Books by "Charles R. Swindoll"
3 books found
Sermons on the First Readings: Cycle C
by Steven E. Albertin, Charles D. Reeb, Richard Gribble
2003 · CSS Publishing
Filled with wit, insight, and inspiration, this anthology includes sermons for every Sunday and major celebration throughout the Christian year based on the First Readings from Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary. Three outstanding preachers from diverse denominational backgrounds interpret texts from the Old Testament and Acts in fresh ways that proclaim the good news for the twenty-first century. Their powerful messages remind us that the Hebrew scriptures are much more than just ancient history and explore what they mean for us today. Proclaiming timeless themes of justice and righteousness, as well as God's faithful covenant and enduring forgiveness, these imaginative homilies call us to lead better, more God-centered lives. This is an essential resource that's useful for: - Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts - Preaching illustrations - A clearer understanding of scripture passages - Adult study and discussion groups - Personal devotions and Bible study on each Sunday's texts The illustrations in these sermons, taken from both classical and common sources, as well as personal experiences, are worth the price of the book. I'll buy any book of sermons that gives me one or two good illustrations that are fresh and believable. Charles Reeb is a master at illustrating his points. John K. Bergland Former Professor of Preaching and Associate Dean Duke Divinity School Former editor, Abingdon Preaching Annual
Many are striving to have money without forsaking moral values. However, the results have been lamentably discouraging. Often times, those seeking wealth end up sacrificing moral principles and sometimes even their faith on the altar of Mammon. No one becomes a financial star unless and until he engages in financial exercises. Greatness, like success is prepared for, not stumbled upon. Nobody succeeds by accident. To be a financial high flyer, you need some financial exercises. It takes the eagles game to become 10,000 feet high-flying eagle. Eaglets are born but eagles are made. If the eaglet is not trained to fly, it will die up there in the nest. Likewise, many people have "died" in their financial nest even when they have glorious and prosperous destinies. They have never exercised themselves into high-flying status of life. The demands of championship and being in financial rest does not reckon with praying and fasting but with rigorous financial exercises. Engaging in this exercise entails discovering how to develop investment mentality and financial intelligence, knowing and using the power to create wealth, knowing and walking the pathway to wealth, knowing and using the vehicles of wealth creation, activating multiple streams of income, knowing how to activate generational blessing.