Set Apart Calling a Worldly Church to a Godly Life by R. KentHughes, Set Apart Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2003 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-491-2, ISBN: 1-58134-491-0
""The church must be distinct from the world to reach the world." - From Chapter 1 "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for [God's] own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9, ESV). Holy and dedicated to declaring the excellencies of God-this is the church, or is it? Can we really call the church holy? A minority o ..."
Disciplines of a Godly Man(Updated) ( Edition) by R. KentHughes Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2019 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-6130-6, ISBN: 1-4335-6130-1
"No man will get anywhere in life without discipline--and growth in godliness is no exception. Seasoned pastor R. Kent Hughes's inspiring and best-selling book Disciplines of a Godly Man--now updated with fresh references and suggested resources--is filled with godly advice aimed at helping men grow in the disciplines of prayer, integrity, marriage, leadership, worship, purity, and more. With biblical wisdom, memorable illustrations, and ..."
"[CDATA]Every year thousands of God's servants leave the ministry convinced they are failures. Years ago, in the midst of a crisis of faith, Kent Hughes almost became one of them. But instead he and his wife Barbara turned to God's Word, determined to learn what God had to say about success and to evaluate their ministry from a biblical point of view. This book describes their journey and their liberation from the "success syndrome"-the ..."
Disciplines of a Godly Man(10th Edition) (Paperback Edition) by R. KentHughes Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2006 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-758-6, ISBN: 1-58134-758-8
""Discipline is a subject about which the Scriptures say much-but contemporary authors have been peculiarly silent. Kent Hughes fills a gaping void with this superb volume.… If there is a spark of spiritual desire in your soul, this book will surely kindle it into a blazing passion for godly discipline." -John MacArthur, pastor and best-selling author "This is a book for men who are eager to learn how to be more effective. It comes from ..."
"Why do so many ministers abandon their churches in frustration? These concepts and biblical lessons can turn lives and ministries around. Frustration in Christian work often results when efforts are not evaluated with biblical perspective. Like many in Christian service, Kent and Barbara Hughes struggled with defining success. Based on their experiences, Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome is for anyone in ministry facing the ..."
"Everyone has a worldview. How did we get it? How is it formed? Is it possible by persuasion and logic to change one's worldview? In Rethinking Worldview, writer and worldview teacher J. Mark Bertrand has a threefold aim. First, he seeks to capture a more complex, nuanced appreciation of what worldviews really are. Then he situates worldviews in the larger context of a lived faith. Finally, he explores the organic connections betw ..."
"Disciplines of a Godly Family covers such topics as establishing a solid family heritage, promoting affection between family members, encouraging godliness in children, using appropriate discipline, and helping children cultivate enriching lifelong habits. The Hugheses also offer tips for fun and affordable family vacations, creating family traditions, and starting a prayer notebook. They even give us a suggested list of books and video ..."
Sought by Grace by R. KentHughes Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2002 by Moody Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8024-1431-1, ISBN: 0-8024-1431-1
"Work out your salvation with fear and tremblingMany within the church believe they are saved because they made a profession of faith, believe the Bible is true, and try to live a good life. But the Bible has so much more to say about salvation! R. Kent Hughes presents Sought by Grace, his provocative work seeking to raise readers' level of commitment to work out their salvation. He boldly confronts unbiblical views of salvation while ge ..."
Are Evangelicals Born Again?(1st Edition) The Character Traits of True Faith by R. KentHughes Paperback, 158 Pages, Published 1995 by Crossway Books ISBN-13: 978-0-89107-798-5, ISBN: 0-89107-798-7
"The Character Traits of True Faith R. Kent Hughes ... We are seated with Christ in
the heavenly places now (Ephesians 2:6). ... It means that our poverty of spirit,
our weakness, is a reservoir of authority and power. ... power, our inadequacy for
His adequacy, our poverty for His riches, our inarticulation for His articulation, our
tentativeness for His confidence (see 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Colossians 2:9-10)."
"[CDATA]The Mastering Ministry Series covers the various challenges of a ministry encounters and teaches how to deal with them-one subject at a time. Mastering Ministry is a perfect "survival guide" for today's pastor addressing relevant topics such as worship, preaching, controversies, evangelism, church management, pastoral care, fundraising and personal growth.[/CDATA]"
"'What is at stake is authenticity. . . . Sooner or later Christians tire of public meetings that are profoundly inauthentic, regardless of how well (or poorly) arranged, directed, performed. We long to meet, corporately, with the living and majestic God and to offer him the praise that is his due.'---D. A. Carson Worship is a hot topic, but the ways that Christians from different traditions view it vary greatly. What is worship? More im ..."
"Go with the flow. Times change. Nothing ever stays the same. So proclaims the voice of our age. But is this wisdom of the world congruous with the wisdom of God? Is the church really too old-fashioned, or has it turned a blind eye as the world crept in and redefined God's commands and His power? In fifteen clearly defined essays, John H. Armstrong and fourteen other evangelical leaders examine exactly what the sufficiency of Script ..."
"Drawn from over thirty years of reading, teaching, and preaching, the great stories and quotes in this volume will be welcome additions to your newsletter, web page, Sunday School class, speeches, or any creative outlet you have."
"The guest is then expected to present this card to the usher at the wedding. This
entitles the guest to a reserved seat in a certain pew. Another way to use these
cards is to present them to a select number of special guests when they sign the
guest book. Have the pew cards arranged in alphabetical order near the guest
book beforehand. Guests then give their cards to the usher when they are seated.
Using this method certainly saves ..."
"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. ..."