Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook : 2004

by Morgan, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780785250357
• ISBN10: 0785250352
• Edition: CD
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2003-09-18
• Publisher: NELSON REFERENCE

Summary

Pastors who face the daunting task of preparing fresh sermons for their flock throughout the year now have a goldmine in Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook. Robert J. Morgan, already well-known for his books of stories and illustrations, has designed the ultimate resource to make every pastor's life easier. In a user-friendly design, this Sourcebook will help pastors prepare meaningful sermons in less time, develop engaging worship plans, find the perfect illustration or quote, deliver memorable wedding and funeral messages, and create exciting bulletins. Sermons may be used as dated -- or a pastor can mix and match them for a series or emphasis. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Robert J. Morgan is pastor of The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee. and he conducts Bible conferences, parenting and marriage retreats, and leadership development seminars across the country

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
Editor's Preface: Plugged In to the Power	xiii
Create a Sermon Series!	xix
Contributors	xxi
Calendar Pages	xxviii
Sermons and Worship Suggestions for 52 Weeks	1	(21)
January 4 The Lord Bless You and Keep You	2	(6)
Numbers 6:22-27
January 11 Outward, Inward, Upward	8	(8)
Matthew 9:35-38
January 18 Real Revival	16	(8)
2 Chronicles 7:12-16
January 25 An Amazing Offer	24	(12)
Titus 2:11-14
February 1 The Tender Heart of a Tough Leader	36	(6)
Nehemiah 1:1-11
February 8 The Brother in the Bone Box	42	(8)
Matthew 13:54-56
February 15 To Change the World	50	(6)
Acts 17:6
February 22 Jesus: Full of Compassion	56	(6)
Mark 8:1-13
February 29 Come Now, and Let Us Reason	62	(6)
Isaiah 1:1-31
March 7 The Horrors of Hell	68	(12)
Luke 16:19-31
March 14 A Model for Ministry	80	(6)
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
March 21 The Precious Stone	86	(6)
1 Peter 2:4-12
March 28 Faith in the Face of a Giant	92	(6)
1 Samuel 17:1-54
April 4 The Triumphal Entry: Tragedy or Triumph?	98	(8)
Mark 11:1-11
April 11 What Easter Gives Us	106	(10)
Romans 1:1-4; 4:24-25; 8:11
April 18 From Rags to Riches	116	(8)
2 Kings 4:1-7
April 25 Walking with God	124	(8)
Genesis 5:25
May 2 A Life of Integrity	132	(8)
James 5:12
May 9 The Wise Woman	140	(6)
Genesis 2:18-25; Proverbs 31:10-31
May 16 After God's Own Heart	146	(8)
1 Samuel 13:1-14; 16:1-13
May 23 Stairway to Heaven	154	(12)
Genesis 28
May 30 The Difference a Day Makes	166	(6)
Acts 2:1-38
June 6 The Five B's of Purity	172	(8)
Psalm 24
June 13 What Jesus Says to Frazzled People	180	(6)
Luke 10:38-42
June 20 Ordinary People/Extraordinary Praying	186	(10)
James 5:16-18; 1 Kings 17-18
June 27 Face to Face with God	196	(10)
Genesis 32-33
July 4 Elisha's Last Sermon	206	(6)
2 Kings 13:14-19
July 11 Lord, Make Us One	212	(6)
John 17:20-25
July 18 Is Your Faith Genuine?	218	(10)
James 2:14-20
July 25 Who Do You Say That I Am?	228	(6)
Mark 8:27-38
August 1 Consider Your Ways	234	(6)
Haggai 1
August 8 A Most Unlikely Evangelist	240	(10)
2 Kings 5:1-14
August 15 How to Live in the Last Days	250	(6)
Matthew 24:32-35
August 22 Prayer: The Solid Foundation	256	(6)
Philippians 1:1-11
August 29 One Thing I Know	262	(8)
John 9
September 5 A Book and a Blessing	270	(6)
Revelation 1:1-3
September 12 Learning to Be Thankful Whatever Your Circumstances	276	(6)
Philippians 4:4-8
September 19 The Forgotten Secret of Happiness	282	(10)
Psalm 32
September 26 Shaking Off Discouragement	292	(6)
Haggai 2
October 3 Nic at Night	298	(6)
John 3:1-16
October 10 Playing Favorites	304	(6)
James 2:1-7
October 17 You Are What You Eat	310	(8)
Matthew 5:6
October 24 The Marks of Maturity	318	(6)
1 Corinthians 3:2
October 31 Faith Alone	324	(6)
Ephesians 2:1-9
November 7 The True Lifeline	330	(10)
Isaiah 6:1-10
November 14 Mourning Has Broken: The Gift of Tears	340	(6)
Matthew 5:4
November 21 Solomon's Legacy	346	(8)
1 Kings 2:1-9
November 28 Thanksgiving Everyday	354	(8)
Psalm 27
December 5 Who Is He in Yonder Stall?	362	(6)
Matthew 1:18-25
December 12 The Bible and the Babe	368	(6)
2 Corinthians 9:15
December 19 The Peace of Christmas	374	(6)
Micah 5:1-5
December 26 Delayed Re-entry: Why Christ Hasn't Returned Yet	380
2 Peter 3:1-12a
Children's Sermon Suggestions
January 4, 11, 18; February 8, 21; March 21; April 11, 18; May 30; June 20; August 15, 29; September 19; October 3; November 14; 28.
Special Occasion Sermons
A Sanctity of Life Sermon: Value and Dignity of Human Life	22	(82)
A Communion Sermon: Three Crosses and Two Choices	104	(60)
A Missions Sermon: Will You Give Jesus Your Lunch?	164	(38)
A Patriotic Sermon: Red, White, and Blue	202	(44)
A Baptism Sermon: The Pleasing Christian Life	246	(106)
A Thanksgiving Sermon: Giving Thanks: Developing an Attitude of Gratitude	352
Classics for the Pastor's Library
Gleanings from Thomas Watson	14	(108)
Heidi	122	(16)
The Knowledge of the Holy	138	(110)
E. M. Bounds	248	(88)
Two Classics on Ephesians	336
Conversations in a Pastor's Study
The Relationship Between the Pastor and the Minister of Music
Vernon Whaley	112	(66)
The Pastor and His Children's Ministry
Vicki Wiley	178	(90)
The Pastor and His Reading
Samuel Logan Brengle	268
Helps for the Pastor's Family
Keeping Marriage on the Front Burner	48	(144)
Praying for "Preachers' Kids"	192
Heroes for the Pastor's Heart
James Young Simpson	78	(75)
James Renwick	153	(71)
Finney's Conversion	224	(64)
Isaac Watts	288	(51)
Anskar	339
Prayers for a Pastor's Closet
A Prayer from Psalm 86	79	(35)
O Master Let Me Walk with Thee	114	(38)
A Prayer for Insight	152	(209)
Lord, Speak to Me	361
Quotes for the Pastor's Wall
Merrill F. Unger	35	(42)
Thomas Chalmers	77	(128)
Johann Albrecht Bengle	205	(1)
George Herbert	205	(22)
R. A. Torrey	227	(111)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer	338	(27)
Martin Luther	365
Techniques for the Pastor's Delivery
A Voice Teacher's Letter to Her Pastor	130	(186)
The Public Reading of Scripture	316
Thoughts for the Pastor's Soul
What Do You Do All Week?	30	(44)
A Stale Loaf of Bread	74	(86)
The Minister's Zeal	160	(226)
Wedding Messages
A Traditional Wedding	386	(2)
A Wedding from 1 John 1:7	388	(2)
A Wedding Ceremony about Love	390	(3)
Funeral Messages
How God Comforts Us	393	(3)
What to Avoid at Funerals	396	(2)
Death Swallowed Up in Victory	398	(4)
Special Services Registry
Sermons Preached	402	(2)
Marriages Log	404	(1)
Funerals Log	405	(1)
Baptisms/Confirmations	406	(1)
Baby Dedication Registration	407	(1)
Wedding Registration	408	(1)
Funeral Registration	409	(1)
Subject Index	410	(2)
Scripture Index	412