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The Rochester College Sermon Seminar and the series of books it has inspired have been built on the conviction that Christian preaching today needs revision. Such reforming begins with a close and faithful reading of Scripture, an engagement so serious that the world of Scripture ultimately sets agendas and invents expectations for meaningful life... In this present volume, too, we wish to grant the book of Hebrews the opportunity to pull all of us...
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The context for this book is rooted in the life of the local church. We desire to integrate biblical scholarship and homiletical theory with the task of preaching Luke/Acts. Our prayer is that the responsible integration of these resources will increase the ability of the Holy Spirit to empower preachers for faithful proclamation of God's word. To that end we give God the glory.
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Sermons from one of the country's best-known theologians.
17 sermons, from "Saints" and "Letting Go," to "Recognizing Jesus/Seeing Salvation" and "Clothe Your Ministers in Righteousness".
Two bonus presentations on "Leadership" and "An Open Letter to Christians Beginning College" in the appendix.
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Popular and widely known preacher, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
Based on his 2012 General Convention homily and video that went viral on the web.
Includes the acclaimed 2012 General Convention address:
We need some Christians who are as crazy as the Lord. Crazy enough to love like Jesus, to give like Jesus, to forgive like Jesus, to do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God—like Jesus. Crazy enough to dare to change the world...
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If we are to be successful in our personal walk with God, if we are to have ministries that are powerful and life changing, it is imperative that we be well nourished daily. This nourishment comes from reading, reflecting on and putting into practice the Word of God. The Word is our daily bread.
Manna, the bread from heaven was provided daily for God's people while journeying in the wilderness. This manna was not just for physical nourishment, but...
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These simple and straightforward sermon outlines for pastors and speakers make sermon preparation easier and more efficient. Sermon outlines include: "Amazing Grace;" Avoiding Satan's Snares; Be Your Own Boss; Christ, Our Spiritual Rock; Compassion; Coping with Care; Defeating Negativism; God's Plan for Your Life; How God Speaks; How to Beat Boredom; How to Win over Self; How to Work for God Effectively; Keeping Watch; Peach Through Christ; P-R-A-Y-E-R;...
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Contiene sermones para poder predicar una serie temática por un año completo sobre hombres y mujeres de la Biblia. Para incidir en el conocimiento y la formación bíblica de los creyentes. Predicados con el estilo y base bíblica que caracterizan las predicaciones de John MacArthur: revolucionar los corazones y vidas por medio de la palabra predicada.
Encontrará sermones y bosquejos sobre: Abel, Noé, Abraham, la Mujer Perfecta, El Padre Sabio,...
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As pastor-evangelist of the 6,000-seat Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, the largest congregation in the world, Charles Spurgeon displayed a gift for originality, commented on the events of his time, exhibited a strong social conscience, and was a skilled orator. His sermons are regarded as evangelical classics.
Gleaming with vivid imagery and practical application, this collection of twelve sermons offers treasures of wisdom for Lent, Easter, and...
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For the 75th anniversary of The Protestant Hour and Day1 ministry, host Peter Wallace has gathered dozens of inspiring excerpts from the most powerful sermons. Some of the most effective preachers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries are featured, representing the historic mainline Protestant churches and a diverse variety of voices. Diana Butler Bass, Michael Curry, Walter Brueggemann, Barbara Brown Taylor, Juan Carlos Huertas, and many more...
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There is a Path that Leads Home to the Heart of God
In the midst of our modern lives the spiritual path beckons, calling each of us to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, Buddha and the saints of east and west. While this upward trek brings the challenges of returning karma and deep inner testing, it also leads to abiding joy and peace.
Practicing Sainthood is an encouraging and practical companion for your spiritual journey. These fifteen sermons delivered...
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These sermons are essential to an understanding of Newman's theological development as well as the dynamic changes that occurred within the Catholic Church in the 19th century. A diverse collection, Newman writes on "Religious Faith Rational," "The Christian Mysteries," "Religious Emotion," as well as much more. These sermons were all preached on Sundays by Newman at his Anglican parish, Saint Mary the Virgin, Oxford. Essential to any student of theology,...
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This volume presents for the first time English-language translations of twelve sermons by St. Claude La Colombière. Canonized in 1992 by Pope John Paul II, Claude was a 17th-century Jesuit priest who authenticated the visions of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart. Like St. Francis of Assisi, Claude had been a man of privilege, and was a literary figure with a reputation as a master of Christian eloquence. He died...
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In this wonderful collection of essays, stories, devotions, and random musings, Mark Wilbanks displays the wit and wisdom that are the hallmarks of a pastoral and preaching career spanning half a century. His commentary on and insights into life and a flawed humanity are pithy, poignant, and frequently hilarious. He will make you laugh and cry ... sometimes in the same paragraph! But at the heart of all his stories is the reminder that life is a precious...
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His "Sermons on Several Occasions" is a collection of over 140 sermons, compiled into five series. The first series is Wesley's interpretation of what the Bible says concerning the way to heaven, the second concerns important Christian doctrines and practices. The final three series were published without Wesley's knowledge and therefore have no topical arrangement, and may even be of questionable authorship. Regardless, the collection is a significant...
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Born August 5, 1915, in Racine, Ohio. Passed away July 17, 2010, in Lancaster, Calif. She grew up in Belaire, Ohio, and has lived in the Antelope Valley for 56 years. She was known by many as the Mother Teresa of America, Rev. Agnes I. Numer gave food to the hungry, clothes to those that had none, and love to the unloved. She trained many to walk in the footsteps of sharing Gods love to the nations.
This is Volume 1 of Compilation of the late...
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In 1954, God gave Rev. Agnes I. Numer the revelation of Isaiah 58. He told her,
"This is My plan, for My church, for the end of time."
He showed her planes, trains, warehouses, centers of refuge, food distribution and so much more. Rev. Numer established training centers where leaders received a vision, a hope, a plan and the principles of God's Kingdom. Those leaders passionately put these principles into practice around the globe. Many were set...
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