Eleven Biblical Lessons for Christian Growth
K. D. Weaver
Because the New Testament speaks directly to us as Christians, it can be tempting to focus more of our attention there at the expense of the Old Testament. However, the Hebrew scriptures still have relevance even for 21st-century Christians. Chasing Chariots is an exploration of 11 scripture passages featuring the


Biblical Monologues And How To Do Them
Edward W. Thorn
... Edward Thorn has written an excellent manual ... His sermons blend well the horizons of the Bible and the contemporary culture scape. Even pastors who never try a monologue sermon will enjoy reading this book and be enriched by the monologues.

People Of Faith Speak To Their Times And Ours
David G. Rogne
Even though the sermon is perhaps the central element of Protestant worship, preachers sometimes have difficulty capturing the imagination of their audiences and communicating the spiritual resources that worshipers need. But the messages in David Ro

The Preacher's Edge
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
The Preacher’s Edge puts to work the basic principles of oratory and persuasive speaking with creative pulpit techniques. It is written to be used by preachers for a revival and renewal of their preaching.

From this book one can learn

Cycle B
John R. Brokhoff
Your partner in intelligent, meaningful sermon preparation Cycle B

Exegesis
The Situation
The Setting
Cultural and Historical Contexts
Other Lectionary Texts For the Day
Meanings and Derivations of Key Words

Resources For Creative Worship And Preaching
Elaine M. Ward
This volume will become a primary resource for pastors and worship planners of all denominations. It contains some of the most creative and inspirational worship material we have seen.

Wonder is the ability to be open to surprise and possi...

Series II, Cycle B (revised edition)
Dallas A. Bauninger
This book offers an abundance of insightful information on each of the nine miracle stories in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary — yet Brauninger intentionally avoids presenting a ready-made cloak of words for a morning sermon. Instead, she invites preachers and their audiences

Series III, Cycle B
Harold H. Lentz
One cannot read the miracles of Christ reported in the Gospel of Mark without being convinced of the divinity of Christ. John Mark repeatedly records Christ's divine powers over nature, illness, severe physical handicaps, and sin. These events in which God's power entered into human situations had profound effects on those who witnessed them -- and they continue to teach us great spiritual truths

Applications For Contemporary Life, Cycle B
Richard E. Gribble
The parable is the most well-known literary form presented in the Gospels - and since narrative or story sermons are such a prominent element in the contemporary pulpit, pastors are preaching on the parable texts more frequently than ever.

This book provides a thorough and complete examination of each of the parables in Cycle B of the