Anointed Expository Preaching

by David Olford; Stephen F. Olford

Publisher:

B&H

, 1998

Overview

Stephen Olford and David Olford, both widely respected preachers in their own right, define “expository preaching” as preaching that exposes Scripture instead of imposing upon it. In Anointed Expository Preaching, the authors teach its technique and equip and encourage preachers of all kinds to respect their calling and minister God’s inerrant Word. The Olford’s methodology of preaching makes this a deeply spiritual and intensely practical book, offering specific instructions to help preachers write, review, and rehearse their sermons, exposing the eternal truths of Scripture and clarifying the themes of their message. They are the authors of The Secret of Soul Winning in the Evangelism Collection (11 volumes).

Contents

Top Highlights

“A preacher who is satisfied with feeding overstuffed saints, while a pagan world goes to hell, has never understood the call of God to preach the gospel ‘to every creature’ (Mark 16:15).” (Page 17)

“In plain terms, John Owen tells us that if the sin of Old Testament times was the rejection of God the Father, and the sin of New Testament times was the rejection of God the Son, then the sin of our times is the rejection of God the Holy Spirit.” (Pages 29–30)

“The eternal call had now become the effectual call. From then on Saul knew himself to be a chosen vessel. He did not consider himself chosen for honor, but for service; not for ease, but for battle; not for life, but for death, in the cause of worldwide evangelization (see Acts 26:16–18).” (Page 10)

“The Scriptures and practical experience have taught us that God is more concerned with what we are than with what we do. If what we are does not satisfy His holy demands, then what we do is virtually worthless.” (Page 3)

“God is the Lord of the nations, and when He calls, our answer must be: ‘Anywhere, anytime, any place, I am ready, Lord; send me.’” (Page 9)

Praise for the Print Edition

If you are serious about preaching, study the masters in Anointed Expository Preaching.

—Paige Paterson, President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas

A veritable encyclopedia for preachers and their preaching. It is filled with practical, pointed, and pertinent guidelines that are clothed in seasoned counsel.

—Charles C. Ryrie, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: Anointed Expository Preaching
• Authors: Stephen Olford and David Olford
• Publisher: Broadman and Holman
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 385

About the Authors

Stephen Olford (1918-2004) was the founder of Olford Ministries International and the Stephen Olford Center for Biblical Preaching. He was raised in Angola to missionary parents and after receiving ministry training was appointed an Army Scripture Reader during World War Two. After the war, he was involved in extensive evangelistic and preaching ministries throughout Britain and overseas. He and his family moved to Tennessee in 1985 to develop a training center that would equip and encourage preachers and teachers of God’s Word. As an ordained Baptist minister and a conservative evangelical, Olford ministered across many denominational, cultural, and racial lines. His books, sermons, and sermon outlines are available from Logos on the Olford Expository Preaching CD.

David Olford serves as Stephen Olford Professor of Expository Preaching and as Assistant to the President at Union University in Tennessee. He serves as Chairman of the Board and President of Olford Ministries International. As both teacher and preacher, David has shared his passion of God’s Word across the United States and in numerous foreign countries.