Matthew Barrett

Jason G. Duesing

Tony Merida

Owen Strachan

Jared C. Wilson

Discover why the fundamentals of the Reformation still matter today

Why do people get so excited about a bunch of Latin phrases, that some guys in Europe came up with 500 years ago? Sure, those five Latin phrases have defined Protestantism for those 500 years, but why do they matter today? To my church? For my life? What’s the big deal about all these solas anyway? These ones:

Sola scriptura-Scripture alone

Sola fide-Faith alone

Sola gratia-grace alone

Solus Christus-Christ alone

Soli Dei Gloria-To the glory of God alone?

Sola is a winsome, inspiring introduction to these five pillars of the Reformation, showing not just what they are but why they’re important for the Christian life today. Edited and compiled by Jason Allen, Sola will illuminate these core truths that have been reforming the church all along. And it may just get you excited about nerdy Latin phrases too.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Arkansas

How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church

"They carry massive implications for each of us and our churches. Where we live in light of them, we experience a more fulfilled and fruitful Christian life. Sola scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Solus Christus, Soli Gloria. They are the core of the Protestant Reformation. They are vital to New Testament Christianity and Great Commission witness. They are the essence of the gospel. Find out why" -- Back cover

Sola

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John Bunyan

JOHN BUNYAN [1628-1888] was C. H. Spurgeon's favorite author and his legendary work, THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, is the most popular book ever written apart from Holy Scripture. Spurgeon loved reading and re-reading this work, claiming to have read it over 100 times, many times with his wife reading it to him in afternoon relaxation and meditation. He often quoted Bunyan in his sermons declaring, "Though his writings are charmingly full of poetry, yet he cannot give us his Pilgrim's Progress, that sweetest of all prose poems, without continually making us feel and say, 'Why, this man is a living Bible!' Prick him anywhere, his blood is Bibline, the very essence of the Bible flows from him. He cannot speak without quoting a text, for his very soul is FULL of the Word of God."

This new edition is special because it contains the editing work of George Offor, who respected Bunyan so much that he always labored with all his might to be sure that Bunyan was permitted to explain Bunyan. This new edition has the marginal notes so apprciated down the years. These notes were drawn from Bunyan's other writings where he himself explains the meaning of many of the incidents and images scattered throughout Pilgrim's Progress.

Edited by George Offor with Marginal Notes by Bunyan

The Pilgrim's Progress

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Thom S. Rainer

Best-selling author and ministry leader Thom S. Rainer drew an exceptional response when he posted a 500-word declaration about church membership to his daily blog. "I Am a Church Member" started a conversation about the attitudes and responsibilities of church members -- rather than the functional and theological issues -- that previous new member primers all but ignored.
Thoughtfully expanded to book form, I Am a Church Member begins to remedy the outbreak of inactive or barely committed church members, addressing without apology what is expected of those who join a body of believers. When a person's attitude is consistently biblical and healthy, matters of giving, serving, and so forth will fall into place more naturally.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Discovering the Attitude That Makes the Difference

Best-selling author Thom S. Rainer (Simple Church) shows how being an effective church member has more to do with maintaining a healthy biblical attitude than it does worrying over functional issues.

I Am a Church Member

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David Platt

What is Jesus worth to you?

It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily...

But who do you know who lives like that? Do you?

In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus.

Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment--a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

Examines the ways in which the gospel is contradicted by the American dream and challenges Christians to join in a one-year experiment in authentic discipleship that promises spiritual transformation through the word of God.

Radical

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Bill Elliff

In the extraordinary seasons when God sends spiritual awakening, why do you see people bowing low in worship and standing with arms raised in glorious praise? Why the awe? Why the unashamed testimonies? In His grace, God has revealed Himself and needy seekers have dropped the world's substitutes at the altar and run to the One who alone delights them.

Insights from the Asbury Awakening and Beyond

Reflections on Spiritual Awakening

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Charles Spurgeon

"He that winneth souls is wise," and this can be seen very clearly. He must be a wise man in even ordinary respects who can by grace achieve so divine a marvel.
Great soul-winners never have been fools. A man whom God qualifies to win souls could probably do anything else which providence might allot him. Take Martin Luther, for instance. Why, sirs, the man was not only fit to work a Refor-mation, but he could have ruled a nation or have commanded an army! Think of Whitefield, and remember that the thundering eloquence which stirred all Eng land was not associated with a weak judgment, or an absence of brain-power; th man was a master-orator, and if he had addicted himself to commerce, would have taken a chief place amongst the merchants, or had he been a politician; amie admiring senates would have commanded the listening ear. He that winneth souls is usually a man who could have done anything else if God had called him to it.
I know the Lord uses what means He wills, but He always uses means suitable to the end; and if you tell me that David slew Goliath with a sling, I answer-it was the best weapon in the world to reach so tall a giant, and the very fittest weapon that David could have used, for he had been skilled in it from his youth up. There is always an adaptation in the instruments which God uses to produce the ordained result, and though the glory is not to them, nor the excellence in them, but all is to be ascribed to God, yet is there a fitness and preparedness wkich God seeth, even if we do not. It is assuredly true that soul-winners are by no means idiots or simpletons, but such as God maketh wise for Himself, though vain-glorious wise-acres may dub them fools.
- C. H. Spurgeon, 'Soul Winning Explained'

THIS volume is issued in accordance with a plan formed by MR. SPURGEON; indeed, he had already prepared for the press the greater part of the material here published, and the rest of his manuscripts have been inserted after only slight revision. It was his intention to deliver to the students of the Pastors' College a short course of Lectures upon what he termed "that most royal employment" â€ SOUL-WINNING, â€ and, having completed the series, he purposed to collect his previous utterances to other audiences upon the same theme, and to publish the whole for the guidance of all who desired to become soul-winners, and with the hope also of inducing many more professing Christians to engage in this truly blessed service for the Saviour.This explanation will account for the form in which the topic is treated in the present book. The first six chapters contain the College Lectures; then follow four Addresses delivered to Sunday-school teachers, open-air preachers, and friends gathered at Monday evening prayer-meetings at the Tabernacâ‰¤ while the rest of the volume consists of Sermons in which the work of winning souls is earnestly commended to the attention of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.For more than forty years, MR. SPURGEON was, by his preaching and writing, one of the greatest soul-winners; and by his printed words he still continues to be the means of the conversion of many all over the world. It is believed, therefore, that thousands will rejoice to read what he spoke and wrote concerning what he called "the chief business of the Christian minister."Publisher "s Note:This book was produced by a team of hard-working volunteers in an effort to keep books of antiquity alive and well among our modern day readers. We are grateful for the hard work and effort that went into the reproduction of these classics. We make a concerted effort to achieve a high quality product while at the same time offering these precious books at lower prices to reach the widest readership possible. Our prayer is that you will find them honoring to the name of Christ and share these rich Christian books with others.

The Soul Winner

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Stephen Kendrick

Alex Kendrick

Inspired by the Kendrick Brothers' movie War Room, this exciting resource from the #i best-selling team behind The Love Dare and The Resolution for Men is designed to help anyone — of any age —become a powerful person of prayer.
Including scriptural examples and personal testimonies, The Battle Plan for Prayer explains the fundamentals of how effective prayer works, inspires readers toward a closer relationship with God, and shows them how to develop specific prayer strategies for life.
Prayer should become your first plan of attack in all of life's battles, not your last resort. If you want to walk in greater victory while enjoying mightily answered prayer on a regular basis, it's time to engage with God at a deeper level. Then you can discover firsthand that nothing is beyond His reach, and that knowing Him is the greatest reward of all.

From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies

"Readers will be guided scripturally through the fundamentals of how effective prayer works, inspired towards a closer, more intimate relationship with God, and shown how to develop specific prayer strategies for each area of life"--Amazon.com.

The Battle Plan for Prayer

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Mark Dance

Book overview
One of a busy pastor's sacred tasks is to shepherd people through the valley of the shadow of death. Funeral messages are usually needed on short notice, and are in addition to the many other preaching and ministry responsibilities that you have each week.


Since funerals provide a rare opportunity for you to speak a word of truth, hope, and comfort to a typically diverse group, authors Mark Dance and Paul Powell want to help you to get ready. This collection of funeral sermons by two seasoned pastors will help busy pastors like you to make the most out of their ministry to the bereaved.

15 Funeral Sermons for Busy Pastors

One of a busy pastor's sacred tasks is to shepherd people through the valley of the shadow of death. Funeral messages are usually needed on short notice, and are in addition to the many other preaching and ministry responsibilities that you have each week. Since funerals provide a rare opportunity for you to speak a word of truth, hope, and comfort to a typically diverse group, authors Mark Dance and Paul Powell want to help you to get ready. This collection of funeral sermons by two seasoned pastors will help busy pastors like you to make the most out of their ministry to the bereaved.

Shepherding in the Shadow of Death

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A verse by verse commentary

Genesis 

Luke

Rob Peters

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Missing Jewel in the Crown of Glory

"Learn the skills to lead your church toward fulfillment of God's vision . . .Why didn't anyone ever teach me that? In more than twenty-five years of consulting with pastors and churches, Dr. Rob Peters has heard this question more than any other. In fact, it is a question he asked himself, having reached a point in ministry where he was uncertain of what his next steps should be in his quest to effectively lead God's people. In The Overseer: The Missing Jewel in the Crown of Glory, Dr. Peters shares the Biblical insights that have enabled him to answer that question for himself and hundreds of other pastors from churches of all sizes, from a variety of denominations, and located on five continents. Though seminaries have traditionally done a good job of training pastors to preach meaningfully and minister pastorally, Dr. Peters asserts that the Biblical role of overseer-including the knowledge and skills needed to cast God's vision for the church, to inspire committed discipleship, to define the specific path the local church should follow, and to lead the church toward fulfillment of the Great Commission in the community and throughout the world-has largely been overlooked. As a result, pastors seeking to revitalize and redirect churches toward greater effectiveness find themselves at a loss.Through diligent, prayerful study of the Biblical typology associated with the role of overseer, Dr. Peters has discerned the Scriptural patterns, principles, and competencies that pastors and other church leaders need to be able to reclaim the "missing jewel": faithful execution of the overseer role. Firmly rooted in Scripture and avoiding "trendy new lingo applied to recycled business principles," the path to church revitalization described by Dr. Peters's ReFocus process offers a solution to the trend toward decline currently plaguing the western Church. God's people have never needed visionary overseers more than now, and Dr. Rob Peters's The Overseer provides a trustworthy guide for those who long to help their churches pursue Christ's vision for the church and the world."

The Overseer

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Timothy George

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A resource for pastors, students and teachers to discover Baptist contributions to Christianity's theological heritage.

Theologians of the Baptist Tradition

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With an inquiry into the causes of its inefficiency

The Christian Ministry

Exposition of Ecclesiastes

Vern S. Poythress

Wayne A. Grudem

Two scholars and theology professors explore the controversy surrounding the use of gender-inclusive language in Bible translations and show the subtle changes in interpretation that can result.

The TNIV and the Gender-Neutral Bible Controversy

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Howard Clark Kee

By combining analyses of the historical, cultural and literary features of Judaism and of the Greco-Roman world with careful examination of the writings that became known as the New Testament, this book offers direct insights into the origins of Christianity. KEY TOPICS: It includes religious aspirations of the Mediterranean peoples, including Jews at the turn of the eras, are sketched with detailed analyses of the early Christian writings, and with attention to the social and cultural dimensions of groups by and for whom these works were produced. This book is used throughout the world and is translated into many languages.

Understanding the New Testament

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Dallas Willard

Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

A renowned teacher and writer of the acclaimed The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard, one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers now offers a timely and challenging call back to the true meaning of Christian discipleship. In The Divine Conspiracy, Willard gracefully weaves biblical teaching, popular culture, science, scholarship, and spiritual practice into a tour de force that shows the necessity of profound changes in how we view our lives and faith. In an era when many Christians consider Jesus a beloved but remote savior, Willard argues compellingly for the relevance of God to every aspect of our existence. Masterfully capturing the central insights of Christ's teachings in a fresh way for today's seekers, he helps us to explore a revolutionary way to experience God--by knowing Him as an essential part of the here and now, rather than only as a part of the hereafter. "The most telling thing about the contemporary Christian," Willard writes, "is that he or she has no compelling sense that understanding of and conformity with the clear teachings of Christ is of any vital importance to [their] life, and certainly not that it is in any way essential . . . Such obedience is regarded as just out of the question or impossible." Christians, he says, for the most part consider the primary function of Christianity to be admittance to heaven. But, as Willard clearly shows, a faith that guarantees a satisfactory afterlife, yet has absolutely no impact on life in the here and now, is nothing more than "consumer Christianity" and "bumper-sticker faith." Willard refutes this "fire escape" mentality by exploring the true nature of the teachings of Jesus, who intended that His followers become His disciples, and taught that we have access now to the life we are only too eager to relegate to the hereafter. The author calls us into a more authentic faith and offers a practical plan by which we can become Christ-like. He challenges us to step aside from the politics and pieties of contemporary Christian practice and inspires us to reject the all too common lukewarm faith of our times by embracing the true meaning of Christian discipleship.

The Divine Conspiracy

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Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen

Building A Story Brand

William R. Hoyt

Counting What Counts in the Church

When it comes to church growth, know the right thing to measure.

Effectiveness by the Numbers

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Charles C. Manz

Practical Lessons for Today

Clean the mirror image -- Lead others with compassion -- Lead others to be their best selves -- Plant golden mustard seeds -- Discussion guide.

The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus

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McKnight. Scot

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Sermon on the Mount

Emphasizing the historical distance between the New Testament and our contemporary culture, The Sermon on the Mount by Scot McKnight, part of the new The Story of God BibleCommentary series, offers helpful contextual insights for those seeking to discern how to live out the Bible in today's world. Perfect for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and lay people alike, this highly anticipated series provides a clear and compelling exposition of the text in the context of the Bible's overarching story. The authors move away from "application" language, which has been criticized as being too simplistic, encouraging instead a wider perspective and discussion of how the biblical story can be lived today. Offering a new type of application commentary for today's context, the Story of God Bible Commentary series explains and illuminates Scripture as God's Story, with each New Testament text examined as embedded in its canonical and historical setting, in order to foster discernment in living the story faithfully and creatively with and for the Church in the 21st Century.

The Story of God Bible

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A Primer on Textual Criticism

Behind the Bible

Preston Condra

Kelly Condra

Sharing the Gospel with Confidence

"By Which We are Saved" is a handbook to equip the body of Christ with an accurate Gospel and with biblical answers to the objections encountered when sharing the Gospel of Christ.

By Which We Are Saved

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William Hendriksen

The detailed, doctrine-packed message of Paul is sorted out in a thorough, fresh translation and commentary. The author takes care to explain and interact with conflicting views.

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