Confessing Jesus Christ
Preaching in a Postmodern World – David J. Lose. Eerdmans. An overview of postmodern thought and insights and how to address them in your preaching. The author explores the practical implications of a confessional homiletic for preaching and provides concrete methods for preparing sermons that meaningfully bridge biblical texts and contemporary congregations. The author is
Follow Me
The following is an excerpt from Dr. Vance Havner’s Reflections on the Gospels. May 5, 1935 The call of the fishermen disciples by the sea (Mt. 4:18-22; Mk. 1:16-20) was really a second call, a call to service. Peter, Andrew and John were already disciples, having followed Christ as recorded in John 1:35-51. Notice that
A Bucket of Surprises
– J. John and Mark Stibbe An A-Z of the wittiest and most memorable stories, proverbs and observations, Compiled by J. John and Mark Stibbe, Monarch Books. A good book to keep as a resource for humor to season your sermons. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build
Biblical Hermeneutics
A Comprehensive Introduction to Interpreting Scripture – Bruce Corley, Steve Lemke, Grant Lovejoy, Broadman & Holman. All three authors are professors in Seminary and give us a tool designed to help us grow in our ability to teach, interpret and preach the Word. If we are going to rightly divide the Word for our people,
Spirituality and Leadership
– Alan E. Nelson. NavPress. There are leaders and then there are spiritual leaders. This book defines what true spiritual leadership is and why it is vitally important. A good read after you have read J. Oswald Sanders, ‘Spiritual Leadership.’ 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up
How to Be Like Jesus
Lessons on Following in His Footsteps – Pat Williams. HCI Publishers. Recommended by leaders like Dr. Bill Bright, Dr. Jay Strack and Dr. Jerry Falwell. A solid, practical book on How to have Integrity, how to obey, be angry, talk, think, pray, forgive, love, endure, grieve, lead, focus, dare, serve, die and conquer like Jesus.
An Introduction to Theological Research
A guide for College and Seminary Students – Cyril Barber and Robert Krauss, Jr. University Press of America. If you are a student, buy this book. It’s worth the investment. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The 21st Century Pastor
A vision based on the ministry of Paul – David Fisher. Zondervan. The author says, “Pastors who know what time it is will, in the name and power of God, create communities of faith where the values of the Gospel are embraced, taught and lived out.” The author takes an insightful look into Paul’s concept
Inspired Preaching
A Survey of Preaching found in the New Testament – C. Richard Wells & A. Boyd Luter. Broadman & Holman. Both authors are faculty members at Criswell College. The Bible has more to say about how to preach than you might think. In a day of cotton candy, felt need preaching, this is a valuable
The Reluctant Traveler
A Pilgrimage Through Loss and Recovery – Diane Dempsey Marr. NavPress. Not enough is written in a practical way to help those who are suffering loss in this style. This is a practical tool that someone can work through at their own pace. It can also be used for a support group tool in helping
The Samson Syndrome
– Mark Atteberry A highly recommended resource by the likes of Pat Williams, John Maxwell, Randy Alcorn and others. Very well written, practical and a must read for pastors 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Real Peace
Freedom and Conscience in the Christian Life – Warren Wiersbe. Baker. This is the newest of Dr. Wiersbe’s books. An excellent resource to build a good Wednesday night Bible study or a Pastor’s class. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage