Sound Biblical Preaching: Giving the Bible a Voice (Paperback)

~ Franklin L. Kirksey (Author)
Key Phrases: sound biblical preaching, sermon delivery, expository preaching, God's Word, Lord Jesus Christ, Vance Havner (more...)

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". . . Kirksey's book speaks a clear sound word that needs to be heard in our day. I highly recommend this book." -- Dr. Fred H. Wolfe, President, Barnabas: A Ministry of Encouragement, Author of The Divine Pattern

"A preacher should read this book every year until his voice is stilled and God calls the preacher home. I commend it to preachers everywhere!" -- Dr. Steve Brown, Key Life Network, board member of National Religious Broadcasters, author, and Professor of Preaching, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida

"I recommend Dr. Franklin's book to all. . .Sound Biblical Preaching has really assisted us in Kenya. . . " -- Pastor Fredrick Makhanu, Co-Founder MEIF International Fire Ministries, Kenya, East Africa

"Love the book!" -- Dr. Steve Brown, Key Life Network, board member of National Religious Broadcasters, author, and Professor of Preaching, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida

"Not just a primer on `how to preach' but a whole-life approach to the passion, urgency and determination it takes to be a pastor. Dr. Kirksey's book is wonderful refreshment for seasoned ministers and positive exhortation to those who are just stepping into the pastorate." -- Dr. Michael Catt, Senior Pastor Sherwood Baptist Church, Albany, Georgia, Sherwood Pictures produced movie "Facing the Giants", former President of the Georgia Baptist Pastors Conference

"Sound Biblical Preaching . . . is like oil on the gears for the young, the busy, or just the overwhelmed pastor." -- The Honorable Mike Huckabee, Governor of the State of Arkansas

"Sound Biblical Preaching should be on the "Must Read" list for every pastor." -- Dr. Howard B. Foshee, Former Director Christian Development, Baptist Sunday School Board (BSSB) now LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention

"Sound Biblical Preaching. . .I recommend you read it, digest it, and use its many principles to make you 'a sound biblical preacher'!" -- Dr. Jerry Vines, Pastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida, former President of the Southern Baptist Convention, author of Power in the Pulpit

"This book will be of value to any preacher who wishes to more effectively proclaim God's Word." -- Dr. Michael Duduit, Editor, Preaching magazine, Author of Preaching with Power

"Unfortunately, many who surrender to the "ministry" today do not have a clear calling to preach. Sound Biblical Preaching will help settle that issue." -- Dr. Jim Richards, Executive Director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, First Vice-President of the Southern Baptist Convention

From the Publisher

SOUND BIBLICAL PREACHING is a highly recommended book with a motivational message for the beginning preacher, the seasoned veteran of the pulpit and for one exploring God's call to preach the Word.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (February 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594577684
• ISBN-13: 978-1594577680
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #226,810 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Endorsements, January 10, 2008

By	Franklin L. Kirksey "Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey" (Spanish Fort, AL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Sound Biblical Preaching . . . should be. . .on the recommended reading list of Bible colleges."
Dr. Michael Ologun, Teacher of expository preaching and biblical preaching United Kingdom, Europe and the USA in churches and Bible colleges London, England

"I urge every preacher to buy the book. Then read the book. Above all, heed the book."
Dr. Bill Bennett, Professor of Preaching and Campus Chaplain,
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina
Author of Thirty Minutes To Raise the Dead

"Read it to be informed and blessed. Employ the principles propounded therein to be an inspiration and blessing."
Dr. Nelson L. Price, Pastor Emeritus
Roswell Street Baptist Church, Marietta, Georgia
Author of Servants Not Celebrities

"Sound Biblical Preaching by Dr. Franklin Kirksey is like oil on the gears for the young, the busy, or just the overwhelmed pastor. He includes models of sound Biblical preaching from some of America's most effective and appreciated spiritual leaders and pulpiteers, and the insights gleaned from their examples are worth many times over the cost of the book. "
The Honorable Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas
Former President of Arkansas Baptist State Convention
and President of Cambridge Communication in Texarkana
Author of Character Is The Issue, Living Beyond Your Lifetime, Kids Who Kill, Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork, Character Makes the Difference, and From Hope to Higher Ground.

"I can wholeheartedly recommend this volume and trust that many preachers will read and profit from it."
Dr. O.S. Hawkins, President and CEO GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention
Former Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Author of The Pastor's Primer

"Read it to be informed and practice its principles to be inspired."
Dr. Robert Smith, Jr.
Associate Professor of Christian Preaching
Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, Alabama.
Author of Preparing for Christian Ministry

"You have 'zeroed in' on the fundamental need in our time . . . Your book should be published and be widely used."
Dr. James Earl Massey, Dean Emeritus & Distinguished Professor-at-Large,Anderson University School of Theology, Anderson, Indiana
Author of The Burdensome Joy of Preaching

"Franklin Kirksey has made a valuable contribution to the revival of expository, biblical preaching in our contemporary age."
Dr. Roger D. Willmore, Senior Pastor
Deerfoot Baptist Church,Trussville, Alabama.
Minister at Large
Olford Ministries International, Memphis, Tennessee
President of the Alabama Baptist Convention

"This is a wonderful book that every preacher must read. It gives preachers a warning and at the same time help and a reminder of our responsibilities."
Rev. Yaw Ofori, Evangelism and Missions Director
Ghana Baptist Convention, Ghana, Africa

"Every pastor, teacher and layman should have this book in their 'must read' collection of books. This book gets to the heart of the condition in many of our churches today; the lack of sound biblical preaching, teaching and proclaiming the Word of God."
Dorothy Harbison, Sunday school teacher for over forty years, First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort, Alabama

"In this helpful book Dr. Kirksey deals both with theological soundness and practical help in preaching. This book can provide guidance to inexperienced preachers and encouragement to those who have grown discouraged in the ministry."
Tommy Shipp, pastor First Baptist Church,French Settlement, Louisiana Rev. Shipp served two terms on the Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Board. Presently, he serves as moderator of the Eastern Louisiana Baptist Association.

"Dr. Kirksey cuts it straight and his book is a powerful resource for those who want to practice sound biblical preaching in the 21st century."
Bob Dasal, Vice-President
WORDsearch Bible Software / Former Editor-in-Chief of Pulpit Helps Magazine

". . .it is refreshing to read an author who states, `God's chosen method of communicating His Word is preaching.'"
Dr. Walter G. Nunn, Christian Book Reviews,The Alabama Baptist
Birmingham, Alabama

"Franklin Kirksey has included the necessary elements of biblical proclamation that are founded on the eternal truths of God's Word."
Larry J. Michael, Ph.D., Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sweetwater,Longwood, Florida
Author of Spurgeon on Leadership

"[Dr. Kirksey] has written this insightful book to remind us yet once again of the need of the hour---a recovery of biblical preaching! This lucid work, a veritable encyclopedia of homiletical insight, will help the young preacher clarify his call to the ministry and begin to develop the discipline of a God-centered life that is essential for a fruitful preacher of the gospel. Read this volume and you will be encouraged!"
Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Christian Studies
University of Mobile

"I am in enthusiastic praise for all believers to read your book [Sound Biblical Preaching], whether being called to ordained ministry in Jesus name or not. God bless you for bringing God's Word to us each Sunday."
Mrs. Ivel Patterson Caldwell Mrs. Caldwell offered tireless support to her husband, who served as Chief Education Advisor for the United States Government and the governments of Iraq (Baghdad), Jordan (Amman), and Indonesia (Djakarta), and later as Vice President for Development and Contracts at the University of South Alabama. In 1993, the Caldwell's children established an endowment scholarship named the James and Ivel Caldwell International Studies Program at the University of South Alabama.

"It is refreshing indeed to read a book that serves to remind ministers and teachers of the depth, wonder, and sufficiency of God's Word. Dr. Franklin Kirksey, a gifted author and pastor, has delivered just such a text."
W.P. "Ab" Abercrombie, Ph.D.
Co-Founder: The Biblical Counseling Institute
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Co-author of CHRISTIAN SHRINKS Answer ALL Your Questions...(No Couch Required)

"Dr. Frank Kirksey's work on expository preaching is one of the best and most complete books on this subject. . ."
Dr. Charles A. Williams, President, Southern Baptist School for Biblical Studies,Jacksonville, Florida
Author of Look Out Brother

Dr. Kirksey's book, Sound Biblical Preaching, is well-organized and readable book. . .Since I teach research in my English Composition course, I want to use Dr. Kirksey's book to demonstrate to students how to merge quotations to make an organic whole: the student's own work but incorporating the ideas of many people.
Dr. Paul M. Sorrells, English instructor
Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute
Hendersonville, North Carolina

"Beginning ministers will get a good start on the bedrock basic principles of preaching, and experienced ministers will review the basics."
Dr. Harold T. Bryson, Chair, Department of Christian Studies and Philosophy, Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi
Author of Expository Preaching: The Art of Preaching Through a Book of the Bible

"Your book [Sound Biblical Preaching] is one that I will recommend for pastors, young ministers, and laymen interested in sound biblical preaching."
Pastor Alejandro "Alex" Pajaro serves as Hispanic ministries director, Elmore Baptist Association, Wetumpka, Alabama. Pajaro has been in the preaching ministry for more than forty years and is involved in mentoring Hispanic ministers.

"Every preacher today will profit from this thorough and strong plea for sound Biblical preaching."
Dr. C. Sumner Wemp
The MENTOR ministry sumnerwemp.com Dallas, Texas.
Author of The Practical Guide to Pastoring

"In Sound Biblical Preaching Dr. Franklin Kirksey places the proper historical perspective on Scripture as the ultimate source of truth."
Albert Lipscomb, Former Alabama State Senator (1989-2002)
Lipscomb has also served as Chairman of the Baldwin County Commission.
Lipscomb currently serves as a deacon at Vernant Park Baptist Church in Magnolia Springs, Alabama.

"Dr. Kirksey has addressed clearly and helpfully the Biblical mandate and mission of the preacher. Filled with memorable quotations and illustrations, Dr. Kirksey's concise volume paints an accurate and inspiring picture of what sound Biblical preaching is and who the sound Biblical preacher must be."
Dr. David L. Olford , President, Olford Ministries International, Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Olford is co-authored of Anointed Expository Preaching and editor of A Passion for Preaching.

"Dr. Franklin Kirksey is qualified to write about Sound Biblical Preaching because this is his life. Dr. Kirksey has practiced sound biblical preaching for many years. Dr. Kirksey demonstrates a grasp of the principles of preaching the Word of God."
Dr. John H. Killian, D.Min., Pastor Maytown Baptist Church,Maytown, AL., Adjunct Professor New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, President, 2006 Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference

"I have read your book and was greatly blessed. This book has the greatest collection of the finest quotes from preachers through the ages. I highly recommend this book to not only help pastors in sermon preparation but also to encourage the soul in the work of the preacher."
Dr. Kerry L. Skinner has served in pastoral roles for 30 years with an emphasis in Christian... Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book On Preaching, July 13, 2007

By	J. Mike Minnix "J. Mike Minnix" (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Kirksey's book, "Sound Biblical Preaching: Giving The Bible A Voice," is one of the finest books on preaching I have ever read. It is a must read for the newly called preacher, for the man in the midst of ministry and for the seasoned man of God who has preached for many years. I have been preaching God's Word for 39 years and I can say without equivocation that I wish this book had been available when I began my ministry. Get this book - it will renew your calling, enhance your ministry and help to enflame your preaching!

Dr. J. Mike Minnix
Editor, www.pastorlife.com
Georgia Baptist Convention
Atlanta , Georgia

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Of value to preachers, March 29, 2005

By	Michael Duduit (Franklin, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Franklin Kirksey's commitment to solid biblical preaching is demonstrated on every page. This book will be of value to any preacher who wishes to more effectively proclaim God's Word.

Michael Duduit
Editor, Preaching magazine
www.preaching.com