500 Sermon Outlines on Basic Bible Truths


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Born out of evangelistic zeal, this book includes material from a great variety of sources gathered throughout a ministry lasting forty years.




Giving and Tithing


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Although it is better to give than to receive, giving is harder for most people. Giving is not only good stewardship; it enables the church to help those in need. Respected Christian financial expert Larry Burkett uses God's Word to show the strong biblical basis for giving to and serving in the church. Using benevolence ministries as an example, Burkett explains how God uses Christians to minister in His name. This is accomplished by giving back to God a portion of what He has graciously given.




500 Evangelistic Sermon Outlines


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Born out of an evangelistic zeal, these books include material from a great variety of sources gathered throughout a ministry lasting forty years.







Tony Evans' Book of Illustrations


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Picture this: it’s Saturday afternoon, and you’re putting the finishing touches on tomorrow’s sermon. You’ve been thinking, researching, and praying about this message all week, and thankfully, feel prepared. That is, except for one small detail—you aren’t sure how to begin. For more than 30 years, Tony Evans has been connecting with audiences around the world. Now his tools are available for you. Don’t leave your listeners to connect the dots. Let Tony Evans’ Book of Illustrations help you illustrate your point in a way they can’t forget.




Getting the Church On Target


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Tools and advice for assessing your church “These are dangerous days for the organized church…. It is time to be alert to what is taking place and make some changes.” So writes Lloyd Perry in his introduction to Getting the Church on Target. Dr. Perry then goes on to outline ways the local church can be revitalized. His concerns are reflected in chapter titles such as: Having God’s Man in God’s Place for Ministry Clarifying Purposes, Goals, and Objectives Systematizing Church Management Training for Leadership Mobilizing the Laity Managing Conflict Creatively Establishing Small Groups for Ministry Expanding the Outreach of the Church Updating Our Worship The final chapter includes five sample self-evaluation surveys to help a church assess its problems and progress.




What Jesus Demands from the World


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for every healthy tree bears good fruit --; Demand #28 : love your enemies--lead them to the truth --; Demand #29 : love your enemies--pray for those who abuse you --; Demand #30 : love your enemies--do good to those who hate you, give to the one who asks --; Demand #31 : love your enemies to show that you are children of God --; Demand #32 : love your neighbor as yourself,




Preaching


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The standard textbook on the art and craft of preaching, with a new Foreword by Thomas G. Long.