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The Burdensome Joy of Preaching

By: James Earl Massey

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The Burdensome Joy of Preaching

By: James Earl Massey

In this volume James Earl Massey explores both the sense of burden and the sense of joy that accompanies the preaching task. After almost fifty years of preaching, Massey offers insight and reflection that will remind, inform, stimulate, and encourage all who bear the necessary and perennial responsibility to prepare and preach the Word.

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0687050693

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Designing the Sermon

Order and Movement in Preaching (Abingdon Preacher's Library Series)

By: James Earl Massey

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Designing the Sermon

Order and Movement in Preaching (Abingdon Preacher's Library Series)

By: James Earl Massey

Providing fundamental homiletical principles, this classic book gives readers all the tools they need to prepare a meaningful sermon. "Sermon design"--James Massey's contemporary, creative approach to shaping specific classifications of sermons--focuses on order (What is the preacher's goal?) and on movement (What structure is he or she using to get there?). The discussion of his approach begins with an appraisal of the sermon in context--in relation to goals, design, basic forms, contemporary concerns, and the "why" of it all. Dr. Massey's specific forms for designing sermons include the narrative/story sermon--a subject which is receiving renewed interest today; the textual-expository sermon; the doctrinal/topical sermon; and the special occasion sermon, for which he has chosen the topic of the funeral. Suggestions are included for studying the methods of master preachers as a resource for more effective preaching. And three of the author's own tested sermons are used as illustrations of sermon design possibilities.

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1426728972

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Stewards of the Story

The Task of Preaching

By: James Earl Massey

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Stewards of the Story

The Task of Preaching

By: James Earl Massey

In this insightful study, James Earl Massey offers an expanded version of the Twelfth Annual William E. Conger, Jr. Lectures on Biblical Preaching that he delivered at Beeson Divinity School in February 2004. Through a unique collection of informative lectures and illustrative sermons, the highly esteemed teacher and preacher considers four dimensions of the preacher as steward of the gospel story. Pastors will warmly welcome this book as it provides them with both practical guidance and insight about their identity as preachers.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664229816

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1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

By: James Earl Massey

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1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

By: James Earl Massey

Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation--the Common English Bible--stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they'll be able to discover God's revelation through readings and reflections.

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Abingdon Press

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1426709900

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Designing the Sermon

Order and Movement in Preaching (Abingdon Preacher's Library Series)

By: James Earl Massey

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Order and Movement in Preaching (Abingdon Preacher's Library Series)

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The Heart of Black Preaching

By: Cleophus James LaRue

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The Heart of Black Preaching

By: Cleophus James LaRue

LaRue provides important insights on why black preaching is strong and active, and connects with the real-life experiences of listeners. (Christian)

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664258476

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Torah and Canon

2nd Edition

By: James A. Sanders

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Torah and Canon

2nd Edition

By: James A. Sanders

In this thoroughly revised edition of his classic work, James A. Sanders introduces the reader to canonical criticism. Tracking the various developments of biblical literature and their acceptance by the communities of faith, Sanders tackles the tough questions. He discusses the differences between the parts of the canon, the editing of the texts by later generations, the diversity of canons used in different communities, how the Dead Sea Scrolls raise new questions for canonicity, and the differences between how Jews and Christians have interacted with their canons. In addition to all the updates and revisions, Sanders provides a new introduction and bibliography.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1597522341

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Preaching Like Paul

Homiletical Wisdom for Today

By: James W. Thompson

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Preaching Like Paul

Homiletical Wisdom for Today

By: James W. Thompson

In contrast with the widely popular interest in narrative styles, Professor Thompson believes Paul's letters offer a different and valid model for preaching today. He clearly demonstrates how the manner of preaching used in the pre-Christian culture of Paul is both appropriate and effective in our contemporary post-Christian culture. Unlike most books on preaching, this book does not focus on homiletic technique, but on the goal of preaching - a needed missing component in contemporary homiletic discussion.

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0664222943

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Coming Together in Christ

Pioneering a New Testament Way to Christian Unity : Christian Churches/Churches of Christ and the Church of God (Anderson)

By: Barry L. Callen,James B. North

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Coming Together in Christ

Pioneering a New Testament Way to Christian Unity : Christian Churches/Churches of Christ and the Church of God (Anderson)

By: Barry L. Callen,James B. North

The Bible says there is only one body, the church. How have we become so separated? Can unity ever be achieved. This book will provide information on attempts to do just that. Read about the works that were done between the Churches of Christ and the Christian Churches.

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089900783X

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The Holy Spirit & Preaching

By: James Forbes

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The Holy Spirit & Preaching

By: James Forbes

Describes what it means to be anointed with the Spirit so that one can preach "to raise the dead." In The Holy Spirit and Preaching, James A. Forbes, Jr.--widely hailed as one of the nation's foremost preachers--offers four dynamic lectures originally delivered as the Lyman Beecher Lectures at Yale University, the most prestigious annual preaching event in the United States. In each of the lectures, Forbes focuses on the Holy Spirit as it relates to preaching. He traces the Holy Spirit's activity in Jesus' ministry and looks at the impact of being anointed by the Holy Spirit. Forbes demonstrates how the Holy Spirit works with the pastor in the preparation and delivery of a sermon. The Holy Spirit and Preaching concludes by focusing on the need for anointed preaching, and the way anointed preaching happens today.

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1426720734

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Acts

A Theological Commentary on the Bible

By: Willie James Jennings

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Acts

A Theological Commentary on the Bible

By: Willie James Jennings

In this new commentary for the Belief series, award-winning author and theologian Willie James Jennings explores the relevance of the book of Acts for the struggles of today. While some see Acts as the story of the founding of the Christian church, Jennings argues that it is so much more, depicting revolutionlife in the disrupting presence of the Spirit of God. According to Jennings, Acts is like Genesis, revealing a God who is moving over the land, "putting into place a holy repetition that speaks of the willingness of God to invade our every day and our every moment." He reminds us that Acts took place in a time of Empire, when the people were caught between diaspora Israel and the Empire of Rome. The spirit of God intervened, offering new life to both. Jennings shows that Acts teaches how people of faith can yield to the Spirit to overcome the divisions of our present world.

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161164805X

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Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century

By: James H. Kessler,J. S. Kidd,Renee A. Kidd,Katherine A. Morin

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Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century

By: James H. Kessler,J. S. Kidd,Renee A. Kidd,Katherine A. Morin

From George Washington Carver to Dr. Mae Jemison, African Americans have been making outstanding contributions in the field of science. This unique resource goes beyond the headlines in chronicling not just the scientific achievements but also the lives of 100 remarkable men and women. Each biography provides an absorbing account of the scientist's struggles, which often included overcoming prejudice, as they pursued their educational and professional goals.

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Greenwood

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0897749553

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Power in the Pulpit

How to Prepare and Deliver Expository Sermons

By: Jerry Vines,James L. Shaddix

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Power in the Pulpit

How to Prepare and Deliver Expository Sermons

By: Jerry Vines,James L. Shaddix

The call to preach is just that- a call to preach. The call to preach, however, is more than just preaching. The call to preach is a call to prepare. Too many pastors have refrained from preparation while they await the Holy Spirit to do all of the work. God expects preachers to prepare sermons as much as possible and allow Him to prepare the preachers. Join Dr. Jerry Vines and Dr. Jim Shaddix as they achieve a balanced approach to teaching sermon preparation in Power in the Pulpit. This book combines the essential perspectives of a pastor of forty years with another pastor who also devotes daily time to training pastors in the context of theological education. Thus, Power in the Pulpit is a practical preaching help from a pastoral perspective in the tradition where expository preaching is a paramount and frequent event in the life of the local church. Power in the Pulpit is the combined work of Dr. Vines's two earlier publications on preaching: A Practical Guide to Sermon Preparation (Moody Press, 1985) and A Guide to Effective Sermon Delivery (Moody Press, 1986). Dr. Shaddix carefully organizes and supplements the material to offer this useful resource which closes the gap between classroom theory and what a pastor experiences in his weekly sermon preparation.

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1575675366

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Book's by James Earl Massey

The Burdensome Joy of Preaching

The Burdensome Joy of Preaching

Designing the Sermon

Designing the Sermon

Stewards of the Story

Stewards of the Story

1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

Designing the Sermon

Designing the Sermon

The Heart of Black Preaching

The Heart of Black Preaching

Torah and Canon

Torah and Canon

Preaching Like Paul

Preaching Like Paul

Coming Together in Christ

Coming Together in Christ

The Holy Spirit & Preaching

The Holy Spirit & Preaching

Acts

Acts

Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century

Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century

Power in the Pulpit

Power in the Pulpit

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