This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along wit…
One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between ourselves and the teachings of Jesus. What can the call to discipleship, the adherence to the word of Jesus, mean today to the businessman, the soldier, the laborer, or the aristocrat? What did Jesus mean to say to us? What is his will for us today? Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, Dietrich Bo…
The Book of Micah confronts idolatry, superstition, confusion, alienation, inhumane acts against one's neighbors, and desolation of one's being at the most profound personal and societal level. When preaching through this prophetic book, John Calvin had no more difficulty applying Micah's prophecies to his sixteenth-century countrymen than do preachers today. Calvin's twenty-eight sermons on Mi…
Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt. "The Weight of Glory," considered by many to be Lewis's finest sermon of all, is an incomparable explication of virtue, goodness, desire, and glory. Also included are: "Transposition," "On Forgiveness," "Why I Am Not …
J. Gresham Machen 'was one of the most colourful and controversial figures of his time, and it is doubtful that in the ecclesiastical world of the twenties and thirties any religious leader was more constantly in the limelight'. Machen was a scholar, Professor at Princeton and Westminster Seminaries, church leader, apologist for biblical Christianity, and one of the most eloquent defenders of t…
From Lloyd John Ogilvie... For Christians who are tired of dull, "business as usual" living.. For people everywhere who want their lives to count Here are twenty-six chapters that penetrate the secrets of some of the most exciting and significant years of the Church and give you an impelling resource for learning to receive and release the limitless energizing power of the Spirit. T…
Here is a “how to disciple" book that shows, clearly and practically, how Christians can forge meaningful relations with other members of God's family. It is also a heartfelt “why to" book-a powerful call for a spirit of unity and love within the body of Christ. Drawing on years of experience in churches and small groups, Anne Ortlund offers valuable specifics on: Forming small “spiritual…
What does Christianity have to do with baseball? April Fool's Day? E-mail? DNA? Politics? Philip Ryken turns these topics into meditations on living out the Christian life in a culture that tries to forget God.
This Collection of children's sermons contains 8 short talks for young children given by Bishop Ryle to the boys and girls of his congregation. In them, he shows children the lessons they can learn from their everyday playing and teaches that the way to find true happiness is to believe in the Lord Jesus, seeking Him above all else.
Topics of Volume 15: Trust; Unbelief; Vanity; Warfare; Word of God; Work; Youth; Zeal; INDEX