Who Is the Best "Popular" Preacher Today?

[Michael Doyle]

The key word in the poll was preacher. Out of the popular it would be Piper at preaching. His delivery and authenticity lend to his popularity. If it were teacher, that would be different. Then it would be between Sproul and Beeke between those listed followed closely by Keller, Piper. Paul Washer was mentioned as well and certainly bears mentioning. I loved Sinclair at the desiring God national conference.

I almost forgot Ligon Duncan, I could listen to him over and over.

 

[OPC'n]

Actually, Sproul does do preaching along with teaching.

 

[he beholds]

Actually, Sproul does do preaching along with teaching.

No thanks left right now, but thanks! I agree!!↑↑↑

 

[Grace Alone]

Sproul has taught me most of what I know about reformed theology, so I'd have to choose him. But I also enjoy Piper occasionally. I love Sinclair Ferguson and wondered why he wasn't on the list, Tim! Haha! I've never heard Tim Keller, but I'd like to sometime.

 

[Augusta]

I voted Sproul as well. I hear of people all the time who came out of modern evangelical churches thanks to God using his preaching, including myself. (hope I used that reflexive pronoun correctly

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Joel Beeke's name is popping up all over the place and I have never heard him but I have read articles by him in Tabletalk. I would say he is popular.

Paul Washer is very popular and I like him too. I have never heard Piper. I have heard MacArthur and think that he should be on the list.

 

[Presbyterian Deacon]

What, no Rick Warren? He's America's pastor, dontchaknow!

That was a purpose driven post.

Theognome

"purpose driven post!"

 

[Knoxienne]

What, no Rick Warren? He's America's pastor, dontchaknow!

That was a purpose driven post.

Theognome

"purpose driven post!"

Yes, he's a riot. We have Rick Warren jokes up the Ying Yang. He's home from work now, so my PB shift is over since he'll want the computer. And I have to work on dinner.

 

[PresbyDane]

R.C. Sproul has blessed my christian life in so many ways, that even trying to name them here is close to impossible

 

[MMasztal]

I'll vote for Piper and MacArthur.

BTW, interesting photos, sjonee.

 

[Ivan]

Piper.

 

[historyb]

I voted other for Dr. Albert Mohler, most likely because I listen to Dr. Mohler most

 

[Calvinist Cowboy]

I lived on a diet of Sproul for about 5 years, so when I started listening to Piper, it just blew me away. So I have to pick Piper. The guy can preach. Sproul can certainly preach too, but when I think of him, I think of a teacher first, not a preacher.

 

[Marrow Man]

I lived on a diet of Sproul for about 5 years, so when I started listening to Piper, it just blew me away. So I have to pick Piper. The guy can preach. Sproul can certainly preach too, but when I think of him, I think of a teacher first, not a preacher.

completely.

 

[kalawine]

Sproul of course! I never really got into Piper's teachings for some reason.

Same here.

Same here too. For some reason I really don't know. I don't dislike him though and I believe he is very genuine.

 

[Marrow Man]

All I know is this --> when I find my preaching beginning to get stale, I pull up Piper on the Ipod and I am moved by his passionately penetrating preaching prowess. Positively Piper. Period.

 

[kalawine]

Pastor John Weaver and Pastor Thomas Ray Floyd are my absolute favorites and very good friends also! They're both reformed baptists.

Those two and Joe Morecraft III

 

[Kevin]

John Weaver & Mark Driscoll are two guys who preach 1 hour plus without ever making you check the time! Pastor Morecraft can do that as well.

But from the list I had to go with Tim Kellor.

 

[JM]

John's Piper and MacArthur.

 

[Knoxienne]

Pastor John Weaver and Pastor Thomas Ray Floyd are my absolute favorites and very good friends also! They're both reformed baptists.

Those two and Joe Morecraft III

Another killer Southron preacher!!!

 

[JM]

A couple more...Rolfe Barnard, Don Fortner and Todd Nibert.

 

[ThomasCartwright]

Piper has some major theological problems so I could not endorse him.

I would suggest that the top speakers on Sermonaudio.com should be seen as the judge. By that I mean the ones that consistently have the highest number of sermon downloads over a ten year period. To my knowledge, that is none other than Dr Alan Cairns and Rev John Greer.

 

[Marrow Man]

Piper has some major theological problems so I could not endorse him.

Could you elaborate?

 

[ReformedWretch]

No one will be shocked that I'd say Paul Washer

 

[kamaujackson811]

My tops...

Jim McClarty
Paul Washer

 

[BG]

Joe Morecraft III


SermonAudio.com - Sermons by Joe Morecraft III

 

[nicnap]

Beeke. I definitely agree with Ben about Pipa...his series in Job is one of the best that I have ever heard from Job.

 

[Edward]

Put me down for Sinclair Ferguson.

-----Added 2/18/2009 at 10:27:34 EST-----

I would suggest that the top speakers on Sermonaudio.com should be seen as the judge. By that I mean the ones that consistently have the highest number of sermon downloads over a ten year period.

Most popular doesn't necessarily mean best.

 

[TaylorOtwell]

I voted for Piper, but have to give a nod to Keller. At first, I didn't think he was very challenging, however, the more I listen to him, the more I find him to be deeply convicting, yet unbelievably encouraging.

 

[Stephen L Smith]

My favourite is still Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Though he is dead he still speaketh.

 

[Jesus is my friend]

John Piper!!! and He's coming to Boston Park St. Church April 19th