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A Certain Sound is an introduction to the theology and practice of preaching the gospel in public. The audiobook is concise, gracious, and uncompromising. It is saturated with Scripture, church history, and practical experience. It is a handbook and encouragement for open air preachers. It is an apologetic for frontline evangelism. It is written for both individuals and study groups, pastors and laymen, open air preachers and Christians who evangelize. He who has ears to hear, let him hear this audiobook!

The “Been there, done that” culture is starving for reality. Hardly satisfied with the modern conventions of citing facts and figures and pushing propositions, emerging churches are jumping into the narrative form of communication with both feet. But not all emerging church leaders have an...

In the early 20th century, a man in Pakistan happened to walk by a small Christian chapel. Inside the preacher was speaking about the love of God. The man, a physician, took the same route the next day and stopped to listen. This was the beginning of a decades long commitment by the doctor to bring more people to faith in Jesus.

If you preach God’s Word, you long to do so with the same scriptural philosophy and spiritual power that marked the preaching of the apostle Paul. In one brief New Testament passage, Paul explains the unique source of his power. In first-century Corinth, the Greeks highly prized and even idolized the ability to speak intelligently and eloquently. Unfortunately, many in the church in Corinth had embraced those secular standards, even causing serious division in the church.

Preaching: Discipleship One Sermon at a Time is Book 2 in the Preaching Mentorship Series and aims to define, defend, and demonstrate preaching as "Reasoning from the Scriptures with boldness in the power of the Holy Spirit to persuade people that Jesus is both Christ and Lord." Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Reasoning from the Scriptures Chapter 2: Boldness in the Spirit Chapter 3: Persuading People about Jesus Chapter 4: Outlining the Sermon Bibliography

For two to be in agreement implies something more than to agree in theory, or in understanding, for we often see persons who agree in theory, but who differ vastly in feeling and practice. Their understandings may embrace the same truth, while their hearts and practice will be very differently affected by them. Saints and sinners often embrace in theory the same religious creed, while it is plain that they differ widely in feeling and practice.

What if your greatest calling lies not within your comfort zone—but among cultures, languages, and people you’ve never met? Millions perish without ever hearing the name of Jesus—not because they rejected Him, but because no one ever told them. The time to remain silent is over. You were born for more. You were called for this. In an increasingly globalized world filled with cultural barriers, religious pluralism, and spiritual darkness, the Church is at a critical crossroads. Many believers feel the tug of the Great Commission but are unsure how to respond. How do you effectively ...

The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Gospel-Driven Ministry Audio Study include high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses...

When you stand before your congregation, what do you hope to accomplish when you preach the Word? If people have Bibles and the freedom to read and pray on their own—why do they need you? In short, what do you bring to the table?Author, pastor, and professor John Koessler answers those...

Most preaching and teaching in the church engages only one of the senses—hearing. In The Power of Multisensory Preaching and Teaching, Rick Blackwood shows how recognizing and engaging the multiple senses of the congregation can lead to greater impact.Blackwood presents both biblical evidence...

Though most church leaders crave authenticity in their congregations, most also know it is an elusive goal. People by nature are self-protective. And although the gospel message that we are all sinners saved by grace ought to make people more real, the truth is many of our churches are plagued...

Have you ever considered what sermon would be the last one you will hear? It’s not a matter of if you will hear it, but when. Dechamps boldly declares, “We are all living in the last days.” He asserts that it’s much more about our own “last days” than a global end of the world scenario. This profound guide challenges our comfortable notions of security amidst the complexities of our world.

In The Heart of Preaching, author Mike Bullmore explores the functional centrality of the gospel to help pastors convey its power in a more tangible way. Bullmore draws on decades of pastoral experience to navigate common heart challenges, clarify nuanced definitions, and provide practical advice for sermon preparation, delivery, and planning. This book is a valuable resource for those who want to see the gospel animate not only their preaching but their pastoral ministry and the entirety of their Christian life.

Do you sense God is speaking to you—but you're not sure how to respond? In Faith to Prophesy, D. Orlando Cole empowers believers to boldly step into their prophetic calling with clarity, humility, and confidence. Whether you're completely new to prophecy or eager to grow in your gift, this book offers a clear, Scripture-based roadmap to hearing God's voice and releasing His word with power and love. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Strengthen your faith to hear God clearly Cultivate a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit Discern and deliver prophetic words with accuracy and grace ...

Preachers and Bible study leaders, read this book before your group or congregation does! If taking up the Bible can be considered to be the 'right stick', then understanding and applying it correctly is 'getting the right end of the stick'. It is important to understand scripture in the way that was intended by the divine and human authors. By using worked examples, this book teaches how to approach the Bible in a God-centred and humble way, whilst also avoiding many common mistakes, problems etc. Attacks on scripture from society, philosophers, scholars and well-meaning Christians are ...

Saint Demiana A book written by the great Saint of the Coptic Orthodox Church: Father Bishoï Kamel 1931-1979.

Even in the desert, God is present. Even in uncertainty, the Spirit leads. In Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future, Rev. Harvey Hill offers a moving and insightful collection of sermons commemorating the 100th anniversary of Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. Spanning over a decade of ministry, this volume captures pivotal moments in the life of the church—from the fresh hope of Hill’s early sermons in 2011, through the profound challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the joyful reflections of the centennial year in 2025. With warmth, clarity, and ...

Jesus: The Man and His Work, a lecture by the New Thought writer Wallace D. Wattles, offers a refreshingly different perspective on Jesus Christ. According to the author, Jesus of Nazareth was misunderstood by the people of his own time and grossly misrepresented by succeeding generations, especially by those who professed to be his friends and followers.

Do you love the Lord? That is an important question! Our Lord, Jesus Christ, asked Peter, “Peter do you love me? Why is your love for God something that we need to discuss? Jesus says the greatest commandment is that you should “love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” Sometimes, there are circumstances thrown together and presented to you by the Lord that are simply tests, tests to prove your love for the Lord. If you love the Lord, prove it by passing the tests of love! Another amazing book by renowned author, Dag Heward-Mills, which ...

Um homem comum pode se tornar extraordinário quando o Espírito do Filho do Deus Todo-Poderoso está nele. Você é um vigia que há de dar conta das almas no grande dia do julgamento. Não há maior trono para qualquer santo no céu, e nenhuma coroa mais radiante, do que aqueles reservados para o fiel, destemido, altruísta e santo ministro do Senhor Jesus Cristo.