Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook : 2004 Edition, with CD-ROM

by Morgan, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780785250364
• ISBN10: 0785250360
• Edition: CD
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2003-10-03
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

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