Let the Legends Preach

“Jared Alcántara has brought in harmony a legendary ensemble of voices. . . . Their voices taught me how to sing. . . . For this reason, it is my tremendous pleasure to offer my affirmation and highest endorsement of this volume of sermons. In these times, we need to listen to the melody of this legendary chorus.”


—Ralph Douglas West, Senior Pastor, The Church without Walls, Houston, Texas





“Jared Alcántara allows us to eavesdrop on the preaching prowess of twenty-four homiletical giants. . . . Read the sermons of these ‘Pulpit Statesmen,’ and let God light a fresh fire in you to preach!”


—Maurice Watson, Senior Servant, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Largo, Maryland





“Preaching was the life and breath of my beloved husband, E. K. Bailey. His desire was for the preacher not only to hear premier preachers, but to be prepared by the best theological and practical minds so that they could impart the word to impact the world. All of these legends represent people who are called by God, who demonstrated discipline, and excelled in applying the mandate, ‘Preach the Word’ (2 Tim 4:2).”


—Sheila Bailey, President of Sheila B. Ministries





“With so many competing visions for black preaching, history needs a documented witness of the prowess and potential of authentic black preaching. Let the Legends Preach is a diamond extracted from the vaults of the brightest of black preaching. Classrooms and congregations are the richer for this resource.”


—Charlie Dates, Senior Pastor, Progressive Baptist Church, Chicago; Affiliate Professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School





“Let the Legends Preach is a gift to the world, and an answer to my prayers. My friend, Dr. Jared Alcántara, has handed us a historical snapshot of these gospel giants, along with their sermons. . . . My hope is that this book will gain a wide reading, particularly in those spaces where African American preaching and preachers have been ignored.”


—Bryan Loritts, author of The Dad Difference





“It is a delight to see this new collection of the sermons these pulpit giants preached. . . . The gathering of these powerful sermons in one volume makes this resource a treasure that will benefit anyone who loves great preaching.”


—Michael Duduit, editor of Preaching; Dean, Clamp Divinity School at Anderson University, Anderson, South Carolina