What to Preach

'What to Preach' is an essential exploration of the art and substance of the Christian sermon, authored by the influential theologian Henry Sloane Coffin. Drawing upon his extensive experience as both a pastor and an educator, Coffin provides a comprehensive guide for ministers seeking to refine their message and deepen their impact on the congregation. The work categorizes preaching into five distinct types: expository, doctrinal, ethical, pastoral, and evangelistic, offering deep insights into how each form serves the spiritual needs of a community.The text emphasizes the importance of a preacher’s intellectual integrity and spiritual depth, arguing that the modern pulpit must bridge the gap between ancient scriptural truths and the contemporary realities of daily life. By examining the fundamental themes that should guide a minister’s choice of topics, Coffin provides a roadmap for constructing sermons that are both biblically grounded and socially relevant. This volume serves as a significant historical document in American homiletics, reflecting the theological concerns of the early twentieth century while offering timeless advice for anyone dedicated to the vocation of religious teaching and pastoral care.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.