Many have taken it for granted that the Calvinistic theology which spread across the western world in the seventeenth century was substantially the theology of John Calvin himself.

Matthew's Gospel is a substantial book to consider teaching through--its large sections on teaching and theological reflection seeming to predominate over the 'action' of the story. However, precisely because there are such rich seams of theology, and so much teaching from Jesus himself, it is a wo... (more)

A How-To That Delivers Since 1969, How to Prepare Bible Messages has been a pastor’s most trusted source for preparing and delivering sermons that change lives. And for good reason. James Braga’s clear and logical method combines effective techniques for public speaking with time-tested ... (more)

People can get daily truth injections through a very inexpensive yet effective device — the church sign. In this age of short attention spans and slogan- lovers, it is important that churches effectively communicate the gospel in sound bites. Each quote — some from Scripture, some from contempor... (more)

Scores of books flood the market on how to preach few focus on how to listen to preaching. Few parishioners understand Calvin when he said that hearers should become as involved in sermons as preachers. In BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LISTEN, Jay Adams begins to redress this imbalance by providing numerous pr... (more)

Before his Damascus Road experience, Saul of Tarsus had earned a reputation as a religious strong-arm. Even after his conversion, this same Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, remained a force to be reckoned with. Down through the centuries -- and right up to today -- his passionate and frequently co... (more)

This new volume in the "Preaching With" series reveals how pastors can preach in a way that employs—with creativity—the six writing genres or forms found in the Bible. Each chapter includes practical "Try this" suggestions and ends with a quick checklist for preachers... (more)