The Classic Commentaries and Studies on Colossians and Philemon Upgrade presents readers with a collection of early Puritan treatments of Paul’s intimate letter to Philemon, and his powerful address to the Colossians. Other volumes in the collection address the Christology of Colossians, Paul’s personal character, and a Puritan interpretive translation of Colossians. Most of the volumes in this collection were originally sermons or lectures, making them readily accessible and applicable to all readers.

Focusing exclusively on Colossians 3:4, Hooper unpacks the meaning of this dense passage with skill and wisdom. Recognizing that the text contains profound implications for Christology, eschatology, and Christian living, Hooper’s sermon contains an exposition on both theological matters and personal application.

These biblical sermons, from a variety of traditions and homiletic approaches, open up Scripture so you can see how centuries of preachers before you have handled the verse you’re studying or preparing to preach from. Featuring over one hundred preachers, this collection is the best library builder for sermons ever released. If you are searching for insights from the great preachers of history, either for personal growth or for inspiration in your own preaching, the Sermon Finder Collection is ideal for diving deep into thousands of expository and topical sermons.

This book is a study of how congregational song developed and has been used in the worship of Western churches in general and specifically churches in the United States. Beginning with the worship of ancient peoples, the Hebrews, and early Christians and continuing to the present, the author examines historically how song has been and is used as an intentional sacred ritual action, like prayer or Scripture reading. Written primarily as an introductory text for college and seminary students, the…