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Planning Your Preaching
$14.991. Reasons For Planning Your Preaching
2. Determining Your Preaching Strategy
3. The Mechanics Of Planning
4. Planning The Expository Series
5. Planning For The Ordinances
6. Planning For Special Days
7. Planning For Doctrinal Preaching
8. Planning For Pastoral Preaching
9. Learning From An Ancient Plan
10. Putting Your Plan To WorkAdditional Info
Move beyond week-to-week sermon preparation into long-term planning for a truly effective pulpit ministry. Planning Your Preaching helps every pastor address areas of special need within the congregation, ensure regular preaching on key doctrines, incorporate holidays, and integrate biblical themes into the ongoing education of the congregation. An indispensable resource, Planning Your Preaching, offers a field-tested, easily adaptable method for developing a comprehensive preaching ministry.Add to cart1 in stock
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Top 13 Questions About God
$21.99Not Going To Lose Them Anymore
How To Use This Book
A Few ParticularsDiscussions
1. How Can I Know God Exists?
2. Which Is Right: Evolution Or Creation?
3. How Is Jesus Different From Mohammed And Buddha?
4. What Happened When Jesus Died On The Cross And Was Resurrected?
5. What Is Salvation All About?
6. Will God Forgive Any And Every Sin?
7. Why Would A Loving God Send People To Hell?
8. Why Does God Allow Suffering?
9. Who Is The Holy Spirit?
10. How Do Demons And Angels Influence My World?
11. How Was The Bible Written?
12. How Can I Understand The Bible And Apply It To My Life?
13. How Can I Hear God Communicate To Me?Endnotes
Additional Info
These 13 dynamic lessons will help students grapple with the tough questions that impact their Christian faith – questions youth leaders feel are most important for their teenagers. Includes reproducible student pages for in-depth discussion.Add to cart2 in stock
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Shepherd And His Sheep
$14.95One of the most striking representations of Jesus in the scriptures is that of a shepherd. Based on John 10’s statement that He is the Good Shepherd, this series of eight lessons teaches youngsters of Jesus’ unfailing love and care (even to the point of death on the cross). Like all of her previous collections, each children’s message is accompanied by a two-sided activity page — one side that’s a coloring page for younger children, and the other with numerous puzzles and activities to reinforce the lesson’s theme for older children. Bland has a well-earned reputation for biblical faithfulness, creativity, and practicality. Busy pastors and teachers have found her ready-to-use materials just what they need for their children’s time — we know you’ll love her latest release!
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Chrismons They Point To Jesus
$8.95This book provides patterns, instructions and background information for twenty different Chrismons, or “monograms of Christ.” It also includes a church program for presenting and explaining the meanings of these Christian symbols. The program includes children and adults and incoorporates the singing of the Christmas hymns.
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Ringu Of Indias Forest Flashcards
$16.49In Kurku, India Ringu and his family live in fear of sickness, evil spirits and fierce tigers until missionaries share with them the power of the one true God. Through Ringu’s story, based on fact, children can experience life in a faraway land and develop a heart for reaching the lost.
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Ministers Handbook
$19.991. Helps For Worshipping
– Preparing To Worship
– Using Liturgy
– Preparing The Church Music
– Writing The Worship Service2. Helps For Special Occasions In Worship
– The Lord’s Supper
– The Ordinance Of Baptism
– Dedications In The Life Of The Church
– A Service For Licensing To The Ministry
– A Model Service Of Ordination
– Models For Installation Of Pastor
– Commissioning Service For Lay Ministers/Missionaries
– A Model Service For Anniversary Celebrations
– Special Days Or Seasons3. Helps For Special Occasions In The Lives Of People
– When A Baby Is Born
– At Graduation
– When Young People Enter New Phases Of Life
– When Marriage Takes Place
– When A Remarriage Takes Place
– Renewal Of Vows
– When Sickness Strikes
– When Death Comes4. Prayers For Pastoral Spiritual Growth
– Prayers For Personal Needs
– Prayers For The Church
– Prayers For The CommunityAppendix 1: Helps For One Considering The Ministry
Appendix 2: When Retirement Comes
Appendix 3: Preparing Communion
Appendix 4: BaptismAdditional Info
THE MINISTER’S HANDBOOKThe contents of this handbook are the result of years of experience as a pastor in small and large churches, as a denominational executive, and as a missionary in a land of another language and culture. It is the result, too, of various stages of change and growth.
May this book be a practical manual for pastors that will enable them to have resources to utilize during their ministry to others.
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Believe It Or Not
$16.99Believe-It-or-Not Bible Studies highlights 13 wild—but true—Bible stories that pack powerful points. With attention-grabbing true Bible stories, outrageous, memorable activities and intense scriptural truths, your teens will learn the Bible like they never have before…and love every minute of it! Guaranteed to provoke discussion in any group, these easy-to-prepare lessons are flexible enough for 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Introduction An Unusual Messenger: Balaam’s Donkey – God Knows our heart Forgiving God, Forever Loyal: Ehud & the Fat King – God Forgives Using the Unexpected: Jael and the Tent Peg – God can use anyone An Odd Weapon: Samson and the Donkey Jaw – Nothing is impossible with God Gods Rightful Place: Dagon’s Fall – We must honor God Unbelievable Power Elisha and the Bears – God has amazing power Healing Water: Naaman’s Baths – We can trust God Amazing God: Ezekiel’s Vision – God’s glory is beyond our comprehension Dead Bones Rise: The Valley of Dry Bones – God alone bring us life A Marriage with a message: Hosea’s Marriage – God is faithful Sight and Salvation: Jesus places spit on a Blind Man – God makes us whole Falling andFailings: Eutychus’ Fatal Nap – God is full of Grace Snake Attack: Paul and the Snake – God Protects us Scripture Index.
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101 Great Games For Kids
$18.99Children learn best when they hear the rich stories from Scripture over and over again. Just sitting and listening, however, can become boring. This volume, a collection of 101 active games for Christian education programs suitable for chldren ages 3-12, will help dispel any boredom. This is a book that mainline professionals and lay leaders can turn to for a quick idea or when they are creating lesson plans. Each of the 101 games are presented in ways that adults can use immediately.
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Boundaries In Marriage Workbook (Workbook)
$19.991. What’s A Boundary, Anyway?
2. Applying The Ten Laws Of Boundaries To Marriage
3. Setting Boundaries With Yourself
4. It Takes Two To Make One
5. What You Value Is What You’ll Have
6. Value One
7. Value Two
8. Value Three
9. Value Four
10. Value Five
11. Value Six
12. Three’s A Crowd
13. Six Kinds Of Conflict
14. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Loving Spouse
15. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Resistant Spouse
16. Avoiding The Misuse Of Boundaries In Marriage
208 PagesAdditional Info
1. What’s A Boundary, Anyway?
2. Applying The Ten Laws Of Boundaries To Marriage
3. Setting Boundaries With Yourself
4. It Takes Two To Make One
5. What You Value Is What You’ll Have
6. Value One
7. Value Two
8. Value Three
9. Value Four
10. Value Five
11. Value Six
12. Three’s A Crowd
13. Six Kinds Of Conflict
14. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Loving Spouse
15. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Resistant Spouse
16. Avoiding The Misuse Of Boundaries In Marriage
208 PagesAdd to cart1 in stock
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Following Jesus Curriculum
$33.59Following Jesus answers the question “Why follow Jesus?” through a study of the lives of Peter, John, Judas, Andrew and Mary.
Lesson 1: Why Follow Jesus?
Lesson 2 – 3: Peter – Changed Forever & Peter – Failures and Victories
Lessons 4 – 5: John – A Devoted Follower & John – Looking Forward
Lessons 6 – 7: Judas – Pretending to Follow & Judas – On the Road to Ruin
Lessons 8 – 9: Andrew – Brining Others to Jesus & Andrew – Sharing the Message
Lessons 10 – 11: Mary – Freed from Sin & Mary – Empowered to Serve
Lesson 12: Being a True FollowerAdd to cart1 in stock
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Wordless Book Large
$4.35One of the most popular tools for witnessing, the Wordless Book presents the salvation message using five colored pages to represent Heaven and God’s love, the darkness of sin, the blood of Christ, a clean heart and Christian growth. Each book includes a free instruction leaflet.
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How To Lead A Child To Christ (Revised)
$0.35Revised leaflet explains the Gospel to children using the Wordless Book colors and symbols.
One leaflet included free with each order of Wordless Books.The five parts follow the pages of The Wordless Book: truths about God, sin, Christ’s death and resurrection, the child’s response, and Christian growth. A compliment companion to the tract “How You Can Know God.”
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Wordless Book Small
$1.69One of the most popular tools for witnessing, the Wordless Book presents the salvation message using five colored pages to represent Heaven and God’s love, the darkness of sin, the blood of Christ, a clean heart and Christian growth. Each book includes a free instruction leaflet.
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180 Faith Charged Games For Childrens Ministry Grades K-5
$15.99Grades 1 – 5
Ministry time is electrified with Faith-Charged Games for Children’s Ministry! One hundred Bible story and 80 situational games provide an added jolt to any classroom or church setting. Kids will have a blast with the icebreakers, team-builders, outdoor games, silent games, and even TV-themed and holiday games. All major Bible stories and themes are explored in a fun way that will have kids looking forward to more!
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In Sovereign Hands Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$8.50Life Design is a through-the-Bible curriculum that encourages adults to build their lives on the Word of God. Each study is designed to help busy adult learners do inductive Bible study on their own or in groups and to practice God’s Word in practical, effective ways.
Thirteen three-step lesson plans for use in a classroom setting
Biblically sound commentary, effective teaching methods, and practical application ideas
Correlates with questions in the NEW Adult Bible study bookAdd to cart1 in stock
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Gods Good News Flashcards (Revised)
$16.49Lesson 1 – The Gold Page: God’s Perfect World (Topical Evangelistic) (Genesis 1-2, Revelation 21-22) Memory Verse: John 3:16
Lesson 2 – The Dark Page: Man Ruins God’s Perfect World (TCE 1 Evangelistic) (Genesis 2:15-3:24) Memory Verse: John 3:16
Lesson 3 – The Red Page: Jesus Is God’s Promised Messiah! (Doctrinal Evangelistic) (Gen 22:16-17; Mat 1:18-25,
4:1-11, 26:1-5; Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-21, 2:41-52, 23:34; John 19-20:10) Memory Verse: John 3:17
Lesson 4 – The Clean Page: Jesus Changes Me! (Doctrinal Growth) (Luke 19:1-10; John 14:26; Romans 5:10; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:13; Colossians 1:19-22) Memory Verse: John 3:17
Lesson 5 – The Green Page: God’s Word Helps Me Grow (Topical Growth) (1 Samuel 3; 2 Chronicles 34; Proverbs 3:13-18; Luke 2:41-52) Memory Verse: Psalm 119:160
Lesson 6 – Crazy Color Celebration Review Lesson (Review Lesson) Memory Verse: Review John 3:16, John 3:17 And Psalm 119:160Additional Info
Full-color flashcard visuals to teach the six lessons in God’s Good News: the Wordless Book.Add to cart1 in stock
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God Speaks To Me English Text
$5.99Lesson 1 – God Speaks Through Creation (Doctrinal – Evangelistic) (Job 38; Genesis 3; Romans 8; Revelation 21-22) Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1
Lesson 2 – God Speaks Through Jesus (Topical – Evangelistic) (Matthew 1; 13; 21; 27-28; Luke 1-2; John 14; 18-20; 1 Corinthians 15) Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1
Lesson 3 – God Speaks Through His Word Part 1 (TCE 2 – Growth) (2 Kings 21-23; 2 Chronicles 33-34) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16
Lesson 4 – God Speaks Through His Word Part 2 (Topical) (Genesis 1; 2 Kings 23; Isaiah 40; Jeremiah 36; Matthew 24; John 19-20; Revelation 22) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Lesson 5 – God Speaks. Are You Listening? (TCE 2 – Growth) (1 Samuel 1 – 3) Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Lesson 6 – Mystery Review Party – Memory Verse Review: Psalm 19:1; 2 Timothy 3:16-17Additional Info
Lesson text to teach the six lessons of God Speaks to Me.
Everything the teacher needs to teach 6-11 year olds.
Lesson outlines, detailed story line, review questions, memory verse teaching and more.Add to cart1 in stock
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Life Of Christ 1 Flashcards
$14.99Lesson 1 – Angels Announce The Birth (Galatians 4:4-5 Luke 1:26-47; 2:1-3; Matt. 1:18-24) Memory Verse: Matthew 1:21
Lesson 2 – Shepherds Share The Good News (Luke 2:1-20) Memory Verse: Luke 2:11
Lesson 3 – Wise Men Worship The King (Matt. 2; Luke 2:39-40) Memory Verse: 1 John 4:14
Lesson 4 – Jesus Obeys His Heavenly Father ( Luke 2:41-52) Memory Verse: Phil. 2:13
Lesson 5 – Jesus Is Baptized And Tempted (Matt. 3:1-4-11) Memory Verse: James 4:7
Lesson 6 – Jesus Chooses His Disciples (John 1:35-50; Mark 1:16-20; 2:13-14; Luke 6:12-16) Memory Verse: Romans 12:1
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This six-lesson series is filled with intriguing details about the annunciation; the faith of the shepherds and wise men; Jesus’ teaching in the temple and His baptism, temptation by Satan and choosing of the 12 disciples. Children learn to let God guide them, share the Gospel, worship God, follow His example of obedience, resist temptation and commit their lives to Him. This series is excellent for Christmastime and anytime!Add to cart1 in stock
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How To Have A Very Special Friend 50 Pack
$0.28This colorful kids’ tract can be used with a Gospel Flipper-Flapper (GF2) or Wordless Book or given to children all by itself! Friendship is an important issue to kids and this tract shows kids how to have Jesus as their Savior and their most special friend!
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Noah
$12.991. Animals
2. Boat
3. Covenant
4. Door
5. Explanation
6. Faith
7. Games
8. Household
9. Ingredients
10. Jesse Tree
11. Kin
12. Learning
13. Music
14. Numbers
15. Olive Branch
16. Prayer
17. Questions
18. Rainbow
19. Skits
20. Thank Offerings
21. Uratu
22. Violence
23. Water
24. X-ample
25. Yes
26. Z-A Animals In The Bible
Resources P. 80Additional Info
Children are fascinated by stories. Tell them about the queen of Persia beauty contest, the animals going in the ark two by two, the lion’s mouths that were shut in the den, or Peter walking on water and they will listen again and again. Bible stories center around people whose lives were used by God in dramatic, exciting ways and in everyday, ordinary ways.
The Ideas A to Z Series provides an in-depth look at these Bible characters and themes- making learning fun for children. Each letter of the alphabet is a topic for learning about the featured Bible character. Twenty-six topics present twenty-six different activities designed to allow participants to experience the story in a variety of ways.
The Ideas A to Z Series is an excellent resource for children’s worship, children’s meetings, or Sunday school classes.
To study Noah, the letters A through Z have a different theme and different learning activity such as drama, music, puppetry, storytelling. This volume shows from Noah’s example how to be faithful to the God who loves us and preserves us in the floods of life.Add to cart3 in stock
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Handbook For Counseling Youth
$21.9950 Chapters
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A Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Resource for the 50 Major Issues Facing Today’s YouthIn the work of a lifetime, Josh McDowell and his collaborator Bob Hostetler have developed this easy-to-use handbook to help parents, teachers, pastors and youth workers guide today’s young people through the minefields on the path to adulthood. Drawn from over 6,000 pages of research, this book will equip you to help youth cope with the major issues they face, from simple challenges of growing up to the major traumas of extreme crisis.
The book is designed for easy use. Each issue is organized to lead you through the helping process in five easy steps for effective analysis and results:
1. identify the problem, 2. discover its causes, 3. determine its effects, 4. view it from a biblical perspective, and 5. prescribe the right response.
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My First Bible Verses PreK-K
$12.99My First Bible Verses helps children ages 3-5 learn basic Bible truths. Using hand motions and chants, these simple actions capture the attentions of very young children while reinforcing popular Scripture verses.
Perfect for Sunday School, day school, Vacation Bible School, and home school use, these finger plays require little preparation time and NO ADDITIONAL MATERIALS!
Use to reinforce a Bible lesson, as part of a devotion, during story time, or as part of closing activities. Reproduce copies of the hand motions for children to take home and use again and again.
My First Bible Verses gets young children excited about learning God’s Word by actively involving then in the learning process.
Teach young children their first Bible verses today!
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Traditional Flower Chart
$7.99This attractive chart is used for recording the names of persons presenting altar flowers. Each month includes six ruled lines for easy writing, with beautiful full-color flower designs over the name of each month, and words Date and Presented By under name of month, ‘- 15 x 31 inches- Mylar reinforced
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