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Every week the offering plate is passed in churches, and every week members of the congregation meet it with varying levels of interest. Many people absentmindedly reach for their checkbooks, while others let the plate pass . . . again. For some, the weekly routine provides background music for exchanged whispers or reflection on where to eat lunch after the service. This pastor-tested, scriptural resource equips the pastor to draw the congregation's attention to the significance of what lies behind the offering--the spiritual act of stewardship. Fifty-two thematic Bible readings--one for each Sunday of the year--help the pastor lead the congregation into a deeper understanding of God's perspective on giving. Includes a complete Scripture index. "This book can . . . help bring biblical perspective back into 'taking up' the offerings." --James R. Dennis Senior Pastor of Newark Baptist Temple, Heath, Ohio "A practical tool. . . . An uplifting, encouraging, and challenging reminder from God's Word that giving goes beyond what is placed in the offering plate." --Karl Stelzer Dean of the Bible Department, Pensacola Christian College Arthur E. Ball is a pastor and church planter with more than thirty years of ministry in Canada, England, and the United States. He and his wife, Ruth, have four grown children.

These sermon outlines were chosen on various topics for their strong scriptural support and solid expository structure. These sermon outlines will enhance pulpit ministry and encourage those in the pew.

The outlines for this book have been chosen from some of the most respected preachers in history. Each book in the Bryant Sermon Outlines Series contains thirty or more outlines focusing on one theme. These outlines on Paul's letter to the Romans are designed to spark an idea, provide an initial structure, and/or furnish a fitting illustration.

Each book in the Bryant Sermon Outline Series contains thirty or more outlines focusing on one theme. These outlines are designed to spark an idea, provide an initial structure, or furnish a fitting illustration. The outlines for this series have been chosen from some of the most respected preachers in history, such Jabez Burns, R. G. Lee, F. E. Marsh, John Ritchie, Charles H. Spurgeon, John Weslyey, and Many others. Each book includes topical and textual treatments as well as a Scripture index to help you find just the right material. The Bryant Sermon Outline Series includes the following topics: " the attributes of God " Bible characters " the cross of Christ " evangelistic services " faith, hope, and love " the fruit of the Spirit " funerals " the grace of God " the Holy Spirit " the life of Christ " prayer " worship Al Bryant was editor in chief of Zondervan Publishing House for more than twenty-six years and also served as managing editor of Word Books and as director of publications for kregel Publications. His other books include Day by Day with C. H. Spurgeon, Sourcebook of Poetry, Climbing the Heights, and New Every Morning.

These sermon outlines on various topics were chosen for their strong scriptural support and solid expository structure. They will enhance pulpit ministry and encourage those in the pew.

These sermon outlines on various topics were chosen for their strong scriptural support and solid expository structure. They will enhance pulpit ministry and encourage those in the pew.

The outlines for this book have been chosen from some of the most respected preachers in history. Each book in the Bryant Sermon Outlines Series contains thirty or more outlines focusing on one theme. These outlines on faith, hope and love are designed to spark an idea, provide an initial structure, and/or furnish a fitting illustration.

The outlines for this book have been chosen from some of the most respected preachers in history. Each book in the Bryant Sermon Outlines Series contains thirty or more outlines focusing on one theme. These outlines for funerals and other special services are designed to spark an idea, provide an initial structure, and/or furnish a fitting illustration.

These sermon outlines on various topics were chosen for their strong scriptural support and solid expository structure. They will enhance pulpit ministry and encourage those in the pew.

In this sequel to Gypsy Summer, Katie Barnes is still stuck in Washington State. Still poor. And still struggling to be accepted by the Mapleton kids. But Katie's everyday problems are set aside when a friend is accused of stealing money from the church. Is her friend guilty? Or did someone else much more dangerous take the money?

A classic, one-volume commentary written with an uncompromising commitment to the inspiration, authority, and integrity of the Scriptures.

"Vance Havner used the Word of God like a sword. You pick any one of his books and you could sense the presence and power of the Holy Spirit leaping off those pages." --Billy Graham

Now with a new cover, this book written by popular and widely respected British Bible teacher, Charles W. Price, encourages readers to let God remake them in His own image and replace their frustration with a sense of fulfillment.

The busy pastor, Bible student, or teacher will find many "seeds" in these outlines that can lead to sermons or lessons filled with a deeper understanding of the truth of God's Word. They are expository in nature.

A detailed pictorial tour of Herod's temple with full-color illustration of Alec Garrard's temple model.

New job. New townhouse. New car. The perfect new life... Right? Jeena Gregory thought she'd made it. She has everything a woman could ask for and a budding career promises more. But when rumors around town cast her boss in a shady light, Jeena starts to question her employer's integrity. Was she wrong to trust this man and this job? When the boss disappears, salaries go unpaid, and Jeena witnesses several hush-hush phone calls, she realizes her carefully crafted world is crumbling. Shaken to the core at the threat of losing everything, Jenna is suddenly confronted with her prejudices--and with a God she had long forgotten.

What enables some to survive as Christians when so many others falter? Without resorting to empty answers, clichés, relativism, or smug certainty, A Christian Survival Guide provides an accessible and safe place to deal with issues that can give Christians sleepless nights. By focusing on spiritual practices, discussing solutions to faith struggles, and offering perspectives from multiple Christian traditions, this survival guide moves readers into a thriving relationship with God, even if that means not necessarily finding all the answers. A Christian Survival Guide doesn't run away from the big, tough questions of life like: Does the Bible have to be "true"?Where is God in an evil world?Did God sanction genocide?Is hell eternal conscious torment?Does money keep us from following Jesus? Candid and wry, Cyzewski deals with the tension of hard questions without resorting to empty answers, clichés, relativism, or the smug certainty that can so often drive seekers and strugglers further away. He writes for those who both care and question deeply, and offers survival tips to help readers move from living on the edge to a place of health and life. This survival guide is not meant to be a "one size fits all" handbook. It is a first step to confronting the big issues and challenges of a life of faith--even the ones that Christians fear most.

A new volume in a quick reference series on the most-asked questions of faithThe Bible is a ready resource for guidance on topics and questions that often provoke and perplex believers. And yet few know where to look for the answers they need. Until now.Spiritual forces are very real, but often misinterpreted. In "Answers to Common Question About Angels & Demons," authors H. Wayne House and Timothy J. Demy discuss such queries as: -What are the differences between angels and humans?-What is the origin of demons?-What is the future of Satan?-Do infants who die become angels?Written in question-and-answer format for easy reading, this quick reference guide provides brief summaries of important biblical doctrines so Christians can confidently and honestly discuss their beliefs with family, friends, and neighbors.

"Jesus is Lord" has been traditionally understood as one of the oldest and most basic Christian statements of faith. Unlike many other terms given to Jesus (i.e., "Son of God"), however, the term "Lord" is relatively common and its meaning is sometimes lost on the modern reader. What does "lordship" involve? What does it mean for us? Why does the Bible so frequently use this title for Jesus? Jesus Our Lord shows readers how we are never far from encountering the lordship of Christ in the Scriptures. Respected teacher John Phillips explores how the Bible provides a window through which we encounter Jesus our Lord, and discusses the many biblical events, stories, and prophecies that reflect his lordship. Meditating on these themes, lay readers, pastors, and teachers will better understand the lordship of Christ. Jesus Our Lord is a companion volume to Phillips's The View from Mount Calvary, which looks at the Bible's many presentations of Jesus' sacrificial death. "Dr. Phillips has the rare gift of bringing diverse Scripture passages together so that we see beautiful patterns in Scripture and as a result, better understand 'the big picture.' He boldly proclaims Jesus Christ and magnifies Him as the only Savior of the world." --Warren W. Wiersbe John Phillips taught in the Moody Evening School and on the Moody Broadcasting radio network. His many titles include The View From Mount Calvary and volumes in the John Phillips Bible Commentary series. He and his wife, Betty, live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

God has a plan for every child-from conception to birth and beyond! Your bond with your unborn baby is a special one. During this amazing period of your life, you are making plans and dreaming big while preparing to help your child grow physically and emotionally. But did you know that now is also the time to lay the groundwork for your baby's spiritual development as well? An inspirational book designed to coordinate with each stage of your baby's development, The Miracle of You gives you Scripture passages and faith statements you can read aloud to your unborn child. Paired with endearing illustrations, each passage introduces an element of your baby's spiritual development-hope, destiny, courage, faith, obedience, peace, and more. Read it to your children before they are born-they will benefit from hearing words of truth through your loving voices. Read to your other children too so they can share in the excitement of the coming sibling. Then revisit it as your children grow, to remind them of the miracle God performed in them and through them. These delightful readings are sure to fill your heart and warm your soul. Karen Wells has worked as a Birth Doula for more than eight years, attending and assisting numerous births. She lives in Oregon, with her husband, Neal, and their three children. Their passion for life extends as a family in working for a maternity home in the Portland area.

A call to Christians to be caught up in the powerful whirlwind that is the gospel of graceChristianity is based on the foundation of the good news of the gospel. Yet how many Christians truly find their identity there? How many are thriving in a community clinging to the gospel? How many forget about the wondrous glory of Jesus? J. A. Medders is on a mission to help Christians remember that the power that raised Jesus from the dead is also the power for our everyday life in Christ.Yet living a gospel-centered life does not always come easily. The biblical meditations in Gospel Formed help to kindle, or rekindle, the passion to live a grace-addicted, truth-filled, Jesus-exalting life by constantly driving the reader back to the power of the cross and the empty tomb. Funny, punchy, and theologically accessible, readers will be encouraged, challenged, and ultimately reoriented to the true North of Christianity--Christ Himself.

What Christians believe about the end times has eternal consequences. Almost everyone has some ideas about thisissue, but not all are biblical. For those readers wanting to know what the Bible says, the Answers to Common Questions series offers concise, yet thorough answers to all of their questions."Answers to Common Questions About the End Times" seeks to explore the puzzling pieces of this teaching by answering questions such as: -What is the rapture?-What is Armageddon?-What is the relationship between Christ's first and second coming?Written in question-and-answer format for easy reading, this quick reference provides brief summaries of important biblical doctrines so Christians can confidently and honestly discuss their beliefs with family, friends, and neighbors.

Defending the Christian faith by demonstrating its reality Relational Apologetics is about your life becoming a defense of the Christian faith. Every relationship you have is an opportunity for you to connect people to their creator by displaying your hope, both in word and deed. Defending your faith is not just about answering questions and "proving" that God exists. It is about showing that He is real by the way you live. It is about demonstrating the power of God through your holiness. And it is about drawing people to Jesus through your kindness. Using stories and drawing on personal experiences, Sherrard teaches the importance of holiness, treating skeptics with respect, engaging in authentic conversations instead of shouting matches, and having well thought out answers to the skeptic's questions. The book doesn't delve deeply into the scientific and philosophical arguments for the existence of God and the validity of Christianity. Rather, it provides solid, simple, and easily remembered reasons why one should believe in each. It will also teach essential relational skills that are necessary for talking to skeptics and maintaining healthy relationships with them.

I'm Outnumbered! offers sound advice and encouragement for every mom who has more than one son, even if there's a girl in the mix. Laura Lee Grove's combination of personal anecdotes, authoritative research, and humorous stories will give every outnumbered mom much-needed encouragement, inspiration, and information.

Your daughter is begging to start dressing like a high school senior. Your son says he would rather play violent video games with his friends than play catch with you in the back yard. And . . . they're only eight years old?! What is going on here? Congratulations, you're entering the complex world of tweens! Between the ages of eight and twelve years old, kids begin to explore life, independence, and their developing identities as individuals. It can be a rough ride for parents, but you're not alone. Five-time dad Paul Pettit has recently navigated these rocky roads and is here to help. Offering expert advice, personal stories, and thought-provoking discussion questions, Pettit teaches parents how to implement a balanced-parenting style that fits each unique child. In balanced parenting, grace and freedom are paired with healthy boundaries to encourage maturity and responsibility--virtues that carry over into the identity-shaping teen years and beyond. Pettit also addresses the critical importance of communication, showing parents how to talk with their tweens on an honest and heartfelt level. By practicing balanced parenting and authentic communication, parents will discover a give-and-take, love-and-limits approach to raising tweens. "As a sandwiched parent with a teen, a tween, and a future tween, I enjoyed Congratulations, You've Got Tweens!, particularly Pettit's emphasis on authentic communication. I appreciated the book's balanced, practical approach to parenting today's tweens." --Mary E. DeMuth Mom, parenting author of Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God and Building the Christian Family You Never Had Paul Pettit is the president and founder of Dynamic Dads, an organization offering encouragement to fathers. A former sportscaster and youth pastor, he currently serves at Dallas Theological Seminary as director of spiritual information and is pursuing his doctoral degree in the area of family studies. Paul enjoys theology, Kansas University basketball, and Texas barbecue.

This classic reference book on biblical numerology provides a complete synopsis of the spiritual significance of numbers found in the Bible.

A creative, entertaining approach to resurrecting the undead church There is something missing in the church today. Stuck in a rut of routines and rituals, the church is caught up in doing what it is "supposed to do" but is lacking the true essence of what it is supposed to provide: life. Real faith--and a real relationship with Jesus--is not about playing by the rules, attending services, and praying before meals. Real faith is more than religion. Believing there is a way to breathe life back into the church, Tyler Edwards adopts a contemporary and entertaining metaphor--zombies--to highlight and challenge the problematic attitude of today's believers. Written for the discouraged, disenfranchised, and anyone unsatisfied with their same-old church routine, Zombie Church challenges readers to turn away from hollow religious practices, which characterize "zombie Christianity," and turn toward a radical relationship with Jesus. While other books have addressed legalism in the church, this is the only book that effectively capitalizes on a popular entertainment genre in order to diagnose and correct the problem. Realizing that even his own church is part of that problem, Edwards has written an accessible and often humorous book that will help believers change the Spirit-draining (or life-draining) habits that stop them from achieving a full, fulfilling life in Christ.

An in-depth study of the constellations and principal stars as they pertain to prophetic truth. Includes more than forty charts and diagrams.

A compassionate, thoughtful reminder of God's promises for joy and peace after loss"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." -Isaiah 26:3When 31 percent of pregnancies end in loss, it is no surprise that miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss brings great grief, nor is there a shortage of books addressing how to move through and past that sorrow. What is seldom considered, however, is that 85 percent of those women go on to become pregnant again-yet the complexity of emotions triggered by a pregnancy following loss is rarely addressed. With this book, Teske Drake challenges women to claim joy in the midst of grief when newly expecting, and shows them just how to accomplish that.Centered on biblical promises like the one above, and focused specifically around promises of "peace," this book is a practical guide written by a mother who's been there. Drake acknowledges the torrent of anxiety that replaces the natural joy pregnancy can bring. She avoids painful clichés and works instead to unearth deeper truths. Her tone is gentle, caring, and compassionate, drawing women back to a place of peace and joy, both with God and with their current pregnancy.This ten-chapter book includes accompanying devotions, "Pregnancy Prayers," personal anecdotes from other mothers who've experienced similar loss, and "Pen the Promise" journaling prompts to encourage personal application of the promises Drake reveals. She constantly drives the reader back to Scripture, sharing not only promises given, but promises fulfilled. Women are offered practical information, as well as encouragement and inspiration. With Expecting with Hope, Drake provides a deeply needed space for expectant mothers to rediscover the joy and peace of pregnancy.