Nazarene Publishing House: 279 books

New Perspectives on Breaking the 200 Barrier offers pastors and church leaders insight and strategies that will help their church move beyond the average and into the extraordinary. Based on current church trends and new research, seasoned speaker and strategist, Dr. Bill Sullivan, author of Ten Steps...

The meaning of significant and interesting words is explored and clarified. The primary objectives are to assist preachers in understanding the scriptures with increased clarity and to expand their messages with accuracy and effectiveness. In addition, the importance of assisting all students of the...

These Forty Days is a devotional companion for the season of Lent.According to the Scriptures the devil tempted Jesus during a period of fasting and prayer that was preparation for Jesus’ public ministry and passion. Throughout the Bible, times of desert preparation often preceded significant ministry....

One of the most heartening trends of the last century has been the increased interest in the study of the Bible. Many articles, exploratory texts, commentaries, and reference books have been written on and about the Bible. Yet, through all of this study, one basic question still remains: How did we get...

Though there are various genres of music—country, rap, rock, and pop, to name a few—the Christian music genre is the only genre defined by its lyric. But, how understanding are we as we write, sing, and lead others in worship with these words? The Words We Sing is an exploration of 49 words and phrases...

Christian higher education has the capacity to leave its mark on students in a distinctive way. Combining a rigorous academic program and a vibrant campus life with a deep and genuine spiritual commitment produces a learning environment that moves beyond education alone. It produces a setting wherein...

The conflict between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law has existed throughout all of history. In the Old Testament, Rebekah complained that her daughters-in-law were making her so miserable, she'd rather be dead. Now, thousands of years later, we're still complaining about our in-laws, often even...

An extrovert will make friends when in line buying coffee. A shared love of warm beverages becomes the topic at hand, and then maybe a few day-to-day pleasantries are exchanged as well. But, what if that person standing behind you asks about the sticky subjects in your life—faith, belief systems, morals,...

Jesus was fully God and fully human, but sometimes we forget the human part and focus solely on the divine. In this 42-day study from Samantha Chambo, learn from the life of Jesus as told in the gospel of Luke. Samantha reminds us of his humanity by beginning with the temptation of Jesus. She then...

Even in countries where women now serve in the military and there are few barriers to women doing any job, there can be difficulties in a woman finding her place to serve in the church. Rev. Jacqueline Dje Dje opened the door for women to serve as pastors in the French-speaking areas of West Africa....

Sermons on Isaiah is a collection of sermons about selected passages of Scripture in the book of Isaiah prepared from manuscripts of sermon notes by Dr. Phineas F. Bresee. The outlines, notes and fuller discussions within were originally intended to serve as aids to Dr. Bresee in his own preparation...

It's a balancing act. If you're a bivocational pastor, you are familiar with the stresses, complications, and unique hurdles that come with bivocational ministry. You have a special calling. In The Art and Practice of Bivocational Ministry, Dennis Bickers renders sound advice to help bivocational...

At the dawn of the twentieth century, as human knowledge and progress were lauded and many predicted the demise of Christianity, Christian leaders and thinkers spoke up fervently for the Christian faith. While acknowledging the achievements of modernity, these astute Christ-followers eloquently affirmed...

When God established His covenant with Israel, He gave them a calendar of observances and festivals to celebrate so they would always remember their historical journey, their salvation, and, most importantly, their God. Like the Jewish calendar, the Christian year continues the celebration of God's covenant...