"For clearness, simplicity, and vigor of style, together with wealth of apt illustration, there are no books for the young that 'hold the field' with greater tenacity than those of Rev. Richard Newton. They are packed full of entertainment, always mingled with spiritual instruction of the best sort; and the inetrest is kept up by the breadth of the field from which the author gleans his anecdotes." - The Christian Leader

REVEREND SAM: THE TECHNOLOGY OF SALVATION. This is the promise of Sam, brainchild of George Henderson. George, a religious speechwriter with little faith in anything except his own cynicism, is facing pecuniary ruin due to his association with evangelical libertines. He divines an absurdity of an idea: a robot preacher who would be faultless. All that would have to be supplied would be prerecorded sermons written by George, for a nominal fee, of course.

With the support of his financier cousin, Eric, and the animatronics genius of Louis O'Cain, George sets his plan in motion. Sam's speeches soon become both popular and inflammatory. Everyone from a suspicious government to spurned business partners begin pressing from the shadows, leaving George walking a fine line between fortune and sedition.

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In the prequel to BIBLE WARNINGS Richard Newton has eleven powerful sermons addressed to the minds and hearts of children on the "exceeding great and precious promises" of God. In his own words, "I have written these sermons about these promises, in the hope that my young friends, who read them, or hear them read, may be helped and encouraged in their efforts to love and serve the blessed Savior. My heart's desire and prayer to God is that His blessing may rest upon this book, and make it useful to the lambs of his flock." A MOST ENCOURAGING VOLUME FOR ALL AGES!

How do you talk to God? Did you know He has requirements? Do you know how to pray effectively? Do you know why God doesn't answer your prayers?

"God, Help Me Pray " is a simple instruction book on how to speak to God and understand His answers. The book is written in a highly organized, conversation-with-God style, and covers virtually every possible aspect of prayer in the following simple, enjoyable format: Prayer principles--12 vital keys to effective prayer. Prayer lesson--Scripture-based discussion & explanation of the prayer principles. My Blog--personalized reflection on the lesson taught. Heavenly Homework--questions to consider, and personalized prayer challenges. Instant Message Summary--'the least you need to know' chapter review. While there are numerous books on prayer available today, very few are as informational and well-organized as God, Help Me Pray Based upon a solid Scriptural foundation, this handy instruction guide will clarify many things you have always wondered about prayer, as well as introduce you to numerous aspects of prayer you may never have considered. Topics include: If God knows everything, why pray? Five requirements for answered prayer Five things you'd better know about faith Models of the greatest prayers ever prayed Prayers you cannot put in words What God expects of you after you pray Praying in the Spirit & Sacrificial prayer Prayer that never ends When God is calling you to pray The most pleasing prayer to God Handling God's delays What it really means to pray in Jesus' name Everything a Christian needs to know about prayer is covered in God, Help Me Pray

Jesus and the Gospels is one of the most popular religion courses at colleges, and it is required at many seminaries and divinity schools. This textbook, written by an award-winning educator, is designed for a semester-long course in both these settings. Moreover, it could be used as a supplementary text in courses on christology, the historical Jesus, New Testament literature, and the Bible.

Murphy will provide an introduction to the gospels that does justice to the full range of modern critical methods and insights. He will discuss the implications of these methods for how we understand the nature of the gospels and how we can read them today. The chapters will sketch the portrait of Jesus that emerges from each gospel, and then examine the canonical view of Jesus by comparing and contrasting these pictures, as well as the ones that emerge from the non-canonical gospels and from the modern quest for the historical Jesus.

Chapter list:

Introduction, Theological and Historical Backgrounds;

Chapter 1, What is a Gospel?

Chapter 2, History of Critical Methods for Gospel Study;

Chapter 3, The Gospel of Mark;

Chapter 4, Q;

Chapter 5, Matthew;

Chapter 6, Luke;

Chapter 7, John;

Chapter 8, Other Gospels (Gospel of Thomas, Infancy Gospels, other Apocryphal Gospels); Chapter 8, Christian Interpretations of Jesus;

Chapter 9, The Historical Jesus;

Chapter 10, Conclusion; Glossary; Further Reading; Notes; Subject Index. (Charts, sidebars, illustrations, and maps.)"

Preface By The Reverend Stanislaus St. John.

Published in 1887, this is a collection of sermons by George Salmon who was a distinguished mathematician as well as a theologian. The contents include gnosticism and agnosticism; union with Christ; the pure in heart shall see God; success in searching after righteousness; pain and disease; hunger and thirst after righteousness; the keynote of the epistle to the Hebrews; bowing in the house of Rimmon; shame; the denial of Peter; charity and love; charitable belief; slavery; the interpretation of scripture; reward according to work; the two classes; working together with God; and the forgiveness of sins.

A fascinating and detailed report on recent miracles and miraculous cures. Contents Include - Letter of Appreciation from H.H.Pius XII - Declaration - Translator's Introduction - Miracles - Miraculous Cures - Modern Miraculous Cures in Our Experience - Miracles Associated with Holy Persons - Church Procedure for Investigating - Canonisation Miracles - The Lourdes Medical Bureau - Cures Officially Recognised as Miraculous - Scientifically Extraordinary Cures not yet Canonically Recognised - An Unusual Cure - Daniel Kylmetis - Etiology and Physiology of Miraculous Cures

In this book, author Murray Dueck helps you to develop your spiritual eyes, enabling you to glimpse the Kingdom of Heaven shining through everyday life. After reading this book, you will be able to: -Encountering God in the routine events of life -See God at work in your church, community, and the world -Pray according to what you see the Father doing -Know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God-not the enemy-is in control of your life

This work is a sermon preached at Paul's on December 10, 1654 on the monster of sinful self-seeking, together with a description of the heavenly and blessed self-seeking. These words may very fitly be called Paul's complaint, or black bill of indictment drawn up against the times in which he lived. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

1923. A guide to writing sermons, summed up by the following quote: Every great sermon must contain three things; a smile, a tear, and a vision of beauty. Contents: Literary Values and Influence; Historical Values; Dramatic and Imaginative Elements; The Moral Message; A Sound Philosophy; and The Messianic Heart.

"'Why should I mind the way I go, His way is best for me this I know. HE IS MY STRENGTH, MY TRUTH, MY WAY. HE IS MY COMFORTER DAY BY DAY. As I travel with Him hand and hand I know I am bound for the Promised Land." "

In "To Know Jesus Better," inspirational and practical lessons prepared by the late Pastor Fred Dickey of St. Luke Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, will help you understand the mysteries of life and provide you with the strength to overcome adversity on your path to righteousness.

His lessons teach about life, time, and eternity, as well as the gifts of God. Learn how to navigate 'the Christian walk," harness the 'power to transform life," and understand the 'guidelines of faith." Author Geneva Zachary also contributes her inspiring devotions, poems, and prayers to help enrich your walk with Christ.

Prepare for the next world through God's steadfast love, his presence everywhere, and his infallible truths. Take comfort in knowing that God is always present. When you grow closer to Jesus, your life becomes fulfilled and enriched with His grace and mercy.

Edward Payson Hammond spent much of his life and ministry traveling the world to preach the Gospel, with a special emphasis upon children. His labors were honored by men like C.H. Spurgeon, Andrew Bonar, W.S. Plumer and multitudes of others. This volume will immediately capture the attention of the youngest children as Hammond relates his experience of first entering his journey to the city of Jerusalem. Each of the first four chapters is a moving appeal to children to turn from sin to trust the Savior of sinners. The final chapter is addressed to those who have come to saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. A powerful book to present the gospel to children 6-12 years old.

Part One addresses 'Theological Foundations.' The five essays in this section deal with the Bible, Theology and Ecumenism. The subjects of theological methods, contextual hermeneutics, and appropriate curriculum are given special attention. Of course even foundational issues cannot be discussed in a vacuum and so each of the essays addresses these foundational subjects in the light of African realities. Part Two deals with 'Contemporary Issues.' It is particularly in this section that the traditional themes in African theology have been somewhat displaced by concerns which are today very pressing indeed. Three essays are devoted to the question of HIV/AIDS. This disease, which has devastated the African continent, demands a theological and practical response from those who claim to follow Jesus Christ. If the churches do not respond to this crisis with energy and determination we should not be surprised if the next generation wonders whether the Gospel has the power which we claim that it has. Two essays address the question of Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations in Africa. The resurgence of Islam in the world today is a concern of many. For those who believe in Jesus, this is a challenge which demands much wisdom and love. How should we respond to our Muslim neighbours? What are appropriate and thoughtful ways to share the love of Christ? Two further essays appear under the title of 'The Marginalized.' This could, of course, be a much large section. Those who suffer from AIDS could be included in this number, and one might have expected to see at least one essay on the place of women. In this volume, however, the 'disabled' and youth are highlighted. Both groups are clearly in need of the attention of the churches, and both groups are clearly misunderstood and neglected. The final section of Part Two contains essays, which focus attention on 'Theological Paedagogy.' All of the other contributions to this volume make suggestions and arguments about curriculum, resources, and issues of concern for theological educators. The causal aim of this book is that these essays may help us to reflect in an intentional way on the implications of contemporary realities for the future of theological education.

1850. Part One of Three. Thomas Arnold, famous schoolmaster, head of Rugby School writes in the preface: The sermons contained in this volume are printed exactly as they were preached, with the exception of a very few verbal alterations. In their matter they have not attempted to enter upon points of criticism, or to engage in any of the more difficult questions of theology. They are directly practical; but it has been my endeavor in all of them to enforce what may be called peculiarly Christian practice; that is, such a perfection in thought, word, and deed, as the Spirit of God should inspire to the enlightened understandings and willing hearts of those whom Christ redeemed, and who are now no longer under the law, but under grace. This volume contains 30 sermons, each based on a passage from the bible and two sermons on the interpretation of prophecy. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417945656, 1417945664.

By God's grace, I have taken it upon myself to write down some of the principles that He taught me concerning discernment, spirit beings and walking in the realm of the spirit. So many people in Christendom have little or no knowledge at all concerning what goes on in the spiritual realm. As a result, they are not able to fight off the enemy of their soul who is out to steal, kill and destroy every human being. My hope is that people's spiritual "eyes of understanding will be enlightened" as they study the principles outlined in this book. It is designed to help the reader understand the key principles about discerning of spirits, the origin of evil spirits, the activities of evil spirits, how to identify evil spirits and how to expel evil spirits. I also answered one of the most frequently asked questions in the body of Christ today, "Can a Christian Have a Demon?" It is my hope and desire that by the time an average person goes through the teachings outlined in this book, he or she will no longer be ignorant about evil spirits and about spiritual matters. I therefore, encourage you to take the Chapters in this book seriously and make a determination to apprehend the principles outlined in each Chapter. May the Lord give you great revelation as you read.

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1923. The Rev. G.J. Ouseley was a priest, first in the Established Church of Ireland, and afterwards in the Catholic Apostolic Church. The Gospel was written down by him after he had received it in numerous fragments at different times from Emmanuel Swedenborg (who was seen by trustworthy clairvoyants and afterwards identified from a portrait shown to them), Anna Kingsford, Edward Maitland, and a priest of a former century giving his name as Placidus of the Franciscan Order, afterwards a Carmelite. The unseen communicators wished to reinstall passages that insist on the obvious, though often lamentably neglected, duty of love and protection for animals, relate a number of instances of the personal interference of the Lord of Love to save animals from ill-treatment and teach against the eating of flesh and taking of strong drink.

To Jews, the first five books of the Old Testament - The Torah - is 'the law, God's direct communication to Moses about the origins of the world, man's place in it, and how we should live. Non-Jews may not recognize the name Torah, but as the basis of both the Christian Bible and of Judeo-Christian culture, the stories, scenarios and commandments of Torah have a profound archetypal influence on the worldview and daily experience of most westerners. The thesis of Torah Mora makes Torah the 'emotional DNA God provided for our use and benefit. Just as DNA instructs the body on its proper functioning, Torah instructs us on how to function emotionally within ourselves, our relationships and society - and gives us a deep view into how the universe functions as well. For example the Hebrew word for love: ohev (alef he bet) is very similar to the word for father (alef bet) and to enemy (alef youd bet). If we assume a logical pattern behind Torah's words and letters we can deduce that love is simply a parental energy with the letter he added, and that an enemy is a parental energy with the letter youd added. function, we find that he often signifies the larger universe outside the self, while youd denotes the individual's inner consciousness. Hence, love is a fatherly energy that is supported and upheld by the outer universe, while an enemy is a paternalizing person whose dominance is upheld only by his own inner drive.

1925. Contents of Part One: Principles of Method: Can Religion Be Taught?; The Religious Factor in Native Equipment; Locating and Defining Objectives; The Use of Habit in Religious Development; Laws of Learning in Religion; Selection and Control of Subject Matter; Training of Mental Technique in Religion; Control of Classroom Response; Types of Teaching in Church Schools; The Teacher of Religion. Part Two: Applications to Classroom Procedure: Classroom Procedure; Project Teaching; Teaching Through the Story; Dramatization in Religious Education; Teaching Through the Manual Arts; Teaching Through Discussion; Training in Social Service; and Teaching the Art of Worship.

Believe me, my friends, it takes long years, too, and much training from God and from Christ, the King of kings, to make a nation. Everything which is most precious and great is also most slow in growing, and so is a nation. The Scripture compares it everywhere to a tree; and as the tree grows, a people must grow, from small beginnings, perhaps from a single family, increasing on, according to the fixed laws of God's world, for years and hundreds of years, till it becomes a mighty nation, with one Lord, one faith, one work, one Spirit.