New Titles in Emmaus Library  Issue 2, April 2010

 

 

 
 

 


Griffith, Rick. New Testament Survey [225 GRI]

“A survey of the message of each of the 27 New Testament books, their relationships to each other, introductory issues (author, date, occasion, uniqueness, etc.) and factors in the first century (eg. chronology and history) that influenced the life and ministry of the early church as well as affect the mission of the church today.”

 

De Haan, Martin R, II. Why Did Christ Have to Die? [232.963 DEH]

“Takes a look at the reasons given in the Bible why Christ planned and allowed His own death.”

 

Arterburn, Stephen.  What Have You Got to Lose?  Experience a richer life by letting go of the things that confuse, clutter and contaminate [248.8 ART]

“Less can be so much more, especially when you are trying to unload burdens from your life. This book is full of simple, practical advice that will help you through any positive life change – whether you’re trying to get in better shape, improve your relationships, or even just feel better about yourself.”

 

Chapman, Gary. Now What?  : the Chapman guide to marriage after children [248.84 CHA]

Contents: Making marriage a priority -- Taking control of your schedules -- Taking control of your money -- Learning to effectively discipline children -- Discovering the key to intimacy.

 

Seymour, D. Bruce. Creating Stories that Connect : a pastor’s guide to storytelling [251 SEY]

Shows ministry leaders how these stories work, when to use them, and how to create them.  This creative, practical guide promises to help all readers enhance their effectiveness in preaching, counselling, and other leadership activities. 

Contents: “All about stories -- Why we use stories -- How to put a story together -- Special ministry stories -- How a ministry story works -- When a story is the best response -- Creating an original ministry story -- How to encourage stories.”

 

Amos, R.P. The Church : a discipleship manual for the body of Christ
[262 AMO]

“This study manual is designed for disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ who are serious about serving Him. It deals with the subject of God’s church and answers, from the Word of God, many questions Christians ask concerning the assembly (church) of God’s New Testament children. As believers, we are to base our actions and beliefs on the written Word of God – our beliefs as to the gospel we have trusted, who Jesus is, moral absolutes, etc. Why is it, though, that so many feel, when it comes to the church, it suddenly becomes optional how to do it? Why do people believe that man’s modern ideas plus centuries of tradition can be more successful than God’s pattern? If God has revealed truth for the church, why shouldn’t that be obeyed also in simple faith? Thus, this manual will deal with the operation of the church and how a discipline functions within it – according to the authority of the holy Word of God alone.”

 

Dayton, Howard. Your Money Map : a proven 7-step guide to true financial freedom [332.024 DAY]

“…you will learn what the God of the universe says about handling money.  It is for everyone – single or married, young or old, whether you earn a little or a lot.  It will give you the big picture of what God wants you to know about handling money, which is radically different – and better – than the way most people do.”

 

Lahaye, Tim. Nicolae : the rise of Antichrist [823 LAH]

“In Nicolae, the most explosive of the three books thus far, seven-year tribulation is nearing the end of its first quarter, when prophecy says that “the wrath of the Lamb” will be poured out upon the earth. Rayford Steele becomes the ears of the tribulation saints at the highest levels of the Carpathia regime.  Meanwhile, Buck Williams attempts a dramatic all-night rescue run from Israel through the Sinai that will hold you breathless to the end.”

 

Rivers, Francine.  And the Shofar Blew [823 RIV]

About a young minister, Paul Hudson, who takes on a small, perhaps even a dying, church in central California. Paul is hardworking and ambitious, but his ambition soon overcomes the real purpose of his work, so that questionable means begin to seem justified for his laudable aims. In the mix also are Eunice, his wife, and a newly converted, reformed alcoholic named Stephen Decker, who designs Paul's brand-new church.”

 

Junior

 

McLean, Katherine. Stories from the Bible [220 MCL]

“Packed full of great stories and interesting facts about how the people lived and worked during this fascinating time in our history.”

 

My Little Bible Picture Book [220 MY]

“…a great way to begin or end your child’s day with thoughts of God as you read aloud the story and verse, talk about the picture, and pray together.”

 

Read-n-Grow Picture Bible [220.9 REA]

“Illustrations and simplified text present stories from the Bible.”

 

Daniel in the Lion’s Den [224.5 DAN]

A Bible pop-up storybook.

 

DVDs

 

Stowell, Joe. Ruth : love unshaken [222.35 RUT]

5 videodiscs

Ruth is a living picture of the love and grace that God desires to abundantly give when life deals us a tough hand – the love and grace that is made real through those who reach out to others in need.  So if you are going through deep waters or know someone who is, the book of Ruth is for you.  You will meet God in a fresh and dynamic way and find the joy of learning to be the extension of His hand and heart.

Contents: 1. “The trouble with life…” (Ruth 1) – 2. Don’t just sit there … do something significant (Ruth 1:6-22) – 3. Convergent initiative…the life God loves to partner with (Ruth 2) – 4. Love and marriage…whispers in the dark (Ruth 3) – 5. To the rescue…God’s heart in our hands (Ruth 4).

 

Apostle Paul and the Early Churches : Paul in Asia Minor

48 mins. [225.92 APO]

Recounts the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul in the Anatolian region, the area known today as Turkey.  Presents dramatic re-enactments depicting Paul's miracles, persecution, and other key events. The archaeological emphasis is enhanced by 3D animated maps and footage of Antioch on the Orontes, Pisidian, Antioch, Ephesus, Tarsus and other cities important to Paul's ministry.

 

Acts : the visual Bible, word for word from the NIV text
[226.6 ACT]

“This Christian epic movie was lifted right off the Bible pages!  Experience the story of the early church exactly as told by Luke in the “Acts of the Apostles”.  Never before has this Bible event been so vividly presented.”

 

The God Delusion?  Responding to the New Atheism [239.7 MCG]

“In the last few years a number of well-known atheists have mounted vocal attacks on religious belief. Religion, they argue, is irrational, unscientific, and baneful in its effects on individuals and on human society as a whole.  Prof McGrath analyses some of the pronouncements of the ‘New Atheism’ (as it has come to be known), offer a critique and suggest an appropriate Christian response.”

 

Love’s Lasting Call [248.8435 LOV]

Keeping a marriage commitment is not easy in today’s world. Statistics say that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. Good marriages don’t automatically happen – they are intentionally built. Find out how various couples have made it through the difficult struggles of marriage and how you too can build a God-honouring and mutually beneficial marriage that lasts a lifetime.

1. A marriage reborn: a couple with unmet marriage expectations saved their broken marriage through an acceptance of God’s blueprint for marriage – 2. A promise kept: find out how this couple responded when the dreaded disease of Alzheimer’s made its uninvited entrance into their marriage – 3. An enduring love: discover how Joni Eareckson, a quadriplegic and Ken Tada make their marriage lasts.

 

CDs

 

Days of Elijah : the worship songs of Robin Mark [782.254 DAY]

1, Days of Elijah – 2. You are the Lion of Judah – 3. Revival – 4. Not by might – 5. Garments of praise – 6. No one like you Lord – 7. Jesus all for Jesus – 8. Everything cries holy – 9. Be unto your name – 10. The wonder of your Cross – 11. Lord have mercy – 12. When it’s all been said and done.

 

Heart of Worship (Worship in spirit & truth, vol. 2) [782.254 HEA]

Disc 1. 1. Can’t stop talking – 2. Praise God from whom – 3. My lips shall praise you – 4. I’ve found Jesus – 5. By your side – 6. Hungry – 7. Salvation belongs to our God – 8. Jesus shall take the highest honour – 9. I will arise – 10. All I once held dear – 11. It’s rising up – 12. For the cross – 13. God is good all the time – 14. Lion of Judah – 15. Be thou my wisdom.  Disc 2. 1. Holy Spirit rain down – 2. Let your glory fall – 3. Great is the Lord – 4. Faithful God – 5. O Lord your tenderness – 6. I hear angels (holy, holy) – 7. Breathe – 8. Amazing love – 9. I love you Lord – 10. Change my heart O God – 11. Jesus Christ (once again) – 12. Jesus, lover of my soul – 13. He is the Lord – 14. Shout to the Lord – 15. Can’t stop praising.

 

So Close to You / with Kent Henry [782.254 HEN]

1. I set my sights on Jesus – 2. So close to you – 3. Caught up, caught away – 4. In the silence – 5. Send your fire – 6. The rain falls again – 7. Faithful God – 8. Jump up – 9. The freedom train.

 

Rescued! the work is … finished [782.254 RES]

1. This God is our God – 2. Let the Heavens rejoice – 3. All of your glory, Lord – 4. To you, Jesus – 5. You rescued me – 6. Lifeline worship – 7. The power to change – 8. The rescue of the Lord – 9. The peace that passes all understanding – 10. You’re all I need.

 

Sheila Walsh Hope [782.254 SHE]

1 CD (43 mins.)

1. Savior of my heart – 2. Here is love vast as the ocean – 3. Benediction – 4. Hope – 5. God is faithful – 6. The best days of my life – 7. I know that my redeemer lives – 8. Trapeze – 9. See amid the winter snow – 10. After all.