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The preachers' words are meant to connect, to resonate with and influence hearers. Too often, sermons fall short. Preaching in Pictures: Using Images for Sermons that Connect shows how to choose, use, and illustrate a controlling image in every sermon.Readers learn how one effective image can cause the proclaimed word tosink in and transform the listener. Peter Jonker helps readers to buildskill and confidence, with practical instruction, examples, andstraightforward teaching. ';Goodpreaching isn't just the dissemination of information; it is a conduitof Spirit-empowered formation. Such formative preaching doesn't convincethe intellect; it captures the imagination. A controlling image has thepower to do just thisto capture the imagination. Peter Jonker invitespreachers to understand and to effectively use controlling images forformation of the hearer. This great book is erudite and accessible,theoretically grounded and yet intensely practical, complete withexercises. I'll be pointing preachers to it from now on.' --James K.A. Smith, author of Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation';Preaching in Pictures opened eyes of my imagination. I can't wait to write my next sermon.' --Heidi DeJonge Pastor, Westside Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, Kingston, Ontario';PeterJonker offers preachers practical ways to connect the gospel in thehearts of listeners, with a wealth of helpful examples. This is a freshand welcome perspective, just the book for preachers whose sermons havereached their shelf life and are in need of new energy.' --John MichaelRottman, Professor of Preaching Calvin Theological Seminary';Sane,balanced, assured--but also strikingly insightful--Peter Jonker'swriting is a sheer gift to anyone interested in eventfulpreaching. Every page is worth pondering. Jonker writes with greatverve and authority.' --Cornelius Plantinga, Jr., Author of Reading for Preaching: The Preacher in Conversation with Storytellers, Biographers, Poets, and Journalists

Abby s shattered faith in both God and man is challenged when the terrible earthquake hits 1906 San Francisco."

Will those who survived the Titanic's sinking and their descendants be able to find a love more powerful than their pain?

Texas, 1874. Years ago, Will McMillan had fought in the open, next to his Captain, Clayton Proffitt. Now he's waging another war undercover, pretending to be a member of the notorious Walton Gang.

In 1775, Hayward Morgan, a young gentleman destined to inherit his father's estate in Derbyshire, England, captures the heart of the local vicar's daughter, Eliza Bloome. Her dark beauty and spirited ways are not enough to win him, due to her station in life.

A highly skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team leader, Honor Mackenzie, works almost as hard at guarding the dark secrets of her past as she does when training SAR dogs. As for widowed reporter Matt Phillips, not even his former SAR work is as important as protecting his 10-year-old twin boys.

How the horrible yet hopeful dimensions of African American faith took shape on American shores.

Includes a history for each hymn, reproducible for local use. Paper

Now you have one resource that can help you plan for a variety of situations in your church. Author and bookseller carole Cupples wrote this book in response to a need voiced by her own customers. A few of the occasions this book particularly addresses are welcoming guest to a program, honoring a pastor on an anniversary, and paying a memorial tribute. The speeches you find in this compilation reflect the ways we honor God in both celebration and meditation.

A book filled with active, hands-on programs designed for ages three to seven. Each program features a simple Christian message; a Bible verse; a story; a prayer; time to sharing; time for singing; a snack; and a game, craft, or additional activity. The programs are structured to last from thirty-five to forty minutes. An additional activity is included in each program for those who want to extend children 's church to a full hour. Supplies and set-up are kept to a minimum and the book 's easy-to-use format makes it just right for today 's busy teacher.

Gives the leader "how tos" on setting up and facilitating a group, getting the most out of each session, and coordinating with church-wide activities. Includes reproducible worksheets, brief summaries of session content, discussion questions, and activities.

Helps users understand and use United Methodist belief and tradition to function as a Christian in a multicultural society. Sessions covers the post-modern world philosophy and its failure to provide value outside of Christian faith by studying a variety of Wesleyan essentials from original sin to holy. 13 sessions.1. The Challenge of Multiculturalism2. Biblical Authority in a Relativist World3. The Divine Trinity in a Multicultural Age4. Is Jesus the Only Way to God?5. The Holy Spirit and the Spirit of the Age6. Does Humanity Need God?7. More than a Casual Relationship: Saving Grace8. Holiness of Heart and Life: Sanctification9. What's the Point of Worship?10. Christian Behavior in a World Where "Anything Goes"11. "What New Creation?": Christian Social Responsibility12. Mission in a Multicultural Society13. Marketplace Christianity: Living Authentically

Repurposed content from the 12 volume NIB, to serve as introductory academic textbooks

Helps tweens (ages 10-12) understand what it means to be a member of The United Methodist Church

This is a 12-session study of what it means to follow Jesus with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service.

Borden offers strategies for bringing about positive congregational change. (Church Life)

Refreshing insights into popular, well-loved Scripture passages. Each lesson offers a biblical basis for facing life's decisions and encourages a deeper personal faith. Contains 26 scripture passages for study that may be studied in any order. Appropriate for use in groups or individual study. Volumes may be studies in any order. Each lesson has approximately three pages of reading that can be completed during a personal devotional time. For a complete listing of scriptures click the Leader's Guide below. separate Leader's Guide 9780687071692