{"product_id":"restoring-the-future-robert-j-elder-9780788018183","title":"Restoring the Future: First Lesson Sermons for Lent\/Easter: Cycle a","description":"\u003ci\u003eRestoring The Future\u003c\/i\u003e challenges readers to a deeper Easter faith by opening unexpected treasures in the first lesson lectionary passages from Genesis, Exodus, Samuel, the prophets, and the book of Acts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrawing upon thoughtfully mined biblical insights and his alert attention to contemporary culture, Rob Elder has crafted sermons that not only disclose some unexpected angles of vision on Lent and Easter, but also serve as models for preaching on neglected and overlooked texts.... These are not the usual texts and these are not the expected words for the seasons of Lent and Easter, but it is sometimes what we do not expect to see and hear that delights us the most.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Thomas G. Long\u003cbr\u003e Bandy Professor of Preaching\u003cbr\u003e Candler School of Theology, Emory University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome of the best sermons I have heard are from preachers who are not widely known. It is grand to have the opportunity to hear from one of those faithful servants, who year in and year out feed their parishioners with God's word.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Diogenes Allen\u003cbr\u003e Princeton Theological Seminary \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is the kind of preaching that nourishes the church! In this volume, Rob Elder serves up a full meal of appetizing stories, hearty reflections on scripture, serious theological convictions, and delicious good humor. Rob's passion for the Bread of Life is matched only by his quick wit and engaging style. Don't miss this great collection of sermons by a fine preacher!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e William G. Carter\u003cbr\u003e Pastor, First Presbyterian Church\u003cbr\u003e Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert J. Elder \u003c\/b\u003eis currently the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Salem, Oregon. He is a graduate of Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Drew University Theological School (D.Min.). Prior to his arrival in Salem, Elder served parishes in Amarillo, Texas; Port Arthur, Texas; and Corvallis, Oregon. He has been active in his denomination, including a term as the moderator of the Cascades Presbytery. Elder's sermons have also been widely published in preaching periodicals, including \u003ci\u003eLectionary Homiletics\u003c\/i\u003e, where he served for four years on the editorial team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert J. Elder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0788018183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788018183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.48h x 5.58w x 0.29d","brand":"Robert J. Elder","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45897143746815,"sku":"9780788018183","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e053a2cf-04b5-48a6-be4d-111acaa8c5f3.jpg?v=1721373264","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/restoring-the-future-robert-j-elder-9780788018183","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}