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Hiding The Word In My Heart
$14.99Scripture memorization is a holy habit that has huge benefits for every believer! Then, why don t we do more of it? There are several reasons. We ve never really become convinced of its value. The routine has never been established. It feels too BIG. And, we just don t know the techniques of memorizing that make it easier. When we do memorize scripture, we usually get it into our short-term memory, but never move it to long-term memory. This book offers help and encouragement to get started, or to get back into the habit. It is divided into three main sections: Part 1 gives 14 keys to memorization, including why we memorize scripture and methods of memorization Part 2 includes games and activities for exploring the Scriptures, reviewing passages, recalling Scriptures, and reviewing multiple verses. Part 3 provides an outline, along with lesson plans, for an intensive six-week program where you memorize large portions of scripture. Whether you re leading the children at church in scripture memorization, doing it as a personal discipline, or including it as part of family worship, the games, outlines, lesson plans, memorization techniques, and ways to explore the passage to gain understanding are all packaged in this one-of-a-kind resource. Let s learn how to hide God s Word in our hearts for the long haul! Features and Benefits Offers encouragement and methods for memorizing scripture. Includes games, outlines, lesson plans and memorization techniques. Divided into three parts: Keys to Memorization, Games and Activities, and an Outline and Lesson Plan for a six-week program where participants memorize large portions of scripture. Teaches ways to explore the passage to gain understanding. Methods have been tested by author in children s ministry settings. Ideal resource for children s ministry, personal study or family worship.
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13 Most Important Bible Lessons For Kids About Loving Each Other
$19.9913 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Loving Each Other teaches upper-elementary children (10-14 year olds) the foundational truths of the Christian faith. Children learn from Jesus’ example about how he wants us to treat each other. Lessons use Scripture, conversation and hands-on activities to teach kid-sized theology including:
*We love each other as God loves us (1 Peter 1:22)
*We forgive each other (Ephesians 4:32)
*We’re humble toward each other (Luke 14:7-14)
*We accept each other (Romans 15:7)
*We encourage each other (1 Thessalonians 5:11) and 8 more lessons, for a total of 13. Please see “Contents PDF” above for a full list of lessons.Add to cart1 in stock
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Autopsy Of A Deceased Church
$12.99No one wants to see a church die. And yet, far too many churches are dying. For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Thom Rainer has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has autopsied those that have died. From this experience, he has discovered twelve consistent themes among those churches that have died. Yet, it’s not gloom and doom because from those twelve themes, lessons on how to keep your church alive have emerged.Whether your church is vibrant or dying, whether you are a pastor or a church member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church will walk you through the radical paths necessary to keep your church alive to the glory of God and advancement of Christ’s Kingdom!
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Work Of The Deacon And Deaconess (Revised)
$16.99Just in time for its 50th anniversary! The second revised edition of this best-selling classic in Judson Press’s “Work of the Church” series features new and updated content, reflecting the evolving diversity of ministry in the diaconate.
Key Features:
Comprehensive manual covering traditional responsibilities of the deacon.
Awareness of the increasing diversification of ministries in the local church
Greater differentiation between the ministry of deacons (male and female) and that of deaconnesses, as reflected in congregations that maintain distinct boards
Additional ideas and strategies for tailoring the deacon’s work to the needs of a growing congregation and changing community.Add to cart8 in stock
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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 cart6 in stock
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Grow Down : How To Build A Jesus Centered Faith (Student/Study Guide)
$6.99“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
That might be one of the worst questions anyone could ever ask a teenager. Our society pushes you to grow up, to stand on your own two feet, to chase after meaningless pursuits. But what if there was a better way to grow, a better path to follow, a richer life to lead?
Grow Down is built around the idea that there is a better way to grow: by rooting yourself through a life centered in Jesus. Using Colossians 2:6-7 as a backdrop and a tree as a visual, this book envisions a generation that chooses to be un-adulterated. That’s the priority for author Ken Castor, who has worked with teenagers and young adults for more than 20 years.
Like a tree, a follower of Christ must root deeply into Jesus, find all nourishment to stand strongly through life in him, and then naturally impact others with fruit and shade, protection and life-breathing air. As you grow down into Jesus, you’ll draw up the resources you need to stand through any pressures, and then you’ll overflow with an abundance of life that this grownup world so desperately needs.
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13 Most Important Bible Lessons For Kids About Living For Jesus
$19.9913 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Living for Jesus is kid-sized theology that really cements the fundamentals of faith into kids’ hearts and heads. Children’s ministry leaders are looking for an effective way to teach kids the foundational truths of the Christian faith, and this is it!
This practical and engaging resource will draw children closer to Jesus and help them learn through his followers how to live for him. These 13 Bible-packed lessons equip upper-elementary kids to experience, grasp, and embrace the fundamentals of their faith. Each lesson uses Scripture, conversation, and hands-on activities to teach kids vital truths that include:
Living in the hope and joy of Jesus
Showing the glory and truth of Jesus to others
Living in the world but belonging to Jesus
Uniting in faith with other followers of Jesus
Trusting in Jesus for eternityQuick overviews and the step-by-step format make teaching these concepts simple. Each lesson includes:
Scripture foundations
Lessons at a glance
Opener
Bible explorations
Relational applications
Closing prayerAnd you’ll be fully equipped to tackle tough questions and encourage children every step of the way. Let 13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Living for Jesus be the launch pad to send the children in your ministry into a rewarding and exciting journey of faith!
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Giant Book Of Games For Childrens Ministry
$29.99The Giant Book of Games for Children’s Ministry
This JAM-PACKED, CHOCK-FULL book of more than 200 GIANT-SIZED games will fill your ministry with TONS of fun and laughter! With a variety of games for preschoolers through preteens, you’ll find the perfect game for every occasion!
Each of these fun-filled games is tied to a different topic, with a Scripture connection and discussion to help kids understand the Bible point. You’ll bring more depth and learning to topics including The Body of Christ, Salvation, Faith, Creation, Fear, Following Jesus, Trust, Forgiveness, Friendship, God’s Love, Jesus’ Birth and Resurrection, Grace, Prayer, Thankfulness, and so many more!
Every game includes an overview that includes the game’s energy level, supply level, age level, and preparation needed, so you’ll be able to find the best fit for your lesson and time slot. Plus, these relational, cooperative games can be used anytime…wherever they fit into your schedule or to fill an on-the-spot need!
Reinforce your lessons with these 200+ must-have games that’ll help kids actually remember what they learned!
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Preaching The Hard Words Of Jesus
$14.99The longer we preach, the more we realize how radical are the words of Jesus, how shocking they often are even to Christians, and how alien they are to our Western culture. In this book veteran pastor Steve Mathewson gives proven wisdom from decades of preaching through the Gospels on how to explain the harsh words of Jesus: his teachings on tough topics like sex and marriage and divorce, hell, the End Times, and much more.In all, this book gives sound, proven advice that will enable preachers to look forward to preaching from the Gospels.
Chapters include preaching what Jesus says: that is harsh and shockingabout the radical demands of discipleshipabout sex and marriageabout Hell and judgementabout the End Timesabout God’s sovereignty and human freedomabout the Law of Mosesabout prayer, faith, and miraclesto the Pharisees 1Add to cart1 in stock
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Preaching The Four Gospels With Confidence
$14.99This book gives sound, proven advice on”overcoming common challenges “of preaching. With a compelling voice, Mathewson encourages pastors and seminary students to preach from the Gospels with confidence rather than trepidation. For pastors or seminary students who love Jesus and want to teach others through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, this book is for them. Chapers Include: “Right Sizing”–Determining the optimum length of sermon series and preaching units”Are Jesus and Paul on the Same Page?”–How to interpret the Gospels in relation to the rest of the New Testament”Background Check”–Rightly handling the Jewish and Greco-Roman context of the Gospels”Conflicting Reports?”–When parallel accounts seem contradictory”Dealing with Darkness”–Preaching on Jesus’ confrontations with Satan and demons”On Purpose”–Aligning your application with the gospel writer’s intent”Against Counterfeits”–Affirming the authority of the four Gospels over the lost gospels
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Follow Me Teen Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Follow Me Student Bible Study, based on David Platt’s book Follow Me, is a short-term, video-enhanced study for all youth, grades 7 to 12. “Follow Me.” Christ’s command has been examined time and again, but have we lost sight of its meaning? Based on David Platt’s book Follow Me, this video-enhanced study will guide students to an understanding of Jesus’ call to deny self and live with an unwavering devotion to Him. In the end, a picture of real discipleship will be clearer along with a challenge to not only follow Christ but also to make disciples for His kingdom.
Features:
Six session (with optional seventh session)
Student BookBenefits:
This Student edition of David Platt’s Follow Me can be used in conjunction with the Adult and Kids editions.
Youth will gain a stronger, truer understanding of what it really means to follow Jesus.
Students will be challenged to live as disciples of Christ, fully devoting themselves to Him and making disciples for His kingdom.Add to cart1 in stock
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My One Word Book With DVD
$37.99Every year people make New Year’s resolutions in an attempt to better themselves. But how many of them are actually able to stick with it? According to Mike Ashcraft and Rachel Olson, for lasting change, readers need to turn to the one who created them—the one knows how to unlock their potential.
In this four-session video-based small group study, participants will choose one thing—one word—to focus on for an entire year to enact lasting change. By picking one word and focusing with strength and clarity, participants will see lasting, sustainable growth over the course of a year.
My One Word provides a simple, effective tool for creating personal change at the heart level.
This shrinkwrapped pack contains one My One Word softcover book and one My One Word DVD-ROM, including four video sessions that correspond with the discussion questions found in the book. The disc also contains supplemental material and sermon resources. Unlock the power of choosing one word to change your life.
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Special Needs Ministry For Children (Revised)
$1.50Open your heart to the most amazing ministry a church can have!
There’s perhaps no better way to share and receive God’s love than through a special needs ministry to children.
Do you know what it takes to make these kids-and their parents-feel welcome in your church?This practical, insightful book is your guide to answering all those questions and more. Packed with case studies and personal stories from recognized experts in this ministry field, you’ll learn the truth about:
The best ways to reach the most overlooked group of people in your community
How to launch a special needs ministry in your church
How to promote your ministry and recruit the right volunteers
What families with children who have special needs really need from you
And much, much more!
(Revised and updated from the formerly released Special Needs Special Ministry: for Children’s Ministry.)Add to cart7 in stock
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Sermon Preparation
$14.99Imagine writing a sermon that must be original, insightful, useful, challenging, comforting . . . once a week. That’s exactly what most preachers are called upon to do while seeing to all of the other responsibilities that comprise their vocation.
Book four in The Preacher’s Toolbox series tackles the art and craft of sitting down to face a blank computer screen and coming up with a message that feeds and even entertains the listener. Expert preachers, speakers and teachers share the results of years of doing just that.
Articles include
* Writing a Good Message in a Bad Week, Scott Wenig
* Five Hammer Strokes for Creating Expository Sermon Outlines, Jeffrey Arthurs
* How Prayer Transforms Prep, Michael Lawrence
* Simply Profound, Duane Litfin
* If You Dislike Sermon Prep, Bill Hybels * Getting Out of Preaching Ruts, Matt Woodley
* Planning Sermon Series, David Daniels
* Preparing Your Soul to Preach, Pete Scazzerro
* The Preacher’s Study, Kent Hughes
* Facebook Sermon Prep, Bill WhiteThere is also a special “How I Prepare . . . ” section from leading pastors, including:
* Timothy Keller
* Mark Driscoll
* Lee Eclov
* Matt Chandler
* Justin Buzzard
* And moreAdd to cart1 in stock
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13 Very Awesome Promises And How God Always Keeps Them
$12.99The Small Group Solutions for Kids series is ideal for use during adult small groups, at house churches, in Sunday school, and with evening programs in smaller churches. Sessions are geared to a range of ages, and there’s almost no prep required.
This book will help kids discover God’s promises and be encouraged to place their faith in a God who has never broken a promise – and never will!
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Contagious Generosity : Creating A Culture Of Giving In Your Church
$16.99What does it look like when pastors cultivate a culture of generosity in the church by actively teaching and mentoring people in the spiritual act of giving? It’s generosity that’s contagious.
A growing number of leaders are beginning to discover that there are key factors that make some churches thrive with abundant resources while others struggle with shrinking budgets.
Jim Sheppard and Chris Willard have spent years consulting with church leaders across a broad spectrum of church settings and have gathered their observations into this resource, part of the Leadership Network Innovations Series.
Contagious Generosity highlights the best practices gleaned from real-life church leadership situations and shows how church leaders can effectively cultivate a culture of generous giving in the local church. It explains why some churches are experiencing unexplainable ministry growth and unprecedented church funding … even in the midst of tough economic times.
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Inspirational Preaching
$14.99Here is an opportunity for pastors and seminary students to learn from the best. In this second book of the Preacher’s Toolbox series, more of today’s most popular Christian leaders offer sage advice on Inspirational Preaching that will motivate and encourage readers to deliver more effective and inspirational sermons. Teachers like John Piper, Brian Wilkerson, Gordon MacDonald and John Ortberg offer guidance and instruction from both personal and Biblical perspectives. Together with Book 1 of the Preacher’s Toolbox series on Prophetic Preaching, pastors and Christian leaders will have a well-spring of knowledge on the art of preaching today.
Table of Contents
* The Supremacy of God in Preaching, by John Piper
* The Biggest Idea in Preaching, by Haddon Robinson
* Authentic Inspiration, by John Ortberg
* Helping People Think Higher, by Bryan Wilkerson
* Preaching the Wow Factor, by Lee Eclov
* Inspired and Inspiring, by Jeffrey Arthurs
* Fighting for Your Congregation’s Imagination, by Skye Jethani
* Preaching with VIM, Not Just Vigor, by Bryan Wilkerson
* Your Text Has Feelings, by Kenneth Quicke
* Allowing Emotion to Buttress Truth, by Gary Fenton
* Tune My Heart to Sing Thy Grace: Why We Preach from Psalms, by Lee Eclov
* 5 Veins of Deep Preaching, by Scott Chapman
* Preaching with Intensity, by Kevin A. Miller
* Soul Deep Preaching, by Gordon MacDonald
* Preacher as Advocate, by John Koessler
* Preaching with Childlike Wonder, by Matt Woodley
* Last Sunday You Preached Your Final Boring Sermon, by Michael Quicke
* A Good Mystery, by Richard Hansen
* Red Pill Preaching, by Mark Batterson
* Leading and Preaching, by Paul BordenAdd to cart1 in stock
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13 Most Important Bible Lessons For Kids About God
$19.99The number-one cry of children’s ministry leaders everywhere is the desire to teach kids the basics–the foundational truths of the Christian faith. These lessons are solid, Bible-packed experiences that draw children closer to Jesus and prepare them for a lifetime of spiritual maturity. Give your kids a firm hold of God’s truth!
Each lesson is designed for upper-elementary kids, and includes:
*Lesson at glance
*Opener
*Scripture foundations
*Relational applications
*Closing prayerNot only does this resource give kids a solid understanding of their faith, but it also helps equip their teacher to tackle the tough questions that inevitably arise. This important resource helps kids both grow and become stronger in their Christian beliefs. It’s the solid footing they need to deal with the challenges of growing up while also growing in their faith.
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Throw And Tell Ball Preschool
$9.99It’s fun. It’s super-easy. It’s bouncy. And it’s GUARANTEED to get your preschoolers to open up and interact! This new Throw & Tell ball is the top teacher’s tool to get preschoolers talking. With 24 age-appropriate picture prompts, children simply roll or toss the ball to each other then are prompted to discuss whatever picture the child’s hand falls on. It’s perfect for play, connecting kids, and filling extra time.
The Preschool Throw & Tell Ball gives you:
*An inexpensive, no-prep, flexible time filler.
*An easy way to get to know your children better.
*An effective way to get even the youngest kids talking about Jesus.
*A safe way for kids to have fun and share what’s on their hearts.
*You’ll want one for each preschool classroom!For Ages 3+
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Great Commission To Worship
$19.99The Great Commission to Worship looks closely at the intertwining relationship between worship and evangelism as the foundation for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Authors David Wheeler and Vernon Whaley cite Scripture to explain “The Mandate of Worship and the Great Commission” and then show how worship-in relation to the Great Commission-is formational, transformational, relational, missional, commissional, and reproducible. Each chapter includes five “life questions” for reader reflection while the book concludes with steps for practical application and ten principles for developing “lifestyle worship evangelism.”
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Think Christianly : Looking At The Intersection Of Faith And Culture
$16.99Think Christianly is about seizing the opportunities we have every day to speak the life Jesus offers into our culture. Tragically, many such opportunities pass us by unclaimed—either because we don’t notice them or we have not prepared ourselves to enter into them. And those around us seem to grow increasingly unwilling to hear anything the church has to say.
Jonathan Morrow helps church leaders envision and implement ways for their congregations to ‘think Christianly’ about contemporary questions and to speak in informed, engaging ways. Morrow explores many of the important issues that Christians often hear raised with regard to faith—questions about who Jesus was, the good and bad of religion, pain and evil in the world, the reliability of the Bible, sexuality and intimate relationships, and hope for change, among others.The life and faith issues that Think Christianly addresses lead to cultural moments where Christianity and contemporary culture intersect. This book will help churches take vital steps toward cultivating compassion and competence in speaking faithfully to a questioning world.
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Training For Service Student Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99This 26-session Bible overview-designed to equip lay leaders to serve as elders, Sunday school teachers, small group facilitators, and in other positions of service in the church-can be completed as a group study or a self-study.
Both volumes have revised graphics and have been updated to reflect the best understanding of the Bible and educational methodology.
The church depends on volunteer workers to staff educational ministries. Sunday school teachers and small group leaders may have a heart to teach the Bible, but how have they been academically prepared?
Over the course of a century, Training for Service has equipped over one million volunteers with this basic course and certification for Bible teaching. This new revision retains all the features listed above and also gives access to www.trainingforservice.com, which:
* Gives the leader access to every reproducible included in the Leader Guide in a larger format.
* Allows the leader to create a full-color, fully personalized completion certificate for each graduate.
* Posts names of every graduate of the course submitted by the leader month by month.
* And contains many more helpful features!Add to cart4 in stock
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All In One Sunday School Volume 4 (Revised)
$24.99Be Ready No Matter Who Shows Up!
Formerly Sunday School Specials 4, this revised and updated volume includes original and creative programs designed for ministries with mixed-age classes of children ages 4 through 12! With 13 lessons, this book will work in any ministry, but it’s especially great for smaller churches that combine classes every Sunday. Also good for large churches that combine ages during summer and for any other multi-age class setting.
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All In One Sunday School Volume 3 (Revised)
$24.99Be Ready No Matter Who Shows Up!
Formerly Sunday School Specials 3, this revised and updated volume includes original and creative programs designed for ministries with mixed-age classes of children ages 4 through 12! With 13 lessons, this book will work in any ministry, but it’s especially great for smaller churches that combine classes every Sunday. Also good for large churches that combine ages during summer and for any other multi-age class setting.
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Preach For A Year 3
$19.99The third and fourth books in the best-selling “Preach for a Year” series provide pastors, who are always pressed for time, with 104 sermon outlines, enough for two sermons every Sunday of the year. Jump-start sermon preparation with these practical and easy-to-use outlines that are each structured in three steps:
1. Introduction – provides attention-getting thoughts for sermon starters
2. Body – gives alliterated sermon points with biblical exposition
3. Conclusion – suggests practical questions and thoughts for applicationAll outlines include numerous suggestions for application plus cross-references. A complete Scripture index rounds out each volume of this comprehensive resource.
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Favorite Bible Families 1-2
$13.99Learn about God’s special plan for families!
Children are all part of a family, whether it is a typical nuclear family, a home with one parent, an extended family, or God’s family of believers. The age-appropriate lessons and activities in these books show kids how God uses families in the Bible and in today’s world.
Reproducible
IllustratedAdd to cart3 in stock
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10 Power Principles For Christian Service (Reprinted)
$14.99In a church culture that is rapidly losing its unique, intergenerational make-up in favor of small groups and even entire churches designed to target specific age groups, it can be difficult for ministers to relate to those who are not in their own demographic. But Warren and David Wiersbe, representing two generations, believe that generational differences should not keep ministers from relating to their congregations. In this thoughtful and practical book, they offer ten principles for Christian service that always work, at all times and in all places, inviting ministers to get back to the basics of serving others. New and seasoned pastors alike will find this a welcome source of inspiration and instruction on how they can relate and minister to people of all ages.
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Kids Travel Guide To The 23rd Psalm
$21.99This new addition to the popular series has all the bells and whistles that make this line-up a best-seller! All 13 lessons are…
Multi-aged-perfect for kids from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Flexible-works for 2 kids…12 kids…20 kids!
Easy-to-teach-so even beginners lead great lessons-week after week!
Every lesson is packed with activities, stories, creative options, and take-home pages that kids tuck into their very own travel journals! Plus there are helpful Tour Guide Tips for teachers and Scenic Routes that stretch lessons with exciting extras.Add to cart3 in stock
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Quick Guide To Discipline For Childrens Ministry
$14.99The most effective discipline tips for every issue you’ll face- so you can focus on teaching kids and enjoying your class! You’ll love this at-your-fingertips handbook for discipline issues that frazzle your nerves and leave you wondering what to do.
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52 Offering Prayers And Scriptures
$9.99This powerful book on giving is the fruit of Pastor Frank Damazio’s three decades of ministry in leading churches in the area of finances and giving. Included are 52 sets of scriptures and prayers to assist pastors and leaders in guiding their congregations in faithful giving.
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Preach For A Year 7
$19.99From an accomplished pastor and writer, this seventh book in the best-selling Preach for a Year series provides the busy pastor with two practical and easy-to-use outlines for every Sunday of the year. All outlines are structured in three sections (introduction, body, and conclusion) and include numerous suggestions for application and cross-references. A complete Scripture index rounds out this comprehensive resource.
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Preach For A Year 6
$19.99The sixth book in the best-selling “Preach for a Year” series provides pastors, who are always busy, with 104 sermon outlines, enough for two sermons every Sunday of the year. These practical and easy-to-use outlines are each structured in three steps.
(1) Introduction-provides attention-getting thoughts for sermon starters.
(2) Body-gives alliterated sermon points with biblical exposition.
(3) Conclusion-suggests practical questions and thoughts for application.Add to cart2 in stock
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Reimagining Church : Pursuing The Dream Of Organic Christianity
$14.99A revolution is moving through the body of Christ, challenging the spiritual status quo and redefining the very notion of corporate worship. A movement inspired by the divine design for holy fellowship. A fresh concept rooted in ancient history. Author Frank Viola believes that today’s congregations have:
A. little in common with the church modeled in Acts
B. shifted from God’s original intent for His churchAdd to cart1 in stock
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Sermon Outlines On Conversations With Christ
$6.99An experienced pastor provides the framework for pastors and teachers to develop expository, truth-filled sermons or lessons.
Comprehensive and pulpit-tested, each sermon outline is expository, offering a fully developed outline based on the Scripture text. These outlines are designed to help save time without cutting corners.
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