James Boice in my opinion was/is the greatest preacher of our time.
On my list would also be: Robert Peterson (Covenant Seminary, St. Louis)
Bryan Chapell & George Robertson (both Covenant Presbyterian
Church PCA, St. Louis)
and Philip Graham Ryken (Tenth Presbyterian, Philadephia)
Someday I would like to hear Spurgeon, JI Packer, RC Sproul Sr., Sinclair Ferguson, Derek Thomas, John Gerstner, M. Lloyd-Jones, and Mike Horton preach. (or reading one of their sermons would be great too if anyone can direct me to them)
I appreciate Spurgeon's phrase he kept with him in his pulpit: (paraphrase?)-"step aside sir, that they may see Jesus" I wish more pastors would follow this wisdom.
Of all the gifts Christ has given His church, there are few I appreciate more than truly gifted preachers, especially in our watered-down age.
[Edited on 4-7-2005 by RAS]