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  • Ezekiel KJV Preacher Edition

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574072242ISBN10: 1574072242Binding: KivarPublished: July 2007Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Daniel-Hosea NIV Preachers Edition

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574072310ISBN10: 1574072315Binding: Trade PaperPublished: June 2007Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Sermons On The Gospel Readings Series 2 Cycle A

    $40.95

    Share God’s truth in words that engage not only the mind but also the heart with this complete set of insightful and inspiring sermons based on Gospel texts from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary. Five outstanding preachers from diverse denominations skillfully weave together scripture with dynamic stories and illustrations to create eloquent messages for every Sunday and major celebration in the Church year. These stirring sermons pull readers into God’s Word by combining deep biblical grounding with an astute understanding of the meaning of Jesus’ message and ministry for contemporary living. Offering a vision of God’s unconditional love and the grace-filled life, this collection of model messages from an experienced group of master preachers passionately proclaims the Good News, provides a wealth of sermon seeds, and revitalizes the faith of anyone who reads them.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    * Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters
    * Understanding scripture passages
    * Adult study and discussion groups
    * Personal devotions and Bible study

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  • Sermons On The Second Readings Series 2 Cycle A

    $42.95

    The New Testament epistles are much more than just a historical record of the early church — they are also the heart and center of Christian proclamation, helping us to clearly understand how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is part of God’s cosmic plan of salvation. In this outstanding anthology of sermons based on the Second Readings from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary, five distinguished preachers bring their insight to the pastoral letters and draw valuable lessons for the complex challenges posed by life in the 21st century. Each thought-provoking message is filled with compelling stories and illustrations, and offers a clear and authentic vision of Christian faith in the context of daily life. With material for every Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year, this resource provides abundant seeds for preaching, teaching, and meditation, and will become a treasured addition to anyone’s reference library.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    * Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters
    * Understanding scripture passages
    * Adult study and discussion groups
    * Personal devotions and Bible study

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  • Joel-Nahum NIV Preachers Edition

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574072396ISBN10: 1574072390Binding: Trade PaperPublished: June 2007Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Sermons On The First Readings Series 2 Cycle A

    $37.95

    Modern life presents many difficult and challenging situations — but as the Hebrew scriptures tell us in rich detail, that’s nothing new for God’s people. Indeed, the Bible shares the epic story of how God’s faithful followers were formed and shaped through centuries of trial by fire. In this inspiring collection of powerful messages based on the First Readings from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary, five master practitioners of the homiletic craft explore passages from the Old Testament and the Book of Acts, and show how the wisdom contained in those ancient texts offers vital moral and spiritual guidance for contemporary living. Building on stories in which God moves ordinary people to extraordinary heights, these sermons for each Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year passionately proclaim the good news of God’s continuing presence — and the possibilities that offers for our lives, our churches, and the world.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    * Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters
    * Understanding scripture passages
    * Bible study and discussion groups
    * Personal devotions and inspirational reading

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  • Secrets In The Dark

    $17.99

    The definitive collection of literary sermons from the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist.

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  • Women And The Word

    $9.95

    Women and the Word uses first person narratives to engage people with various texts of scripture. The book can be used in small group studies, confirmation groups, retreats, or Sunday school. Whether the narratives are performed, read, or studied, Women and the Word will bring new meaning to the well-loved stories of:

    Mary, Joseph’s Betrothed — A Promised Word
    A Woman of the City — A Forgiving Word
    Martha, Lazarus, and Mary’s Sister — A Clarifying Word
    The Crippled Woman — A Transforming Word
    A Woman Leper — A Grateful Word
    The Woman at the Well — A Refreshing Word
    Mary, Lazarus, and Martha’s Sister — A Living Word
    The Mother who Begged Jesus to Heal her Daughter — A Hopeful Word

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  • Uplifting Christ Through Autumn

    $9.95

    Uplifting Christ Through Autumn gathers together 12 imaginative sermons from a remarkably gifted parish pastor and campus minister, covering a variety of important occasions, such as:
    * World Communion Day
    * Stewardship Sunday
    * Homecoming/Fall Festival
    * Reformation Sunday
    * All Saints Day
    * Holy Cross Day
    * Thanksgiving

    However, the ecumenically oriented expressions of Christian faith, hope, and love in these messages make them relevant for any time of the year. Plus, Wuchter’s keen eye for the telling detail, exemplified by his observation that “the refrigerator is the household religious shrine that reveals the ethical heartbeat and spiritual faith of a family,” means they’re readable and appealing for everyone.

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  • Sermons On The Second Readings Series 2 Cycle C

    $36.95

    Paul and the other writers of the epistles were entrepreneurs for early Christianity — and not only did they tirelessly spread the good news, but their pastoral letters are also a marvelous guidebook full of practical wisdom. Because their writers were called on to assist the early faith communities in coping with a variety of problems, the New Testament epistles are chock-full of timeless lessons on living the Christian faith. In this extensive anthology of enlightening sermons based on the Second Readings from Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary, five eminent preachers from diverse denominations apply the nourishing teachings of the epistles to today’s complex challenges. With messages included for every Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year, there’s a wealth of ideas and illustrative stories helpful for preaching, teaching, and meditation. These biblically grounded sermons shine the light of Christ on our often confusing world and proclaim the richness of God’s truth, offering readers comfort and hope while challenging them to a more intense faith relationship with the almighty.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    * Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters
    * Understanding scripture passages
    * Adult study and discussion groups
    * Personal devotions and Bible study

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  • 7 Wonders Of The Faith

    $8.95

    In Seven Wonders Of The Faith, Charles Reeb addresses some of the most burning questions that people in the pews are asking — about issues that often become stumbling blocks to faith. He offers scripture-based answers that will enrich and strengthen the faith of believers while also planting seeds of faith in the hearts of unbelievers. His dynamic messages engage readers and speak to our elemental concerns, inviting us to confront them in an effort to discern a truly mature spirituality. This is an excellent resource for adult Sunday school curriculum, a sermon series, or enlightening personal reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of God.

    Chapters include:
    * I Wonder If God Exists
    * I Wonder Why Bad Things Happen To Good People
    * I Wonder Why My Prayers Go Unanswered
    * I Wonder About God’s Will For My Life
    * I Wonder About The Miracles In The Bible
    * I Wonder About The End Of The World
    * I Wonder About Life After Death

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  • Life Everlasting : The Essential Book Of Funeral Resources

    $49.95

    This comprehensive volume is a must-have resource for every pastor. It contains over 100 sample sermons from preachers across the denominational spectrum, plus a vast array of prayers, scripture readings, and other material for planning and conducting meaningful funeral services. A convenient CD with text files for quick tailoring to specific circumstances is also included.

    The sermons cover a wide range of topics, including:
    * honoring the long and fruitful lives of faithful Christians
    * comforting the families and friends of children who left this world too soon
    * dealing with troubling questions about God raised by those who have suffered
    * offering solace to the loved ones of those who have died suddenly and unexpectedly
    * demonstrating how the image of God is present even in difficult and unsavory people
    * celebrating a variety of distinctive “characters”
    * addressing the difficult issues associated with those who have committed suicide
    * witnessing the Christian message of salvation to the unchurched

    Life Everlasting is also packed with other valuable resources:
    * children’s messages that help young people grasp the meaning of death
    * prayers and other liturgical material, including calls to worship and responsive scripture readings
    * an extensive selection of scripture texts, each with brief “sermon starter” ideas
    * lists of appropriate musical repertoire, including hymns, choral music, instrumental music, and music for soloists

    With all this in one volume, Life Everlasting provides a complete set of practical tools for making funerals powerfully effective moments of ministry that reaffirm the central Christian message of Jesus Christ’s victory over death.

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  • Sermons On The Gospel Readings Series 2 Cycle B

    $36.95

    Packed with inspiring illustrations that enlighten the mind and warm the heart, this complete collection of thoughtful sermons for each Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year is a gold mine of creative preaching ideas — and an invaluable source of insight into faithful Christian living amidst the challenges of today’s secular world. Five outstanding preachers from diverse ministry settings reflect on the events of Jesus’ life and their contemporary meaning in messages based on Gospel passages from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. Combining a strong foundation in the scriptural text with a deep understanding of vital current issues, these sermons passionately proclaim the Good News while pointing readers toward a strengthened and renewed spiritual relationship with Christ, the rock of our salvation.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    ? Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    ? Preaching illustrations
    ? Understanding scripture passages
    ? Adult study and discussion groups
    ? Personal devotions and Bible study

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  • Sermons On The First Readings Series 2 Cycle B

    $36.95

    The Old Testament details the epic faith story of ancient people who, just like us today, seek God’s answers to complex problems. Yet because pastors sometimes overlook this rich source of preaching texts, many people in the pews are not as knowledgeable as they could be of the Hebrew scriptures and their profound lessons for modern living. In this inspiring collection of spiritually enlightening messages based on the First Readings from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary, four master preachers demonstrate the continuing relevance of passages from the Old Testament and the Book of Acts. Building on stories in which God moves ordinary people to extraordinary heights, these sermons for each Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year powerfully proclaim timeless themes of justice and righteousness while reminding us that God’s grace is the model for the Christian community’s core values of self-giving love and forgiveness. Each thought-provoking message is filled with compelling stories and illustrations from everyday life, and challenges readers to love and serve the Lord, trusting in divine providence even in the midst of a world that sometimes seems cruel and senseless.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    ? Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    ? Preaching illustrations
    ? Understanding scripture passages
    ? Bible study and discussion groups
    ? Personal devotions and inspirational reading

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  • Where Once We Feared Enemies

    $16.95

    Whether we are conscious of it or not, we fear difference. That often unwarranted fear leads us to create enemies in our hearts and minds – and fear was no stranger to Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, as confessed by Pastor Nibs Stroupe: “We have listened to one another’s stories here, and we have discovered that the people we feared, those monsters we thought would destroy us – because of different skin colors, different genders, different sexual orientations, different economic categories – they are really our sisters and brothers, the folks for whom our hearts long.”

    In the 1960s the Oakhurst congregation was 900 members strong, but by the time Nibs Stroupe arrived in 1983, “white flight” had left less than 100 on the church’s dwindling membership rolls. Since then, Oakhurst has undergone an extraordinary transformation, re-inventing itself as a growing community that welcomes everyone. The congregation has attracted national attention for its radically inclusive and egalitarian diversity, which extends beyond racial integration to class, gender, sexual orientation, and theological perspective. How have people from such dissimilar backgrounds come together to create a harmonious and thriving whole? In what biblical vision is it rooted and shaped? By what theological resources is it fed and sustained? The heart of the answer to these questions lies in the exceptional sermons of Nibs Stroupe.

    Growing out of the experience of a multi-cultural congregation in which diversity is both valued and feared, these messages offer an uncompromising prophetic vision of the American church’s identity and mission. Stroupe firmly grounds a liberal social viewpoint within the biblical and theological traditions of the church, and he calls us to hear God’s claim on us in our place and in our time. Underlying his powerful sermons is the fundamental conviction that the barriers which separate us from our neighbors have been brought down in Jesus Christ. Where Once We Feared Enemies will be an indispensable addition to any pastor’s library. It is also inspiring and enlightening reading for anyone interested in the future of the American church, as well as its role in the continuing stories of race relations, civil rights, and peace and justice issues.

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  • To Dream As God Dreams

    $21.95

    Porter Taylor, known for his wonderful preaching, always has something unusual and thoughtful to say. “Forgive us our weeds as we forgive the weediness of others,” he writes in one sermon on the parable of the wheat and the weeds. In another he reflects on why the book of Ecclesiastes shouldn’t be read by anyone who isn’t at least 35. “At their best,” Taylor writes, “sermons are about things that matter.” To Dream as God Dreams is about those things that matter: finding our home in a storm, the roots and wings we need as people of faith, contagious love, and more. These sermons about the importance of community, the need for conversion, and the power of hopefulness make wonderful devotional reading, and are an inspirational source for others who preach.

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  • Sermons On The Second Readings Series 2 Cycle B

    $41.95

    The New Testament epistles are a marvelous guidebook full of practical wisdom on living the Christian faith. Providing much more than just a glimpse of the specific issues facing the early church, the pastoral letters contain a multitude of timeless lessons for contemporary spiritual pilgrims who seek to grow in their daily walk with the Lord. In this extensive anthology of outstanding sermons based on the Second Readings from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary, five distinguished preachers from diverse denominations apply the epistles’ nourishing teachings to today’s complex challenges. With messages for every Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year, there’s a wealth of creative ideas and illustrations helpful for preaching, teaching, and meditation. These biblically grounded sermons shine the light of Christ on our often confusing world and proclaim the richness of God’s truth, offering readers comfort and hope while challenging them to a more intense faith relationship with the Almighty.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    ? Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    ? Preaching illustrations
    ? Understanding scripture passages
    ? Adult study and discussion groups
    ? Personal devotions and Bible study

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  • Sermons On The First Readings Series 1 Cycle A

    $36.95

    Bring the Old Testament to life with this inspiring and thought-provoking collection of sermons for each Sunday and major celebration in the Church year. Based on the First Readings from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary, these powerful messages by five exceptional preachers from diverse denominations explore the meaning of the Hebrew scriptures for today’s Christian living. Abundant insights into vital current issues are woven together with powerful proclamation of timeless themes of justice and righteousness — and these imaginative homilies are full of compelling examples of how a loving God uses us to further his divine plan.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    * Preaching illustrations
    * Understanding scripture passages
    * Adult study and discussion groups
    * Personal devotions and Bible study

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  • Holidays Are Holy Days

    $20.95

    Almost every month in the year has a secular holiday — and on those “special” Sundays, preachers need to balance honoring the occasion with maintaining their focus on the proclamation of God’s Word. It can be a challenging task, but it also presents a great opportunity to uncover the religious significance of our civic celebrations. In this extensive volume of inspiring messages, Alex Gondola draws on the rich variety of American culture and scriptural insight to remind us that holidays truly are holy days. Great for personal reading, adult study groups, or fresh sermon ideas, Holidays Are Holy Days is a versatile resource that you’ll draw on throughout the year.

    Sermons are included for:
    * New Year’s Day
    * Martin Luther King Day
    * Super Bowl Sunday
    * Valentine’s Day
    * Presidents’ Day
    * St. Patrick’s Day
    * April Fool’s Day
    * Earth Day
    * Mother’s Day
    * Memorial Day
    * Father’s Day
    * Independence Day
    * Labor Day
    * Grandparent’s Day
    * Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
    * Halloween/All Saints’ Day
    * Reformation Sunday
    * Veterans’ Day
    * Thanksgiving Sunday
    * Christmas

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  • Sermons On The Second Readings Series 1 Cycle A

    $37.95

    This superb collection of biblically sound sermons based on the Second Readings from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary covers every Sunday and major celebration of the church year. Five outstanding preachers from diverse denominations combine imaginative insights into the New Testament epistle texts with fresh, inspiring illustrations that enlighten the mind and warm the heart. By reliving the journey of Jesus through the prism of the early church’s practical and moral concerns, these messages offer valuable lessons for Christian living in the modern world.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    * Preaching illustrations
    * Understanding scripture passages
    * Adult study and discussion groups
    * Personal devotions and Bible study

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  • Sermons On The Gospel Readings Series 1 Cycle A

    $36.95

    Filled with insight, imagination, and inspiration, this anthology offers a treasure trove of spiritual guidance for living in today’s materialistic world. Five distinguished preachers from a variety of denominations and ministry settings contribute compelling messages based on the Gospel texts for each Sunday and major celebration in Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary. Weaving the story of Jesus’ ministry into the dynamic tapestry of our contemporary human condition, these sermons proclaim the Good News with strength and vision, and they provide abundant witness to the transforming power of God’s Word.

    This essential resource is useful for:
    * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
    * Preaching illustrations
    * Understanding scripture passages
    * Adult study and discussion groups
    * Personal devotions and Bible study

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  • Songs For A Savior

    $12.95

    This comprehensive resource of five sermons with complete worship services provides a solid, thematically integrated worship and preaching program for Advent and Christmas Eve. It celebrates the deep songs of faith which result from personal encounters with Jesus Christ. The four Advent messages examine biblical personalities, revealing in their experiences real struggles as well as profound joy. You’ll explore how Zechariah wrestled to believe what the angel told him concerning the birth of his son; how the prophets searched for God’s Word of hope in times of personal and social ferment; how Mary was willing to sacrifice her life for God’s purpose; and how the birth of Jesus, heralded by the angels and confirmed by the shepherds, combined fear and joy with divine music.

    In the final sermon (for Christmas Eve), Oliver links those accounts with our contemporary lives by asking what our personal response will be to the birth of the Savior. Will we allow a song of faith to arise in our lives, in our families, churches, and community?

    Illustrated with poignant stories and anecdotes, the sermons in Songs For A Savior invite us to hear again the truly Good News — that our song of faith is not so much what we create for God, as how we respond to meeting the Savior and receiving God’s gift of salvation through Jesus.

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  • 2 Kings KJV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574071726ISBN10: 1574071726Binding: KivarPublished: September 2003Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Whats Good About This News

    $28.00

    In this study of the Gospels and the book of Galatians, David Bartlett explores how to reconcile the biblical text’s message to our contemporary context and a particular congregation’s character and need. While, as he shows, important continuities exist in the way the good news is understood throughout the New Testament, precisely what it looks like and how Christians respond to it differs between Mark, Paul, John, and the rest of the writers. Consequently, he demonstrates, preachers have options as they try to discern what news a congregation needs to hear on a particular Sunday. Including sample sermons, What’s Good about This News? shows how each of these biblical texts remains a redemptive word for today’s people.

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  • Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God

    $17.99

    For more than two centuries, Jonathan Edwards’ messages have brought conversion, hope and spiritual awakening to the generations. Updated and revised, these classic sermons will bring a fresh awakening to today’s generations seeking God.

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  • Shaking Wolves Out Of Cherry Trees

    $20.95

    If you want to stimulate your creative juices and avoid dull, cliche-filled preaching, then you’ll love this collection of 150 imaginative “sermon starters.” Each idea consists of a clever title that’s sure to catch the interest of the person in the pew along with a purpose statement and a brief discussion of the topic (including appropriate scripture references). There are a variety of suggested approaches with striking imagery, providing you with plenty of seeds for developing interesting, thought-provoking messages. And with a convenient subject index included, Shaking Wolves Out Of Cherry Trees is certain to be a treasured addition to any pastor’s library. But this volume isn’t just for preachers — it’s also an excellent source of meditations for men’s, women’s, or youth groups as well as inspiring devotional reading.

    Here’s a sample of some of the inventive entries:
    * Daring To Be A Lion’s Breakfast!
    * Is There A Lightning Bolt With Your Name On It?
    * How Many Will Your Garbage Can Feed?
    * We Have Met The Monster And It Is Us
    * Will Your Bones Dance Again?
    * Cain’s And Einstein’s Theory Of Relativity

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  • Feasts Of The Kingdom

    $21.95

    Feasts and festivals are a central part of many cultures, and for Christians there is no more important “meal” than Holy Communion, in which we commemorate our liberation through the sacrificial death of Jesus. Yet there are many other occasions in the Bible where Jesus taught his friends and disciples as he ate and drank. In The Feasts Of The Kingdom, Maurice Fetty examines a wide variety of sacred meals in scripture, ranging from the Lord’s supper to banquets in the parables. He connects these occasions to our mealtimes today, where we can develop a sense of community and Christian fellowship that is emblematic of the spiritual feast at the heart of the Church’s worship. With 26 messages included for all seasons of the church year, this volume is an especially valuable source of preaching ideas. But most of all, Fetty’s insights provide sustenance for the soul!

    Chapter titles include:
    * Faith And Fast-Food Religion (John 6:67-68)
    * The Hunger Pangs Of Success (Philippians 2:5-7)
    * Breakfast On The Beach (John 21:9, 12)
    * The Ultimate Wedding Reception (Revelation 19:9)
    * Table Manners In A Hungry World (Luke 16:20-21)
    … and many more!

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  • 1 Kings KJV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574071702ISBN10: 157407170XBinding: KivarPublished: April 2003Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Preaching Through Holy Days And Holidays

    $17.95

    SKU (ISBN): 9780819218926ISBN10: 0819218928Roger Alling | David SchlaferBinding: Trade PaperPublished: March 2003Publisher: Morehouse Publishing Print On Demand Product

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  • Get Up Off Your Knees

    $14.95

    Get Up Off Your Knees is a thoughtful and provocative collection of sermons by a group of preachers from across the international church spectrum who have been moved to theological reflection on the art and work of U2. This book will appeal to fans of U2, students of homiletics, and everyone interested in the intersection of art, popular culture, and religion.

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  • Money And The Kingdom Of God

    $16.95

    Conventional wisdom would tell us that money and religion are mutually exclusive entities. It’s easy to understand why: there’s the popular maxim about money being the “root of all evil”, as well as Jesus’ admonitions about our inability to serve both God and Mammon or how difficult it is for a rich man to enter heaven. But Maurice Fetty disagrees – he notes that in Jesus’ view, money and the kingdom of God are intertwined. In these pages, Fetty stresses the importance of our being good stewards of God’s creation, and he points out that what we do with our money is indelibly linked with faithful living. When rightly done, Fetty concludes, the rich can be righteous, and the righteous can be rich. This book is excellent for spiritual growth reading or as a source for stewardship sermons.

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  • Virtual Incarnation

    $12.95

    In a time when spiritual hype is rampant and modern Pharisees sometimes seen to drown out all other voices, the quiet, reflective messages of William Kincaid offer a refreshing journey for the soul. His relaxed, conversational style will engage readers, and the insights of this master preacher into both scripture and modern life will leave them thirsting for more. Virtual Incarnation? is a superlative collection of sermons-it is don’t-miss reading not only for ministers and teachers, but also for personal worship and devotions.

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  • John Wesley On Christian Beliefs

    $35.99

    This is the first volume of The Standard Sermons of John Wesley, transcribed into today’s English. The volumes in this series accurately transcribe Wesley’s eighteenth-century language into a form suitable for today’s readers. Volume 1, 1-20 contains the first twenty sermons, in which Wesley deals with theology. Appropriate for individual and small-group study.

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  • Golf In The Real Kingdom

    $12.95

    ‘ve never played a round of golf in my life, but after reading Robert Kopp’s insights, I’m almost persuaded to hit the links. One thing I am persuaded to do is recommend his book.
    Michael Duduit, Editor
    Preaching Magazine

    Good sermons are hard to come by — but Bob Kopp comes by them with uncanny regularity. Kopp understands our culture as few preachers do.
    Tony Campolo, Professor of Sociology
    Eastern College
    St. Davids, Pennsylvania

    The Gospel is presented here not only as pertinent, but accessible; a perfect tool for reaching over to the next foursome, whose names may not be Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
    Paul G. Watermulder
    First Presbyterian Church
    Burlingame, California

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  • Turning Griping Into Gratitude

    $20.95

    Ron Lavin provides an ideal resource for small groups who want to explore the Psalms, or for preachers who want to present an inspirational series of sermons. Discussion questions are provided at the end of each chapter, as well as a guide for leaders.

    Says Lavin: “Griping is one of the most insidious and divisive things into which we easily fall, while gratitude is the most productive of attitudes. The Psalms are filled with the battle between griping and gratitude, a battle we all fight. The psalmists knew both attitudes, including the self-defeating nature of griping and the wonder and majesty of gratitude.”

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  • Backside Of God

    $12.95

    The fifteen sermons in this volume will provide busy pastors with a resource for several occasions:
    * A mini-series for summer – The Christian Journey
    * Two sermons for weddings (or the wedding season)
    * Two sermons for the beginning of school or the church program year
    … and more!

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  • Gifts Of Lent

    $12.95

    This book was written for busy pastors and lay leaders who want to provide their congregations with a biblical, informative, and motivational monologue series for the Lenten season. Each monologue features a Bible character who gave something to Jesus during Holy Week, and one who had nothing to give. A children’s sermon accompanies each monologue.

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  • In The Carpenters Workshop 3

    $12.95

    The creativity of preachers and worship leaders is vitally important in this day of competition with television, videos, and CD-ROMs. This third volume by Jerry Eckert is filled with scripts and suggestions for presenting the Gospel in a dramatic and exciting fashion. Using the style of presentation made famous by You Are There, some of these offerings are usable scripts for holiday special services. Unlike volumes one and two, this could be called a “play book.”

    Eckert writes: Very early in my ministry I was told at a Mental Health Association Conference how important the church is in the prevention of mental illness. Over the years I saw how that was true not just for young people but for all ages … my sermons became not only more pastoral but brought in as much of the real lives of the Bible times as I could find.

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  • Sermons On The Be Attitudes

    $12.95

    This captivating sermon collection explores the many blessings that we receive from God in our lifetimes through our experiences of both sorrow and joy. Terry’s brilliantly illustrated sermons will empower those in need with the confidence to conquer their adversities through their faith in Christ. He provides a rich, insightful exploration into each of the timeless beatitudes.

    The beatitudes are thought to be central among the words of Jesus that turned upside down the values of the common social order. Many view these words as a summary of Christ’s ethical teachings. Terry produces a rich, insightful exploration into each of the timeless Beatitudes. Many view the Beatitudes as a summary of Christ’s ethical teachings, yet Terry emphasizes that they are much more than a set of commandments. They are rather promises that will be fulfilled in God’s time. They are not the “do-attitudes” he writes, but the “be-attitudes.”

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  • In The Carpenters Workshop 2

    $13.95

    Have you ever wished you could find ways other than a monologue to express the Sunday sermon? This volume will help preachers who are seeking alternative forms for presenting the life transforming power of the Gospel. It will also be useful to Sunday School teachers, youth group leaders, worship committees, and Bible study groups

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  • Turning Points

    $12.95

    In these nine sermons preachers will find brilliant use of story to illustrate the Lenten message. Beringer focuses on different journeys throughout the New Testament and examines the “turning points” recorded there.

    As is stated in the introduction, our Christian faith is a pilgrim faith. The author shows in modern parables how we are called by Christ to be a people on the move with him through time to eternity and the Kingdom of God. He shows that we are travelers on the road of faith, never quite arriving at our destination, but always growing and being transformed by each encounter with the living God.

    Following each sermon is a set of discussion questions based on the preceding sermon and the scripture on which the sermon is based. These questions can be copied into the bulletin to help the congregation follow the sermon, used as small group discussion starters, distributed to worshipers as they leave church or be printed in weekly newsletters to reinforce the message given the previous Sunday.

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  • 2 Samuel KJV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574071672ISBN10: 157407167XBinding: KivarPublished: January 2002Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • 1 Samuel KJV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574071627ISBN10: 1574071629Binding: KivarPublished: January 2002Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Judges-Ruth KJV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574071580ISBN10: 1574071580Binding: KivarPublished: January 2002Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Word Is Near You

    $14.95

    The testimony of the entire Bible is that God searches for hearts, but even God has trouble with us because we are so fickle. The other side of this is that man has tried to find God, too. “Man is incurably religious,” we are told. And so he is, so we are. In times past people have ransacked the universe searching for God. They recited incantations or burned incense or spilled blood, all in an effort to find God. And all the while, God was close by to be found. This is what Paul was saying in Romans 10. “The word is near you,” he says. “It is in your mouth and in your heart.” (from “The Word Is Near You”)

    For Don Aycock, the sermon is the church’s “verbal instrument of growth.” This book offers over 20 messages that are not intended as literary examples, but rather as flesh-and-blood efforts to proclaim the Word of God. Aycock is an inventive and experienced preacher who employs many fascinating illustrations — but they are always used to shed light on the biblical text at the heart of his message.

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  • Reconciliation

    $7.95

    Prepare everyone in your congregation for a meaningful Lenten season with this collection of six sermon outlines, accompanied by program suggestions, worship aids, and a dramatic reading based on Mark’s passion narrative. The resources all stress the theme of reconciliation – with ourselves, between ourselves and God, in our families, in our churches, in our churches, in our communities, and in the world.

    A companion daily worship and study guide is available.

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  • Challenge Of Starting All Over Again

    $12.95

    This sermon series for Lent/Easter is fast-paced and illustrated with stories and anecdotes that keep the attention of readers and listeners. With titles such as “The Challenge To Change,” “The Challenge Of Tragedy,” “The Challenge Of No-Fault Religion,” and “The Challenge To Live Again,” Fetty offers sermons that are certain to inspire personal growth and spiritual conviction.

    Not many of us have the opportunity to stand at the crossroads of history. Not many of us have the opportunity to stand at the threshold of a new era. Not many of us are able to witness the dawn of a new age. And only a few of us are destined to be a potential leader of a new advance in history. All of us have our destinies of course, but only a few of us have a destiny potentially able to change the world…. (from Chapter Two)

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  • No Deed Greater Than A Word

    $16.95

    This book is written for preachers who suspect that the way they were taught to preach (and for the most part are still being taught to preach) simply does not work.
    The author’s objective is to bring the Bible to life in the sermon in all of its dimensions. To do that the preacher must understand his listeners as well as his message. Those who explore Shepherd’s message will find themselves thinking about the sermon and preaching in an entirely new way.

    Shepherd presents his position with a firm grounding in biblical studies, literary criticism, and theology.

    The book is for those preachers who are dissatisfied with the way they were taught to preach, but are not sure why. Using practical examples from real sermons, the book uncovers many of the faults of traditional preaching styles and inspires a new approach to the sermon that unites preacher, congregation, and scripture under the powerful Word of God’s grace.

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  • Victory Of Faith

    $12.95

    These sermons for Lent and Easter are based on second lesson texts from the epistles, including First and Second Corinthians, Romans, Ephesians, Hebrews and Philippians.

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  • Joy Songs Trumpet Blasts And Hallelujah Shouts

    $15.95

    This compelling sermons collection explores the art and uniqueness of African-American preaching. Readers will discover the ritual drama and the processes, form and substance of black storytelling that are pivotal elements coloring African-American culture. This is an intriguing, in-depth look into a unique art form.

    To fully appreciate the empowering nature inherent in black sermons, Stewart explores the four distinguishing elements that make this genre “a four-cornered universe.” They are:
    Poetic recitation
    Imaginative insight
    Spiritual pharmacology
    Spiritual and social transformation

    Stewart presents readers with some of his most captivating sermons, including:
    Let It Shine
    Advent’s “Invisible” Man
    Take Off the Grave Clothes
    African-American Spirituality: The African Gift to America

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  • He Took A Towel

    $8.95

    Appropriate for Maundy Thursday or any time throughout the year, this resource contains several sermons and a full-blown service of Holy Communion, Feetwashing, and Agape Meal (or Love Feast). Detailed bread recipes and instructions for all the preparations are included along with bulletin texts.

    Examination Service And Feetwashing Service
    Meditation: “Broken For You”
    Service: The Lords Supper
    Sermons Include:
    “Seeing A Familiar Friend All Over Again For The First Time”
    “Peter Asks A Question”
    “No Forks Or Napkins”

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  • Dont Forget The Child

    $13.95

    Alex Gondola says that in our modern culture we sometimes “experience Christmas at its worst: overcommercialized, expensive, exhausting, nearly devoid of spiritual significance.” In this collection of twenty cogent and inspiring sermons for Advent and Christmas, he reminds us of the key to putting the season in its proper perspective — “Don’t forget the child!” For it is only when we are drawn nearer to the child of Bethlehem, celebrating the simple beauties of the stable, that we can escape from the rush of the season into the divine light of saving grace heralded by the birth of God’s Son. This volume is an exceptional source of inspiration for sermon preparation, but it’s also excellent for personal devotions exploring the meaning of Advent and Christmas. It’s a great Christmas gift!

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  • Curious Commercials

    $14.95

    Curious Commercials approaches the Christmas event from a different perspective. Daniel Weitner doesn’t treat the nativity as a kind of warm and fuzzy feeling of longing for universal peace that envelops the earth around the end of the year or as a sign pointing to something greater in our lives. In trenchant messages that are liberally sprinkled with contemporary illustrations, he reminds us that to know what Christmas is all about, we don’t have to look outside Bethlehem…beyond the manger…or past the baby Jesus. Instead we should focus on the birth of Jesus the Redeemer – it is the wonderful event!

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  • Mixed Blessings

    $14.95

    SKU (ISBN): 9781561011629ISBN10: 1561011622Barbara TaylorBinding: Trade PaperPublished: November 2001Publisher: Cowley Publications Print On Demand Product

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  • Craddock Stories

    $23.99

    “Those who have heard Craddock preach know that the stories he weaves are a “secret weapon” of his preaching. Now Mike Graves and Richard Ward have complied Craddock Stories, a collection of more than 200 stories that Craddock tells, based on his own life and ministry. Even those who don’t follow Craddock’s preaching model will thoroughly enjoy the winsome and insightful stories in this collection.”

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  • Its News To Me Messages Of Hope For Those Who Havent Heard Cycle A

    $12.95

    All too often, many people find traditional worship dull and the sermons they hear impractical for living in today’s world. Yet Linda McCoy is convinced that the message of God’s unconditional love is the most vital word for life anyone can receive — especially those who have never heard or truly experienced it. Her inspiring sermons share that message of hope with modern Americans by bridging the gap between the sacred and the secular. As the fruit of her non-traditional ministry directed toward those who have never been part of a church or who have been “turned off” or “disenfranchised” by the established church, McCoy’s short, to-the-point messages effectively and relevantly communicate the good news to anyone who is searching for an experience of the Divine. Readers of these sermons will be connected to a deep sense of purpose and enriched by God’s amazing love and grace.

    Sermon titles include:
    * Prepare For Arrival — Matthew 3:1-12
    * The Power Of A Dream — Matthew 2:13-23
    * Positive Identification — John 1:29-42
    * Building Bridges — Matthew 5:21-37
    * It’s A Mystery — Matthew 17:1-9

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  • Acting On The Absurd Cycle A

    $12.95

    Packed full of stories about the human condition, this book of insightful sermons based largely on texts from Pauls’s letter to the Romans will be invaluable to preachers, teachers, and laypersons. Readers will serendipitously find marvelous results when one acts in faith on the “absurd” notion that God loves us unconditionally. These messages from an outstanding preacher demonstrate that when we follow the example of Paul and faithfully try to become what God created us to be, wonderful things begin to happen!

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  • Access To High Hope Cycle A

    $15.95

    Harry Huxhold’s excellent sermons build on the epistle texts from the lectionary to express and explain the meaning of the Lord’s passion and resurrection. His messages interpret the events of Jesus’ life in the light of God’s revelation to us through the scriptures. By sharpening our focus on the access we have to hope through the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, he helps readers find the true significance in the events of his earthly life. Harry Huxhold currently serves as pastoral associate at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Carmel Indiana.

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  • Holy E Mail Cycle A

    $12.95

    Many modern Christians yearn for a deeper spiritual life, a relevant relationship with a God who still matters and who thinks we still matter. However, Dallas Brauninger tells us, we are not good at listening and talking with God. What we are good at is hurling questions at the Almighty — and Brauninger says that questions are what we are all about if we are to continue to grow spiritually. And so is confession. We doubt. We fear. We stretch to the limits of our patience. We wonder if tenacity will prevail or if we will sink. We have moments of bliss and ponder anew the mystery of God. We wonder and grieve about the world.

    Brauninger believes that question and confession are two forms of our prayer — and for many of us, these conversations with God are as brief and instant as an e-mail. In Holy E-Mail, she inventively casts fourteen sermons based on Cycle A lectionary epistle texts in the form of extended e-mail messages to God. It’s as if congregations and pastors were privy to someone’s private ponderings that reflect our own spiritual roaming.

    This volume is not only a creative resource for preachers; it’s also directed to the everyday person in the pew. Crafted to help hearers connect with God and each other, these sermons address universal queries of the human soul. By uniting sermon with prayer, they’re excellent for use as readings for personal meditation.

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  • Tears Of Sadness Tears Of Gladness Cycle A

    $13.95

    Albert Butzer believes that “sermons should speak to the real and immediate lives of the listeners and be grounded in the everyday events of their lives.” This collection of sermons for Lent and Easter based on gospel texts definitely achieved that goal: Butzer’s messages consistently and creatively deliver a ringing proclamation of the good news. They are outstanding examples of the homiletical art that bring together several elements of the classic sermon: biblical text, theological tradition, life of the world, life and experience of a particular congregation, and faith and experience of the preacher.

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  • Lets Get Committed Cycle A

    $12.95

    People seem dazzled by the world’s glitter of false grandeur and pay little to no attention to the majesty of God. The sparkle of glitter the world offers does nothing but litter the ocean floor of the spirit. A saint’s job is to pay close attention to the security of God’s grandeur — magnitude, creation, mercy, hope, happiness, joy, peace, and life. With God as our ship we can stay afloat for eternity. (from All Saints’ Sunday sermon, “Called To Be Saints”)

    Derl Keefer explores the timeless and life-changing truths of the Bible in ten powerful and effective messages based on First Lesson passages from the Revised Common Lectionary. While particularly useful to pastors gleaning ideas for their own preaching, these sermons offer an abundant dose of spiritual power to all who read and digest them.

    Sermon titles include:
    * Where Are We Without God? — Exodus 33:12-23
    * Leaving A Legacy — Deuteronomy 34:1-12
    * Reformation To Transformation — Jeremiah 31:31-34
    * God’s New Shepherd — Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

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  • Living On One Days Rations Cycle A

    $12.95

    In eleven thought-provoking sermons based upon texts from Genesis and Exodus, Douglas Bailey highlights events from the lives of Jacob, his son Joseph, and Moses. But these messages are more than simple biblical exegesis – drawing on insights from scholarly research, Bailey demonstrates that the spiritual struggles and faith of Jacob, Joseph, and Moses are very pertinent to vital issues we face in our lives today. For example, Jacob’s “growing pains” make us wonder “What prizes are worth working for?” and “Why does God pick a fight with us and challenge us to a wrestling match?” Similarly, the story of Joseph leads us to ask why genuine forgiveness is truly painful. And sermons reviewing major episodes in the life of Moses raise such questions as “Can we really trust God to come through when the chips are down?” and “Can an affluent society ever accept God’s limited offer of one day’s blessings – one day at a time?” Bailey mines the texts for answers to these timely questions, proving that the ancient texts are still very relevant.

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  • Formed By A Dream Cycle A

    $12.95

    Kristen Borsgard Wee tells us that the scriptures are “endlessly fascinating, constantly surprising, and an unparalleled adventure in God’s interaction with people.” The same might be said of these first-rate sermons based mainly on texts from the Book of Genesis. Readers will discover that Wee has an uncanny ability to place them right in the heart of the lections – experiencing what the biblical characters did while at the same time revealing what God is trying to say to us that can transform our lives. By challenging basic assumptions and raising interesting questions, Wee is able to unveil some of the truths about God and human nature that are embedded in these sacred texts. These messages offer to readers, in the words of Anne Lamott, “a path and a little light to see by.”

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  • Restoring The Future Cycle A

    $12.95

    Drawing upon thoughtfully mined biblical insights and his alert attention to contemporary culture, Rob Elder has crafted sermons that not only disclose some unexpected angles of vision on Lent and Easter, but also serve as models for preaching on neglected and overlooked texts. These are not the usual texts and these are not the expected words for the seasons of Lent and Easter, but it is sometimes what we do not expect to see and hear that delights us most. Robert J. Elder is currently the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Salem, Oregon.

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  • Long Time Coming Cycle A

    $12.95

    It is not God’s plan to take us by surprise. Throughout scripture there is the rolling thunder of the Deity’s voice resounds: “I’m going to do it! Get ready! Pay close attention! Here comes what I promised!” We call such predictions “prophecy,” history written before it happens. And about nothing is God more prophetic, more predictive, than Jesus Christ. (from the Foreword)

    In Long Time Coming! Stephen Crotts proclaims the richness of Jesus’ birth. Noting that the Lord always tells us ahead of time what he is about to do, his 14 sermons based on Old Testament lectionary texts examine how God foretold in Isaiah’s prophetic ministry that he would save and redeem mankind.

    Sermon titles include:
    * Still Small Voice — Isaiah 11:1-10
    * When A Halo Slips — Jeremiah 31:7-14
    * What Does Your God Say About People Like Me? — Isaiah 42:1-9
    * Let Sleeping Dogmas Awake! — Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)

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  • Parables Of Jesus Cycle C

    $27.95

    The parable is the most well-known literary form presented in the Gospels. And since narrative or story sermons are such a prominent element in the contemporary pulpit, pastors are preaching on the parable texts more frequently than ever.

    Richard Gribble thoroughly examines each of the parables appearing in Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary. Each analysis includes:

    discussion of the theme
    spiritual food for the journey
    application of the parable to contemporary life
    openings for preaching
    points of challenge and questions to ponder
    exegesis and explanation of the parable
    context of the parable

    These studies will be a classic resource for preaching…or useful for Bible study and inspiration.

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  • 10 Hits One Run Nine Errors Cycle C

    $8.95

    John Berger’s lively and invigorating messages tell us that the path to true happiness is through God. From the man who remembered to thank Jesus for being healed of leprosy to the persistent widow, from the penitent tax collector to the forgiven thief on the cross … all these characters and more were happier when they did things God’s way. Berger brings us face-to-face with the people in Gospel passages from the Revised Common Lectionary. Contrary to his whimsical title, readers will discover that Berger does far better than score one run in ten trips to the plate — his sermons consistently knock the ball out of the park!

    Titles include:
    Ten Hits, One Run, Nine Errors — Luke 17:11-19
    Don’t Hang Up On God — Luke 18:1-8
    God, The Ultimate Professional — Luke 20:27-38
    Golden Rule Saints — Luke 6:20-31
    For What God Has Given — John 6:25-35

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  • Genesis 1 NIV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574070910ISBN10: 1574070916Binding: KivarPublished: April 2000Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Apologetic Preaching : Proclaiming Christ To A Postmodern World

    $26.00

    While dealing with apologetic issues about relativism and faith was once reserved for non-Christians, today even regular churchgoers have questions that need to be addressed. But not only do the have questions, they often seem to have a totally different mindset of skepticism and doubt that resists authoritative presentations of spiritual truth.

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  • Exodus 2 NIV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574070941ISBN10: 1574070940Binding: KivarPublished: April 2000Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Exodus 1 NIV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574070934ISBN10: 1574070932Binding: KivarPublished: April 2000Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Genesis 2 NIV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574070927ISBN10: 1574070924Binding: KivarPublished: April 2000Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Glory Of It All

    $11.95

    Bring Jesus’ message and ministry to life with this set of inspiring and thought-provoking sermons. Donald Lacy offers a treasure trove of creative homiletic ideas and practical, scripture-based wisdom in these messages based on these Gospel texts. In The Glory of it All!, Lacy weaves together insightful illustrations with keen insight into contemporary life. These sermons passionately proclaim the Good News and powerfully remind us of God’s limitless love. Each riveting message is certain to enlighten the mind and warm the heart.This essential resource is useful for: * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts * Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters* Understanding scripture passages* Bible study and discussion groups* Personal devotions and inspirational reading
    Some of the captivating sermons in this collection are:
    The Hard Sell
    Testing Time
    No Intimidation
    More Time
    The Two Prodigals
    Holy Extravagance
    History Hangs In The Balance
    A Frightening Friday

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  • Proverbs NIV Preachers Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574072617ISBN10: 1574072617Binding: KivarPreachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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  • Proverbs KJV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

    $39.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781574072600ISBN10: 1574072609Binding: KivarPreachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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