16 Brief Studies for Groups
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Survival, Hope, and Healing
Cynthia Long
Written from a Christian perspective, this resource will help the reader learn that survival, hope, and healing are attainable. The author covers such topics as:


Misconceptions and Risk Factors about Suicide

Stories and Emotions of Survivors

Faith, the Church, and Suicide

Survival, Hope, and Healing


God empowers us to companion those who are hurting. Life after Suicide gives tips on how to avoid cliches and euphemisms when talking to the bereaved and offers study guide questions at the end of each chapter. This resource is a "must buy" for anyone who knows someone whose life has been affected by a suicide death -- both survivors and friends who want to support survivors.


Cycle B Sermons For Proper 23 Through Christ The King
Stephen Crotts
A Fine Gospel for Preaching covers the last third of the Pentecost season, bringing the church year to a close. In examining these passages from the life and teachings of Jesus, Crotts reminds us not just of their importance to their original hearers, but also of their continued relevance almost 2,000 years later. These scriptures are timeless, and Crotts demonstrates how we can apply the lessons of these words to our twenty-first-century lifestyle.



Cycle B Sermons for Proper 13 Through Proper 22
William Carter
In the gospel message, we see the drama of Jesus' life and ministry and are challenged to join in it. This collection of sermons is a valuable resource for Sermon starters and illuminating illustrations

Loving And Living God's Message
John T. Collins

Series II, Cycle B
Richard E. Gribble, David T. Ball, John T. Ball, George Reed, Stan Purdum

Packed with inspiring illustrations that enlighten the mind and warm the heart, this complete collection of thoughtful sermons for each Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year is a gold mine of creative preaching ideas

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Six Dramatic Dialogues For Lent
Peter Garrison
”Our congregation, jointly conducting Lenten services with [the author’s church] had the privilege of first presenting these short dramas with the author directing.

The parts were easy to learn for inexperienced lay actors. The staging was

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Sermons and Practices for Delighting in God's Creation
Christopher Keating
Charged with Grandeur: Sermons and Practices for Delighting in God’s Creation is just the kind of contribution we are needing in the church as we seek to advance our commitment to care of creation. The sermons in this collection are vivid and engaging as well as informative on key ecological challenges. Each one is followed by probing questions for reflection that invite into a deeper grappling with biblical and theological themes that can helpfully guide us. The addition of a “take action” section brings constructive, practical proposals for action. Each one inspires us to hope that there are things we can do that will make a difference. Chris Keating has here provided a timely, accessible, and valuable new resource that evokes delight in God’s creation and energize for more faithful and effective ministries of creation care.
-- From Dr. Anna Case-Winters, professor of theology, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL, and author of “Theological Commentary on Matthew”

CSS Publishing Company is proud to present the inaugural edition of The Wesleyan Preaching Annual, a unique contribution to the preaching ministry from some of the foremost pastors and teachers in the Wesleyan/holiness tradition. Based