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Bible Companion : An All-in-One Resource To Improve Your Understanding And
$19.99When you’re ready to study God’s Word, this is the book to consult.
Here’s a single-volume library of study helps, a perfect resource for laypeople of all ages and backgrounds.
Inside, you’ll find:
*time lines for important Bible names and events
*a Bible handbook covering every book and passage in scripture
*a dictionary/concordance of the most important names, terms, and topics of the Bible
*a complete list of individuals named in scripture
*archaeological evidences for the Bible
*maps of Bible lands and events
*”How to Study the Bible,” providing clear direction on the various types, tools, and techniques of Bible study
*a one-year Bible reading plan
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500 Questions And Answers From The Bible
$14.99You have questions–this book has answers.
The Bible is a big book. Many of its passages are confusing. Many of its characters acted in ways that we in the twenty-first century find strange.
500 Questions & Answers from the Bible will help you make sense of this best-selling, ancient, sometimes perplexing, and yet vitally important book. You’ll learn about the origins of scripture, God’s character, puzzling biblical practices, faraway cultures, and much more.
Covering every book from Genesis to Revelation, 500 Questions & Answers from the Bible addresses issues such as:
*Does everyone have a guardian angel?
*Why did Judas betray Jesus?
*Should people obey the Ten Commandments?
*Does the Bible condone slavery?
*Is everyone who does good a Christian?
*How can anyone be perfect?Here is the information you need to understand scripture like never before! Plus, full-color illustrations throughout bring the text to life, promising an educational–and entertaining–reading experience.
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Before You Go
$17.99Are you preparing to take the gospel to the nations?
You’ve said “yes” to God’s call to go, and now you will pack up your things and step into the unknown of a new location, people, and culture. The following years will likely include great joy, frustration, homesickness, difficulty, and excitement. In this book, ten men who have served in missions in various ways share what they wish they had known before they began.
This book is a handbook for entering the mission field, including essays on:
*Discerning Your Calling
*Leaving What You Love
*Identity and Task
*Integrity and Accountability
*Serving Well as a Team
*Prayer and Evangelism
*Going Single
*Family & Mission
*The Fellowship of the Suffering
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Boot Camp For Christian Writers
$18.99As a published author, experienced editor, and literary agent, L. Edward Hazelbaker has been helping Christian writers develop their books, hone their skills, and improve their writing for many years. And this book is the expression of his desire to help more writers than he can assist one on one. Now many more writers can benefit from his experience.
This book is designed to encourage, equip, and educate Christian writers. If you’re joining or already a member of God’s army of great-commission writers, it’s time to enter Boot Camp for Christian Writers, where you’ll be inspired and challenged to be all you can be when answering God’s call to write.
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New Testament Commentary Guide
$18.99An indispensable map to the often intimidating world of biblical commentaries. For many beginning students of the New Testament, looking for a commentary seems like a simple process: identify the book you’re studying, search for a commentary, and pick one. However, the reality is far from simple. With new commentaries being published every year on every book of the Bible, the student of Scripture can quickly become overwhelmed with an inexhaustible amount of resources. What is the student to do?In this short, accessible resource, Nijay Gupta helps beginning Bible students understand the various available commentaries–their strengths, unique contributions, and ultimately, how to use them. Through The New Testament Commentary Guide, readers will understand how to incorporate commentaries into their learning and be enriched in their study of the Bible.
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Harvest Handbook Of Bible Prophecy
$29.99Everything You Need to Know About the Last Days at Your Fingertips
The Harvest HandbookTM of Bible Prophecy is a reference resource that provides a comprehensive overview of everything the Bible says about the last days.
Compiled by bestselling prophecy teachers Ed Hindson, Mark Hitchcock, and Tim LaHaye, this volume has 150+ topics on the most important subjects of prophetic study from 40+ of world’s foremost prophecy experts, including Armageddon, the Day of the Lord, eternal life, the glorious appearing, the messianic kingdom, the millennium, rewards, and the Tribulation.
You will gain clear and useful insights about the future in this A-to-Z handbook, which is written to provide:
*thousands of Bible-based facts about the end times and beyond
*a chronology of the last days from a pretribulational, premillennial view
*detailed definitions of all the major prophecy-related termsBoth new and experienced students of prophecy will find this a tool they can use and understand. Ideal for browsing or serious research, you’ll find yourself reaching for this indispensable resource again and again.
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Holy Land Handbook
$14.99Visit the Holy Land, wherever you might be!
The Holy Land Handbook is a beautifully illustrated guide to the history, culture, geography, and key sites of the Bible. This “readable reference” transports you to the land where Abraham, David, and Jesus lived, explaining the what, when, where, and why of their stories–and many, many more.
The Holy Land Handbook provides details on the history, setting, and importance of more than 130 key locales, including:
*The Dead Sea
*Bethlehem
*The Jordan River
*Capernaum
*The Jezreel Valley
*And many moreThe Holy Land Handbook also covers the all-important city of Jerusalem with individual entries on spots such as:
*The Western Wall
*The Pool of Bethesda
*The Upper Room
*Gordon’s Calvary
*Church of the Holy SepulchreFully illustrated in color, with helpful maps and intriguing sidebars, The Holy Land Handbook is great prep for those visiting the Middle East–and an equally great read for “armchair travelers” who want to better understand the Bible story.
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Ultimate Guide To Defend Your Faith
$12.99The Ultimate Guide to Defend Your Faith is full of practical information, resources, and visual aids to help you discuss, defend, and clearly share your Christian faith with others.
Chapters include:
What is Apologetics?
Does God Exist? The Cosmological Argument
Does God Exist? The Teleological Argument
Does God Exist? The Moral Argument
Which God Exists?
Where Did the New Testament Come From?
Is the New Testament Reliable?
Is the Old Testament Reliable?
Do Miracles Happen?
What About Prophecy?
The Resurrection?
Did Jesus Claim to Be God? Is Jesus the Only Way?
How Can God Allow Evil?
In an age of increasing moral and spiritual relativism, many people struggle with the reliability of
the Scriptures, the historicity of Jesus, or the problem of pain and suffering. Knowing the basics
of these issues and their biblical solutions will help you understand the worldview and beliefs of
others and defend your faith in a fun and engaging way.
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Harvest Handbook Of Key Bible Words New Testament
$19.99Savor Each Rich Word of Scripture
You’ve probably had times when you’ve read the same Bible passages over and over and skimmed past terms that seemed unclear or confusing-yet you know that each verse holds immeasurable value for your life.
See God’s Word with new eyes and experience the full impact of its message! This easy-to-use resource will guide you through the rich meaning of Bible keywords in a reader-friendly format. Adapted from the classic Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words by W.E. Vine, this modern handbook focuses on 300 must-know Bible words that will help you better understand Scripture.
For each entry, you will find a definition and an overview, as well as insightful quotes from Christian writers-all designed to help bring biblical references into present-day relevance for you.
The New Testament is a message of hope-each word ordained to tell the story of God’s character and enduring love. Use this handbook to dive into the language of Scripture, and let His Word come alive in you.
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Leadership Power : Beyond Smoke And Mirrors
$19.99Peter J. Daniels has been in a leadership role for the last 58 years and has used that experience to write this hand book for both those who want to lead. Leadership Power explores the life and strategies used by leaders. It is an exploration of their methods and the desperation quotient they all must possess, as well as the adjustments needed at times to lead.
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Surviving And Thriving In Seminary
$17.99Seminary can give you a great foundation for future success in ministry, but it can also come with its share of challenges. Without proper preparation, it is possible to struggle in your studies or maintain a healthy personal and spiritual life. Surviving and Thriving in Seminary is designed to prepare current and future seminary students for what’s ahead. In it, two seminary professors (and former seminary students) tell you what they tell their students, and what they wish they’d known. This book aims to teach you skills that will help you thrive in the areas of your personal life, time management, and study practices. While seminary is always a rigorous experience, you don’t have to struggle through it. You can thrive.
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What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook KJV (Revised)
$19.99“What the Bible Is All About” is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to read and understand God s Word. Inside this revised and updated edition of Henrietta Mears classic, you ll find an overview of every book in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, “What the Bible Is All About” will:
*Provide a complete guide to the Scriptures
*Explain how Jesus is revealed in the Old and New Testaments
*Show why the Bible is one book, one history, one story
*Introduce key people in biblical history
*Give historical background for every major event
*Highlight recurring biblical themes
*Provide helpful reading plans, maps, and charts, and other study helpsDiscover for yourself why “What the Bible Is All About” is one of the world s best-selling Bible handbooks, with more than 4 million in print. This user-friendly guide makes it easier than ever to plant the Word in your heart and mind!”
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New Pastors Handbook (Reprinted)
$18.00Most seminary graduates will begin their ministries with plenty of important head knowledge to share–but with a deficit of some of the most practical aspects of doing ministry, such as:
*which ministry role most suits them
*how to start out strong at a new church
*persevering during difficult seasons of ministry
*leading meetings and delegating tasks
*safeguarding their family
*fighting discouragement, pastor envy, and a lack of contentment
*navigating special ministry needs, such as hospitals, weddings, and funerals
*and much moreThrough his hard-won wisdom, Jason Helopoulos comes alongside new pastors as a trusted friend and mentor, ready to guide them through their first years of ministry with intelligence and compassion.
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Gospel Centered Preaching
$12.99Introduction
17 Principles Of Gospel-centered Preaching
1: The Goals Of Preaching
2: The Means Of Preaching
3: The Content Of Preaching
4: The Priorities Of Preaching
5: The Process Of PreachingAdditional Info
This accessible manual on preaching unpacks the core of how a preacher must think and what they must do. And it focuses our eyes on the central message – the gospel.Use this resource to train yourself and others as a new preacher, to develop your thinking and skills as a growing preacher, and to encourage and sustain yourself as a seasoned preacher.
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KJV Illustrated Bible Handbook
$17.99SKU (ISBN): 9780805495935ISBN10: 0805495932Produced by: Holman Bible Editorial StaffBinding: Cloth TextPublished: May 2013Publisher: B and H Publishing Group
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Women Of The Bible
$14.99SKU (ISBN): 9781602606500ISBN10: 1602606501Carol Smith | Ellyn Sanna | Rachael PhillipsBinding: Cloth TextPublished: February 2011Illustrated Bible HandbookPublisher: Barbour Publishing Inc.
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OMG : A Youth Ministry Handbook
$28.99“Most contemporary young people operate far enough from Moses moral compass that it never occurs to them that OMG ( oh my God, in teenspeak) has anything to do with the Ten Commandments, much less that it breaks one of them.A After all, the phrase is a nearly ubiquitous adolescent throw-away line…Yet Christians should hear the phrase oh my God differently.A Youth ministers, parents, teachers anyone who has ever loved an adolescent know “OMG can be a prayer, a plea, a petition, a note of praise, or an unbidden entreaty that escapes our lips as we seek Christ for the young people we love.” Using six lensA the authors detail current practices and tease out underlying questions as youth ministry becomes more self-consciously aligned with practical theology. Contributors include: Kenda Creasy Dean, Mike Carotta, Roland Martinson, Rodger Nishioka, Don Richter, Dayle Gillespie Rounds, and Amy Scott Vaughn.
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Discover Your God Given Gifts (Revised)
$21.99Don and Katie Fortune have updated their bestselling handbook Discover Your God-Given Gifts , now fully revised and expanded for a whole new generation. Using the listing in Romans 12:6-8, the Fortunes help readers see how these “motivational” gifts are the driving force in our lives. They shape our personalities and help us serve God and others more fully.
With interactive worksheets and guides, Don and Katie help readers recognize their own unique gifts and why they act and think the way they do. With this knowledge, readers will be empowered to use their motivational gifts to further the kingdom–bringing the greatest sense of joy and fulfillment they have ever known.
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Prophets Handbook : A Guide To Prophecy And Its Operation
$18.99Discover God’s divine plan for the prophetic gifts and how they are meant to benefit the body of Christ. This handbook details the role and duties of the prophetic in the church, clearly explaining its necessity. No church leader should be without this indispensable reference. Dr. Paula Price’s years of research and ministry have yielded the ultimate guide to prophecy in the local church. You will learn how God awakens and prepares excellent prophets, understand the difference between prophets and psychics, and recognize and train budding prophets. Don’t let lack of knowledge keep you from utilizing one of God’s extraordinary gifts to the church.
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Pastors Pal
$15.99A comprehensive handbook for ministry. Pastors Pal contains suggestions for various special services, including weddings and funerals, providing practical advice for the local pastor. This manual for the busy pastor is designed to instruct, inform, amuse, and cause one to reflect upon some of the theological, administrative, and practical problems of today’s pastorate.
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Star Book On Preaching
$16.99In the classic tradition of the #1, best-selling Star Book for Ministers, Judson Press offers a resource with a special focus on preaching. Starting with a biblical basis for preaching, McMickle discusses the “heart and habits” of a preacher-emphasizing the importance of time management regarding health, head, heart, and home.
Without an emphasis toward any denomination and practical in its nature, the guide offers:
keys to an effective preaching ministry, including goals and outcomes of preaching
text and topic selection
information on various types of sermons
a look at different preaching styles such as narrative and first-person preaching
suggestions for sermon preparation
ideas for several sermon series
a full list of preaching resources to use as references
Featured are over a dozen sermon outlines on various topics. These outlines address developing key points and direction, provide suggestions for an introduction and closing, and give tips for determining style and delivery. Destined to become a new classic, The Star Book on Preaching is a portable resource no preacher should be without.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Small Group Leaders Handbook
$19.99The Small Group Leaders Handbook provides a solid scriptural foundation upon which to build your small group ministry. By combining biblical teaching with practical guidelines, the Small Group Leaders Handbook provides a balanced and thorough exploration of small group ministry in the twenty-first century.
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Welcome Speeches For Special Days
$10.99This useful resource incorporates recitations, suggested scripture, prayers, poetry, speeches, and responses for celebrating a variety of special days in the African American church. Perfect as a worship planning tool for pastors and worship leaders, Welcome Speeches for Special Days is ideal for celebrating those special Sundays that congregations highlight throughout the year.
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Church Communications Handbook
$22.99Print on Demand Title
An experienced speaker and author on communication issues, Wanda Vassallo provides a comprehensive look at structuring all forms of communication in the local church. She stresses the importance of and shows how to develop an overall communications plan. She discusses issues such as how to advertise, how to talk with the media to get out your message, how to communicate effectively with church members, and how best to utilize technology.
This new resource incorporates the developments of recent technology into a practical reference tool for pastors, parachurch ministry heads, church secrectaries, and other church staff members. Helpful forms, checklists for planning and tracking progress, and examples of materials from cutting-edge churches make this an invaluable addition to your library.Add to cart1 in stock
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More Welcome Speeches
$10.99Some General Words Of Welcome
Welcome Speeches And Responses For Specific Occasions
Children’s Day
Youth Sunday
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Graduate Recognition Day
Deacon Ordination
Pastor Anniversary/Appreciation
Choir Day
Missions
For Christian Unity
Welcome Speeches Given By Children
So Glad
A Secret
Too Little
About To Start
Poetry And PrayersAdditional Info
Sample speeches and responses for a variety of special occasions are included in this book, along with appropriate Scripture verses. These samples reflect the ways we honor God in both celebration and meditation. Use them as a handle when you are asked to give a speech or a response. You will find speeches for Pastor Appreciation Day, Church Anniversary, Choir Anniversary or Appreciation Day, Usher Board Day, Women’s Day, Men’s Day, and more. Another section contains poetry and prayers for use in speeches or short devotionals.Add to cart1 in stock
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New Hiscox Guide For Baptist Churches
$29.991) The Nature Of The Church
2) The Membership Of The Church
3) The Church Ministry
4) Leaders And Officers In The Church
5) Christian Worship
6) Christian Ordinances, Rituals And Ceremonies
7) The Witness Of The Church
8) Church Order, Process And Discipline.Additional Info
The New Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches is in keeping with the author’s desire to supply a text that gives pastors and church leaders the most useable information possible. Goodwin captures the essence of Hiscox’s thought and style while addressing the issues that concern today’s churches.Add to cart1 in stock
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Navigator Bible Studies Handbook
$16.99Why rely on someone else’s study notes when you can unearth the Bible’s treasures on your own? This revised and updated handbook from the Navigators will equip you with indispensable skills for a lifetime of reflection on the Word. You’ll learn the principles for effective inductive study and time-tested methods like ABC Bible study, question & answer study, verse analysis, and much more. Includes reproducible forms.
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Hiscox Standard Baptist Manual
$15.99A favorite among countless thousands of Baptists, the Hiscox manual addresses church membership, officers, and Christian discipline; the nature of the church; ministry, ordinances, and worship; the church’s witness; and more.
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