923), the Yorkshire preacher who followed R. W. Dale in Birmingham, then filled pulpits in New York and London.
Who Was James Stalker? Scottish Pastor and Author of Life of ChristThe life of James Stalker (1848–1927), the Scottish pastor and professor whose short Life of Jesus Christ and Imago Christi are still read today.
Who Was James W. Alexander? Princeton Pastor and Hymn TranslatorThe life of James Waddel Alexander (1804–1859), New York pastor, Princeton professor, translator of O Sacred Head and author of Thoughts on Family Worship.
Who Was John Angell James? Birmingham Pastor of The Anxious InquirerThe life of John Angell James (1785–1859), pastor of Carr's Lane, Birmingham, for over fifty years and author of The Anxious Inquirer and The Family Monitor.
Who Was John Knox? The Scottish Reformer's Life and MessageThe life of John Knox (c. 1514–1572): galley slave, exile in Geneva, preacher of St. Giles, the Scots Reformation, and his clashes with Mary Queen of Scots.
Who Was Joseph Parker? The Preacher of London's City TempleThe life of Joseph Parker (1830–1902), the stonemason's son from Hexham who preached at London's City Temple for over thirty years and wrote The People's Bible.
Who Was Philip Doddridge? Pastor, Teacher and Hymn WriterThe life of Philip Doddridge (1702–1751), the Northampton pastor who trained ministers and wrote "O God of Bethel" and The Rise and Progress of Religion.
Who Was Phillips Brooks? The Boston Preacher Behind "O Little Town"The life of Phillips Brooks (1835–1893), rector of Trinity Church, Boston, author of O Little Town of Bethlehem and of the famous Lectures on Preaching.
Who Was T. De Witt Talmage? The Brooklyn Tabernacle PreacherThe life of T. De Witt Talmage (1832–1902), the Brooklyn preacher whose vivid sermons were printed in newspapers around the world every week.
Who Was Thomas Chalmers? Scotland's Great Preacher and Church LeaderThe life of Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847): his conversion at Kilmany, his Glasgow preaching, The Expulsive Power of a New Affection, and the Free Church.
Who Was Thomas Guthrie? Edinburgh Preacher and Friend of the PoorThe life of Thomas Guthrie (1803–1873), the Scottish preacher famed for vivid illustration, Free Church leader and founder of Edinburgh's ragged schools.
Who Was Thomas Manton? The Puritan Behind 190 Sermons on Psalm 119The life of Thomas Manton (1620–1677), the Puritan preacher of Covent Garden, known for his commentary on James and 190 sermons on Psalm 119.
Who Was William Arnot? The Gardener Who Became a Great PreacherThe life of William Arnot (1808–1875), the Scottish Free Church preacher of Glasgow and Edinburgh who wrote The Parables of Our Lord and Laws from Heaven.
Who Was William Jay? The Stonemason's Son Who Preached 60 YearsThe life of William Jay of Bath (1769–1853), the boy preacher who became pastor of Argyle Chapel and wrote Morning Exercises for the Closet.
Charles Finney Quotes from His Memoirs, with ChaptersExact Charles Finney quotes from his Memoirs on conversion, prayer, preaching and revival, each with the chapter it comes from, so you can read it in context.
Lectures to My Students Summary: Spurgeon's Lectures One by OneA lecture-by-lecture summary of both series of Spurgeon's Lectures to My Students: the call, prayer, sermons, the voice, depression, earnestness and more.
Men Are God's Method: E. M. Bounds on the Preacher's Prayer LifeWhat E. M. Bounds meant by "Men are God's method," and what Power Through Prayer teaches about a preacher's character, heart and prayer.
Power Through Prayer Quotes: 15 Lines from E. M. Bounds, by ChapterThe best-known quotes from Power Through Prayer by E. M. Bounds, exact from the book, each with its chapter and a short note on what it means.
Power Through Prayer Study Guide: 6 Sessions with Discussion QuestionsA six-week study guide to Power Through Prayer by E. M. Bounds for small groups and pastors, with readings, key lines and questions for each session.
Power Through Prayer Summary: E. M. Bounds' 20 Chapters ExplainedA chapter-by-chapter summary of Power Through Prayer by E. M. Bounds, from "Men are God's method" to unction, early prayer and praying leaders.
Spurgeon's Advice to Preachers from Lectures to My StudentsSpurgeon's key counsel to preachers in his own words from Lectures to My Students: guard your soul, pray, preach Christ, rest, and aim at conversions.
Who Was Charles Spurgeon? The Prince of Preachers' LifeWho was Charles Spurgeon? His conversion in 1850, London preaching, the Metropolitan Tabernacle, his college and orphanage, the Down-Grade, and his books.

Books

A Homiletic Analysis of the Gospel by MatthewJoseph Parker · 1870
Expository Preaching: Plans and MethodsF. B. Meyer · 1910
Feathers for ArrowsC. H. Spurgeon · 1870
Lectures on PreachingPhillips Brooks · 1877
Lectures on Preaching and the Several Branches of the Ministerial OfficePhilip Doddridge · 1833
Lectures to My Students: First SeriesC. H. Spurgeon · 1875
Lectures to My Students: Second SeriesC. H. Spurgeon · 1885
Moody's StoriesD. L. Moody · 1884
My Sermon-Notes, Vol. 1C. H. Spurgeon · 1884
My Sermon-Notes, Vol. 2C. H. Spurgeon · 1885
My Sermon-Notes, Vol. 3C. H. Spurgeon · 1886
My Sermon-Notes, Vol. 4C. H. Spurgeon · 1888
Pastoral AddressesJohn Angell James · 1841
Sermons in CandlesC. H. Spurgeon · 1891
The Art of IllustrationC. H. Spurgeon · 1894
The Divine Art of PreachingArthur T. Pierson · 1892
The Preacher and His ModelsJames Stalker · 1919
The Treasury of David, Volume 1 (of 6), Psalm 1-26C. H. Spurgeon · Classic
The Treasury of David, Volume 2 (of 6), Psalm 27-57C. H. Spurgeon · Classic
Thoughts on PreachingJames W. Alexander · 1861