Software and Web Resources

Whether you’re working on a series to strengthen the life of your congregation or writing a sermon for a special event, there’s a plethora of electronic resources from which to draw fresh material. The question is, “Where to start?” The answer to that depends on the kinds of resources you need.

WORDsearch offers one of the most comprehensive places to start. One of the most widely-used Bible study software packages, the strength of WORDsearch is the large library of books and resources available—an amazing variety of products and services to enhance any

pastor’s library and skill set. The latest WORDsearch software packages feature 40 Bible translation and more than 1,000 biblical reference works.

Add-on products include Bibles; commentaries; devotionals; dictionaries and encyclopedias; maps and atlases; outlines; sermon helps, such as homiletics; and literature on specific topics, including apologetics, biographies, counseling, evangelism and church growth, and more.

WORDsearchbible.com also offers technical support, visual media components, online training and an online Bible library, which features seven Bible translations, two dictionaries, the Matthew Henry Commentary and more.

Along with WORDsearch, two other major Bible software options are Biblesoft and Logos.

Biblesoft offers search capabilities of many Bible translations and reference works in your study library for words or phrases; allows you to explore Bible topics through thousands of articles, cross-references and outlines; provides audio support and provides in-depth explanations of Hebrew and Greek terminology; and gives you the tools you need to study more efficiently. Visit Biblesoft.com for add-ons, PC Bible upgrades, and Web specials.

Logos may be the most-widely known Bible software system. The Logos system is built on the Libronix platform, allowing access to many additional resources. Logos is particularly strong in helping with exegetical study of a passage. One unique feature offered at Logos.com is product arrangement by price, as well as listings of top products. Also available are Bibles, commentary sets, Bible dictionaries, theology and doctrine materials, biblical archeology, Hebrew and Greek tools and add-in modules, as well as downloadable books under $5, $10 and $20 or sorted by publisher. Logos also offers tutorial videos, training articles and online support.

If you’re already receiving Preaching magazine, you may or may not be familiar with our companion Web site, Preaching.com. Resources on our site not only include archived sermons, sermon illustrations and PreachingNOW newsletters, but the Preaching Online feature, located in the top left corner on the homepage, is updated daily throughout the week.