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You're Not Crazy

Gospel Sanity for Weary Churches

By: Ray Ortlund,Sam Allberry

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You're Not Crazy

Gospel Sanity for Weary Churches

By: Ray Ortlund,Sam Allberry

Practical Advice for Weary Leaders Who Want a Gospel-Centered Culture for Their Church Being a pastor is hard. Whether it's relational difficulties in the congregation, the increasingly hostile attitude towards church, or just the struggle to continue in ministry with joy and faithfulness, the pressure on leaders can be truly overwhelming. It's no surprise that pastors are burned out, tempted to give up, or think they're going crazy. In this practical guide, seasoned pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry help weary leaders renew their love for ministry by equipping them to build a gospel-centered culture into every aspect of their churches. Emphasizing the importance of healthy doctrine, they explain that failing to also nurture a healthy culture can be frustrating, polarizing, and even unbiblical. This encouraging guide features Scripture-focused advice on honesty, honor, preaching, leadership, and mission to support leaders and help them regain a beautiful, Christ-centered vision for their ministries. A Great Resource for Pastors, Church Planters, and Seminary Students: Encourages weary church leaders with Christ-centered advice on hospitality, discipleship, preaching, and more Valuable Ministry Insights: Each chapter features discussion questions and a brief, engaging conversation between the authors about the topic By Pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry: Expanding on their podcast, "You're Not Crazy

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Crossway

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143359059X

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Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel

By: Ray Ortlund

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Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel

By: Ray Ortlund

This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church." — Ephesians 5:32 Marriage reveals something of eternal significance. From the beginning, God designed marriage to convey a greater reality—the passionate, unfailing, redeeming love of God for sinners, the eternal romance between Christ and his bride. In this volume, Ray Ortlund traces marriage throughout Scripture—from the first marriage in the garden of Eden to the ultimate marriage in the book of Revelation—laying out a transcendent vision of marriage that dignifies our own imperfect unions as a display of the gospel. This book offers insight and hope to every married person today. Part of the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series.

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1433546906

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Isaiah

God Saves Sinners

By: Ray Ortlund

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Isaiah

God Saves Sinners

By: Ray Ortlund

Isaiah is widely considered the deepest, richest, and most theologically significant book in the Old Testament. It is, without question, a profound statement by God about his own sovereignty and majesty spoken through his chosen spokesman, the prophet Isaiah. In this expository commentary on the book of Isaiah, Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr., argues that Isaiah imparts a single vision of God throughout all sixty-six chapters. It is a unified, woven whole presenting God's revelation of himself to mankind, breaking through our pretense and clashing "with our intuitive sense of things." Ortlund makes a point of man's uninterest in God and his unfailing inclination to disbelief, and thus the need for God to "interrupt our familiar ways of thinking." The emphasis of this addition to the Preaching the Word series is this: God saves sinners. He saves them willfully and powerfully and needs no help from us, presenting himself in all his unmistakable glory. The message of Isaiah, shown thoroughly and thoughtfully in this commentary, will reignite a passion for the glory of God in the hearts of believers and will present that glory clearly and potently to those who have yet to be brought to saving faith. Part of the Preaching the Word series. Part of the Preaching the Word series.

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Crossway

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1433517302

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The Gospel

How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ

By: Ray Ortlund

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The Gospel

How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ

By: Ray Ortlund

How does the church portray the beauty of Christ? The gospel is the greatest message of all time addressing the greatest need of all people. However, the good news about Jesus does more than just promise eternal life to all who believe. In the latest addition to the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, pastor Ray Ortlund explains the gospel's power to transform individuals from the inside out and create beautiful human relationships. This short book helps readers experience the power of God as they are encouraged to trust in Christ and allow him to transform their beliefs, perspectives, and practices. For everyone who wants to be true to the Bible and honest with themselves, this book offers a practical guide to the fundamental teachings of the gospel and how they affect our relationships with others.

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143354086X

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Proverbs

Wisdom That Works

By: Ray Ortlund

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Proverbs

Wisdom That Works

By: Ray Ortlund

How exactly does one become wise? Pastor and teacher Ray Ortlund points out that the wisdom of God does not stand aloof, as if it were unattainable. Instead, he shows that wisdom graciously moves toward us, into our real world where we live and struggle day by day. Wisdom offers us her very best, if only we will listen. After all, "Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice," and, if wisdom troubles herself to yell, there must be a reason to listen and a means to hear. Ortlund unpacks the book of Proverbs in twenty-one straightforward sermons, providing a biblical worldview that opens up the higher meaning of money, sex, and power, as well as that of the daily routines of an average life. Drawing relevant parallels from ancient culture to present day, he helps the reader understand how the book of Proverbs is practical help for normal people going through everyday life. Most importantly, Ortlund shows how the Proverbs point to Jesus and his counsel for the perplexed, his strength for the defeated, his warning to the proud, his mercy for the broken. With careful treatment of the Scriptures and uncomplicated language, Proverbs: Wisdom that Works fills the vacuum between the layman's experience and the exegetical depth of many commentaries. Part of the Preaching the Word series.

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1433531062

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Isaiah

God Saves Sinners

By: Ray Ortlund

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God Saves Sinners

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Three Priorities for a Strong Local Church

By: Ray Ortlund

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Three Priorities for a Strong Local Church

By: Ray Ortlund

What is the secret of a vital, growing church? The answer Dr. Ortlund suggests in this book is deceptively simple - and life-changing. In thirty years of working with churches big and small, he has come to believe that the church comes closest to being what God intended when it structures itself around three priorities: Priority One: Christ Priority Two: The Body of Christ Priority Three: The World And he draws on wide reading, extensive Bible Study, and years of personal experience to show 'how' rediscovering and using these three priorities can make a tangible difference in the life of any church. 'Three Priorities for a Strong and Local Church' is a must reading for ministers, but also for church staffers, vestry, elders, counselors, teachers, small-group leaders - anyone who cares deeply about the church of Jesus Christ and what it can be.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1592447651

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The Gospel

How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ

By: Ray Ortlund

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How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ

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Keswick Year Book 2019

Longing

By: Tim Farron,Ray Ortlund,Mark Meynell

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Keswick Year Book 2019

Longing

By: Tim Farron,Ray Ortlund,Mark Meynell

Here is the contents page of the 2019 Keswick Yearbook: Introduction by James Robson, Ministry Director for Keswick Ministries The Bible Readings Romans 8 Ray Ortlund Romans 8:1–8 Romans 8:9–15 Romans 8:16–25 Romans 8:26–30 Romans 8:31–39 The Lecture A Mucky Business Tim Farron Evening Celebrations The Complications (Genesis 16:1–16) Mark Meynell The Commitment (Genesis 22:1–19) Amy Orr-Ewing A Necessary Longing (Luke 18:9–14) Julian Hardyman Longing in Step with Jesus (1 Peter 2:13–3:17) Pete Nicholas The Church of the Longing (1 Peter 5:1–14) Duncan Forbes Keswick Resources Keswick Ministries Keswick 2020

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Inter-Varsity Press

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1789741769

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Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel

By: Ray Ortlund

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To the Tenth Generation

God’s Heart for Your Family, Far into the Future

By: Ray Ortlund,Jani Ortlund

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To the Tenth Generation

God’s Heart for Your Family, Far into the Future

By: Ray Ortlund,Jani Ortlund

In the midst of family life, most days are too busy to think far into the future. Then once the children are grown, family life can feel like mostly memories, often tinged with regrets. And the future? More worries and fears, laden with unknowns. But you and your family right now, whatever your ages, whatever you’re facing, are living within a much larger story than you might realize. Your faithful efforts today matter. They are how God himself shapes the future. His heart can create in your home a culture of faith that will strengthen your family To the Tenth Generation. Sound impossible? Ray and Jani Ortlund help bring such unimaginable thoughts down into the everyday ordinary of home and marriage and parenting—even grandparenting. With refreshing honesty and wise counsel, they invite you to experience the greatness that God can accomplish through a Christian family. It can happen, yes, in your family—now and for many, many, many years to come. Also available, a picture book for children and families: Your Family Is God's Plan: His Mercy from Generation to Generation.

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1430088524

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How Great Our Joy

By: Ray Ortlund,Raymond C. Ortlund,Anne Ortlund

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How Great Our Joy

By: Ray Ortlund,Raymond C. Ortlund,Anne Ortlund

The authors' inspiring essays, poetry, and touching family remembrances feel as comfortable as a Christmas sweater, yet strike deep chords of meaning that bring the usual holiday customs and traditions into an eternal light. Enhanced by paintings and ornate designs, this full-color gift book promises to attract with its beauty and to linger with its joyous personality.

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0805437843

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Haggai, Malachi

By: Richard A. Taylor,E. Ray Clendenen

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Haggai, Malachi

By: Richard A. Taylor,E. Ray Clendenen

One in an ongoing series of esteemed and popular Bible commentary volumes based on the New International Version text.

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0805401210

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Proverbs

Wisdom That Works

By: Ray Ortlund

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Wisdom That Works

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Your Family Is God’s Plan

His Mercy from Generation to Generation

By: Ray Ortlund,Jani Ortlund

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Your Family Is God’s Plan

His Mercy from Generation to Generation

By: Ray Ortlund,Jani Ortlund

God fills the world with families! Your family is unlike any other on earth. But why did God make all these families? In this colorful picture book, you’ll visit modern-day families of all shapes and sizes along with families from the Bible. Along the way, you’ll see that families have always been a part of God’s plan! From the beginning, He has used them to do amazing things, and He can do the same with your family today. Whether a family is big or small, near or far, God is there, working His plan from one generation to another. And each child is an important part! This celebration of families will encourage you to keep saying “Yes!” to God and to watch His mercy reach your special family for generations to come. Also available, for adults: To the Tenth Generation: God's Heart for Your Family, Far into the Future.

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Green Pastures, Quiet Waters: Refreshing Moments from the Psalms

By: Ray Pritchard

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Green Pastures, Quiet Waters: Refreshing Moments from the Psalms

By: Ray Pritchard

Our days are busy and our lives are filled with an endless barrage of 'must's,' 'should's,' and 'have to's.' While our hearts long for a mere moment of beauty, peace, and rest, we often wonder if there is truly a place to find green pastures and quiet waters. In the third book of his Wisdom Trilogy, Pastor Ray Pritchard takes us far away from the clamor of the everyday, not by removing us from our situations, but by putting them in the proper context of God's Word. Spend a few moments meditating on the Word of God in Green Pastures, Quiet Waters. In these 100 daily readings from the Psalms, Pastor Pritchard skillfully weaves entertaining stories and words of great thinkers with the inerrant Word of God. Each reading includes a key verse, a meditation on that verse, a prayer of response, and three meditation questions.God promises peace and rest to those who seek Him and trust Him for the outcome of their situations. You, too, can find Green Pastures, Quiet Waters.

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Primedia E-launch LLC

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1619790076

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How Great Our Joy

By: Ray Ortlund,Raymond C. Ortlund,Anne Ortlund

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By: Ray Ortlund,Raymond C. Ortlund,Anne Ortlund

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To the Tenth Generation

God’s Heart for Your Family, Far into the Future

By: Ray Ortlund,Jani Ortlund

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God’s Heart for Your Family, Far into the Future

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The Gospel (Russian)

La Membresía de la Iglesia

By: Ray Ortlund

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The Gospel (Russian)

La Membresía de la Iglesia

By: Ray Ortlund

Este estudio responde a la pregunta: ¿Por qué unirse a una iglesia? Al ver el razonamiento bíblico para convertirse en miembro de la iglesia, los participantes también aprenderán lo que parece ser un miembro saludable y cómo servir bien dentro de su congregación local.

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Building Healthy Churches (Rus

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1940009855

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The Gospel (Chinese)

How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ

By: Ray Ortlund

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How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ

By: Ray Ortlund

The gospel is a theological message. But this message also creates human beauty―beautiful relationships in our churches, making the glory of Christ visible in the world today.

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9marks

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1950396711

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Hope: Food for the Journey - Themes

By: Elizabeth McQuoid

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Hope: Food for the Journey - Themes

By: Elizabeth McQuoid

Most of us get hope all wrong. We hope for better health, a generous pay rise or good grades for our children. Our wishful thinking may or may not have a good outcome, but when it does, it never leaves us satisfied. This 30-day devotional in the Food for the Journey series shows us that Christian hope, by contrast, is guaranteed and eternal, dealing with certainties: Christ's death for us, his forgiveness of sin and our hope of heaven when we die. Covering passages from Matthew, 1 Peter, Romans, 2 Corinthians, 1 Thessalonians and Revelation, in this devotional some of the Keswick Convention's most beloved preachers - including Don Carson, Ray Ortlund and Jonathan Lamb - unpack the Bible's teaching on hope. In self-contained daily devotions they show us how we can enjoy the pleasures of earth knowing that they point to the far greater delights we'll experience one day in God's presence. In a small, easily portable format, Hope is perfect for carrying around with you on the go. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the year, and work through it at your own pace. Whether you are looking to renew your own sense of hope and wonder at God's goodness, or want to dig more deeply into what the Bible teaches us about hope, this little devotional is packed full of wisdom that will help strengthen your faith in your walk with Christ. 'The hope set before us' is far greater than we can ever imagine. This devotional shows the glorious contours of our inexhaustible hope, offering encouragement and reassurance, whatever our present circumstances may be.

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