Rooted Faith

With so many injustices, small and great, across the world and right at our doorstep, what are people of faith to do? Since the 1930s, organizing movements for social justice in the U.S. have largely been built on assumptions that are secular origin—such as reliance on self-interest and having a common enemy as a motivator for change. But what if Christians were to shape their organizing around the implications of the truth that God is real and Jesus is risen? Alexia Salvatierra has developed a model of social action that is rooted in the values and convictions born of faith. Together with theologian Peter Heltzel, this model of "faith-rooted organizing" offers a path to meaningful social change that takes seriously the command to love God and to love our neighbor as ourself.

There is hope yet that we may embrace the call to live differently on this fragile planet. As temperatures rise, natural disasters wreak devastation, and precious species die off one by one, we know we must change how we live in the world. But how? What would it look like if we took seriously the biblical charge to live more peacefully and gently on our fragile planet, if we understood ourselves as neighbors in a community of creation? Rooted Faith explores the future of the church called to live differently—one of reinhabiting our particular landscapes and confronting the assumptions of consumer culture head-on through our lives and actions. Drawing on Scripture, Christian history, and practical theology, author Sarah Renee Werner invites readers into a new way of seeing ourselves in relationship with the rest of creation. She offers tangible practices for opening up our hearts to both the beauty and tragedy around us and guides us toward meaningful action to restore creation. There has never been a more crucial moment to reclaim this overlooked aspect of our faith as we seek to live differently—live well—on this fragile planet.

Growing in faith is like being rooted in Christ, and each of the twelve sessions in this book are grounded in the firm belief that all Catholic adults are called to discipleship to follow Christ in all of life's big and little challenges. This is an invaluable resource for lifelong learning and recommended in particular for catechist formation.

Encountering God in a refreshing way that brings inspiring life to your faith and causes your roots in your faith to go deeper. Join me as we journey through the Bible, learning how to apply the Word. Discover who God is and what He says about us. Fall in love with the God, who loves us unconditional, and learn to love like He does. Learn to trust in the Holy Spirit and allow God to guide you into surrendering fully to His son, Jesus Christ, in order to become who He says you are.

This Festschrift is dedicated to the former Director and Editor-in-chief of the Monumenta Serica Institute in Sankt Augustin (Germany), Roman Malek, S.V.D. in recognition of his scholarly commitment to China. The two-volume work contains 40 articles by his academic colleagues, companions in faith, confreres, as well as by the staff of the Monumenta Serica Institute and the China-Zentrum e.V. (China Center). The contributions in English, German and Chinese pay homage to the jubilarian’s diverse research interests, covering the fields of Chinese Intellectual History, History of Christianity in China, Christianity in China Today, Other Religions in China, Chinese Language and Literature as well as the Encounter of Cultures.

This Festschrift is dedicated to the former Director and Editor-in-chief of the Monumenta Serica Institute in Sankt Augustin (Germany), Roman Malek, S.V.D. in recognition of his scholarly commitment to China. The two-volume work contains 40 articles by his academic colleagues, companions in faith, confreres, as well as by the staff of the Monumenta Serica Institute and the China-Zentrum e.V. (China Center). The contributions in English, German and Chinese pay homage to the jubilarian’s diverse research interests, covering the fields of Chinese Intellectual History, History of Christianity in China, Christianity in China Today, Other Religions in China, Chinese Language and Literature as well as the Encounter of Cultures.

Preach Through the Basic Doctrines of the Christian Faith Many in our churches know very little about the basic doctrines of the Christian faith. Teach your church the essential doctrines of the Christian faith using the 15 complete sermon outlines found in Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Rooted in the Faith. Preach on the importance of the Bible, the nature of God, the Trinity, Prayer, Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare, Baptism and Communion, Sin, Jesus Christ, Resurrection and Ascension, Becoming a Christian, Sanctification, Perseverance and Assurance, Death, the Return of Jesus, the Final Judgment, and Heaven. There are 15 sermon outlines, covering the basics of Christian theology. These sermon outlines are much more than simple, one line points, rather, they are complete sermon outlines with great detail, ready for you to preach this weekend. (These outlines are taken from Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Volume 3) Here are the sermon titles and Scripture references: 1. Rooted - The Bible - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2. Rooted - What is God Like? - Genesis 1:1 3. Rooted - The Trinity - Deuteronomy 4:35 4. Rooted - Prayer - Matthew 6:8 5. Rooted - Angels, Demons, Spiritual Warfare - 2 Kings 6:15-17 6. Rooted - Baptism and Communion - Acts 10:47-48 7. Rooted - Sin - Isaiah 59:1-8 8. Rooted - Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:18 9. Rooted - Resurrection and Ascension - 1 Corinthians 15:13-19 10. Rooted - Becoming a Christian - 2 Thessalonians 2:14 11. Rooted - Sanctification, Perseverance, Assurance - Romans 6:18 12. Rooted - Death - Romans 8:1 13. Rooted - When Jesus Returns - John 14:1-3 14. Rooted - The Final Judgement - Romans 2:5 15. Rooted - Heaven - John 14:1-3 Keywords: bible,expository,outlines,pastor,sermon,sermon helps,sermon outlines,sermon prep,old testament,new testament,preach,preaching

Why does spiritual growth seem so complicated? Are you one of the many Christians desiring a closer relationship with God, but with no idea where to begin? Then this book is for you! In biblical, practical, and simple terms, Robby Gallaty, pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church and founder and president of Replicate Ministries, shares a roadmap for spiritual maturity. The book addresses topics such as: How you can be sure of your salvation; Why your identity in Christ affects everything you do; How to overcome the three enemies that cripple a Christian's growth; A battle plan for gaining victory over temptation; The indispensable spiritual discipline every believer must foster. Firmly Planted: How to Cultivate a Faith Rooted in Christ is the follow-up to Gallaty's bestselling Growing Up. Pick up a few copies and read together with your discipleship group, or read it as an individual with pen in hand, ready to grow deeper roots in Christ and His gospel.