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.
Biblical Church Growth
How You Can Work With God To Build A Faithful Church – Gary L. McIntosh. Baker. There are hundreds of books out on church growth, but most may have missed what this author is trying to deal with. Church growth, but at what cost? A solid resource that comes highly recommended. A valuable tool for
Executive Influence
– Christopher Crane & Mike Hamel Impacting Your Workplace for Christ by: Christopher Crane and Mike Hamel, is an outstanding book for the Christian businessman today. Every pastor should want every Christian businessman in the church to read this book. Crane and Hamel present the simple truths about who Christians are to be in the
The Knowledge of the Holy
– A. W. Tozer. Christian Publications. You should read this book at the beginning of every year. Tozer is an author you must read and absorb. He cuts like a knife and drives the point home. His high view of God and Scripture is evident on every page. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by
The Revival We Need
– Oswald J. Smith Originally printed in 1925, this is a classic. Printed by Xulon Press, and available through their web site or through the above website. Jonathan Goforth said of this book, “Had I the wealth of a millionaire I would put ‘The Revival We Need’ in every Christian home on this continent and
The Tozer Pulpit, Vol. 1 & 2
– A. W. Tozer. Christian Publications. This publisher has combined the majority of Tozer’s work into 2 hardbound books. Tozer is someone every preacher needs to get to know. Although he died in the 1960’s, his writing is as current and fresh as anything on the market. He doesn’t water down the truth, he doesn’t
Worship By The Book
– D. A. Carson. Zondervan. Carson says, ‘What is at stake is authenticity…Sooner or later Christians tire of public meetings that are profoundly inauthentic, regardless of how well (or poorly) arranged, directed, performed. We long to meet, corporately, with the living and majestic God and to offer him the praise that he is due.’ An
Worship in Spirit and Truth
– John M. Frame. P & R Publishing. A refreshing study of the principles and practice of biblical worship. The author guides us through some basic principles regarding worship and then does a nice job of explaining worship in the Old and New Testament. Most books written on worship deal with the current situation, this
By His Grace and For His Glory
A Historical, Theological and Practical Study of the Doctrines of Grace in Baptist Life – Nettles and Tibi First written in 1986 and published by Baker books. If you are dealing with the Calvinist/ Arminian issue, this is probably a good book to keep in your library as a reference tool. Written from the Reformed
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
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