Preaching for Conversions (Jeffery Smith)

“I cannot think of a more necessary message to be given to churches and ministers of all types and kinds. For the pragmatist, it is a call to abandon the carnal strategies of the secular world that have no power to convert the soul. For the solidly Reformed, it is a call to stand and preach the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit and to earnestly and urgently call men to repentance and faith.

In this brief work, Jeff Smith proves that true gospel preaching is not less than accurate exposition, but it is much more—it is prayer, proclamation, persuasion, and pleading. This book will wake you from the deception of pragmatism and the comfortable slumber of orthodoxy. It will bid you stand in a valley of dry bones and call the dead to live.” — Paul Washer, author of The Gospel and True Conversion

Endorsement

“I see Jeff Smith as an impressive kingdom warrior—a Captain America, running among us foot soldiers. I highly respect him, his opinions, his convictions, and his ministry. When he speaks or writes, I listen. Here, he calls us to preach for conversions, to plan determined and continuous gospel assaults on the souls of lost sinners, keeping in mind that many who think they’re safe for eternity are deceived by the enemy. He emboldens us to bring hurt before healing, conviction before comfort. He drives us to helpless dependence, then directs us to Almighty power. Read this, pastor! It will galvanize you to fight a better fight for your hearers and our King.” — Mark Chanski, Pastor of Harbor Church in Holland, Michigan

Contents

1. Are We Preaching for Conversions?
2. Preaching to Awaken Sinners
3. Emphases in Awakening Preaching
4. Preaching the Essential Content of the Gospel Message
5. Pleading with Sinners
6. The Holy Spirit and Preaching for Conversions
7. Prayer and Preaching for Conversions