Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Christian Ministry - Preaching

Description: The nature of Jewish-Christian relations at the end of the first century has been a subject of serious study and considerable debate. The time between 70 and 150 CE is held to be a volatile time in that Jewish-Christian relations were quickly, although not uniformly, deteriorating. This is a time referred to as the ""partings of the ways,"" when the church was emerging as a religion apart from Judaism. Although it has often been neglected in this study, of particular interest is the Apocalypse of John, since it was written in this dark and turbulent time in Jewish-Christian...

Pouring out over three decades of wisdom in his newest "Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series X, Cycle C," David Bales invites teachers of the word to peer deep beneath the pages of scripture to consider broader perspectives and themes. In each lectionary day, Bales presents themes, summaries, exegesis, and a prayer as resources to guide sermon development, always attempting to expose preachers to different perspectives and deeper knowledge.
As Bales carefully unpacks his thoughts upon each selected scripture passage, he combines his personal ideas with the time-tested analysis of other...

Who doesn't love a good story? Storytellers who excel at their craft have the ability to draw readers or listeners into the worlds they create, using characters and situations to entertain and enlighten us. Jesus, the Master Storyteller, often spoke using parables -- short stories that conveyed spiritual truths. By drawing his listeners into his stories, he unlocked their minds and hearts to hear the truth he was relating to them.
This compilation of stories for the entire church year, written by "Peter Andrew Smith," follows in that same tradition. The stories within CSS Publishing's...

As our aging population increasingly moves into out of home situations, there is a need to bring the church and its message of hope and faith to seniors in assisted living centers and nursing homes who otherwise are not able to attend services. Two of the leading advocates for this important service share an inspiring message and guidelines to both clergy and lay people who may never have thought of being a part of this heartfelt movement. The book walks the reader through the stages of choosing a location, recruiting volunteers, selecting a service format, and deciding on the necessary...

Ce dictionnaire est non seulement un outil de travail, mais aussi un veritable vade mecum pour tous ceux qui etudient et ceux qui enseignent la liturgie et la theologie des sacrements, pour les agents pastoraux et pour toute personne soucieuse de creuser et de se ressourcer davantage dans ces domaines.
L homme rend culte a Dieu, particulierement dans la tradition catholique, a travers differentes prieres et celebrations liturgiques. Ces celebrations sont garnies des signes, symboles, couleurs, images, paroles, rites, etc., dont le sens est parfois non seulement obnubile, mais aussi...

It seems to be hard-wired into our human DNA, doesn't it? The quest for influence and impact drives us. We long for the right platform to serve from and all too often play the comparison game. Then we begin to blame our perceived lack of greatness on other people and circumstances. Some elder or church lady doesn't respect me enough. The people are anti-vision. I must have some deep hidden sin in my life. If I had more money, a bigger building, and a winning smile, it would be easy for me, too Maybe our definition of greatness isn't what it should be. Maybe we are looking too much at what we...

The author presents a close reading of Martin Luther's lectures on Galatians (1531) and Genesis (1535-1545). It reveals that Luther employed his unique understanding of Law and Gospel to inculcate in his students the understanding and desire to faithfully live out their callings in the vocations to which God had appointed them. He provided resources to do the same in the parishes they were to serve. Though in recent years the field of Luther studies has begun to appreciate the invaluable pastoral insights of this experienced master of pastors, the research has focused primarily on Luther's...

The NIV Value Pew and Worship Bible is a quality, all-purpose black hardcover Bible ideal for any church or classroom available at a great low price. This Bible includes the full-text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version with subject headings and translators' footnotes, easy-to-read 8.5-point font and double-column format, in a durable hardcover binding.

Description: The living Word of God has the power to penetrate and change readers and audiences. As the Holy Spirit illumines understanding and empowers speaking, we can improve our oral reading through approach, attitude and technique. Ethical responsibilities, community experience of reading as worship, and individual reader orientation are all addressed throughout the book. Focused on understanding the biblical text leading to impacting both the person who reads and the audience, 'Oral Interpretation of the Bible' takes a rhetorical approach to the reading experience. This holistic method...

The NIV Value Pew and Worship Bible is a quality, all-purpose blue hardcover Bible ideal for any church or classroom available at a great low price. This Bible includes the full-text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version with subject headings and translators' footnotes, easy-to-read 8.5-point font and double-column format, in a durable hardcover binding.

The NIV Value Pew and Worship Bible is a quality, all-purpose burgundy hardcover Bible ideal for any church or classroom available at a great low price. This Bible includes the full-text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version with subject headings and translators' footnotes, easy-to-read 8.5-point font and double-column format, in a durable hardcover binding.

The NIV Value Pew and Worship Bible is a quality, all-purpose brown hardcover Bible ideal for any church or classroom available at a great low price. This Bible includes the full-text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version with subject headings and translators' footnotes, easy-to-read 8.5-point font and double-column format, in a durable hardcover binding.

The NIV Pew and Worship Bible Large Print is a durable black hardcover Bible perfect for any church or classroom. This Bible includes the complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version, printed on high-quality paper inside a durable binding. The NIV text features subject headings and translators' footnotes, easy-to-read 12-point print size, and double-column format. With a new custom typeface, this Bible delivers a more pleasant reading experience, making it even easier to understand God's Word.

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The NIV Pew and Worship Bible Large Print is a durable blue hardcover Bible perfect for any church or classroom. This Bible includes the complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version, printed on high-quality paper inside a durable binding. The NIV text features subject headings and translators' footnotes, easy-to-read 12-point print size, and double-column format. With a new custom typeface, this Bible delivers a more pleasant reading experience, making it even easier to understand God's Word.

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The NIV Pew and Worship Bible Large Print is a durable burgundy hardcover Bible perfect for any church or classroom. This Bible includes the complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version, printed on high-quality paper inside a durable binding. The NIV text features subject headings and translators' footnotes, easy-to-read 12-point print size, and double-column format. With a new custom typeface, this Bible delivers a more pleasant reading experience, making it even easier to understand God's Word.

For every Sunday of Years A, B and C as well as Principal Holy Days, Feasts and Festivals, Rosalind Brown offers reflections and commentary on the Lectionary readings and collect