Flourishing in the Land chronicles the exciting story of the Christian Reformed Church's ongoing efforts to present the unchanging gospel to an ever-changing North American society. Produced in celebration of the Christian Reformed Church's 1996 centennial of Native America mission, this volume recounts the Christian Reformed Church's early efforts to reach the Navajo in America's Southwest, its program of Jewish evangelism, its Back to God Hour radio ministry, its outreach to the inner city and chaplaincy ministries, and its present-day efforts to develop new churches amid an increasingly diverse society of ethnic minorities and baby boomers. Scott Hoezee's popularly written text, Christopher H. Meehan's vivid vignettes, and hundreds of photographs not only invite readers into the stories of the denomination's pioneer missionaries and of its current workers but also challenge readers to embrace afresh the spirit of Christ's Great Commission, bringing the gospel to all nations, beginning with the nation one calls home.

Flourishing in the Land: A Hundred-Year History of Christian Reformed Missions in North America

Hoezee, Scott

Meehan, Christopher H.

Religion & Spirituality

Eerdmans Pub.Co.

This highly inspirational volume is intended for any thoughtful Christian who wants to be both informed and transformed by God's 'amazing grace.'

The Riddle of Grace: Applying Grace to the Christian Life

History

World

Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source

Speaking As One: A Look at the Ecumenical Creeds

This four-session study of the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian creeds helps readers understand the doctrines that make up a basic vocabulary of faith. This dynamic study, written by Scott Hoezee and adapted from a section of A Place to Stand by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr., and is a companion to Speaking of Comfort: A Look at the Heidelberg Catechism. Includes informative sidebars, points to ponder, and discussion questions for your group.

Christian Books & Bibles

Why is it that many Christians find a theological-scientific debate about creation's ancient origins far more engaging than a speech about how to live responsibly in the creation today? Are we more fascinated by academic debates that focus our gaze on what happened long ago than by the hands-on discussions that focus our gaze on the world of wonders outside our windows right now? In Remember Creation, Scott Hoezee challenges readers to make today's world more central to the Christian faith by enjoying and preserving God's cosmos as a part of daily discipleship. Solidly grounded in a wealth of Scripture passages, this book reveals God's "ecology of praise," which all Christians should want to explore and preserve. Throughout the book Hoezee also offers suggestions to help congregations, families, and all Christians to take more delight in God's world while working to keep alive the wonders that bring God joy. "Scott Hoezee adds a refreshing new twist to the discussion on the environment: Shouldn't we start by simply enjoying creation and honoring it for what it is? With illustrations both biblical and personal, Hoezee makes a compelling case." - Philip Yancey

Remember Creation: God's World of Wonder and Delight

Preachers need stories. Stories, examples, and illustrations bring sermons to life. But what sort of stories work best to communicate the gospel for listeners today? In Actuality, discover why the best sermon illustrations come from real life, from the actual experiences of trouble and grace in your own life as a preacher and in the lives of your congregants. Learn how to find those stories and how to use them. Author Scott Hoezee demonstrates new story-sharing techniques with multiple examples and clear, practical guidance which is useful and instructive for every preacher who seeks to bring new vitality to the pulpit.

Actuality: Real Life Stories for Sermons That Matter (The Artistry of Preaching)

ABINGDON PRESS *

Does the rise of science imply the decline of faith?Should preachers protect their flocks from the inroads of scientific naturalism?Or is an informed scientific view of the universe compatible with Christian belief--even a strong source of support for it?This world belongs to God, and the pulpit is a crucial vehicle for celebrating science's contribution to the understanding of creation. Beginning with a defense of the authority of Scripture, Scott Hoezee distinguishes between science as a physical field of inquiry and scientific naturalism, which often turns science into an atheistic, religious, or philosophical point of view.After establishing the fact that there is no necessary clash between theology and science, Hoezee summarizes some of the more recent discoveries in the fields of physics and cosmology, as well as current ideas about the biological and mental nature of human beings. He highlights intriguing scientific facts and points to the theological interpretations that can be drawn from them. Proclaim the Wonder offers specific suggestions and strategies for integrating science into preaching and provides sample sermons based on key biblical texts.

Proclaim the Wonder

Wipf & Stock Publishers

Grace Through Every Generation: The Continuing Story of the Christian Reformed Church

Christian Reformed Church of North America

Why do we listen to sermons? Where did sermons come from? How has preaching managed to survive and thrive across so many years and in so many cultures? Most Christians listen to a sermon every week. But what is a sermon? How does it relate to the Bible, and how does the Holy Spirit work through the 354 million new sermons that are preached every year? This book makes the claim that the Spirit of God likes to work through the Word preached. As it explores that claim, it looks at the history of preaching and current-day practices. It provides insight into what a sermon is, what it should be, and how those who listen to sermons can evaluate what they are hearing. It explores the mystery of preaching and the ways in which the Bible and the sermons that are preached from it continue to surprise us.

Why We Listen to Sermons

Calvin College Press

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