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Confronting the crisis facing Christianity, this anthology of post-modern, progressive Christian poems, with a rebellious tone, demythologizes Christian theology. Poems, Piety and Psyche is a brave departure from literal Christian dogma and challenges...

A Teacher's Commentary on Romans is both a doctrinal and practical tool by one who has spent many years teaching the book. The book explores Paul's explanation of justification by faith as well as his application of how this doctrine causes Christians to...

Would you agree that the present generation needs to be warned? God's indignation can be seen everywhere already, and yet it is mounting! Who can say how much time He will grant to sound the alarm? Silence at a time like this, knowing God will fulfill...

What does the view of the world look like from the perspective of someone who is already in eternity or perhaps awaits their own arrival?You are about to meet and hear stories from ten characters as they explore the gap between the "here and now" and...

We are living on the boundary between the print and electronic era. Richard A. Jensen says that as we move into the electronic world, we must seriously rethink most of what we do. This book calls us to reinvestigate preaching in our time.Well-grounded in...

Same-sex debates have recently disturbed the unity of many denominations, including those of the Evangelical Lutherans, Episcopalians, and Presbyterians; and now the still larger UnitedMethodist Church is undergoing a similar battle.This book was written...

Although there are no easy answers to tough problems, there are ways to help that can save time but effective. A wise God would give us the means to do so. This book gives these biblical principles and real examples so you can start simple...

Often, a disconnect exists between the way pastors, children's ministry volunteers, and churches describe the health and impact of children's ministry volunteers (and the overall functioning of an ongoing children's ministry). The volunteer dysfunction...

Talking about Jesus' story with others is designed to be a joy-producing experience for his followers, not to mention those hearing his story. Unfortunately, the prospect of talking about Jesus' story strikes fear into the hearts of many believers...

The book you are holding results from years of research carried out as I traveled the world as a rock musician followed by living abroad as a minister. Did you know that all the music ever created in the West has its origin in just twelve sounds? From...

Gender, Violence, and Justice is a volume of collected essays by an expert in the field of violence against women and pastoral theology. It represents over three decades of research, advocacy, and pastoral theological reflection on the subject of sexual...

The topic of the Internet is vastly underrepresented in the current literature on the intersection of technology and theology. Studies on Internet theology are certainly viewed as a topic of ""special interest,"" relevant--it might be thought--only to...

"All that remained were shattered plates and a dying soul. I was flat on my back in my soul and succumbing to full-blown physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion." This was the turning point for Sharon Houk who invites us on a poignant personal journey...

The book, Legalization of same-sex marriage in America: what the word of God says, was written by inspiration to pass a message to our people and the government of our land. It is aimed at warning us of the high level of moral decadence, by way of...

The twenty-first-century church is increasingly placing recently trained seminary or locally trained clergy in smaller churches where they must stand alone without the training under a senior pastor. Since leadership in a church and academic preparation...

Through twenty-five years of walking alongside those in conflict with their sexuality, Brad has come to understand what is at the heart of same-sex attraction: trauma. Little is understood about the concept of trauma and only recently has the method of...

This book explores how Christian spirituality and the political ethic of Christianity's founder, Jesus of Nazareth, might contribute to the most looming emergency of our day--ending human misery while reducing the planet's woes. It advances the new...

Homiletics is taking a theological turn. But what does the preaching task look like if we think of it not so much as a mastery of technique, but an exercise in theological method? Homiletical Theology in Action: The Unfinished Theological Task of...

<p>Have you ever felt betrayed by a family member? Have you ever needed even a glimpse of hope to help you through a tough situation? In the Old Testament, we read that Joseph was thrown into a pit and then sold by his own brothers. This great...

""Voices of Joy and Thanksgiving"" is a collection of sacred poems written by C. E. B. and published in 1866. The book is designed to be used for the principal festivals of the Christian year, including Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. The poems are...

Vital Elements of Preaching is a book written by Arthur Stephen Hoyt and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide for preachers, providing insights into the essential elements that make up effective preaching. Hoyt draws upon his own...

""Visions Of The King: And Other Sermons"" is a book written by Thomas Blackburn and published in 1881. The book is a collection of sermons that Blackburn delivered during his time as a pastor. The sermons cover a range of topics, but all focus on the...

""Village Sermons On The Baptismal Service"" is a book written by John Keble and first published in 1869. It is a collection of sermons that were delivered to a rural congregation in England during the early 19th century. The sermons focus on the...

Village Dialogues V1: Between Farmer Littleworth, Reverend Lovegood, And Others is a book written by Rowland Hill and first published in 1806. The book is a collection of fictional conversations between a farmer named Littleworth and a clergyman named...

""Two Sermons Preached On The Twenty-Fifty And Fortieth Anniversaries Of The Author�������s Pastorate"" is a collection of sermons by Henry Augustus Boardman, a prominent American Presbyterian minister. The book contains two sermons that were delivered...

Thirteen Sermons From The Quaresimale Of P. Paolo Segneri (1860) is a collection of sermons by the Italian Jesuit preacher, Paolo Segneri. The Quaresimale, or Lenten sermons, were a traditional part of Catholic worship during the Lenten season. Segneri...

Twelve Monday Lectures In Tremont Temple, Boston is a book written by Joseph Cook and published in 1877. The book contains a collection of twelve lectures delivered by Cook at Tremont Temple in Boston on Mondays. The lectures cover a wide range of...

The book ""Two Discourses Preached Before The University Of Cambridge, On Commencement Sunday July 1, 1810: And A Sermon Preached Before The Society For Missions To Africa And The East"" was written by Claudius Buchanan and published in 1811. The book...

""Twenty-One Sermons, On A Variety Of Interesting Subjects: Sentimental And Practical"" is a book written by Samuel Hopkins and published in 1803. The book contains a collection of twenty-one sermons that cover a range of topics related to religion and...

Twelve Sermons V4: Preached At Several Times And Upon Several Occasions (1718) is a book written by Robert South. It is a collection of twelve sermons that were preached by the author at different times and on various occasions. The book was originally...

Tracts On The Church is a book written by William Jones and originally published in 1850. The book is a collection of tracts that explore various aspects of the Christian Church. Jones covers topics such as the history of the Church, the role of the...

Tract Sermons is a book written by Adam Haworth and originally published in 1876. The book is a collection of sermons that were designed to be distributed as tracts, or small pamphlets, to be read by individuals outside of a church setting. The sermons...

The Life and Martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket: Archbishop of Canterbury, and Legate of the Holy See is a historical biography written by John Morris in 1859. The book chronicles the life of St. Thomas Becket, a prominent figure in the 12th century who...

The Fight of Faith: Sermons Preached on Various Occasions is a collection of sermons delivered by Stopford Augustus Brooke in 1877. The book is a reflection of the author's deep faith and his commitment to spreading the word of God. The sermons cover a...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Great Question And Other Sermons is a book of sermons written by William Alexander and first published in 1885. The book contains a collection of sermons that explore various theological topics, including the nature of God, the purpose of life, and...

The book ""The Name Which Is Above Every Name And The Shepherd And His Flock: Lectures Preached In Portman Chapel, During Lent 1866 And 1867"" by John William Reeve is a collection of lectures delivered during the Lenten season of 1866 and 1867 in...

""Sixteen Sermons Preached In The Parish Church Of Iffley, Oxon"" is a book written by William Jacobson and first published in 1840. The book is a collection of sixteen sermons that were preached by the author in the Parish Church of Iffley, a small...

""The Mysteries of God"" is a collection of expositions of Holy Scripture by the Christian minister and writer Philip Henry Gosse, originally published in 1884. The book explores various theological topics, including the nature of God, the Trinity, the...

The Lord's Day Evening Entertainment V4 is a book written by John Mason and published in 1754. The book contains fifty-two practical discourses on the most serious and important subjects in divinity. The discourses are intended to be read and discussed...

The Cloister Book: For Shut-In Worshipers And Pastorless Congregations is a religious book written by David James Burrell and originally published in 1909. The book is designed for individuals who are unable to attend church services due to illness or...

The Pulpit Orators of France and Switzerland: Sketches of their Character, and Specimens of their Eloquence is a book written by Robert Turnbull and published in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the most prominent pulpit orators of France...