November 1982 Issue
Let the Church Grow!
Skip Bell
Skip Bell has identified four congregational patterns that inhibit growth. Perhaps your church has "koinonitis." Or maybe the members are worried about pioneer land rights. No matter what the problem, patterns can be changed, and your church can begin to grow again.
Skip Bell has identified four congregational patterns that inhibit growth. Perhaps your church has "koinonitis." Or maybe the members are worried about pioneer land rights. No matter what the problem, patterns can be changed, and your church can begin to grow again.Equipping the minister's workshop
Merrill S. Williams
Books are the tools of the preacher's trade. Without them it is difficult for him to build solid, inspiring sermons. But there is more to building a library than just collecting lots of books!
Books are the tools of the preacher's trade. Without them it is difficult for him to build solid, inspiring sermons. But there is more to building a library than just collecting lots of books!How to preach so as to convert nobody
Charles G. Finney
You don't want to be known as a negative preacher coming down hard on sin and making your people feel bad, do you? The world is too full of condemnation and stress as it is. What people need today is an upbeat message that reassures and gives some positive reinforcement to their lives. Here are forty-two tried and proved rules that are guaranteed to keep the sinners in your church comfortable and happy.
You don't want to be known as a negative preacher coming down hard on sin and making your people feel bad, do you? The world is too full of condemnation and stress as it is. What people need today is an upbeat message that reassures and gives some positive reinforcement to their lives. Here are forty-two tried and proved rules that are guaranteed to keep the sinners in your church comfortable and happy.The millennium: Its Old Testament roots
Hans K. LaRondelle
The antecedents of Johns prophetic view in Revelation 20 can be found in the Old Testament predictions concerning the apocalyptic "day of the Lord." We cannot fully understand one without the others.
The antecedents of Johns prophetic view in Revelation 20 can be found in the Old Testament predictions concerning the apocalyptic "day of the Lord." We cannot fully understand one without the others.Turning the funeral around
Neal A. Kuyper
Just because "we've always done it that way" doesn't mean that the usual funeral procedure is the most beneficial in all cases. The author gives some convincing arguments for reversing the normal order of service.
Just because "we've always done it that way" doesn't mean that the usual funeral procedure is the most beneficial in all cases. The author gives some convincing arguments for reversing the normal order of service.Imperatives of salvation
Norman H. Young
While it is true that the New Testament writers placed much emphasis on the "indicatives" of salvation, they also placed equal importance on the "imperatives" commands to participate in the salvation already established.
While it is true that the New Testament writers placed much emphasis on the "indicatives" of salvation, they also placed equal importance on the "imperatives" commands to participate in the salvation already established.Visting those who hurt
Larry Yeagley
Visiting the sick, the lonely, and the emotionally ill can present awkward moments. A chaplain offers some advice based on personal experience.
Visiting the sick, the lonely, and the emotionally ill can present awkward moments. A chaplain offers some advice based on personal experience.Feed the lambs, not the giraffes
Morris Chalfant
Cumbersome jargon and the multisyllable are often only a mask for shallow and superficial thought. To feed every member in your pews, study deeply and preach simply.
Cumbersome jargon and the multisyllable are often only a mask for shallow and superficial thought. To feed every member in your pews, study deeply and preach simply.Consistent Christianity
G. Arthur Keough
Continuing the series This We Believe, G. Arthur Keough discusses the relationship between what a Christian believes and his daily life.
Continuing the series This We Believe, G. Arthur Keough discusses the relationship between what a Christian believes and his daily life.What Jesus said about the prophets
Morris Venden
Jesus stood silent. He did not speak not even a word. In spite of the many questions put to Him, in spite of the desperate attempts to induce Him to speak, He remained silent. It was the most solemn response Jesus ever made, and there is significant truth to be learned…
Covetousness or contentment?
Allan R. Magie
It is impossible to satisfy covetousness, for desire always surpasses its fulfillment
It is impossible to satisfy covetousness, for desire always surpasses its fulfillmentReceiving is blessed too
Betty G. Holland
One turkey was plenty; what would I do with eight frozen birds? Or with the bale of yellowing turnip greens? But I couldn't turn them down. Granny had said, "Take everything they try to give you."
One turkey was plenty; what would I do with eight frozen birds? Or with the bale of yellowing turnip greens? But I couldn't turn them down. Granny had said, "Take everything they try to give you."Recommended Reading
Various Authors
Does your church's youth program need help? The "Complete Youth Ministries Handbook" may have just the information you need. And to help you with your preaching, try "Telling the Story."
Does your church's youth program need help? The "Complete Youth Ministries Handbook" may have just the information you need. And to help you with your preaching, try "Telling the Story."