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Wrinkled Wrappings is a series of pulpit messages for Advent and Christmas carved from the pen and emanating from the heart of a distinguished preacher whose messages inspire hope in the hearts of believers. Brokhoff is especially skilled at relating biblical stories to modern life. The flowing style of these sermons is peppered with gripping illustrations that catch us where we are and carry us along as he shines the light of God's word into our lives. Sermons are based on texts from Mark, Luke, John, and Isaiah. - Sermon titles include: - You're Going To Have A Baby - Good News For Bad Times - God With A Human Face - Happy Next Year? John R. Brokhoff is former professor of Homiletics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He has served parishes in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. He has authored nearly thirty books with CSS Publishing Company including, most recently, Pray Like Jesus and Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series IV, Cycles A, B, and C.

This newly revised study of the Apostles' Creed, originally published in 1987, now contains seventeen chapters and study guides, significantly expanding upon the seven chapters of the original work. When first published, this landmark book went through three printings as churches of many denominations found it to be an excellent guide not only for new members coming into the church, but also for long-time members who wish to have their faith reinforced and renewed. This study guide is appropriate for youth, young adults, and seniors. It is a helpful resource for catechism classes, Sunday school classes, high school or adult Bible study classes, new member classes, or renewal of faith courses. Brokhoff writes in contemporary language that will help the average person to come to an understanding of the Christian faith as recorded in the Apostles' Creed. His work lends itself to personal study or group discussion. John R. Brokhoff has earned degrees from Muhlenberg College, the University of Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary. Dr. Brokhoff served churches in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Florida before becoming Professor of Homiletics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, where he served from 1965 until 1980. He is the author of 37 books, most published by CSS Publishing Company.

The parables of Jesus are timeless stories -- and with the current popularity of narrative preaching, the parables are a familiar topic in the contemporary pulpit. But preaching on the parables is not as easy as it looks at first glance. Should we simply tell the parable in our own words and let it stand on its own feet, or is its lesson most effectively communicated by constructing a sermon around the central theme? Or should the preacher spiritualize the parable by probing for allegorical meaning? Master homiletician John Brokhoff aids preachers in answering these key questions with rigorous and enlightening background information on parables from Mark and John appearing in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. He offers not only exegesis and interpretation for each passage, but also rich material for sermon development, suggested outlining approaches, and preaching illustrations. Parables included are: - The Doorkeeper (Mark 13:32-37) - The Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18) - The True Vine (John 15:1-8) - A Strong Man (Mark 3:20-25) - The Miracle Seed (Mark 4:26-34) - Bread To Eat (John 6:35, 41-51) - Eat The Bread (John 6:51-58) A popular preacher, teacher, and writer, John R. Brokhoff served as Professor of Homiletics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University from 1965 to 1979. Prior to that he pastored Lutheran congregations in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Brokhoff is the recipient of the George Washington medal from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and is the author of many CSS titles, including This You Can Believe and Pray Like Jesus.

One of the most comprehensive lectionary preaching resources available, the Lectionary Preaching Workbook is the one tool you will want to have close at hand to help you get the most out of every minute you spend preparing your Sunday sermon. This completely revised and updated volume provides you with a host of practical aids for effectively proclaiming God's Word. In addition to theological reflections on the three lessons for each Sunday, each chapter also explores a theme for the day (including a prayer and a suggested hymn) and outlines numerous preaching options. You'll also find a handy, easy-to-use Sermon Planner template to facilitate the process of building your sermon. Special features include: - an introduction to Matthew's gospel - overviews for each liturgical season that pinpoint preaching goals and possible sermon series -- and examine the season's customs, history, meaning, and message - a listing of applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts - commentary on each Sunday's Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons - theological reflections to help you explore the relationships among all the texts - a variety of preaching options, complete with suggested outlines - available in either paperback or 3-ring binder formats, with wide margins for convenient, easy use John R. Brokhoff, a celebrated preacher, teacher, and writer, is Professor Emeritus of Homiletics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He has also served as the pastor of Lutheran congregations in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, and is a recipient of the George Washington medal from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The original author of the ever-popular CSS Lectionary Preaching Workbook series, Brokhoff has written over 30 other works, including three-volume series on Preaching The Parables and Preaching The Miracles for Cycles A, B, and C, also from CSS Publishing Company.

Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series B, is a sermon resource book on all three texts for every Sunday of the church year. Printed with side margins for work space, it is the one book you will look at every week to get started on your Sunday sermons. Included in the text are: - An introduction to Mark's gospel. - An overview of each church season, including its meaning, message, mood, liturgical propers, theology, observance, customs, contemporary, understanding, and preaching goals. - Lesson context and suggested outlines, themes, and thoughts on each of the three texts for each Sunday, including what Brokhoff calls Preaching Possibilities for every text. - A general list of resources, commentaries, and preaching aids that deal with Series B. John R. Brokhoff, a pastor and eminently successful preacher for more than three decades, is Professor of Emeritus of Homiletics, Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Atlanta. A graduate of Muhlenberg College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Dr. Brokhoff was awarded the Doctor of Divinity Degree from Muhlenberg. He has served parishes in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia.

Your partner in intelligent, meaningful sermon preparation. Exegesis: The Situation The Setting Cultural and Historical Contexts Other Lectionary Texts for the Day Parallel Gospel Texts Meanings and Deviations of Key Words Homiletics Suggested Sermon Themes Sermon Outlines Preaching Illustrations Nine Miracles Include Water miracle -- Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Fish miracle -- Luke 5:1-11 Life miracle -- Luke 7:11-17 John R. Brokhoff is former Professor of Homiletics, Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Dr. Brokhoff is a prolific author whose popular CSS titles include Preaching the Parables, volumes A, B, and C. The series on Preaching the Miracles includes cycles A, B, and C.

Father, forgive them; for they know not what they are doing. -- Luke 23:34 As in Luke 23:34, John R. Brokhoff offers "words of grace" in this series of sermons for Lent, Holy Week, or Good Friday. The messages are based on passages from Luke, John, and Matthew. This book offers four options: as a series of six messages for Lent and one for Holy Week; a series of sermons for each day of Holy Week; a three-hour Good Friday service; for personal meditation and reflection. Themes are: - The first word -- mercy. - The second word -- promise. - The third word -- concern. - The fourth word -- fidelity. - The fifth word -- need. - The sixth word -- completion. - The seventh word -- commitment. Scriptures are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. John R. Brokhoff is professor emeritus of homiletics, Candler School of theology, Emory University. Dr. Brokhoff is a prolific author whose popular titles include Preaching the Parables, A, B, and C, and Preaching the Miracles, A, B, and C.