The book "Practical Homiletics. Volume 1" is a detailed guide for those who seek to improve their preaching skills. The author offers the reader systematic approaches to creating and teaching speeches. The methodology is based on a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical examples, which allows a better understanding of the basic principles of homiletics. The book considers such aspects as choosing a text for a sermon, structuring and rhetorical techniques, methods of engaging the audience and maintaining the attention of listeners. "Practical Homiletics. Volume 1" will be an indispensable assistant for everyone who is interested in developing the ability to conduct a public speech in the spiritual sphere.