Preaching with Passion: Sermons from the Heart of the Southern Baptist Convention

by James T. Draper Jr. (Editor)

Overview

Ready-made sermons for any preaching occasion. Preaching with Passion features over 50 sermons from various preachers in one magnificent volume. At your fingertips will be sermons that can be used by anyone—laypeople, pastors, part-time preachers—in a wide variety of situations. A free CD-ROM of the entire text of this book is also included. Bible Navigator integrates this text with a preview of a Bible translation and study library. With registration, the Holman Christian Standard Bible New Testament, a Bible dictionary, and word processor is yours to keep.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433674815
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/15/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	629
File size:	845 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

James T. Draper, Jr. served as president of LifeWay Christian Resources from 1991 until 2006 and is also a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. His previous books include Biblical Authority and Preaching with Passion. Dr. Draper and his wife, Carol Ann, now live in Colleyville, Texas.

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
Part 1	Preaching from the Heart of SBC Leadership
1.	The Life-Changing Power of the Gospel	3
2.	Sent to Be on Mission	13
3.	Beware of Satan's Weapons: A Heads-up for God-Called Ministers	27
4.	Search the Scriptures	35
5.	Our No-Fear Culture	45
6.	Mission and Missions	63
7.	No Ordinary God: Why the Biblical Doctrine of God Matters	75
8.	Women: Are They Equal with Men?	89
9.	The Suffering Servant of the Lord	103
10.	Evangelism Lessons from a Pouting Prophet	117
11.	What to Do in Tough Times	129
12.	A Report Card for Southern Baptists	141
Part 2	Preaching from the Heart of a Family
13.	What Jesus Does for the Sinner	159
14.	Knowing God as He Really Is	167
15.	Joy for the Journey	179
16.	Laughing on the Rooftops	191
17.	One Thing for Sure	205
18.	Rivers of Living Water	219
19.	Good News for the New Year	231
20.	The Encourager	243
21.	One Transforming Moment	255
22.	The Fringes of His Ways	271
23.	When God Delays	283
24.	Chambers of Imagery	295
25.	What Would Jesus Do?	303
Part 3	Preaching from a Heart of Encouragement
26.	Three Certain Signs of Salvation: Consider This as You Pray for Revival	317
27.	The Family Connection	327
28.	Perfect Peace	335
29.	When Life Becomes a Puzzle	349
30.	Three Life-Changing Words	357
31.	The Counseling Secret	371
32.	Bring Back the Glory	383
33.	Hallelujah	393
34.	Building Blocks for a Strong Family	403
35.	Don't Give Up the Ship	417
36.	Why?	433
37.	Getting the Right Perspective	443
38.	A Man and His Word	455
39.	Rock Solid: How to Build a Life That Lasts	465
Part 4	Preaching from a Heart for the Kingdom
40.	The Church's Main Business	483
41.	Do You Hear That Plea?	497
42.	Making by Breaking	507
43.	Our Addition to God's Provision	515
44.	God's Plan Is Abundant Victory	527
45.	Zebedee: A Believer Who Changed History	539
46.	How to Contend with Conflict	553
47.	After These Things	569
48.	Chained to the Chariot	587
49.	How to Finish Well	603
50.	Why I Am a Southern Baptist	615
	Contributors	627