The Passion-Driven Sermon

The Passion-Driven Sermon
Author: James Shaddix
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2003-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433676710

Seasoned pastor and educator James L. Shaddix presents a philosophical and theological argument for the practice of biblical exposition as the pastor’s primary approach to preaching ministry in the local church. Shaddix emphasizes listening for God’s voice in the sermon, God-centered vs. man-centered preaching, and/or preaching for real life-change.

The Passion-Driven Sermon

The Passion-Driven Sermon
Author: James Shaddix
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0805427228

Author gives special attention to theological subjects such as the nature of revelation, the role of persuasion, and the effectual work of God's Word.

The Purpose Driven Church

The Purpose Driven Church
Author: Rick Warren
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2007-09-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310294088

The issue is church health, not church growth—if your church is healthy, growth will occur naturally. So how do we make healthy churches, driven by purpose? In order for any church to thrive, it must be built around the five New Testament purposes given to the church by Jesus Christ. In this classic of Christian church stability, pastor and bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren unpacks this proven five-part strategy that will enable your church to grow: Warmer through fellowship. Deeper through discipleship. Stronger through worship. Broader through ministry. Larger through evangelism. Every church is driven by something. Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers, and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. But Warren will show you how to concentrate on building people and let God build the church. In other words, healthy, consistent growth is the result of balancing the five biblical purposes of the church. And The Purpose Driven Church will show you how to do that. “The Purpose Driven Church has brought focus and direction to more pastors and church leaders than you can count. What a gift!”—John Ortberg, bestselling author.

Preaching with Passion

Preaching with Passion
Author: Alex D. Montoya
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2000
Genre: Preaching
ISBN: 9780825433467

(Foreword by John MacArthur) An interactive guide to passionate preaching through spiritual power, conviction, compassion, authority, urgency, brokenness, your whole being, and imagination.

Preaching with Passion

Preaching with Passion
Author: James T. Draper
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2004-06-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433674815

Ready-made sermons for any preaching occasion. Preaching with Passion features over 50 sermons from various preachers in one magnificent volume. At your fingertips will be sermons that can be used by anyone—laypeople, pastors, part-time preachers—in a wide variety of situations. A free CD-ROM of the entire text of this book is also included. Bible Navigator integrates this text with a preview of a Bible translation and study library. With registration, the Holman Christian Standard Bible New Testament, a Bible dictionary, and word processor is yours to keep.

Sermons on the Passion of Christ (Classic Reprint)

Sermons on the Passion of Christ (Classic Reprint)
Author: Martin Luther
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2017-02-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780243389445

Excerpt from Sermons on the Passion of Christ For the Papists this week is one of torture; they sing and read and preach exceedingly much concern ing the passion of Christ. But what does it avail them? It is true, they speak of Christ's sufferings but in their heart there is no thought of them, or else they would not prize so highly their own self inflicted penances and their own works. But it is not much better with us, who have the pure Gospel abundantly preached to us; our lives and deeds indicate that we also have disregarded it. The effects of the preaching of the Word are therefore not the same with all, inasmuch as not all are dis posed to receive it. If we were to relate to the people some idle tales and stories, they would re member them at once; whereas now, thousands upon thousands hear repeatedly the preaching of the Gospel without retaining it, and without profiting by its instructions. They come back from church just as they went there. They hear the Word. But disregard it as something common and unimportant. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Purpose Driven Life

The Purpose Driven Life
Author: Rick Warren
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310329337

Discover and fulfill your God-given purpose by joining the more than thirty-five million others who have embarked on a spiritual journey that started with this #1 New York Times bestselling book by Pastor Rick Warren. Before you were born, God knew what your life had in store for you. His hope for you is to discover the life he created just for you--both here on earth, and forever in eternity. Let Rick Warren guide you as you learn to live out your true purpose. The Purpose Driven Life is more than a book; it's a road map for your spiritual journey. Combining thoughtful verses from Scripture with timely stories and perspectives from Warren's own life, The Purpose Driven Life will help you discover the answer to one of life's most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Throughout The Purpose Driven Life, Warren will teach you to spend time getting to know yourself and your creator in order to live your life to the fullest. Unlocking your true purpose will also reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. Designed to be read over the course of forty-two days, The Purpose Driven Life will help you see the big picture, giving you a fresh perspective on the way that the pieces of your life fit together. Every chapter of The Purpose Driven Life provides a daily meditation and practical steps to help you uncover and live out your purpose, starting with exploring three essential questions: The Question of Existence: Why am I alive? The Question of Significance: Does my life matter? The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for? Each copy of The Purpose Driven Life also includes thoughtful discussion questions, audio Bible studies that go along with every chapter, and access to a supportive online community, giving you the opportunity to dive even deeper into each life-changing lesson.

God's Great Love for You

God's Great Love for You
Author: Rick Warren
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0310752663

God’s Great Love for You, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author and respected pastor Rick Warren, takes children on a whimsical and heartfelt journey that reminds them God’s love is with them wherever they go. Show children how big and wide God’s love is with this charming picture book. A family favorite for generations, Rick Warren approached the thoughtful message with the wonder of a child and encourages us all to rest in God’s peace and hope. God’s Great Love for You: Assures children that God’s love is big and unstoppable Inspires children with its warm and sincere message of acceptance and love Is well-loved by parents, grandparents, and their little ones as a perfect read aloud story for children ages 4-8 Makes a perfect gift for birthdays, christenings, dedications, Christmas or Valentine’s day, and more Features beautiful illustrations by Chris Saunders