The Supremacy of God in Preaching

In Part One of his book The Supremacy of God in Preaching, John Piper unpacks four elements in making God supreme in preaching:

(1) The Goal of Preaching: The Glory of God
(2) The Ground of Preaching: The Cross of Christ
(3) The Gift of Preaching: The Power of the Holy Spirit
(4) The Gravity and Gladness of Preaching

On the cover, J. I. Packer says this: "A powerful tonic for tired preachers—a book that digs deep into the theology, strategy, and spirituality of pulpit ministry." A powerful tonic alright.

Consider reading it, if you haven't, even if you're not a tired preacher. You may find it to be a jolt to your soul like it's been to mine, not unlike the first time I heard Piper preach in person about ten years ago in Chicago at Moody. It was like an electric shock went right through me and electrified my soul for God. But before being electrified for God, that shock wave left me struck and numb for hours that evening with awe at the glory of God in the Gospel.