The Minister's Manual
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Book Overview
For nearly eighty years The Minister's Manual has been the single most comprehensive resource for preaching and worship available. Filled with completely new material for 2004, this nondenominational guide is the best source for sermons, prayers, insights, and inspiration for all from pastors and lay leaders to Sunday school teachers and choir directors. The large format allows the book to lay flat, making it easy to use. Turn to The Minister's Manual for Complete sermons for the entire year, featuring both topical and lectionary preaching and worship aids to expand Sunday services Thought-provoking quotations and questions on life and religion to add breadth to your messages A treasury of practical sermon applications and commentaries Children's sermons for engaging young minds and a wealth of topics to ponder during small group discussions Calendars to help you remember important historical, cultural, and religious anniversaries
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0787967343
ISBN13:9780787967345
Release Date:July 2003
Publisher:Jossey-Bass
Length:429 Pages
Weight:2.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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For Lectionary Preachers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This volume covers common lectionary texts for years C (Jan-Nov), and A (Dec). An excellent, easy to use, one volume "pump primer" for the pulpit/sanctuary.
Great help to ministers from Bulgaria
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I have purchased 2 Ministers Manuals for use by Methodist Ministers serving in Bulgaria. One minister has used the manuals since 1994, the other is a first year minister. I have been told they are very helpful
The prayers are the best
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As an elder who is called upon occassionally to conduct worship services, I have found this book to be very useful. The variations and thoughts in the prayers have helped me pray congregational prayers which reflect what is in my heart without being the same expressions as the last prayer. They also help to put into words what others may appreciate being said. The sermons are what they propose to be...they are not theologically deep, are not denominational, and do not have many scriptural references other than the initial text. However, they provide excellent structure and outlines to which you can add, and make it your own. There are also helpful short anecdotes and stories to make interesting illustrations.
The Best Preacher's Helper Anywhere
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As a lay preacher I have used a couple of different preacher's annuals for sermon inspiration and ideas, but this Minister's Manual by James Cox is by far the best one I've ever used. It has so much more than the others; in fact, I've been using it to plan entire worship services.I like the topical sermons and the illustrations, and the organization is very easy to follow. I also like that James Cox's annual is hardcover rather than paperback, because it lays flat on my desk next to the computer. The other ones I've purchased are harder to use.I highly recommend this preaching annual.
A wonderful handbook for every preacher or teacher.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book contains a terific selection of complete sermon outlines plus illustrations. Any pastor, teacher, or music minister will find this this book helpful. Each sermon is complete with illustration, hymms and scripture readings. The sermons follow the revised lextionary. I highly recomend this book.
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