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Participating In Gods Life
$15.99This book is a very clear and relevant case study of the shaping impact of “secular” philosophies on Christian theology. The authors urge the recovery of a biblical spirituality rooted in the triune nature of God.
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Listening For God 4 (Adapted)
$3.99This leader guide offers suggestions for using the Reader and the Video, and provides suggestions for organizing class time and responding to reflection questions. One Leader Guide is packaged with the video, and it is also available separately.
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Lessons From A Dog Guide Cycle C
$10.95Dee Brauninger has a way with words that makes one’s heart sing and be open to learn andhear more. Gentle phrases leap out and make one think and wrestle with God and one’s self.(from the introduction)Margaret Slater, Inclusive Ministry CoordinatorLocal Church Ministries, United Church of ChristIn these meditations on the love and trust of the relationship between guide dog and person, readersfind themselves learning to love and to trust in other important ways. Brauninger speaksfrom experience, yet with care and respect for the reader’s own journey and conclusions about life.Mary Avidano, PastorAlbion United Church of ChristAlbion, NebraskaBrauninger has a gift for writing words that are truly inspired and inspiring. Her workwith guide dogs has given her a unique insight into spiritual life, and a very understandableway of presenting God’s message.Judy Campbell, Director of TrainingLeader Dogs for the BlindRochester, MichiganTheses superbly crafted meditations, focusing on messages of hope and the reality of God’spresence, introduce insights that speak to the heart. The meditations bear reading severaltimes, allowing one to savor the words and explore the meanings for one’s own life.Martha D. Walker, Counselor and Christian EducatorPottstown, PennsylvaniaUsing her own experiences with leader dogs as a metaphor for our dependence upon a caringGod, Brauninger creatively weaves together personal stories, fresh insights into biblical passages, and implications for people in the pews.Dosia Carlson, Pastor EmeritusChurch of the BeatitudesPhoenix, ArizonaThese messages are a real treasure! Told in a setting that includes a dog guide namedTreasure, the stories help relate our faith to our own daily situations. Treasure helps us gainsome insight and understanding into both our faith and our life.Bob Loffer, Associate Conference MinisterNebraska Conference, United Church of ChristThe images of our faith strengthen our spiritual growth. Dee Brauninger weaves the attributesof the divine so well as she captures the person with a disability living in unity with adog, or is it with God?David Denham, ConsultantUnited Church of Christ Disabilities MinistriesDallas A. Brauninger is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ andfull-time writer who has served churches in Colorado and Nebraska. She has been honoredby her denomination for outstanding ministry to persons with disabilities and theirfamilies, and she is the editor of That All May Worship And Serve, the
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Psalms Volume 1 Print On Demand Title
$51.99In this monumental work, his most ambitious undertaking, the late Samuel Terrien brings together a lifetime of scholarship on Psalms, long the wellspring of Jewish spirituality as well as the main hymnal of the Christian church.
The book’s insightful and clearly written introduction treats such subjects as the longevity and ecumenicity of the psalms, their Near Eastern background, the Hebrew text and ancient versions, their music, their strophic structure, their literary genre, their theology, and their relation to the New Testament. In the commentary itself Terrien freshly elucidates the theological significance of these collected poems by putting readers in touch with the formal versatility and religious passion of the psalmists themselves. While Terrien always engages in scientific exegesis before drawing theological conclusions, he is careful to allow full expression to the theological – and, especially, the doxological – voice of these unmatched spiritual songs. The result is a commentary that provides a link between the archaic language of Psalms and the intellectual demands of modern thinking and spirituality.
Throughout his exposition Terrien shows great respect for the scribal testimony of the Jewish tradition, especially the consonants of the Masoretic text. He likewise displays great care in finding the most accurate meaning for Hebrew words of obscure origin. This meticulous work renders a translation of Psalms more reliable than those of Terrien’s predecessors. He also draws on many fruitful gains of structural analysis in discerning the strophic divisions within the Hebrew text. Often he finds unity of composition where earlier critics denied it. And for readers interested in specific aspects of translation and interpretation, Terrien has appended bibliographical lists of modern works on each psalm.
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Tabernacle Workbook : Lesson Guide With 12 Fun Lessons – Ages 10-Adult – Ex (Wor
$11.99The Tabernacle Workbook
This workbook is packed with reproducible activity and information sheets on the Tabernacle, the sacrifices, the furnishings (including the Ark of the Covenant), the priests’ garments, and the symbolism that points to Jesus. Includes diagrams of the Tabernacle, drawings of all of the furnishings, and pictures of the High Priestly garments. Includes worksheets, codes and clues, puzzles, and activities. Perfect for youth or adults.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Aramaic Gospels And Acts
$28.99It is astonishing in our day and age how difficult it has been to obtain the Gospels presented in the Aramaic Language-until now. This edition of The Aramaic Gospels and Acts finally presents the traditional Aramaic text and an English translation in an affordable manner. The oldest Aramaic translations of the original Greek Gospels were finally standardized sometime in the third or fourth century as the version known as the Peshitta. The Syriac-Aramaic Peshitta version has been regarded as the standard version ever since, and is the same text presented here in the old Estrangelo letters. The English translation is linguistically conservative yet highly readable. Students of scriptural study and interested readers alike will find this edition well worth the wait.
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Corporate America : Refreshing The Christian Business Man
$13.49I am hoping that this book will help encourage those of us who are especially involved in corporate America. I will be the first one to tell you that this book isn’t a really deep one, but it’s a nice easy read. I have found that it is very easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, in the politics of corporate America, so that we lose our focus on Christ. Hopefully by digging into the Word of God we will be encouraged and will change our lives, especially to be an example while we are at work. Once again, this is a simple reminder and refresher, so we can focus more of our energies on actually doing God’s will, not just reading about what we are supposed to be doing. Let’s remember that Christ makes us who we are, not our jobs and busy schedules.
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Walk Of Faith
$21.99The author of this book wrote this book so that others might read it and become inspired by it.
The author’s written journey is an excerpt out of her life of a supernatural event that took place after a devastating moment in her life, written so that you can take from it what you want in any part of her book in order to inspire you in your life. The author says, ‘Please enjoy this book!’
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Walk Of Faith
$13.49The author of this book wrote this book so that others might read it and become inspired by it.
The author’s written journey is an excerpt out of her life of a supernatural event that took place after a devastating moment in her life, written so that you can take from it what you want in any part of her book in order to inspire you in your life. The author says, ‘Please enjoy this book!’
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Conquering Bible Interpretation
$13.49Tired of feeling frustrated about Bible interpretation? Do you feel it is too difficult and time consuming? Do you have a fear of getting the wrong interpretation, or a mentality that interpretation is only for theologians? With the proper tools, interpretation can be easy and done in less time than one thinks. Bible study is fun and exciting. Interpretation in not something to be feared; rather we can eagerly approach it knowing that God is ready, willing and able to help. This book equips you with the essential principles necessary to interpret the Bible for yourself with ease and accuracy. Find all the essential principles right at your fingertips. Topics include general, grammatical, historical, and theological principles of interpretation. A perfect Bible companion to help you conquer Bible interpretation!
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Coming To Terms With The Potter
$16.99Sometimes God has to break you before He can mold you. At the epitome of vibrant health, Rob Brown never expected to be stricken by leukemia at the age of 24. When he was later forced to undergo a bone marrow transplant because his cancer had become resistant to standard chemotherapy, everything he believed about life and the character of God was put to the test. Coming to Terms With the Potter chronicles Rob’s struggles to reconcile God’s purposes with his own as he made the long road back from the brink of death.
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My Sheep Hear My Voice
$13.49It’s funny how when we are first saved, we seem to understand clearly that we have a new conductor living inside of us-Jesus Christ. However, we often are unaware of what we are to do next. There is very little teaching on moving a person from the marriage with God to the mission of God. Why did He call you to His light now? What is your specific purpose? Where are you supposed to be in life right now? How do you fit into God’s plan? Countless converts have had a much heavier emphasis placed on not returning to where they’ve come from rather than focusing on where they’re going. God has given us five senses to use in this earthly realm. What spiritual senses has He given us? Whether you’re newly saved, newly rededicated, or newly revived, this book is for you. If you’ve lost your way since coming to Christ, then this word is also for you. God has called the authors to living in worship and prayer. If you’re ready to stop guessing, wishing, wondering, and hoping for direction in your life, then start hearing from the Lord now. It will change your life forever.
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Now Behold The Ancient Days
$17.99This book presents an overview of God’s plan for the ages as laid by the Ancient of Days long ago. It has been written to inform and enlighten, and to challenge those who study the Word of God and its many mysteries of prophecy. The writer encourages the reader to examine the Scriptures and to reason along with him. This book will be a great source for classroom discussion and commentary for the student and teacher in the church or seminary. It presents a challenge to ministers to examine their sermons for correctness through enlightened study. You will see the work of the Holy Spirit as the writer explains, in an understandable way, many of the unseen mysteries that have been hidden and misunderstood for centuries. As you progress through the book and the mysteries begin to open up your understanding, you will say, “I’ve never heard that before,” and “I’ve never seen that before, but I see it now.”
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Unraveling The Mystery Of The Motivational Gifts
$16.99The first thing that you must learn about spiritual gifts is that you have one. You may not realize it, but you function in your gift daily. God has equipped each member of the Body of Christ with a special ability to do his will. This “special ability” is called a spiritual gift. Many readers of this book will feel a sense of discovery of who they are in Christ. They will discover their spiritual gifts for the first time, and they will learn how to move forward in the ministry that God has entrusted to them.
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In Touch With Eternity
$24.99Read this book. Come with me; see for yourself. You will learn lessons that you will never forget. Regardless of your religious inclinations, you will accumulate knowledge on many subjects. At first I thought I would write for the uninformed, the non-religious. But assuredly, I also wanted to reach those bright and upwardly mobile men and women who make things happen in global environments. I see them racing through air terminals-jetting to faraway places-with small Notebook computers, hand-held cell phones, opening one deal, closing another. I also want to reach those who commute to their jobs, balancing home and family responsibilities. Many of them do not allow time for spiritual development. I wish to make contact with them. Finally I want to reach the quiet ones. Those men and women who have succeeded in their chosen fields, and now they wish to reclaim some time for spiritual development that they forfeited in the pursuit of their success. Now is the time for you to be better informed, step forward and decide on major issues. Now is the time for you to take action and make a difference in this world. You who are the descendants of the Hebrew tribes, whatever degree of faith you have must decide. And those of you who are believing Christians, whatever degree of faith you have must decide. And for those of you for whom this information is new, I pray that my writings will enlighten you in your personal spiritual journey, to help you to decide as well.
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Justice Mercy And Humility
$29.99Justice, Mercy and Humility explores the challenge of integral mission among the poor today. It locates the Christian response within a world of alternatives – alternatives at the macro-level of policies and advocacy and the micro-level of lifestyle and affirms the need to integrate ourselves within a total missional response to the poor. Combing case studies from around the world with Jesus’ own teaching and ministry, the book considers what it means for the church to be a countercultural ministry and in doing so raises new questions about what it means to be church.
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King Of Gods Kingdom
$42.99This book addresses the problems raised by biblical scholarship concerning Jesus and his mission. Much of Jesus’ ministry remains a mystery; many of the things he said and did do not fit neatly into traditional Christian interpretation. He spoke of the coming of the kingdom of God but what become of this new age which was meant to be tangible and near? The King of God’s Kingdom in part is an attempt to uncover and understand Jesus and His vision. At the same time, Seccombe inspires confidence in the historical Jesus, overcoming much of the confusion that has been created in the last two hundred years. With conviction of the urgency of these issues for the Christian faith today, he presents a solution to the puzzle in the form of an account of Jesus’ ministry years.
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Life Of David
$16.99This in-depth, inductive Bible study focuses on the life of King David and his relationship with God. The in-depth twelve-week study will examine God’s nature as revealed through Old Testament Scriptures, that focus on how David served God and sinned against God. David’s response to trials, tragedies, and triumphs will inspire and encourage students in their own commitment to the Lord God. The study also offers a time of reflection in the Psalms that relate to events in David’s life, to not only see the source of David’s determination and inspiration, but to provide the student with a time of daily worship and reflection in Scripture at the end of each lesson. The study provides a number of options for completing the lessons. The student could complete the observation questions followed by application questions, or complete the remainder of the lesson for an in-depth study. Students could also study only some of the portions of the in-depth lesson beyond the observation questions.
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Making Of A Christian Psychiatrist
$17.49Many people, both physicians and laypersons, view psychiatry, a specialty of medicine, as anywhere from mysterious to menacing. Some of the strongest reactions come from Bible-based Christian people. Most of the people with mental or emotional problems that I saw in Alaska, in my nineteen years (19501969) as a medical missionary, needed more expert professional help than I was capable of giving them. This led to my undeniable attraction to psychiatric training after the Alaska years. Through all my medical years, I have inquired about every patient’s personal faith in God, if any, and what part it played in his or her life. Sometimes either the presence or absence of faith contributed to their mental and emotional state. My years as a primary care physician also served me well in evaluating somatic problems. Every believer in Jesus Christ as Savior is equipped to be a more complete person in this life, as well as a possessor of eternal life. I am equally convinced that any physician is a more adequately equipped professional when he or she trusts the Savior.
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Our God Reigns
$19.99For those who may have been puzzled and baffled by numerous misinterpretations, Dr. Morey’s Guide to Understanding Revelation is an exciting and insightful exposition of the Message of Revelation. The theme of the entire Bible is the Reign of God that is promised and prepared for in the Old Testament, inaugurated in the Four Gospels, proclaimed in Acts, explicated and applied in the Letters, and visualized and dramatized in Revelation. The central message is: “The Lord Our God Omnipotent Reigns!” Revelation has been and is the strength of the persecuted, the comfort of the bereaved, and the wellspring of worship, as well as the inspiration of much magnificent music, poetry, and art. Its primary purpose, however, is pastoral and evangelistic, proclaiming the sure and certain Christian hope, and appealing to those in the kingdom of darkness to enter the Kingdom of Light.
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From Silence To Song
$12.00Preface
1. The Problem Of Davidic Worship
2. According To The Pattern
3. Some For Priests And Levites
4. Sacrifices Of Praise
5. The Booth Of David
6. The Ends Of Song
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The debate in many Reformed circles over worship music is only a small part of the larger question of Reformed liturgics. And dancing. All sides admit that the New Testament offers relatively little instruction on liturgy, and so the debate over the regulative principle continues with apparently little hope for resolution. In this study, Peter Leithart’s key insight reveals a prominent scriptural example of a liturgy that interprets God’s commands for worship in ways far more biblically grounded than traditional regulativism allows. King David’s tabernacle worship becomes a rich story, not only in respect to liturgical wisdom, but also to the significance of Zion in the fulfillments of the Christian era.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Beyond Soccer The Ultimate Goal
$9.99Beyond Soccer is a unique collection of soccer-related devotionals written to help both players and coaches discover Christian values and to encourage spiritual growth. The collection includes guest devotionals from college coaches, team chaplains, and other leaders in the soccer community. Coupled with information-packed, practical coaching and player tips, Beyond Soccer devotionals are easy to read, insightful, and fun. This book will become a companion to your daily walk with God-on and off the field.
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Minuto Americano – (Spanish)
$25.00An interesting and inspiring collection of history vignettes, one for each day of the year. Well-known national holidays and achievements are recalled in fascinating detail as well as little known facts of courage, sacrifice and captivating American trivia. A great gift for any journalist, teacher, student, radio host, politician, or avid history buff! A book you won’t want to put down!
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30 Days Out Of Depression
$5.95Harvest Show TV guest, Susan has been a guest speaker and musician at various churches and groups around the U.S. Her Prayer Workshop, taught at Calvary Chapel Albuq., is now a workbook. Susan has been a frequent television guest and a Sky Angel Satellite Radio guest on God Answers Prayer which airs nationally. She once led a prayer group during the services at her church It became such an adventure for us. We often saw our answers for the nation and world on the television news.
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Textual Reasonings A Print On Demand Title
$33.99“Textual reasoning” is the name that a group of contemporary Jewish thinkers has given to its overlapping practices of Jewish philosophy and theology. This volume represents the most public expression to date of the shared work, over a period of twelve years, of this society of “textual reasoners.”
Although the movement of textual reasoning is diverse and multiform, it is characterized at bottom by the pursuit of the claim that there are significant affinities between Jewish forms of reading and reasoning and postmodern thought. These affinities are presently being pursued by scholars throughout Jewish studies, in fields such as the Bible, Talmud, Midrash, medieval philosophy, Kabbalah, and the Jewish phenomenology of Rosenzweig and Levinas, among others. As the essays in this book amply convey, their work has stimulated a lively and creative reengagement with the philosophical dimensions of Jewish texts and, even more, with the textual dimensions of Jewish reasoning. In large part, this new energy has come from conceiving of the postmodern as a place where some of the most distinctive features of Jewish reasoning can be elucidated as well as challenged.
A fine addition to the Radical Traditions series, Textual reasonings provides a superb review of contemporary Jewish thought.
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Glorious Companions : Five Centuries Of Anglican Spirituality (Reprinted)
$36.99“Schmidt offers a very substantial but simply written view of notables in the Anglican communion since the days of Thomas Cranmer, including Donne, the Wesleys, Underhill, and L’Engle. Included are excerpts from many eloquent and varied witnesses. For most collections,”—
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Christian Worship In Reformed Churches Past And Present
$48.99438 Pages
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Worship renewal is now on the agenda of many Reformed churches, as the need for adaptation and new approaches is acutely felt all over. How can the church faithfully worship God in the midst of rapidly changing situations? How can it constructively relate to widely differing cultural contexts? What is its place in the wider ecumenical scene? In preparing a sweeping survey of Reformed worship across time and place, this volume provides some help to those engaged with vital questions like these.Written by theologians and liturgical scholars from a wide range of churches and countries, these chapters explore the history of Reformed worship on every continent from the sixteenth century to the present. Surveying the most significant developments in the growth of Reformed worship, the book identifies the major “ingredients” that make the Reformed worship tradition distinctive and highlights those aspects of Reformed worship that are particularly relevant to present efforts at renewal. Indeed, an important component of this book is the inclusion of “A Common Reflection on Christian Worship in Reformed Churches Today,” the result of a major consultation in January 2001 at the International Reformed Center John Knox.
Revealing the rich variety of forms and diversity of perspectives that have made and do make up Reformed worship worldwide, this volume will be a valuable resource for church and worship leaders both in and outside the Reformed family.
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Fathering Like The Father
$19.00Fathering comes naturally to God. The rest of us can use some pointers. Who better to provide them than the Father who truly knows best? Following that reasoning, father-and-son authors Kenn and Jeff Gangel explore God’s ways of forgiving, communicating with, disciplining, and loving his children. Each chapter is packed with amusing anecdotes and personal vignettes that illustrate how fathers can model godly character for their children. This book will inspire any dad or men’s group with a heavenly perspective on fatherhood.
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Called To Parish Ministry
$17.50Today men and women of all ages and all walks of life are drawn to service in the church, but many question where they should begin. This book helps answer many of those questions, like: What is parish ministry? How and why did it develop? What special qualities will I need? What roles can I eventually play? Who will help me to grow spiritually?
This comprehensive and practical resource will be an indispensable guide in helping to discern one’s call to be a parish minister.
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Abba (Student/Study Guide)
$12.95The Lord’s Prayer is undoubtedly the world’s most well-known litany of petition and praise — yet it is precisely because of its familiarity that we often recite it by rote and lose the power and depth of its spiritual yearnings. In this latest installment of the popular Another Look series, Ron Lavin brings the prayer to life with a fresh approach which reminds us that Jesus was teaching his disciples (and us) how to pray and how to live. The first word of the prayer in Luke 11:1-2 — the Aramaic word Abba, loosely translated as “Daddy” — clearly indicates the true nature of the kingdom of God. Jesus’ use of this term tells us that the Ruler of the universe is not only our strong, dependable Father… but He is also a compassionate and loving Daddy with whom we can have an affectionate, intimate relationship.
Structured in eight sessions, Abba is an ideal group study resource. Each chapter is filled with humor and anecdotes, and includes questions for stimulating discussion. There are tips to assist small group leaders, along with two fascinating appendixes that share a personal viewpoint on the Lord’s Prayer.
Abba is the third title in the Another Look series on the basics of Christianity. Stories To Remember studied the parables of Jesus; I Believe; Help My Unbelief examined the Apostles’ Creed; upcoming titles will explore the Ten Commandments and the sacraments. These books are excellent for personal meditation, use with new member or adult Sunday school classes, small group studies, and sermon preparation.
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Devilish Dialogues
$12.95In this intriguing set of “no holds barred” verbal exchanges, advocates for the Lord and the Devil discuss six of Jesus’ parables in a point/counterpoint framework. Clearly delineated opposing points of view shed new light on these familiar stories, and the fascinating format is guaranteed to keep you reading to see how the arguments will develop. The stark contrast of the Devil’s enticements with the Lord’s redeeming message provides a stimulating vehicle for seriously confronting basic issues of faith, while reaffirming the Good News of God’s ultimate victory. The Devilish Dialogues is not only an absorbing resource for personal spiritual growth; it’s also a model for captivating presentations in sanctuary, classroom, and retreat settings, and is especially well-suited for weekly Lenten programming.
Parables discussed are:
* The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
* The Great Feast (Luke 14:15-24)
* The Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
* The Unprofitable Servant (Matthew 25:14-30)
* The Parable Of The Sower (Mark 4:1-20)
* The Wicked Husbandsmen (Mark 12:1-12)Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Thespian Theology Cycle B
$13.95Stimulate audiences to see the scriptural message in a new light with these inspiring sketches based on Cycle B lectionary readings for the Lent and Easter seasons. Originally developed for presentation by a high school-age youth group, the simple, easy-to-perform scenes are an excellent tool for sharing the Gospel with unchurched people and getting them excited about Jesus Christ. Each skit is introduced by “Thespian Theological Thoughts” that briefly make an explicit connection between the drama and the scripture text. Use these versatile pieces in place of the Sunday sermon or for youth programs and other fellowship settings — this latest installment in the popular Thespian Theology series will enlighten audiences of all ages while leaving an indelible impression.
Some of the intriguing titles include:
* Blow The Trumpet! (Ash Wednesday)
* A Single Granary (Lent 5)
* Everyone’s Invited To The Feast! (Easter Day)
* Righteous Rudy And Judgmental Judy (Easter 6)Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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If A Sermon Falls In The Forest
$23.95This fascinating volume looks at the scriptural texts concerning a pivotal New Testament theme — the resurrection of Jesus — and examines how they may be read in various interpretive communities. Shepherd analyzes each of the major New Testament writers — Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul — and places their distinctive accounts of Jesus’ resurrection in the broader context of their entire output. Through a careful study of the literary, historical, theological, anthropological, and sociological dimensions that color each writer’s picture of the resurrection, Shepherd helps readers understand the unique view each brought to bear on the life of Jesus and the faith of his followers.
But that is not all this book has to offer. Each section also includes one or more sample sermons illustrating how a preacher might treat these texts for an actual congregation. Each message is introduced with a description of its original setting and the homiletical and interpretive issues involved — so this is an excellent resource for pastors looking for stimulating Easter material or instructive preaching models.
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Alleluia : Messages For Children On Lent And Easter Themes
$12.95Elaine Ward passionately believes that it is vital for children to hear the good news of God’s love through the Lenten stories of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. In this companion volume to An Idle Tale Becomes Good News (also available from CSS Publishing Company), Ward shares her gift for communicating with young people through twenty stories based on specific phrases or objects related to Jesus’ ministry in his final days or in his resurrection appearances. Each message tells a captivating tale in easily understood language, then invites children to enter the sacred story by connecting it with the scriptural narrative. Brief talking points and questions are included to help presenters clearly make the link for their young listeners.
Stories include:
* The Wasted Ointment
* The Warning Dream
* The Misdirected Tears
* The Torn Curtain
* The Idle Tale
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Idle Tale Becomes Good News
$15.95Each chapter in this collection of twenty meditations considers a specific phrase or object related to Jesus’ ministry in his final days or in his resurrection appearances. In several cases, this is something intangible yet very distinct, such as Jesus’ prayer for his disciples, Pilate’s wife’s dream, or the astounding news of the resurrection which seemed like an “idle tale.” Other messages address objects that could have been seen and touched: the torn curtain in the Temple, ropes, scars, or the burial spices the women brought to the empty tomb. But whether tangible or intangible, each symbol reflects a significant event in the biblical narrative which Sheets explores to see what lessons can be drawn for today’s Christian living. This volume is excellent for adult Sunday school classes or other study groups, devotional reading during Lent and Easter, and as background for sermon preparation. A companion book of children’s sermons based on the same texts (Alleluia! by Elaine M. Ward) is also available from CSS Publishing Company.
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Journey Of Stones
$7.95Drawing on the rich imagery of rocks and stones in scripture, these powerful messages center around the compelling metaphor of stones (and our willingness to throw them) as representative of our sins. As worshipers enter the sanctuary they are invited to pick up stones as a concrete symbol of each sermon’s theme; then as the message concludes the stones are placed at the foot of the cross. When the stones disappear on Easter (just like the stone sealing Jesus’ tomb), it’s a vivid illustration of how the Lord also removes our stones of sin. Each chapter includes several thought-provoking discussion questions to spur further reflection. With messages for Ash Wednesday, five weeks of Lent, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, this is an excellent resource for Lenten midweek programming.
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Discover Your Windows
$19.99In this dynamic book, Church Doctor Kent Hunter explores ten worldviews (windows) that greatly affect your life and your church. Based on research of over 18,000 church members, Hunter reveals that most tensions in churches are focused on symptoms rather than the issues that lie behind them – conflicting worldviews.
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Daniel
$36.00Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist pastors and students in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume presents the text under discussion, explains the biblical book in its original historical context, and explores the text’s significance for faithful living today. These books are an ideal resource for preparing a text-based sermon and for use in advanced Bible study groups.
The book of Daniel is concerned with religious persecution. Daniel’s message in this apocalyptic text, however, assures that God will deliver those who trust God, refuse to worship other gods, and keep Jewish tradition in the face of persecution, C.L. Seow examines this difficult and provocative book and explores it relevance to faith and the church today.
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Intimate Faith : A Womans Guide To The Spiritual Disciplines
$21.99Much has been written about the five general spiritual disciplines: prayer, worship, service, fellowship, and study. But Scripture provides insight into additional disciplines-17 in all-and each is essential for strong spiritual development. INTIMATE FAITH introduces these disciplines and provides biblical proofs as well as present-day illustrations to show how God uses them to increase our capacity for enjoying Him and experiencing the fullness of His desires for our lives.
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