The Complete Worship Leader
– Kevin J. Navarro. Baker. A book that provides holistic, biblical views on worship leading as drawing people into God’s presence – not just song leading. It addresses four elements crucial for the worship leader: theology, discipleship, artistry and leadership. The book also deals with the essentials of building a worship team and the place
A Tribute To Ron Dunn
by Michael Catt MY BEST FRIEND is now in the presence of Jesus. Friday, June 29, 2001, at 7:45 a.m., Central time, one of God’s greatest servants walked into the presence of Christ. Since April of 2000, Ron had suffered greatly. Now he is free from all suffering. Ron leaves behind an incredible wife, Kaye,
It Figures!
It is estimated that six billion hours of work are lost annually in the U.S. because of alcoholism. Concerned about the increase in postage? Consider: The U.S. Postal Service spends $3500 a day on medical aid for employees bitten by dogs! The next time somebody uses the phrase “where the rubber hits the road,” tell
Havner’s Reflections
The Secret of the Lord By Vance Havner “Hast thou heard the secret of God?” Job. 15:8 All of us have our secrets. A dignified congregation on Sunday morning looks very calm and collected but if the minister could begin showing on a screen the secrets of their hearts there would be a reaching for
5 Names You Need to Know
By Michael Catt Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah lived in difficult times. The signs of the times were grim. The sins of God’s people were obvious. Within a generation, the nation would be overrun and the Promised Land would become a waste land. Israel is arrogant and unrepentant. The sins of the nation are primarily the sins
Your Appointment with the IRS
By Michael Catt *The following outline is taken from Michael Catt’s sermon series on James. It can be heard here: https://sherwoodbaptist.net/bookstore/products/james-series/254/ James 5: l-6 The Introduction: 60s – Characterized by IDEALISM 80s Characterized by MATERIALISM 70s – Characterized INTROSPECTION 90s – Characterized by FUTILISM James has already mentioned the rich at three other points. 1:9-11;
Bible Soft
www.biblesoft.com There are many excellent software programs available for pastors. I personally like the user friendly PC STUDY BIBLE software program. You can check out this affordable product at www.biblesoft.com. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Angry People in the Pews
– Leroy Howe. Judson Press. A good resource for personal growth, short courses on anger management, and training for the ministry of lay pastoral care in Christian congregations. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
eMINISTRY Connecting with the Net Generation
– Andrew Careaga. Kregel Publications. Today’s church faces the challenge of ministering to a generation dominated by instantaneous technology. How the church approaches the Net generation may well determine how this generation views God and Christianity. This resource looks at the use of on-line technology and gives counsel on avoiding the moral pitfalls 2ProphetU2ProphetU is
God With Us
Theological Insights For the Presentation of Scripture – George Harris. Available through TIPS, 2220 N.W. Military Highway, San Antonio, TX 78213. This resource includes sermons on Christmas by Dr. George Harris, Dr. John Bisagno, Dr. W. A. Criswell, Dr. Jimmy Draper, Dr. Jerry Vines and Dr. Fred Wolfe. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by
Preaching the Incarnate Christ
– D. W. Celeverly Ford. Preaching Series. Hendrickson Publishers. A collection of twenty-four sermons on the incarnate Christ covers all aspects of this difficult but central concept, making it accessible to the general Christian in a lively and readable manner. The author shows what teaching on the Incarnation safeguards and how firmly the Church rests
Stealing Sheep
The Church’s Hidden Problem with Transfer Growth – William Chadwick Call it what you will, church shopping or church hopping, we all know the problem. It is a dangerous trend and deceives us into thinking we are impacting culture when actually we are only swapping sheep from one flock to another. While churches are becoming