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Bible Companion : An All-in-One Resource To Improve Your Understanding And
$19.99Add to cartWhen 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
$14.99Add to cartYou 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
$17.99Add to cartAre 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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Illustrated Handbook Of The Bible
$16.99Add to cartThe perfect tool for everyday Bible study.
You want your Bible study time to pay dividends. The Illustrated Handbook of the Bible will help–it’s a one-stop resource for understanding God’s Word.
Features:
*Easy-to-understand summaries of all 66 Bible books
*Fascinating sidebars on biblical customs and curiosities
*Full-color illustrations and mapsThis book provides the background information that will make your Bible come alive. Get the most from your time in God’s Word with The Illustrated Handbook of the Bible.
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Before You Go
$17.99Add to cartAre 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 women who have served on the mission field 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
*Serving well on a team
*Engaging in prayer and evangelism
*Fellowshipping through suffering
*Going as a married or single woman
*Taking kids overseas
*Dealing with fear and anxiety
*Spiritual habits of a missionaryThese essays are from Emily Bennett (general editor), Ruth Ripken, Cyndi Logsdon, Hilary Alan, CJ Olivia, Lydia Pettus, Emily Watkins, Sydney Dixon, Amy Bowman, and Nina Buser.
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Boot Camp For Christian Writers
$18.99Add to cartAs 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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Contemporary Hanbook For Weddings And Funerals And Other Occasions (Revised)
$22.99Add to cartGuidance, advice, and ready-to-use sermons and services for the busy pastor
Weddings and funerals are some of the most meaningful events in people’s lives, and also some of the most challenging for the pastor to perform. Written with the needs of the busy pastor in mind, this popular and newly updated handbook includes everything necessary to conduct a variety of weddings and funerals, along with other common events such as Communion, baptisms, dedications, and ordinations.
Helpful aids for weddings include services, vow renewals, messages, prayers, guidelines for vows, information on marriage laws, and, new in this edition, a service and message for second marriages. Guidance for funerals covers orders of service, quotations and reflections, and eulogies for a variety of circumstances, incorporating those with evangelistic appeal, untimely deaths, and suicide. New to this edition are funerals for service members, victims of violence, accidental deaths, cancer, and community tragedies.
Additional new resources include blessing services for a home or special event and guidance for speaking at fraternal organizations.
Pastors of all denominations will benefit from the services, advice, and resources in this sought-after handbook.
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Natural Medicine Handbook
$19.99Add to cartWhen it comes to natural medicines, such as herbs, vitamins, and dietary supplements, you want to make sure you’re getting the truth about what works, what is safe, and what is a waste of money. You need evidence-based, trustworthy, unbiased sources and studies so that you can make wise decisions for yourself and your family.
In consultation with the experts at ConsumerLab.com and Natural MedicinesTM, Dr. Walt Larimore has combed the available research from around the globe to evaluate about 1300 natural medicines or interventions for more than 500 conditions or indications summarized in helpful charts and tables. This highly readable and reliable guide will tell you what natural medicines have proven to be both safe and effective while suggesting the best-value “Top Picks” for health issues such as:
– brain and heart health
– digestive and immune health
– energy and fatigue
– losing weight
– keeping hair, skin, and nails young
– increasing the quality and length of your life
– and many moreArranged topically so you can go directly to the information you need, this comprehensive, trustworthy guide is a resource you’ll return to again and again.
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Popular Handbook Of World Religions
$24.99Add to cartYour Guide to Understanding the World’s Most Prominent Religions
Religion holds a commanding presence in our individual lives and in our communities. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about other faiths but weren’t sure where to start, The Harvest HandbookTM of World Religions is a clear and insightful guide to understanding and interacting with followers of the top belief systems globally, from Atheism to Judaism, Buddhism to Islam, Jainism to Sikhism, along with many others.
This compilation from today’s religious scholars, including Dr. John Ferrer, Dr. Norman Geisler, Dr. R. Douglas Geivett, and Dr. Ron Rhodes, will help you learn the basics of each belief system and how they are lived out in contemporary culture. You will also discover how the tenents of each faith compare with those of Christianity.
Whether you seek to understand other religions or want to find ways to engage with people of another belief system, this ready-friendly guide will equip you to distinguish various religions around the world and more effectively convey the gospel message to people of other faiths.
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New Testament Commentary Guide
$18.99Add to cartAn 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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Holy Land Handbook
$14.99Add to cartVisit 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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Harvest Handbook Of Key Bible Words New Testament
$19.99Add to cartSavor 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
$19.99Add to cartPeter 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
$17.99Add to cartSeminary 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 NIV (Revised)
$19.99Add to cart“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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What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook KJV (Revised)
$19.99Add to cart“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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Halleys Bible Handbook Classic Edition (Expanded)
$34.99Add to cartMore than 80 years after its initial publication, Halley’s Bible Handbook remains a bestseller in its various editions, with millions of copies sold worldwide. This world-renowned Bible handbook has been consistently updated and revised to accurately provide even greater clarity, insight, and usefulness. Halley’s Bible Handbook makes the Bible’s wisdom and message accessible to people from all walks of life. Whether they’ve read the Bible many times or never before, readers will find insights that give them a firm grasp of God’s Word and an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. Written for both mind and heart, this completely revised, updated, and expanded 25th edition retains Dr. Halley’s highly personal style.
It features:
*All-new maps, photographs, and illustrations
*Contemporary design
*Practical Bible reading programs
*Helpful tips for Bible study
*Fascinating archaeological information
*Easy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church history
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Star Book For Ministers (Revised)
$20.99Add to cartTwenty years have passed since the last revision of this best-selling resource for pastors. This third revised edition features everything ministers love about the classic, with some valuable updates for twenty-first century ministry.
Key features:
Restores the beloved Episcopal funeral service-back by popular demand!
Honors the familiar and indispensable wedding and funeral service materials.
Offers a rich selection of Scriptures from the beautiful King James Version for diverse occasions of pastoral care.
New additions feature a cremation service and a service for the interment of ashes.
Includes a new preface from Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press. -
Gospel Centered Preaching
$12.99Add to cartIntroduction
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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Bible Search Engine
$14.99Add to cartWondering what the Bible has to say on a particular topic? Find out with The Bible Search Engine, featuring nearly 15,000 key scripture references arranged under 1,001 subjects. While concordances provide direction to specific words in scripture, this book helps you find verses by topic-important Bible concepts (such as Abiding, Heresy, the Lordship of Christ, and Revelation), contemporary subjects (like Abuse, the Environment, Pornography, and Young People), and other categories of interest (such as Animals, Careers, Trees, Weapons, etc.). It’s illustrated in color, to enhance your reading, and makes an ideal resource for personal, group, and teen study.
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Prophets Handbook : A Guide To Prophecy And Its Operation
$19.99Add to cartDiscover 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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Star Book On Preaching
$16.99Add to cartIn 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. -
Small Group Leaders Handbook
$19.99Add to cartThe 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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Resucitado De Entre Los Muerto – (Spanish) (VHS)
$19.99Add to cartThis is the remarkable story of a Nigerian pastor, Daniel Ekechukwu, who was fatally injured in a car accident near the town of Onitsha, Nigeria, Africa on November 30th, 2001. During a dramatic journey to a hospital in Owerri, Nigeria, he lost all life signs and was later pronounced dead by two different medical staff in two different hospitals. The latter wrote a Medical report and commissioned the corpse to the mortuary. But Daniels wife remembered a verse in Scripture from Hebrews 11:
“Women received their dead raised to life again.”
She heard about a meeting where Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke was going to preach, and proceeded by bringing Daniels body in his coffin. What follows is a story you will never forget. -
Navigator Bible Studies Handbook
$16.99Add to cartWhy 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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Broadman Ministers Manual
$16.99Add to cart9 Chapters
Additional Info
The Broadman Minister’s Manual is meant to be used as a companion to the Bible and the Hymnbook. It alone may be adequate for use in certain services, such as in some weddings and funerals, but is not meant to be a substitute which may be read from the Bible itself.The book is outline by sections so that the materials desire may be easily located. It’s purpose is to provide aid for ministers and others responsible for leading in worship, administering church ordinances, and for a general visitation ministry and counseling.
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Baptist Church Manual (Revised)
$16.99Add to cart1. Nature Of A CHURCH
2. Officers Of A CHURCH
3. Doctrines Of A CHURCH
4. Ordinances Of A CHURCH
5. The Government Of A CHURCH
6. The Discipline Of A CHURCH
7. Duties Of A CHURCH
8. Business Meetings Of A CHURCH
9. Forms Of Minutes, Letters, Etc.
10. Marriage Ceremony
11. Province Of Associations And Councils
12. Baptist Declaration Of FAITH178 Pages
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A look at the nature, officers, doctrines, ordinances, government, discipline, and duties of a Baptist church organization. Includes business meetings, forms, a marriage ceremony, and province of associations and councils. -
Church Members Handbook
$1.50Add to cart“This is a small book (1962) on church membership to place in the hands of members to help them know the meaning of their membership and understand the doctrines and polity of Baptists. Chapters include The Meaning of Church Membership, The Church covenant, Christian Growth, Baptist History, Baptist Doctrine, Baptists and Other Denominations, God’s Plan of Church Finance, and Baptist Churches at Work.”
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Pastors Manual
$16.99Add to cartThe role of pastor hasn’t changed very much over the years. Originally published in 1940, this reprinted classic is a testimony to just that! Packed with timeless wisdom, it features a variety of Scripture-based funeral, wedding, and communion services that are as appropriate today as they were 50 years ago
