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Handbook Of Contemporary Preaching 2nd Edition
$44.99The art of preaching is one of the most important acts of ministry. The sermon serves as a transformative force-imparting knowledge, challenging beliefs, and convicting hearts. Recognizing the importance of this sacred task, Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition equips pastors with invaluable tools and insights, enabling them to prepare and deliver sermons that resonate deeply with their congregations.
In a single volume, editor Michael Duduit compiles the insight, methods, and experience of over fifty celebrated preachers, including R. Albert Mohler, Hershael York, Robert Smith Jr., Bryan Chappell, Jim Shaddix, Tony Merida, Ed Stetzer, and many others.
This handbook covers every aspect of contemporary preaching:
*The roots of contemporary preaching
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*Contemporary preaching methods, including expository, topical, doctrinal, narrative, and alternative preaching models*Sermon preparation and presentation
*Preaching and the biblical text
*Preaching as a part of ministry
*Preaching to the needs of people in contemporary contexts
With its expansive bibliography and topical format, Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd Edition is designed to be a timeless resource in every pastor’s library. In this book, pastors, teachers, and seminarians will find invaluable insight and comprehensive guidance for the art of preaching.
Contributors: R. Albert Mohler, Nathan Finn, Chuck Fuller, Tyshawn Gardner, Scott Gibson, Chris Rappazini, Robert Smith, Jr., Calvin Miller, Bryan Chapell, Frank Pollard, David S. Dockery, Scott Pace, Hershael York, Lloyd John Ogilvie, Stuart Briscoe, Jeffery Campbell, Ralph Douglas West, Eric Johnson, David Allen, Simon Vibert, Stephen Rummage, Daniel Block, Ken Mathews, Paul House, C. Hassell Bullock, Heath Thomas, Robert Sloan, Sidney Greidanus, Channing Crisler, Scott Hafemann, Richaed Melick, Al Fasol, Jim Shaddix, Don Sunukijian, Michael Quicke, Tony Merida, Jesse Nelson, Clayborn Lea, Mike Glenn, Micah Fries, Ed Stetzer, Kris Barnett, Bryan Carter, James Emery White, Tim McKnight, Charlie Dates, Mike Milton, Rick Blackwood, James Noble, Maurice Watson, Vic Anderson, Timothy Mann, Ben Brammer, Clayton King, and Dennis Phelps
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Ultimate Guide To Heaven And Hell
$12.99What happens after we die? The Ultimate Guide to Heaven and Hell is a summary guide to the afterlife that seeks to provide answers based on biblical teaching. Throughout, readers will encounter questions like: What is heaven, and how can I be sure I will get there? Is it different from the new heavens and the new earth? Will my body be there, or just my spirit/soul? What is hell, and how can I be sure to avoid it?
CHAPTERS INCLUDE:
*Is it Just Hype? How Can I Know?
*Geography of Heaven and Earth
*Heaven the Celestial Fire
*Heaven: Avoiding the Fire
*Is Heaven Our Home?
*The New Creation
*The Necessity and Power of Jesus’s Resurrection
*How Can I Know Jesus Was Raised?
*What Is a Person?
*Intermediate State: Old Testament Evidence
*Intermediate State: New Testament Evidence
*What Do We Know about Hades?
*Did Christ Descend to Hades?
*Gehenna, the Lake of Fire, Tartarus, and the Abyss
*Death and DyingHuman mortality can be quite paralyzing to some people, but the truth remains-our individual, bodily lives will one day come to an end. What happens after? The Bible has much to say in response to that question, and ultimately provides hope on this topic as we look to Jesus, the one who has conquered death.
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New Testament Handbook Stone
$34.99Immerse yourself in the New Testament Handbook, an elegant, full-color Bible handbook that includes robust summary content, charts, maps, word studies, illustrations, and more for every New Testament book of the Bible. Constructed with high-quality cloth cover materials and a sewn binding, the New Testament Handbook is designed to last a lifetime as a valuable companion resource for Bible study, teaching, and ongoing discipleship.
FEATURES:
*High-quality, foil-stamped cloth cover materials and sewn binding meant to last a lifetime
*Elegant full-color interior design, including maps, charts, illustrations, and other visual helps for every book of the New Testament
*More than 50 in-depth Word Studies of key words found in each New Testament book
*Two ribbon markers for easy referencing between pages during study, teaching, or sharing
The New Testament Handbook features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible(R) (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
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Old Testament Handbook Charcoal
$39.99Immerse yourself in the Old Testament Handbook, an elegant, full-color Bible handbook that includes robust summary content, charts, maps, word studies, illustrations, and more for every Old Testament book of the Bible. Constructed with high-quality cloth cover materials and a sewn binding, the Old Testament Handbook is designed to last a lifetime as a valuable companion resource for Bible study, teaching, and ongoing discipleship.
*High-quality, foil-stamped cloth cover materials and sewn binding meant to last a lifetime
*Elegant full-color interior design, including maps, charts, illustrations, and other visual helps for every book of the Old Testament*More than 75 in-depth Word Studies of key words found in each Old Testament book
*Two ribbon markers for easy referencing between pages during study, teaching, or sharing
The Old Testament Handbook features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible(R) (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
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Ultimate Hunters Handbook
$14.99NEW from the authors of Raised Hunting…
Equip Yourself for the Hunt and for Life
David and Karin Holder, stars of the hit television show Raised Hunting on the Discovery Channel want to show you how to succeed in the outdoors and at home. What they have found is that many of the skills that lead to a great hunt–preparation, effort, patience, and determination–are the very same traits that will help you lead a more fulfilling life.
Now they pass on these essential truths, tools, and tips to you for better hunting and better living in this indispensable guide.
You will benefit from David’s decades of experience as an avid and accomplished hunter. Join him as he embarks on his bucket list hunt for a giant whitetail buck, and the lessons he learns along the way.
But the hunt is only half the adventure. Karin will share spiritual insights that will deepen your appreciation for the role our Creator plays–not just in the outdoors but in our regular everyday existence.
If you want to experience the ultimate in hunting and in life, this handbook will help you achieve it!
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Ultimate Guide To Jesus Revised And Expanded (Revised)
$9.99Ultimate Guide to Understanding Jesus pulls the sweeping story and timeline of the life of Jesus into a clear, concise, and surprisingly comprehensive summary. Taking a close and clear look at Christ in five parts:
(1) His Old Testament background,
(2) His life on Earth,
(3) the Cross,
(4) His teachings, and
(5) His followers.Add to cart4 in stock
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Harvest Handbook Of Key Bible Words New Testament
$19.99Savor Each Rich Word of Scripture
You’ve probably had times when you’ve read the same Bible passages over and over and skimmed past terms that seemed unclear or confusing-yet you know that each verse holds immeasurable value for your life.
See God’s Word with new eyes and experience the full impact of its message! This easy-to-use resource will guide you through the rich meaning of Bible keywords in a reader-friendly format. Adapted from the classic Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words by W.E. Vine, this modern handbook focuses on 300 must-know Bible words that will help you better understand Scripture.
For each entry, you will find a definition and an overview, as well as insightful quotes from Christian writers-all designed to help bring biblical references into present-day relevance for you.
The New Testament is a message of hope-each word ordained to tell the story of God’s character and enduring love. Use this handbook to dive into the language of Scripture, and let His Word come alive in you.
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What The Bible Is All About NIV (Revised)
$17.99“What the Bible Is All About” is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to read and understand God s Word. Inside this revised and updated edition of Henrietta Mears classic, you ll find an overview of every book in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, “What the Bible Is All About” will:
*Provide a complete guide to the Scriptures
*Explain how Jesus is revealed in the Old and New Testaments
*Show why the Bible is one book, one history, one story
*Introduce key people in biblical history
*Give historical background for every major event
*Highlight recurring biblical themes
*Provide helpful reading plans, maps, and charts, and other study helpsDiscover for yourself why “What the Bible Is All About” is one of the world s best-selling Bible handbooks, with more than 4 million in print. This user-friendly guide makes it easier than ever to plant the Word in your heart and mind!”
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Spiritual Disciplines Handbook (Revised)
$24.00Maybe you long for a more intimate prayer life or deeper insight from God’s Word but just don’t know how to get there. Or maybe you want to learn about new spiritual disciplines like visio divina, unplugging or attentiveness. In Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Adele Calhoun gives us directions for our continuing journey toward intimacy with Christ. While the word discipline may make us want to run and hide, the author shows how desires and discipline work together to lead us to the transformation we’re longing for?the transformation only Christ can bring. Instead of just giving information about spiritual disciplines, this handbook is full of practical, accessible guidance that helps you actually do them. With over 80,000 copies in print this well-loved catalog of seventy-five disciplines has been revised throughout and expanded to include thirteen new disciplines along with a new preface by the author. Mothers, fathers, plumbers, nurses, students?we’re all on a journey. And spiritual disciplines are for all of us who desire to know Christ deeply and be like him. Here is direction for our desire, leading us to the ultimate destination: more of Christ himself.
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Star Book For Ministers (Revised)
$18.99Twenty years have passed since the last revision of this best-selling resource for pastors. This third revised edition features everything ministers love about the classic, with some valuable updates for twenty-first century ministry.
Key features:
Restores the beloved Episcopal funeral service-back by popular demand!
Honors the familiar and indispensable wedding and funeral service materials.
Offers a rich selection of Scriptures from the beautiful King James Version for diverse occasions of pastoral care.
New additions feature a cremation service and a service for the interment of ashes.
Includes a new preface from Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press.Add to cart9 in stock
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Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook (Reprinted)
$39.99One of the keys to enjoying an in-depth and rewarding experience of reading the Bible is recapturing the ancient world–its cultures, customs, and histories. With this innovative guide, readers can enrich their study with fascinating insights into the Bible and the world in which it was written.
The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook offers the most up-to-date evangelical biblical scholarship in a format that is readable and easy to understand. This book-by-book guide brings the Bible to life with more than 1,100 full-color pages packed with illustrations, maps, and photos, and 112 in-depth articles on a wide range of topics important to students of the Bible. Readers will discover how each part of the Bible fits into and informs every other part, giving them a cohesive understanding of God’s Word.
No reference collection will be complete without this incredible new handbook to the Bible.
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Complete Guide To The Bible
$22.99You Need This Powerful New Bible Guide! Interesting to read and easy to consult, The Complete Guide to the Bible is a reliable, jargon-free handbook for average people who want to better understand the entire Bible. Captivating writing along with beautifully designed and illustrated pages entice readers into the book and keep them lingering throughout its pages. This latest project from Steve Miller, author of the best-selling Who’s Who and Where’s Where in the Bible, provides both the big-picture view of the whole Bible and its individual books, as well as fascinating detail on particular passages and topics.
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Welcome Speeches For Special Days
$10.99This useful resource incorporates recitations, suggested scripture, prayers, poetry, speeches, and responses for celebrating a variety of special days in the African American church. Perfect as a worship planning tool for pastors and worship leaders, Welcome Speeches for Special Days is ideal for celebrating those special Sundays that congregations highlight throughout the year.
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Ministers Handbook
$19.991. Helps For Worshipping
– Preparing To Worship
– Using Liturgy
– Preparing The Church Music
– Writing The Worship Service2. Helps For Special Occasions In Worship
– The Lord’s Supper
– The Ordinance Of Baptism
– Dedications In The Life Of The Church
– A Service For Licensing To The Ministry
– A Model Service Of Ordination
– Models For Installation Of Pastor
– Commissioning Service For Lay Ministers/Missionaries
– A Model Service For Anniversary Celebrations
– Special Days Or Seasons3. Helps For Special Occasions In The Lives Of People
– When A Baby Is Born
– At Graduation
– When Young People Enter New Phases Of Life
– When Marriage Takes Place
– When A Remarriage Takes Place
– Renewal Of Vows
– When Sickness Strikes
– When Death Comes4. Prayers For Pastoral Spiritual Growth
– Prayers For Personal Needs
– Prayers For The Church
– Prayers For The CommunityAppendix 1: Helps For One Considering The Ministry
Appendix 2: When Retirement Comes
Appendix 3: Preparing Communion
Appendix 4: BaptismAdditional Info
THE MINISTER’S HANDBOOKThe contents of this handbook are the result of years of experience as a pastor in small and large churches, as a denominational executive, and as a missionary in a land of another language and culture. It is the result, too, of various stages of change and growth.
May this book be a practical manual for pastors that will enable them to have resources to utilize during their ministry to others.
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Thru The Bible Complete Index
$44.99Topical and reference searches made easy with one handy index! Thousands of readers have journeyed Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee. Now they can access McGee’s comments on virtually any Bible topic with the Thru the Bible Complete Index. Created for pastors, teachers, and inquisitive students of God’s Word, this 352-page resource is the perfect companion volume for those who want to get the maximum benefit from their Thru the Bible collection. Each topic is indexed by volume and page number to the five-volume commentary set. Users of the 60-volume paperback edition can use the Scripture references included with each topical description to search for a subject. Truly comprehensive and complete, the Thru the Bible Complete Index provides quick access to nearly every Bible person, place, event, or doctrine in Dr. McGee’s work. In addition, this volume catalogs McGee’s teachings on contemporary issues, including anecdotes and his trademark “May-I-say-isms.” McGee’s unique brand of humor and homespun wisdom are easy to locate, either by using the topical portion of the index or the separate “Anecdotes” section. The Thru the Bible Complete Index is an invaluable resource for those who depend on the Thru the Bible commentary series for its scholarly Bible insights and practical teaching illustrations.
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More Welcome Speeches
$10.99Some General Words Of Welcome
Welcome Speeches And Responses For Specific Occasions
Children’s Day
Youth Sunday
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Graduate Recognition Day
Deacon Ordination
Pastor Anniversary/Appreciation
Choir Day
Missions
For Christian Unity
Welcome Speeches Given By Children
So Glad
A Secret
Too Little
About To Start
Poetry And PrayersAdditional Info
Sample speeches and responses for a variety of special occasions are included in this book, along with appropriate Scripture verses. These samples reflect the ways we honor God in both celebration and meditation. Use them as a handle when you are asked to give a speech or a response. You will find speeches for Pastor Appreciation Day, Church Anniversary, Choir Anniversary or Appreciation Day, Usher Board Day, Women’s Day, Men’s Day, and more. Another section contains poetry and prayers for use in speeches or short devotionals.Add to cart3 in stock
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Welcome Speeches And More
$10.99General Welcome Speeches
Welcome For Church Anniversary
General Response Speeches
A Tribute
Pastor’s Anniversary Addresses
Usher Day Address
Installation Of Officers
Men’s Day Addresses
Women’s Day Address
Family Day Address
Sacrificial Love
Choir Day Address
The Five F’s Of Friendship
The Walk Of Faith
A Godly Woman
Nine Keys To God’s Resources
Stewardship
How To Know God
Two Blessings
A Plan Of Salvation
A Friend Loveth At All Times
God Will Provide
Redeeming Love
Borrowed
God’s Will For UsAdditional Info
WELCOME SPEECHES AND MORENow you have one resource that can help you plan for a variety of situations in your church. Author and bookseller Carole Cupples wrote this book in response to a need voiced by her own customers. A few of the occasions this book particularly addresses are welcoming guests to a program, honoring a pastor on an anniversary, and paying a memorial tribute. The speeches you find in this compilation reflect the ways we honor God in both celebration and meditation.
Not only do you find welcome speeches and responses, but also devotionals, tributes, installation services, skits, and poetry for special days in your church.
The author has been operating a Christian bookstore for sixteen years. During those years, many times customers have come in needing help with programs in their churches. As a result of her attempt and desire to meet those needs, she offers to you this book. Her prayer is that it will assist you in your ministry.
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Welcome Speeches And Responses For All Occasions
$10.99Some General Words Of Welcome
A General Response
Welcome Speeches And Responses For Specific Days And Occasions
Pastor Anniversary/Appreciation
Choir Anniversary/Appreciation
Homecoming/Church Anniversary
Homecoming/Memorial Service
Children’s Day
Family Day
Mother’s Day Tribute To Motherhood
Father’s Day
Men’s Day
Women’s Day
Missions
Usher Board Anniversary/Appreciation
Graduate Recognition Day
Memorial Day
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Poetry, Prayers, And ScriptureAdditional Info
: A great guide for persons asked to deliver welcome speeches or to respond to those speeches. Sample speeches and responses are provided for a variety of occasions, with appropriate Scripture verses. Another section gives poetry, prayers, and recitations. For general use, this resource is especially helpful in African-American churches.Add to cart2 in stock
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Baptist Church Manual (Revised)
$16.991. Nature Of A CHURCH
2. Officers Of A CHURCH
3. Doctrines Of A CHURCH
4. Ordinances Of A CHURCH
5. The Government Of A CHURCH
6. The Discipline Of A CHURCH
7. Duties Of A CHURCH
8. Business Meetings Of A CHURCH
9. Forms Of Minutes, Letters, Etc.
10. Marriage Ceremony
11. Province Of Associations And Councils
12. Baptist Declaration Of FAITH178 Pages
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A look at the nature, officers, doctrines, ordinances, government, discipline, and duties of a Baptist church organization. Includes business meetings, forms, a marriage ceremony, and province of associations and councils.Add to cart1 in stock
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Church Members Handbook
$1.50“This is a small book (1962) on church membership to place in the hands of members to help them know the meaning of their membership and understand the doctrines and polity of Baptists. Chapters include The Meaning of Church Membership, The Church covenant, Christian Growth, Baptist History, Baptist Doctrine, Baptists and Other Denominations, God’s Plan of Church Finance, and Baptist Churches at Work.”
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