Preaching Principles, Problems and Opportunities
Dr. Bob’s WORKBOOK for preachers: The pulpit is among the most influential places you will occupy. What you preach is a combination of who you present yourself to be and how you present the words that are in your heart. Effective communication is a skill that can and should be developed. In this Workbook you will explore many ways you can improve and increase your ability to share the Word of God. These will include:
[1] Setting goals for your preaching.
[2] Speaking words that will bring change.
[3]Demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit.
[4] Focusing your listeners’ faith in the direction of God.
[5] Presenting the Gospel with grace and love.
[6] Preaching with practiced and effective techniques.
[7] Composing your sermon with skillful organization.
Now Available: “Philippians – Grace and Peace in All Things”
The Apostle Paul had an unwavering commitment to put his energies into doing whatever was required to fulfill the will of God. His letter to the Philippians challenges us to embrace this same level of commitment to know, love and serve Jesus. You will find the book speaking to your heart. It is available through a link on our website Bookstore.
The Power off the Resurrection – Nancy Abramson
This is a vital teaching on the basic doctrinal truth of the Resurrection. It’s the foundation of every Christian.
What Will You Do? A Study in Christian Ethics
As a Christ-follower, you face ethical decisions every day. The question is, “What will you do?” Contemporary cultural pressures will tempt you to live outside the safety net of scriptural boundaries. However, if you set your sail to follow the winds of social evolution you may find yourself in a storm. The Scriptures give you proven ways to navigate safely through life’s decisions. God provides clear ethical guidelines. You can be assured your ethics are sound when you rely on them. This study will provide principles to hep you resolve questions of what is ethical for a Christian in any particular situation and in any culture. You can confidently make correct and honorable choices as the Holy Spirit guides you through the unchanging ethical principles found in the Word.
Hardcover, paperback and e-book editions are available. There is also a WORKBOOK available in October that is excellent for Bible study or Bible College.
Four new Lessons on Christian Ministry – February 2021
I have made available four new lessons on “Christian Ministry.” You can find them by clicking the “Free Resources” and going to “Ministry Skills and Practices” (the link on this post) They will be the four .pfd files at the top of the list.
Stronghold – The Fear of Rejection (New for January, 2021)
This is a study of rejection, its causes, origins and God’s solutions.
Degrees of Power
Degrees of Power: Be honest with yourself. At this time, how much power do you have to make a difference. Power always seems to be reflected in words. I have concluded that there are only three levels of power, and they manifest in words, whether you speak them to someone else or silently say them to yourself.
[1] You could have “no power.” When words are spoken from a hard or ignorant heart – or an unbelieving one, or one in deliberate sin, they have no power. The Holy Spirit will not respond to and anoint these words. You will only limit yourself and in some cases, keep yourself chained to emotions or habits that get you nowhere.
[2] You could have a life of “low power.” Without a close relationship with God, or when you are filled with doubt, or soaked in pride, or habitually feel sorry for yourself, your words carry very low power and not much anointing. Anointing is never your choice. It’s always the choice of the Holy Spirit. He responds to faith, hope and love. Think about that and look at what it is He may not be responding to.
[3] You could, and should have “all power.” This power is already resident in your heart, waiting to manifest itself in the words you speak to others, or perhaps most importantly, you say to yourself. “All power” comes with committed, unrelenting surrender to Christ, and is spoken in the mighty name of Jesus – to whoever will listen and especially to yourself. The Holy Spirit hears and miracle-working power comes. It is the gate to grace. Wise leaders know God only responds with all His power to our surrender, obedience and faith… Then, mountains will be cast into the sea, devils flee, dead men walk, and those you lead will be changed forever. Mark 11:23-24 (NKJV) says, “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. {24} Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.”
Dr. Bob
A Devotional Study of Psalm 119 – Nancy Abramson
This is an update of one of Nancy’s devotional studies that will bless you.
New from Dr. Bob: A Culture of Honor – A Culture of God
This is Dr. Bob’s newest book, “A Culture of Honor – A Culture of God.” It is extremely timely.
If you would like to listen to my audio book on Marriage Enrichment…
If you would like to listen to my free audio book on Marriage Enrichment (9 chapters) it’s freely available to you.