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Ruth Audio Lectures features scholar and professor Marion Taylor teaching through the book of Ruth in five engaging and challenging lessons. Based on her Ruth commentary in The Story of God Bible Commentary series, these video lessons explain and illuminate each passage of the book in light of...

Preaching is simple. It can be defined as, “Speaking God’s word to people.” However, preaching is also complex. It is both an art and a science. It is both a gift and a task. It will bring out the best or the worse in people. In this primer, Pastor Tim Rupp walks the student-preacher step-by-step how to write and deliver a biblically based expository sermon.

The Pulpit Series, which is exclusive to the Jack Hyles Library, is a preservation in print of the sermons of Jack Hyles. Volume One contains conference sermons preached by Dr. Jack Hyles from the years 1983-1991. While these sermons are from the past, they resound with relevant truths for the Christian today.

Are you prepared for the return of Christ? In these uncertain times, every Christian must ask themselves: Am I truly ready for the Rapture? In Practical Steps to Be Rapture Ready, this comprehensive guide offers a clear roadmap to ensure your heart, mind, and spirit are aligned with God’s eternal plan. Stop living in spiritual uncertainty and embrace the truth that Christ’s return is near. This book is more than just a manual; it’s a powerful, life-changing guide designed to transform your walk with God and prepare you for the most pivotal moment in human history. Whether you’re a ...

Every church leader knows the importance of Sunday — but not every church experiences services that truly connect, engage, and grow people. When Sundays lack clarity and intentionality, they can become routine instead of transformative. In Sunday Church Growth Strategies , experienced pastor and leadership coach John Finkelde provides a clear and practical framework for building Sunday services that are spiritually alive, strategically aligned, and positioned for healthy church growth.

The word pastor is derived from a Latin word meaning shepherd. The word shepherd means to move something from one place to another. The shepherd guides the sheep with love and attention. The pastor can wear all five-fold hats. Are you called to lead and guide? I hope you are. Pastors have been used by God to save and deliver souls from the hands of Satan. We will discuss the five-fold mandate of the pastor. We will also review it’s execution in modern times. Come join Zion Willingham as she reviews the call of the pastor, the Good Shepherd.

If you preach God’s Word, you long to do so with the same scriptural philosophy and spiritual power that marked the preaching of the apostle Paul. In one brief New Testament passage, Paul explains the unique source of his power. In first-century Corinth, the Greeks highly prized and even idolized the ability to speak intelligently and eloquently. Unfortunately, many in the church in Corinth had embraced those secular standards, even causing serious division in the church.

Do You Really Know HOW To Use Apologetics? Many people have this illusion that just knowing a few arguments is sufficient to practice Christian apologetis. They are wrong. Apologetics is 'defense' of Christian faith. Any 'defense' is a battle and every battle needs tools of defense and offense. Defense needs much practice. This eBook explains some of the essential strategies that one has to use when practicing Christian apologetics. In its 15th edition, more than 100,000 non Kindle copies have already reached worldwide.

God called me to preach at the age of 11, and three years later, in 1987, I began preaching. My pastor taught me to be intentional about “sermon seeds,” writing down ideas and studying and preaching them when able. This book is a collection of un-preached messages from 1987 to the present. Through the years, my files have grown from hand-written notes to electronic notes on tablets, computers, and smartphones. These files encourage me, especially when my emotional well runs dry. Sometimes God brings something out of those folders and anoints me to preach it. Other times, the files grow ...

The Church's primary task is ensuring the practical encounter of humanity with the Holy Trinity. This task aims for the Church to regain God's lost image in her because of sin; this, in turn, enables the Church to live through Him, on earth, and to embark on a pleasurable trip, during which she delights in heaven's deposit, through the work of the divine grace. This is the purpose of the Word's incarnation, His crucifixion, His resurrection, His ascension, and His second coming. He is the unique Divine Tutor - the philanthropic Saviour of humanity. Let the Lord grant us now the ...

"Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given." (Proverbs 25:11) Welcome to Preaching by Discovery Every minister knows the challenge: you've been given thirty minutes on Sunday morning to take ancient texts and make them speak with power to contemporary hearts. You've been called to transform familiar stories into fresh encounters with divine truth. You've been tasked with helping your congregation discover that the God who worked miracles in biblical times continues to work in their lives today. This book is designed to help you meet that challenge through the power...

Alcançar a simplicidade na pregação é de extrema importância a todos os ministros que desejam ser úteis às almas. A não ser que você seja simples em seus sermões você nunca vai ser entendido, e se não for compreendido, você não pode fazer o bem aos que lhe ouvem. O ditado de Quintiliano é verdadeiro: "Se você não anseia ser entendido, você é digno de ser esquecido". O primeiro objetivo de um ministro deve ser o de pregar a verdade, toda a verdade, e nada mais que "a verdade como ela é em Jesus".

These messages were preached consecutively as part of the study in the book of Deuteronomy at Immanuel Baptist Church in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Pastor Runyan brings his conversational, "street-level" style to bear on the last of the books of Moses, Deuteronomy. The second generation after the exodus from Egypt had come to the banks of the Jordan River, able to look across into the Promised Land. They had recently accomplished two stunning victories against the imposing armies of pagan kings. Deuteronomy is the last address of Moses to the people. He won't be making the journey with them, ...

I experienced pain that made me feel empty, but after writing this devotional, I am thirsty again and ready to serve the Lord and his people. I took a full drink of living water. Our experiences are building blocks for the next chapter of life. People need to know that Jesus Christ is still the answer. The eight devotionals provide Scriptures associated with faith, the Trinity, God’s presence, a touch, Jesus Christ, anointing, the promise, and the way. I wrote seven of the songs to accompany the devotionals. I am not empty, but i am thirsty again! Are you thirsty again?

Our enemies (the world, the flesh, and the devil) are ravaging humankind like biological weapons. You hold the antidote: the Word of God. The only challenge is convincing stubborn humans to take the antidote. As a warrior, you will have to use every weapon in your communication arsenal.

This book is a compilation of life lessons of faith that I have found profoundly helpful in living a prosperous and progressive life in Christ Jesus. These are antidotes for life's issues, questions, and struggles we face on a day-to-day basis. This book is full of insight and powerful revelations of love and faith in a God who cares deeply for his children. I believe this book will shed light on your walk with our savior to better serve you in living the abundant life.

This audiobook will help you realize that your desire to evangelize is really God wooing you to launch out. Street preaching is more than just yelling at people and scaring them into a decision to follow Christ. Jesus was moved with compassion for people because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Before you answer the call to engage in the spiritual fight for souls in your city, take the time to review the contents of this audiobook. It will help you get a head start.

He Went About Doing Good: The Compassion of Christ in Luke: FHU 2022 Bible Lectureship Study Book. Our world has seen its share of impatience and mean spiritedness. We have seen it as we dealt with important issues, elections, and relationships. Jesus saw it too.

Do you love the Lord? That is an important question! Our Lord, Jesus Christ, asked Peter, “Peter do you love me? Why is your love for God something that we need to discuss? Jesus says the greatest commandment is that you should “love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” Sometimes, there are circumstances thrown together and presented to you by the Lord that are simply tests, tests to prove your love for the Lord. If you love the Lord, prove it by passing the tests of love! Another amazing book by renowned author, Dag Heward-Mills, which ...

The “Been there, done that” culture is starving for reality. Hardly satisfied with the modern conventions of citing facts and figures and pushing propositions, emerging churches are jumping into the narrative form of communication with both feet. But not all emerging church leaders have an...