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1001 Illustrations That Connect
Compelling Stories, Stats, and News Items for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing
by Craig Brian Larson, Phyllis Ten Elshof, Zondervan Publishing Staff
Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 2008 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-28037-8, ISBN: 0-310-28037-0

"Every preacher, teacher, or writer knows the value of a good illustration in helping connect the truth of the passage with the congregation or class---and how hard it is to come up with good illustrations week after week. This book contains the cream of the crop: 1001 illustrations carefully selected from among thousands on Christianity Today International’s popular website PreachingToday.com. These illustrations are proven, memorable, ..."

1001 Illustrations That Connect
Compelling Stories, Stats, and News Items for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing
by Phyllis Ten Elshof, Craig Brian Larson
Digital Download, 576 Pages, Published 2008 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-32054-8, ISBN: 0-310-32054-2

"... 5:13 – 16; John 10:10; Titus 2:9–10; 1 Peter 3:15 Evangelism is not what we tell people, unless what we tell is totally consistent with who we are. It is who we are that is going to make the difference. If we do not truly enjoy our faith, nobody is going to catch the fire of enjoyment from us. If our lives are not totally centered on Christ, we will not be Christ-bearers for others, no matter how pious our words. — Madeleine L' ..."

1001 Illustrations That Connect
Compelling Stories, Stats, and News Items for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing
by Craig Brian Larson, Phyllis Ten Elshof
Published 2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-30033-5, ISBN: 0-310-30033-9

1001 Illustrations That Connect
Compelling Stories, Stats, and News Items for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing
by Craig Brian Larson, Phyllis Ten Elshof
Published 2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-30035-9, ISBN: 0-310-30035-5

Zondervan 2009 Church and Nonprofit Tax and Financial Guide(Updated)
For 2008 Tax Returns (Zondervan Church & Nonprofit Organization Tax & Financial Guide)
by Dan Busby Cpa, Craig Brian Larson, Phyllis Ten Elshof, Daniel D. Busby
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2009 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-26186-5, ISBN: 0-310-26186-4

"This annual reference guide continues to be one of the few resources offering tax and financial advice to churches and nonprofit organizations. Issues of financial accountability, receiving and maintaining tax-exempt status, accounting for charitable gifts, and other crucial topics receive careful and full discussion. The 2009 edition also contains a thorough description of tax laws affecting churches and other nonprofit organizations, ..."

1001 Quotations That Connect
Timeless Wisdom for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing
by Brian Lowery, Craig Brian Larson, Zondervan Publishing Staff
Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2009 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-28036-1, ISBN: 0-310-28036-2

"Many times people wrack their brains for succinct, 'preachable' quotations to drop into sermons or teaching materials. Now they can relax! 101 Quotations that Connect features inspiring observations from a wide spectrum of influential people of the past two millennia, culled from the collection of Christianity Today. This volume---which contains the reflections of church fathers, missionaries, poets, and celebrities---is a gold mine for ..."

Pastoral Grit(1st Edition)
The Strength to Stand and to Stay (The Pastor's Soul Series)
by Craig Brian Larson, David L. Goetz
Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 1998 by Bethany House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-55661-969-4, ISBN: 1-55661-969-3

"Sooner or Later, Every Pastor Needs What Makes a Good Pastor Great: The Strength to Stand and to Stay.Pastors are maturing. Deepening. They want substance for their congregations and nourishment for their own soul. THE PASTOR'S SOUL series unleashes pastors to do what really matters. To step beyond skills. To give of their unique gifts. To minister authentically and grow in the intangibles of ministry like integrity and character.A Grou ..."

Preaching the Hard Words of Jesus
(The Preacher's Toolbox)
by Steven D. Mathewson, Craig Brian Larson, Steve Matthewson
Paperback, 179 Pages, Published 2013 by Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-61970-101-4, ISBN: 1-61970-101-4

"The longer we preach, the more we realize how radical are the words of Jesus, how shocking they often are even to Christians, and how alien they are to our Western culture. In this book veteran pastor Steve Mathewson gives proven wisdom from decades of preaching through the Gospels on how to explain the harsh words of Jesus: his teachings on tough topics like sex and marriage and divorce, hell, the End Times, and much more.In all, this ..."

Preaching the Four Gospels With Confidence
(The Preacher's Toolbox)
by Steven Dale Mathewson, Steven D. Matthewson, Craig Brian Larson
Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2013 by Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-59856-702-1, ISBN: 1-59856-702-0

"This book gives sound, proven advice on"overcoming common challenges "of preaching. With a compelling voice, Mathewson encourages pastors and seminary students to preach from the Gospels with confidence rather than trepidation. For pastors or seminary students who love Jesus and want to teach others through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, this book is for them. Chapers Include: "Right Sizing"--Determining the optimum length of sermon ser ..."

Prophetic Preaching
(Preacher's Toolbox)
by Craig Brian Larson, Francis Chan, John Ortberg, Timothy Keller, Mark Buchanan, Hendrickson Publishing
Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2012 by Hendrickson Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-59856-704-5, ISBN: 1-59856-704-7

"Book One in The Preacher's Toolbox series tackles one of the most important forms of preaching for the 21st century The first book in Hendrickson's new Preacher's Toolbox series brings together a "who's who" group of today's most influential pastors, who share their understanding of prophetic preaching as well as their skills. The book is divided into two sections, The Calling of Prophetic Preaching and The Craft of Prophetic Preachin ..."

Interpretation and Application(Reprint)
(The Preacher's Toolbox)
by Craig Brian Larson, Jeffrey D. Arthurs
Paperback, 174 Pages, Published 2012 by Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-59856-959-9, ISBN: 1-59856-959-7

""The Preacher's Toolbox" series is designed to provide guidance on the essential elements of a variety of preaching forms and preparation to those in the pulpit--professionals and laypersons alike.Book three of the series focuses on one of the most important foundations for sound sermons: the importance of approaching scripture with an accurate understanding of the historical text along with the ability to speak in new and powerful ways ..."

Sermon Preparation
(The Preacher's Toolbox)
by Bill Hybels, Timothy Keller, Jeffrey Arthurs, Mark Driscoll, Kent Hughes, Craig Brian Larson
Paperback, 183 Pages, Published 2012 by Hendrickson Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-59856-960-5, ISBN: 1-59856-960-0

"Imagine writing a sermon that must be original, insightful, useful, challenging, comforting . . . once a week. That's exactly what most preachers are called upon to do while seeing to all of the other responsibilities that comprise their vocation.Book four in "The Preacher's Toolbox" series tackles the art and craft of sitting down to face a blank computer screen and coming up with a message that feeds and even entertains the listener. ..."

Inspirational Preaching
(Preacher's Toolbox)
by Craig Brian Larson, John Piper, Gordon Macdonald, Scott Chapman, Bryan Wilkerson, Not Available, Hendrickson Pub
Paperback, 163 Pages, Published 2012 by Hendrickson Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-59856-859-2, ISBN: 1-59856-859-0

"Here is an opportunity for pastors and seminary students to learn from the best. In this second book of the "Preacher's Toolbox" series, more of today's most popular Christian leaders offer sage advice on "Inspirational Preaching" that will motivate and encourage readers to deliver more effective and inspirational sermons. Teachers like John Piper, Brian Wilkerson, Gordon MacDonald and John Ortberg offer guidance and instruction from bo ..."

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
A Comprehensive Resource for Today's Communicators
by Craig Brian Larson, Haddon Robinson
Digital Download, 736 Pages, Published 2009 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-29640-9, ISBN: 0-310-29640-4

"You might decide to apply that to your audience and say, “The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the work the Holy Spirit did for you in placing you into the church and giving you a relationship to every other Christian and to Jesus Christ himself. ” This is a little better, because at least you're talking to the people in front of you about them. I might, though, work with the implication of that and say, “The baptism of the Holy Spirit ..."

1001 Illustrations That Connect
Compelling Stories, Stats, and News Items for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing
by Craig Brian Larson
Published 2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-30036-6, ISBN: 0-310-30036-3

Seven Hundered and Fifty Engaging Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers & Writers
by Craig Brian Larson, Leadership Journal
Paperback, 672 Pages, Published 2007 by Baker Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-9192-6, ISBN: 0-8010-9192-6

"750 Engaging Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers is a compilation of great stories and illustrations from Craig Brian Larson's many years with Leadership Journal. This popular collection offers unique features, such as: - alternate subject listings to help users adapt selections for use with many topics - easy-to-use topical index and Scripture index - the right for readers to photocopy entries for filing in their own sys ..."

Encyclopedia Of Biblical Preaching
A Comprehensive And Practical Guide
by Haddon W. Robinson, Craig Brian Larson
Hardcover, 732 Pages, Published 2005 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-25249-8, ISBN: 0-310-25249-0

"Publisher description: This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching."

More Perfect Illustrations for Every Topic and Occasion(1st Edition)
(Perfect Illustrations Series)
by Preaching Today Inc, Craig Brian Larson, Preachingtoday.Com, David P. Barrett
Paperback, 400 Pages, Published 2003 by Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-8423-6005-0, ISBN: 0-8423-6005-0

"Every day, several times a day, I heard my parents saying to Roger: "No, no. That's not how we behave in this family." "No, no. You don't have to scream or fight or hurt other people to get what you want." "No, no, Roger, we expect you to show respect in this family." And in time Roger began to change. Now, did Roger have to make all those changes in order to become a part of the family? No. He was made a part of the family simply ..."

750 Engaging Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers
by Craig Brian Larson
Paperback, 848 Pages, Published 2002 by Baker Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-9155-1, ISBN: 0-8010-9155-1

"750 Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers is a compilation of Craig Brian Larson's three helpful illustration books: Contemporary Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, & Writers; Choice Contemporary Stories & Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers; and Illustrations for Preaching & Teaching from Leadership Journal. This new collection retains unique features of the individual books, such as: - alternate sub ..."

Perfect Illustrations for Every Topic and Occasion(1st Edition)
(Perfect Illustration Series)
by Craig Brian Larson, Inc. Preaching Today, David P. Barrett, Tyndale Publishers, Preachingtoday.Com
Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2002 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-8423-6004-3, ISBN: 0-8423-6004-2

"David P. Barrett, Preaching Today Inc. anything ... During one Sunday afternoon visit, Chris popped the most important question he had yet asked McAllister: "Do you want to know the Lord?" McAllister said yes. Both men basked in forgiveness as McAllister gave his heart to Christ. A few days later McAllister died — peacefully — in his sleep. Carrier says it is not a story of regret, but of redemption. "I saw the Lord give that man b ..."