Authentic Worship
Hearing Scripture’s Voice, Applying Its Truths – Herbert, W. Bateman IV. Kregel Academic. This is a collection of four plenary papers presented in 2001 at Grace Theological Seminar for the 46thAnnual Midwest Regional Meeting of the Evangelical Society on ‘The Worshiping Church: The Theological and Expressions of Worship for the 21st Century Christian.’ Other works
America’s Worship Wars
– Terry W. York. Hendrickson. Should churches continue to sing the traditional hymns or should they embrace the contemporary choruses? Should they play organs or guitars? The author addresses the issues that have been with us for some time now (actually they started during the Jesus Revolution) and gives a sympathetic and insightful guide to
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places
– Eugene H. Peterson. Eerdmans. Peterson writes with clarity that every reader will appreciate. He states, “There are seething energies of spirituality in evidence everywhere.” Unfortunately we live in a culture that thrives on self-help theories when God’s word clearly teaches that we are to live our life through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Battle for the Beginning
Creation, Evolution and the Bible – John McArthur. WORD. In a day when there is so much post modern thinking and a decline of absolutes, this is a crucial book for preachers, teachers, Christian schools and churches. We need to be clear about the subject of creation and evolution. If we are not, we can
So You Want To Be Like Christ?
Eight Essentials To Get You There – Chuck Swindoll. WORD. Swindoll is one of the most popular writers and preachers of the late 20th century. This book covers basic and necessary disciplines in the Christian life, including: Intimacy, Simplicity, Silence and Solitude, Surrender, Prayer, Humility, Self – control and Sacrifice. A good book for summer
Preacher, Can You Hear Us Listening?
– Roger. E. Van Harn. Eerdman’s. Preaching is an art and science. I do not agree with the ideas floating today that we need to tell people what they want to hear. Like the Prophets and our Lord Himself, we must tell them what they need to hear. At the same time, we can be
Never Blink In A Hailstorm
NEVER BLINK IN A HAILSTORM and Other Lessons on Leadership Recommended by Jack Hayford and Calvin Miller. Baker. Miller says, “Submit to this good print and your submission will become your entitlement to mentor your world.” A small but extremely practical book that you should own. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe
Dry Bones Dancing
Resurrecting Your Spiritual Passion – Tony Evans. Multnomah. Evans is a popular speaker and pastor who knows how to communicate in practical ways. Chapter titles include: Are You Hungry? Are You Asking? Are You Drawing Near? Are You Paying the Price? Are You Enduring? Are You Worshiping? Are You Proclaiming? and more. Good reading for
A Public Faith
From Constantine to the Medieval World, Vol. 2 – Ivor J. Davidson. Baker Books. This is a multivolume set that draws from the wisdom and expertise of church historians and theologians. A resource for your library that will help you understand the development of the church through the early years. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,
True Truth
Defending Absolute Truth in a Relativistic World – Art Lindsley. InterVarsity. Lindsley is the senior fellow at the C.S. Lewis Institute. This book comes highly recommended by Charles Colson and Ravi Zacharias. Seeing the increasing polarization of American culture, it’s important that we understand how to stand for truth in a relativistic age. There are
The Sermon Maker
Tales of a Transformed Preacher – Calvin Miller. Zondervan. A well written book that is easy to read with practical principles for preaching that you can apply. You may find yourself in Pastor Sam’s position and find some hope between these pages. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to
The 7 Sins of Highly Defective People
– Rick Ezell. Kregel. The author takes a look at the 7 deadly sins and gives practical advice on how to overcome them. If you are preaching through the 7 deadly sins, this is a book to add to your library. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build