One of the enduring legacies of the Revised Common Lectionary is its ability to draw different parts of scripture together to form a coherent narrative, drawing congregations from around the world into the life-changing message of faith in Jesus Christ. Each element of the lectionary brings its own point of view into this message, giving us insights into its origins, the impact on its original hearers, as well as its relevance for our lives today. In the gospel message, we see the drama of Jesus' life and ministry and are challenged to join in it. Facing the Future with Hope is a collection of sermons that lives up to its title. Drawing on the gospel message in the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany seasons, Richard Hasler brings readers to the joyous anticipation and celebration of this part of the Christian worship calendar. Hasler translates the joyful, anxious expectation of the coming king in Bethlehem to our Christian walk today, demonstrating how we can maintain that walk with hope and contentment. This collection of sermons is a valuable resource for: - Sermon starters and illuminating illustrations - Gaining a new homiletical perspective to the lectionary - Offering a newer, deeper understanding and appreciation of scripture - Using as a starter for adult Bible study groups or personal devotions This sermon collection includes: Believing the Impossible Seeing Is Believing Developing a Quiet Center ... and many more! Richard A. Hasler is a retired pastor for the Presbyterian Church (USA). He was educated at Houghton College in New York (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.), the University of Pennsylvania (American History), and the Hartford Seminary Foundation (Church History). In over fifty years of ordained ministry, Hasler pastored Presbyterian and UCC congregations in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Ohio. He lives in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, with his wife. Together they have two grown children. His many hobbies include reading, walking, sports, and world traveling.

Facing the Future with Hope: Cycle B Sermons for Advent/Christmas/Epiphany Based on the Gospel Texts

Religion & Spirituality

Hasler, Richard A

Christian Books & Bibles

CSS Publishing Company

Many of the most creative men and women in history have been ardent walkers, says Richard Hasler, and many of those same people affirm that a particular walk was a serendipitous experience, resulting in personal transformation. Surprises around the Bend shares the stories of some of these famous women and men who, while walking, had dramatic experiences that altered the course of their lives. These brief yet telling stories are filled with unusual and interesting details that encourage and challenge young and old to emulate these companions by creating their own personal walking programs with the quiet expectation of meeting surprises around the bend and experiencing physical, mental, and spiritual renewal. Grouped into categories of Physicians and Naturalists, Poets and Novelists, Politicians and Teachers, Pilgrims and Seekers, Prophets and Reformers, included among the famous walkers are Francis of Assisi, John Bunyan, Mother Teresa, Thomas Merton, Peace Pilgrim, Toyohiko Kagawa, Martin Luther King, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Aimed at helping readers live well in body, mind, and spirit, Surprises around the Bend includes simple walking tips, prayers, a guide to prayer walking, and scripture readings.

Surprises around the Bend: 50 Adventurous Walkers

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Augsburg Fortress Pub

God's Game Plan will add color, warmth, humor, and imagination to any preacher's message. Its anecdotes can be used by anyone who seeks to interpret more effectively the Good News in our day. The book includes over 75 sports anecdotes that relate to all age groups. Themes used cover the entire range of athletics from team to individual competition. Subjects are grouped in nine categories including: Training Risking Losing Winning and Witnessing. Author Richard A. Hasler chooses anecdotes Jimmy Carter, John Wooden, Frank Laubach, Martin Marty, and many others. The book includes an extensive scripture index. Richard A. Hasler grew up in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He is an ordained Presbyterian pastor. He holds a bachelor's degree from Houghton College, bachelor of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate in church history from Hartford Seminary Foundation. He has served in churches in Ohio, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. He is currently pastor of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, Belpre, Ohio.

God's Game Plan

We have been called to travel lightly. We are on a journey of faith. None of us has arrived. We may remember a thrilling moment of decision when we first responded to the awakening of God's love for us... We never know in advance where submission to the kingship of Christ will lead us. -- from the sermon for Christ the King Sunday Richard A. Hasler draws upon countless incidents from contemporary settings to bring the words of the Minor Prophets and 2 Samuel to contemporary Christian believers. Using scriptures from nine texts on the Old Testament, this book provides as many sermons for use in the Common Lectionary. Sermon titles include: • The Dreamer Within You -- Joel 2:23-30 • When God's "No" Means "Yes" -- Habakkuk 1:1-3; 2:1-10 • Leaping for Joy -- Malachi 4:1-6 • No One Enters into the Kingdom... Save with Empty Hands -- 2 Samuel 5:1-5 Richard A. Hasler was organizing pastor of Pioneer Presbyterian Church, Belpre, Ohio, where he still serves. This is his second CSS book. His first book is titled God's Game Plan: Sports Anecdotes for Preaching.

Prophets, Pioneers And Possibilities: Sermons For Sundays After Pentecost (Last Third) First Lesson Text (Last Third : Cycle C First Lesson Texts)

David Brainerd was a protegé of Jonathan Edwards. He was a Puritan missionary to the Indians in New England until his early death at the age of 29. Jonathan Edwards said that Brainerd’s example of personal piety was "most worthy of imitation." The martyred missionary of the last century, Jim Elliot, often read Brainerd for encouragement and inspiration. 
Here are 40 devotions taken from the journals of David Brainerd, along with prayers corresponding to each one. InterVarsity Press originally published this book in 1975, and we are proud to make it available again. Any person at any level of spiritual development can profit from these warm meditations.

Journey With David Brainerd

History

Americas

Soli Deo Gloria Pubns