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  • Essays on the History of Contemporary Praise and Worship

    Edited by Lester Ruth ...
    Seeking to push the historical study of the liturgical phenomenon known as "Contemporary Worship" or "Praise and Worship" to a new level, this collection of essays offers an introduction to the phenomenon, documents critical aspects of its development, and suggests methods for future historical study. This multi-authored work investigates topics in both the Pentecostal and mainline branches of ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship

    Understanding the Ideas That Reshaped the Protestant Church

    Christianity Today 2023 Book Award Finalist (History & Biography)New forms of worship have transformed the face of the American church over the past fifty years. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including interviews with dozens of important stakeholders and key players, this volume by two worship experts offers the first comprehensive history of Contemporary Praise & Worship. The ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • Trinitarian Matters

    1700 Years of Shaping Christian Identity and Practice

    From Nicaea to now: rediscovering how the Triune God shapes faithful ministry in a modern world.In this illuminating collection marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, distinguished scholars and ministry practitioners from Duke Divinity School explore how Trinitarian faith continues to transform Christian identity and practice. Moving beyond abstract formulations, this volume ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

  • How Worship Became Music

    A Historical Sourcebook

    From history to practice: making sense of Contemporary Praise and Worship.How Worship Became Music traces the development of worship music and the evolving role of worship leaders within Contemporary Praise and Worship (CPW). Focusing particularly on the past century in the United States, this volume gathers a carefully curated collection of quotations and historical materials that highlight many ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

  • Lovin' on Jesus

    A Concise History of Contemporary Worship

    Swee Hong Lim and Lester Ruth have filled an important gap in the study of worship. Lovin’ on Jesus: A Concise History of Contemporary Worship is the first scholarly work of its kind on this topic. Lim and Ruth trace the origins and development of what we commonly call contemporary Christian worship, exploring it thoroughly and methodically. Their research includes early recordings and interviews ... Read more

    $25.19 USD

  • Flow

    The Ancient Way to Do Contemporary Worship

    by Lester Ruth ...
    Is there a way to do the prescribed or suggested orders of worship from denominational worship resources—such as the United Methodist Book of Worship, Evangelical Lutheran Book of Worship, the Book of Common Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), or the Book of Common Prayer—in a way that feels legitimately and authentically contemporary?This practical, how-to book will help churches plan ... Read more

    $15.89 USD

  • Creative Preaching on the Sacraments

    Creative preaching can help you move the sacraments to the center of your congregation's spirituality by making scripture, personal experience, and the sacraments intersect in such a way that a wealth of meanings surfaces. Satterlee and Ruth seek to expand the range of meanings and associations people bring to the sacraments. They examine in-depth how theology, scripture, context, and timing ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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    Flow

    The Ancient Way to Do Contemporary Worship

    by Lester Ruth ...
    Narrated by David Cochran Heath ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 3 min

    Is there a way to do the prescribed or suggested orders of worship from denominational worship resources—such as the United Methodist Book of Worship, Evangelical Lutheran Book of Worship, the Book of Common Worship of the Presbyterian Church (USA), or the Book of Common Prayer—in a way that feels legitimately and authentically contemporary?This practical, how-to book will help churches plan and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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    Leading Bible Scholars Share Their Stories of Faith and Scholarship

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    I (Still) Believe explores the all-important question of whether serious academic study of the Bible is threatening to one’s faith. Far from it—faith enhances study of the Bible and, reciprocally, such study enriches a person’s faith. With this in mind, this book asks prominent Bible teachers and scholars to tell their story reflecting on their own experiences at the intersection of faith and ... Read more

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  • Preaching Paul

    by Brad Braxton ...
    Helpful and insightful strategies for preaching from the writings of Paul.Few biblical figures are more compelling to preachers than the apostle Paul. The story of his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus is a favorite example of the way that God turns lives around. His writings contain the earliest witness we have to the Christian gospel. His message of God's offer of grace in the life, ... Read more

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  • Strange Fire

    The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit Worship

    What would God say about those who blatantly misrepresent His Holy Spirit; who exchange true worship for chaotic fits of mindless ecstasy; who replace the biblical gospel with vain illusions of health and wealth; who claim to prophesy in His name yet speak errors; and who sell false hope to desperate people for millions of dollars?The charismatic movement has always been a breeding-ground for ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Preaching

    Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism

    Pastor, preacher, and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shares his wisdom on communicating the Christian faith from the pulpit as well as from the coffee shop.Most Christians—including pastors—struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian gospel to change people’s lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to ... Read more

    $10.99 USD