Preacher's Catechism

Lewis Allen (DPhil, University of Oxford) pastored Gunnersbury Baptist Church in London for over twelve years, and in 2010, was called to plant what is now Hope Church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, where he is the senior pastor. He is the author of several books, including Resilient Faith: Learning to Rely on Jesus in the Struggles of Life and The Glory of Grace: An Introduction to the Puritans in Their Own Words. Allen is married with five adult children.

• Foreword by Sinclair B. FergusonIntroductionPart 1: The Glory of God and the Greatness of Preaching1. Preaching, above AllWhat is God’s chief end in preaching?2. Enjoying GodHow do we enjoy God?3. The One We PreachWho is God?4. By the BookWhat do the Scriptures primarily teach?5. Preaching ChristWhat is Preaching?6. All Our DaysWhat is the preacher’s chief end?7. Confident of ThisHow can we rest in God’s power and purposes?8. Called to PreachWhy do we believe that God called us to preach?9. For God, for PeopleWhy does God call us to preach?10. Not a Square InchWhat else did God ordain?Part 2: Jesus for Preachers11. SinHow did the first preacher sin?12. WeaknessWhat’s the good news for struggling preachers?  13. Knowing JesusDoes Jesus love preachers?14. For His Name’s SakeSurely we preachers don’t have to suffer, do we?15. RewardedWhere does our reward come from?16. This Solid GroundBut are we saved?17. Lavish LoveHow can we know we really are saved?18. HolinessHow will we preachers grow?19. Journey’s EndWill we ever stop preaching?Part 3: Loving the Word20. The Grace of LawMust we preachers obey the Law, too?21. ObedienceWhat ten things must every preacher know and do?22. Love’s ChoiceWhat does the first commandment teach us?23. Image Rights?What does the second commandment teach us?  24. Our Honour, or His?What does the third commandment teach us?25. Stop!What does the fourth commandment teach us?  26. RespectWhat does the fifth commandment teach us?  27. Servant–Hearted ServantsWhat does the sixth commandment teach us?28. Faithful AttractionWhat does the seventh commandment teach us?29. GiveWhat does the eighth commandment teach us?30. True to His WordWhat does the ninth commandment teach us?  31. ResistWhat does the tenth commandment teach?  32. The Heart of the LawWhat is the summary of the Ten Commandments for preachers?  Part 4: Preaching with Conviction33. Trusting Ministrywhy should we believe in our preaching?34. At the CrossWhat happens when we preachers actually believe in Jesus?35. The Courage of Our ConvictionsHow can we treasure preaching, even when we feel like no one else does?36. Ministering SacramentsWill we let the sacraments preach?37. Take Them to the WaterWhy do we celebrate baptism?38. To SupperWhy do we share the pulpit with the Lord’s Supper?39. Seek FirstWhat is prayer?40. Praying, for His GloryDo we want God and his kingdom above all else when Sunday comes?41. Trust IssuesDo we go home on a Sunday praying for God's will to be done?42. Confession TimeWhat’s the worst sin we might commit in a sermon?43. All for the KingWill we pray ourselves into a glad submission to God?Scripture Index