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Each of the seventeen sermon topics in this book consists of a charge or a command. We might even call them messianic imperatives. Since Christ has come, will come and is coming, how shall we live? The messages are eminently practical, but they do not constitute a self-help book. On the contrary, the call to be alert, to enlarge our horizons, to live together in harmony, to judge others charitably simply cannot be done in our human strength. T...

God's Game Plan will add color, warmth, humor, and imagination to any preacher's message. Its anecdotes can be used by anyone who seeks to interpret more effectively the good news in our day.The book includes over 75 sports anecdotes that relate to all age groups. Themes used cover the entire range of athletics from team to individual competition.Subjects are grouped in nine categories including:TrainingRiskingLosingWinningand Witnessing.Autho...

We have been called to travel lightly. We are on a journey of faith. None of us has arrived. We may remember a thrilling moment of decision when we first responded to the awakening of God's love for us... We never know in advance where submission to the kingship of Christ will lead us.-- from the sermon for Christ the King SundayRichard A. Hasler draws upon countless incidents from contemporary settings to bring the words of the Minor Prophets...

One of the enduring legacies of the Revised Common Lectionary is its ability to draw different parts of scripture together to form a coherent narrative, drawing congregations from around the world into the life-changing message of faith in Jesus Christ. Each element of the lectionary brings its own point of view into this message, giving us insights into its origins, the impact on its original hearers, as well as its relevance for our lives to...