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John Stott

"Inside the disciplined mind of John Stott In Pages from a Preacher's Notebook, we see Stott's fruitful and disciplined mind on display in hundreds of preaching notes and prayers on various subjects, all arranged topically. Whether you are a preacher or writer looking for a good idea, or an admirer of Stott who enjoys reading anything he writes, Pages from a Preacher's Notebook illuminates his careful working methods for the benefit of readers today"--

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John Stott

As John Stott said, "There is an urgent need for Christians to have an intelligent grasp of their faith. Yet many of us recite the Apostles' Creed without a clear understanding of the truths we profess to believe.This lack of knowledge leaves us vulnerable in a century when we are surrounded by intelligent men and women who profess no faith, adhere to other ancient faiths, or embrace a version of the Christian faith that bears little resemblance to the historic fai...

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John Stott

Christianity the world's largest religion: almost a third of the population describe themselves as Christian. Over 2000 years since it first started, no other religion has had such cultural and global impact and millions today claim their lives are completely changed by their decision to be a Christian.But what is a Christian and how do you become one? What do Christians actually believe and how does that impact their everyday life?As an introduction to Christianity or a ref...

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John Stott

The collectors' edition of this popular title makes an ideal gift and must have book. This exciting new edition of the best selling Birds our Teachers, John Stott's very own slide show and photographs of his travels across the world. In this unique and intriguing collector's edition of the best-selling The Birds Our Teachers, John Stott expands on Martin Luther's exhortation from the Sermon on the Mount: 'Let the little birds be your theologians'. He reveals lessons on faith from the feedi...

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John Stott

This book strongly challenges the notion that there is no place for preaching in the contemporary world. It sets out the theological case for preaching and then goes on to describe what constitutes good preaching. It does not focus on techniques to be used but on the nature of the task and the character of the one who preaches. The good preacher works to build a bridge between the listeners and the truth being proclaimed. To be able to do this, the preacher must study both the Scriptures a...

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John Stott, Andrew T. Le Peau

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LifeGuide Bible Studies

Hear Scripture Speak to Your Life and Your WorldIn The Power of Scripture, renowned Bible teacher John Stott invites individuals and small groups to the practice of "double listening"—listening to Scripture and listening to the world. In doing so, you will learn how to engage God's Word in a way that is relevant to your own life and the lives of those around you.Walking through key passages from both Old and New Testaments, this eight-session LifeG...

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John Stott

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Best of Christianity Today

What does it mean to say Jesus is Lord? The late Anglican pastor John Stott--named as one of the 100 most influential people in 2005 by Time magazine-was committed to the notion that Jesus' lordship has ramifications for all of life. Out of this conviction grew his contention that the whole mission of God includes both evangelism and social action. Christ the Cornerstone recovers several decades of his writings exploring the consequences of Jesus' lordship from the pages of Christianity To...

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John Stott, Dale Larsen, Sandy Larsen

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John Stott Bible Studies

Study Scripture with John StottThe beatitudes reveal to us eight qualities that bring God's blessing: meekness and mercy, poorness in spirit and purity of heart, mourning and hunger, peacemaking and persecution. Jesus highlighted these to offer both encouragement and instruction on living distinctly as his followers in a world with values much different from God's. As we study these qualities and integrate them into our lives, we will receive the blessing Jesus pro...

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John Stott

It pleases the Father, Son and Spirit that the Son, Jesus Christ, be the centre of our worship, have the name above all names, and be first above all things. Everyone has a relationship with him – whether bearing his image but being estranged from him or knowing Christ as Lord and Saviour. In this book, John Stott draws our attention to how the New Testament speaks of Jesus Christ. He examines the prepositions used to help us understand more deeply, our position in relation to the Son of G...

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John Stott

In this updated version of The Preacher’s Portrait John Stott presents a portrait of the ideal preacher; a portrait painted by the hand of God himself on the broad canvas of the New Testament. Through studying five roles of a preacher – steward, herald, witness, father, and servant – Stott illustrates God’s ideal for a preacher’s character, message and purpose.

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John Stott

Is preaching dead - or at least dying? In a digital age, where congregations have unprecedented access to resources, do we still need sermons?John Stott's I BELIEVE IN PREACHING has been essential reading for ministers, students and lay preachers for over three decades. Its message is as relevant today as ever.'I do believe in preaching. . . I believe that nothing is better calculated to restore health and vitality to the Church or to lead its members into maturity in C...

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John Stott, Christopher J H Wright

Jesus sends us into the world just as God the Father sent him - and yet Christians continue to disagree on what this involves.Some believe that the focus of Christian mission is evangelizing and 'saving souls'. Others emphasize global justice issues or relief and development work.Is either view correct on its own?John Stott's classic volume, first published forty years ago, presents an enduring view of Christian mission that is just as needed today....