Sound Biblical Preaching: Giving the Bible a Voice is a comprehensive book on preaching that remarkably provides a survey of the whole subject in a short page span. Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey presents a compendium of information that is a veritable anthology of great preachers, past and present, to encourage, instruct and inspire the reader. This highly recommended book has a motivational message for the beginning preacher, the seasoned veteran of the pulpit and for one exploring God’s call to preach the Word. As a result of careful reading and extensive research, Kirksey offers many practical "how to" insights, for example: How to accept the call of God; How to make sure you have been called and How to understand and undertake the call of God. The author insightfully weaves the sobering realities of the pastorate and the heavenly idealism of the pulpit ministry into this practical handbook that should be required reading for every preaching class. This “must read” book has been described as “very readable,” and “a fast read with powerful punch.” Dr. Stephen F. Olford, Founder and Senior Lecturer of the Stephen Olford Center for Biblical Preaching, Memphis, Tennessee writes, “. . . SOUND BIBLICAL PREACHING is a welcome contribution to the high and holy calling to ‘rightly divide the word of truth’.” WARNING: “Franklin Kirksey’s passion for sound biblical preaching is contagious,” according to Dr. Roger D. Willmore, Senior Pastor, Deerfoot Baptist Church, Trussville, Alabama. In the words of Dr. Robert G. Witty, Founder and President Emeritus, Luther Rice Seminary, “Buy the book, digest its content, apply its teaching. You will be rewarded in your ministry.” ". . . 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 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. "In this valuable study F. L. Kirksey, himself a pastor, clarifies for us the notion, the nature and the necessity of a divine call to preach the Word of God." Dr. Ted S. Rendall, Chancellor Emeritus Prairie Bible Institute, Three Hills, Alberta, Canada. "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." Dr. Michael Duduit, President of American Ministry R