9 Ergebnisse.

This newly revised study of the Apostles' Creed, originally published in 1987, now contains seventeen chapters and study guides, significantly expanding upon the seven chapters of the original work.When first published, this landmark book went through three printings as churches of many denominations found it to be an excellent guide not only for new members coming into the church, but also for long-time members who wish to have their faith re...

Your partner in intelligent, meaningful sermon preparation. Exegesis: The SituationThe Setting Cultural and Historical Contexts Other Lectionary Texts for the Day Parallel Gospel Texts Meanings and Deviations of Key Words Homiletics Suggested Sermon Themes Sermon Outlines Preaching Illustrations Nine Miracles IncludeWater miracle -- Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Fish miracle -- Luke 5:1-11 Life miracle -- Luke 7:11-17 John R. Brokhoff is former Professo...

Wrinkled Wrappings is a series of pulpit messages for Advent and Christmas carved from the pen and emanating from the heart of a distinguished preacher whose messages inspire hope in the hearts of believers. Brokhoff is especially skilled at relating biblical stories to modern life. The flowing style of these sermons is peppered with gripping illustrations that catch us where we are and carry us along as he shines the light of God's word into ...

One of the most comprehensive lectionary preaching resources available, the Lectionary Preaching Workbook is the one tool you will want to have close at hand to help you get the most out of every minute you spend preparing your Sunday sermon. This completely revised and updated volume provides you with a host of practical aids for effectively proclaiming God's Word. In addition to theological reflections on the three lessons for each Sunday, e...

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. -- Luke 23:34As in Luke 23:34, John R. Brokhoff offers "words of grace" in this series of sermons for Lent, Holy Week, or Good Friday. The messages are based on passages from Luke, John, and Matthew.This book offers four options: as a series of six messages for Lent and one for Holy Week, a series of sermons for each day of Holy Week, a three-hour Good Friday service, for personal me...

The parables of Jesus are timeless stories -- and with the current popularity of narrative preaching, the parables are a familiar topic in the contemporary pulpit. But preaching on the parables is not as easy as it looks at first glance. Should we simply tell the parable in our own words and let it stand on its own feet, or is its lesson most effectively communicated by constructing a sermon around the central theme? Or should the preacher spi...

Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series B, is a sermon resource book on all three texts for every Sunday of the church year. Printed with side margins for work space, it is the one book you will look at every week to get started on your Sunday sermons.Included in the text are:• An introduction to Mark's gospel.• An overview of each church season, including its meaning, message, mood, liturgical propers, theology, observance, customs, contemporar...

• Is it humanly possible to pray like Jesus? • Since God knows what we need even before we pray, why bother to pray? • To what extent does one's relationship with God affect one's prayers? With questions like these, John Brokhoff takes you on a 13-chapter journey of prayer in Pray Like Jesus. This book will help develop more effective prayer for persons and groups. It examines and studies the nature of Jesus' prayers. It examines methods and t...