The Smell of Sin and the Fresh Air of Grace
– Don Everts, InterVarsity. Jesus didn’t pull any punches when he talked about sin. He didn’t soft sell, shave off the corners or water down the message. Jesus had a clear understanding of the problem and the solution. This small but practical book is a great tool to put in the hands of those who
Wholly For God
– William Law. Edited by Andrew Murray, Bethany Fellowship. Murray writes, “The present volume is a proof of my high appreciation of his teaching and my desire to let others share with me in the profit to be derived from it.” Law was an English clergyman prior to the American Revolution. He lost his job
The Power of the Spirit
Selections from the Writings of William Law – Edited by Andrew Murray, Bethany Fellowship. Murray said, “I have never found anyone who has so helped me in understanding the scripture truth of the work of the Holy Spirit.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church,
Four Steps to Developing Great Sermons
Cornerstones – lay the foundation for a focused, listener-based message by asking four basic questions: What’s my point of view? Who are my listeners? What do I want them to do? What benefits are in it for them? Create – use principles of brainstorming for ideas, facts, and stories. Cluster – group similar ideas. Compose – edit and organize
Volume 03, Issue 13
July 3 French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded the city of Quebec, 1608. July 4 Statue of Liberty presented to U.S. as gift from France, 1884. July 5 William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London, 1865. July 8 The Declaration of Independence was first read to the public, 1776. July 9 The Declaration of
Patriotic Ideas
Our National Anthem It was the valiant defense of Fort McHenry by American forces during the British attack on September 13, 1814 that inspired 35-year old, poet-lawyer Francis Scott Key to write the poem which was to become our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem was written to match the meter of the English
Preaching
Howard F. Sugden & Warren W. Wiersbe Is preaching really important to the ministry of the church? Preaching is, of course, only one way God has given for the proclamation of His Word; but we sincerely believe it is the most important. We certainly proclaim His Word at the Lord’s Table and in baptism, as
Reading Suggestions
To be a leader, one needs to be in tune with a variety of subjects. A person should also read books outside their area of interest or their normal reading plan. A good leader will read no less than 2 or 3 books a month. The minimum anyone can read can continue to maintain a
If Men And Women Are From The Same Designer
Written by: Joe McKeever I have finally nailed down the difference in “men’s books” and “women’s books.” I mean, aside from the fact that most books written for women have “Oprah’s Book Club” on their cover. Last week, I was reading “Black and Blue” by Anna Quindlen (definitely woman’s book) and something occurred to me.
Habits of the Mind
– James W. Sire. InterVarsity Press. Often Christians are slammed as not being intellectual. We are viewed as people who have faith but no mind. Yet, some of the greatest thinkers in the history of humanity were believers. Men like Jonathan Edwards, Augustine, the Apostle Paul and C. S. Lewis. In a day when Christianity
How to Read the Psalms
– Tremper Longman III. InterVarsity. While the Psalms are considered by most their favorite book of the Bible, we can begin to read them and scan them in a way in that makes us dull to the deep truths contained in the text. At times, we see things in the Psalms that trouble us –
The Incomparable Christ
The Person and Work of Jesus Christ – J. Oswald Sanders. Moody. A great classic written by a popular author on Christ. Other books by this author you need to own are Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Discipleship, Spiritual Maturity and Enjoying Intimacy with God. You can’t go wrong reading the balanced and practical writings of J.