A Trusted Resource for PreachersIn this complete guide to expository preaching, Bryan Chapell teaches the basics of preparation, organization, and delivery--the trademarks of great preaching.With the help of charts and creative learning exercises, Chapell shows how expository preaching can reveal the redemptive aims of Scripture and offers a comprehensive approach to the theory and practice of preaching. He also provides help for special preaching situation...

Highly regarded preacher and teacher Bryan Chapell shows readers how he has prepared expository sermons according to the principles he developed in his bestselling Christ-Centered Preaching. This companion volume provides concrete examples of how a redemptive approach to Scripture is fleshed out in various types of sermons and various genres of the Bible. The example sermons not only demonstrate different approaches but also are analyzed for pedagogical purposes, helping readers m...

Harness the strengths of every generation to create a church that endures· open the lines of communication· appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church· unite in one mission to impact your community and the worldIt may seem hard for younger Christians to believe that people over 50 were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. These older believers were once part of a...

If the apostle Paul had not punctuated his words with images of the armor of God or the racecourse, would we so easily remember his instruction? The march on Washington might have become nothing more than a ragged hike across a majestic mall if Martin Luther King, Jr. had not led us through a "dream" and onto a "mountaintop."Such is the power of illustrations. They contain a hidden dynamic of living that captures our attention and furthers our understanding in a way that no other s...

Understand the End Times and Our Shared Hope for the FutureBiblical prophecies about the end times have confused, confounded, and even divided God's people for centuries. But the reason Scripture gives us hints about the future is to provide the encouragement we need to endure the present, confident that God keeps his promises.In this balanced look at four major views of the end times, bestselling author Bryan Chapell explains the primary ways Christians ha...

Christians often say, "In Jesus' name" to close their prayers. But is this truly a desire of the heart or a perfunctory "Yours Truly" to God? Bryan Chapell says we should begin our prayers in Jesus' name-we should be Praying Backwards. In this practical and inspiring book, he shows readers that to truly pray in Jesus' name is to reorder one's priorities in prayer-and in life-away from oneself and towards Jesus and his kingdom. It is to pray believing in the power and the goodness ...

Em Pregação Cristocêntrica, Bryan Chapell oferece um guia essencial e transformador para pastores e pregadores que desejam expor as Escrituras com profundidade, clareza e centralidade em Cristo. Este livro é uma ferramenta indispensável para quem busca redescobrir o poder e a relevância da pregação expositiva, ao mesmo tempo em que desafia os pregadores a conectar as verdades eternas da Bíblia com as lutas e realidades do cotidiano. Chapell defende que toda a Escritura aponta para a redenç...

Em um mundo onde a linha entre vida espiritual e vida profissional muitas vezes parece rígida e imutável, "A Graça no Trabalho" oferece uma nova perspectiva para cristãos que buscam propósito e dignidade em suas atividades diárias. Bryan Chapell, renomado teólogo e pastor, nos guia por um caminho transformador onde cada ocupação, desde a mais simples até a mais complexa, é uma oportunidade de viver a missão de Deus. Combinando profundidade teológica e aplicação prática, Chapell nos lembra ...

Often we read the book of Daniel in one of two ways--either as a book about a heroic man whose righteousness should inspire us to keep the faith no matter what our circumstances, or as a roadmap to the end times that can, through careful study, perhaps tell us the day and hour (or nearly so) of Christ's return. Both, says Bryan Chapell, are sadly missing the bigger picture, that God is the hero of this story and he is in the midst of his unrelenting plan to rescue his people from ...

Nous parlons si souvent de la « grâce de Dieu » que nous en oublions parfois sa puissance surnaturelle. Par sa grâce, Dieu ferme la porte à toutes nos tentatives de lui être agréables pour éviter sa colère ou gagner sa faveur. Mais cela va bien plus loin.Comment la grâce de Dieu modifie-t-elle nos motivations et nos affections ? Comment s’appuyer sur elle pour fuir le péché et obéir enfin de tout cœur comme Dieu l’attend de nous ?Ce livre fourmille de références aux Écritures...

Christians hear and understand that they are "saved by grace." But what other spiritual benefits can an understanding of grace reveal? What has God promised believers his grace will provide?In the book The Promises of Grace, Bryan Chapell offers a careful look at the beauty of grace and all it brings to believers--not "more money and fewer headaches" but "confidence of our relationship with" God. Chapell helps believers focus on the promises they can expect God to fulfill--promises...

A Biblical View of Work in Light of the GospelFor many people, their job is merely "the daily grind" needed to provide for family or pay the bills. Yet our work is a vital means for fulfilling God's purpose for our lives and displaying his grace to those around us. We bear God's image in our workplaces, experiencing his blessings and expressing his nature through our efforts, integrity, creativity, generosity, and excellence. No earthly chore is without the opportu...