Methodist Churches Books

Sanctification is a central theme in the theology of both John and Charles Wesley. However, while John's theology of sanctification has received much scholarly attention, significantly less has been paid to Charles' views on the subject. This book...

This worship resource for Lent contains:A morning pastoral prayerA children's sermonAn order of worship with scriptural readings and responsesDiscussion questions (for printing in the Sunday bulletin or for study sessions)A series of sermons for Lent and...

In The Supernatural and the Circuit Riders, Rimi Xhemajli shows how a small but passionate movement grew and shook the religious world through astonishing signs and wonders. Beginning in the late eighteenth century, early American Methodist preachers,...

Fifty years after Stonewall, the experiences of LGBTQ+ Christians are--rightfully--beginning to be received with interest by their churches. Queering Wesley, Queering the Church presents a prototype for thinking about Wesleyan holiness as an expansive...

Charles Wesley (1707-1788) was the cofounder of Methodism and the author of more than 9,000 hymns and sacred poems, including such favorites as -Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, - -O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, - and -Christ the Lord Is Risen Today.-...

This book focuses on how God speaks to us today through prophecies, dreams, visions, and other forms of divine communication.

The Successful Young Evangelist is a biographical account of the life and career of William Henry Winans, a Wesleyan preacher who achieved great success in his brief but brilliant career. Written by Winans himself, the book chronicles his early life and...

The Life of Elder Abel Thornton is a biographical work written by Abel Thornton himself, and published in 1828. The book chronicles the life of a prominent Baptist minister and evangelist in the early 19th century. Thornton was born in 1748 in Rhode...

The dominant activities of the eighteenth century Wesleyan Methodist Connexion, in terms of expenditure, were the support of itinerant preaching, and the construction and maintenance of preaching houses. These were supported by a range of both regular...

Bringing In Sheaves is a religious book written by Absalom Backas Earle and published in 1868. The book is based on the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi and focuses on the themes of faith, redemption, and sacrifice. The story follows the journey of a...

Circuit Rider Days In Indiana (1916) is a historical account written by William Warren Sweet about the lives of circuit riders in Indiana during the 19th century. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by these preachers as they...

John and Charles Wesley led the Methodist revival that swept eighteenth-century England and America and changed the face of Christianity forever. Their spirituality synthesized a unique blend of elements from the church fathers, Catholic mystics, and...

""Case, And His Cotemporaries V4: Or The Canadian Itinerants������� Memorial, Constituting A Biographical History Of Methodism In Canada"" is a book written by John Caroll and published in 1874. The book is a biographical history of Methodism in Canada...

""Life Of L. B. Stateler, A Story Of Life On The Frontier"" is a historical book written by Edwin James Stanley and published in 1907. The book is a biography of L. B. Stateler, a prominent figure in the Methodist Church who lived during the time of the...

John B. McFerrin: A Biography is a book written by Oscar Penn Fitzgerald and originally published in 1888. The book is a detailed account of the life of John B. McFerrin, a prominent figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States during...

Doctrines, Rules, And Ritual Of The Methodist Episcopal Church: For The Pocket And The Pew is a book published in 1865 by the Methodist Episcopal Church. The book is a comprehensive guide to the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Methodist...

Historic Sketches of Free Methodism is a book written by Joseph Kirsop in 1885. The book provides a detailed history of the Free Methodist Church, a Christian denomination that originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. Kirsop traces the...

Henry Clinton Hutchins: A Sketch of His Life is a biography written by Alexander Strong Wheeler in 1896. The book chronicles the life of Henry Clinton Hutchins, a prominent lawyer and judge in the late 19th century. Hutchins was born in 1831 in Maine and...

The Origin and Early History of the Congregational Methodist Church is a book written by S. C. McDaniel in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the formation and development of the Congregational Methodist Church from its origins in the early...

The Lives Of Early Methodist Preachers V5 is a historical book written by Thomas Jackson and published in 1866. The book is a detailed account of the lives and works of early Methodist preachers, including their struggles, triumphs, and contributions to...

Recharge. Reboot. Reorder. Whatever you want to call it, we need a process that helps us continuously renew our relationship with God so that we don't drift away from our faith. Based on The Wesley Covenant for Renewal, Five Means of Grace is a...

"Greg Van Dussen continues to introduce us to the early leaders of the Wesleyan Movement in North America. Through their own words, his historical and pastoral commentary, along with a daily prayer focus, we find a rich and unique resource for the study...

"Greg Van Dussen continues to introduce us to the early leaders of the Wesleyan Movement in North America. Through their own words, his historical and pastoral commentary, along with a daily prayer focus, we find a rich and unique resource for the...

This is the first-ever index of the first line of every stanza of all the poems and hymns in the publications of John and Charles Wesley, as well as those of other authors included in their publications. Two sources have been used as the basis for the...

In Spirit-filled Protestantism, Luther Oconer shows how holiness- and Pentecost-themed revival meetings called culto Pentecostal helped form the development of Methodism in the Philippines. He focuses on these revival meetings, their theological content,...

The book ""Order of Administration of the Lord's Supper and Baptism: The Forms of Solemnization of Matrimony, and of the Burial of the Dead"" was published in 1848 by the Wesleyan Methodists. It is a guidebook that provides detailed instructions on how...

My Story of Samoan Methodism is a book written by Martin Dyson in 1875. The book provides a brief history of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission in Samoa, as well as Dyson's personal experiences with the church. Dyson was a missionary who spent several years...

Wesleyan missionaries had worked at the Port Arthur penal settlement for about 12 years, following its establishment in 1821. However, their role has received little recognition as part of the Port Arthur story.Methodists believed in "forgiving ones'...

The Servant Of His Generation: A Tribute To The Memory Of The Reverend Jabez Bunting (1858) is a book written by Frederick James Jobson. The book is a tribute to the life and work of the Reverend Jabez Bunting, who was a prominent Methodist preacher and...

The Pilgrim Faith Maintained: An Exhibit Of The Calvarminian Doctrine As Found In Vital Theology is a book written by Faber DeBonsat and published in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the Calvarminian doctrine as it is found in vital...

The Works of John Wesley Volume 12 is a collection of writings by the famous theologian and founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley. The book was originally published in 1830 and contains a variety of materials, including sermons, letters, and...

The book titled ""The History Of The Primitive Methodist Connection: From Its Origin To The Conference Of 1859"" is written by John Petty and was published in 1860. It is a comprehensive account of the Primitive Methodist movement, detailing its origins...

Los himnos de Carlos Wesley todavía son viables para la adoración y el testimonio en el siglo veintiuno. Representan lo que cada iglesia en la tradición wesleyana y metodista debe ser: escritural, evangélica, sacramental y misional. Todas estas...

This book examines the primary biblical themes in the lyrical theology of Charles Wesley, the master hymn writer and cofounder of the Methodist movement. Methodism was born in song, and it is highly doubtful whether without the hymns of Charles Wesley...

In this compelling book, John Wesley makes a case for rational and religious thinking. He argues against the idea that science and reason are incompatible with faith in God, offering logical arguments that are as relevant today as they were when they...

This comprehensive history of the Methodist Church South in the United States covers the period from the founding of the church in the 18th century to the present day. The book explores the church's origins, growth, and development into a major religious...