David Leininger

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  2000 Year Old Preacher Cycle B

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  “I am old and ready to die. To be truthful, I have been ready to die for years, but right now, I feel ready as I have never been before.”

  This quote was taken from one of David Leininger’s sermons titled “Simeon: A Monologue,” in which he takes at one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, Jesus’ Visit to the Temple, and looks at it from a new perspective. Throughout The 2000 Year Old Preacher, he invites his audience to do the same, observing this holiday season from a new angle.

  Consider the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her status as the favored one of God. In his sermon, “Mary’s Complaint,” Leininger references how the favored mother of Jesus does not complain during her complications as she carries the Son of God, but continues to praise His name and remain grateful for the privilege that she had been given.

  Leininger uses a variety of topics to ask his congregation to view their lives from a new perspective, using sermons such as:
  *Advent 3: Hark the Herald…What? (John 1:6-8, 19-28)
  *Nativity of Our Lord: God Bless Santa! (Luke 2:1-20)
  *Epiphany 5: Heroines of the Faith (Mark 1:29-39)

  So take a step back from viewing the forest and look at the trees, have a seat at the feet of God, and experience new worlds that Leininger paints with his words of wisdom throughout The 2000 Year Old Preacher.

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 6 Cycle C

  $22.95

  This volume is just what any pastor needs when looking for something special to spice up a Sunday sermon – it’s full of imaginative and inspirational meditations that breathe new life into scripture texts from Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary. Leininger gives readers a new perspective on a passage from each week’s assigned readings with a thought-provoking reflection that puts in the context of modern life. This is much more than just a source of stimulating sermon illustrations – it’s also a treasure chest of devotional reading that will make any reader pause and reflect on God’s wonderful hand at work in our daily activities. It’s a must-have resource for any church library.

  Some of the intriguing chapters are:
  ? The Speed Bump on the Road to Bethlehem
  ? Silly Goose
  ? Love Your Enemy? Are You Kidding, Lord?
  ? Sonny Moneybags
  ? The Judas Gene
  ? The Forgiveness Business
  ? Trouble in the Parsonage
  ? Pax Christi or Pox Christi?
  ? The Locust Years

  …and many more!

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  As We Believe So We Behave

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  When it comes to our faith, what exactly do we believe? Many Christians might be hard-pressed to give a coherent answer to that question… at least on their own. Yet we do clearly articulate our faith week in and week out during worship as we repeat the familiar affirmations in the Apostles’ Creed. And we not only give voice to these statements, we also live them — since belief and behavior are inextricably linked, even if we are not always aware of it. For example, if we believe that we will be burned when we touch a hot iron, then we will avoid touching it. What we believe determines how we behave.

  If we truly believe the creed, how does that affect our behavior? If we truly believe in “one God, the Father almighty” or in “Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,” how do our lives reflect that belief? As We Believe, So We Behave examines each tenet of the Apostles’ Creed and illuminates how it affects what we say and do on a daily basis. Leininger demonstrates that the faith statements embedded in the creed are not dry collections of ancient words mumbled quietly every Sunday. Rather, they are vibrant and vital elements in our walk with God, impacting every aspect of our lives

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  God Of Justice

  $12.95

  With the Ten Commandments such an integral part of today’s “culture wars,” it would seem to be a safe assumption that most people are familiar with what the commandments actually say. Yet many surveys indicate otherwise — and even when people can name all of the commandments, they often misinterpret their meaning.

  For example:
  * “Do not take the Lord’s name in vain” has nothing to do with avoiding getting one’s mouth washed out with soap;
  * “Remember the sabbath day” is not about going to church;
  * “Honor your father and mother” is not a way to get recalcitrant kids to clean up their rooms;
  * and despite what most folks think, “You shall not commit adultery” is not primarily about sex!

  In God of Justice, David Leininger sets the record straight with a new look at this ancient document. He examines the commandments in the context of today’s social, cultural, and political environment — and he concludes that rather than the traditional view of them as ironclad laws, the commandments are actually God’s policy statements about what is the bedrock of a good, decent, and just society. When properly understood, the commandments offer God’s guidance in establishing a healthy way of life that is rewarding for everyone. With discussion questions included for each chapter, God of Justice is an excellent study resource for adult classes — and clear and accessible reading that will be stimulating and rewarding for any thoughtful Christian.

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  Color Blinded Church

  $12.95

  A Color-Blind Church by David E. Leininger is a book about moral ethics and understanding racial integration. Touched upon topics include:

  – understanding racial integration
  – racial integration
  – racial discrimination
  – racism
  – civil rights
  – anti-discrimination
  – discrimination laws
  – ethics
  – moral ethics

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 6 Cycle A

  $18.95

  Whether you pick up this book as relaxed devotional reading or are searching for a last-minute sermon illustration, you’ll be delighted with the imaginative and inspirational stories in the newest installment in CSS’ popular Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit series. David Leininger takes you right to the heart of the scriptures with a rich variety of captivating material illustrating Cycle A lectionary texts. His thought-provoking reflections are certain to enrich your spiritual life — and point out the myriad ways in which God is at work in our daily lives. This volume is sure to become a favorite resource for pastors and laypersons alike.

  Some of the intriguing chapters are:
  * The Quintessential Evangelist
  * What Boggles Your Mind?
  * Who Woulda Thunk It?
  * The Blame Game
  * Under the Rainbow
  * How Not To Be the Father of the Year
  * The Bush Is Still Burning
  * Leaping Lepers
  …and many more!

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