Library
We have a large number of books on different aspects of Christianity available for borrowing, as well as several booklets which you can keep. To get hold of any of these, simply send an email to Graham with the book/booklet title in the subject, and we’ll drop it off in your pigeon hole.
Books
| Storylines: tracing threads that run through the bible |
| Author: |
Andy Croft and Mike Pilavachi |
| Category: |
Biblical commentary |
| Details: |
Explores particular themes which run through the bible like threads, each a key to unlock our understanding of the Bible and of Jesus Christ. |
| The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For? |
| Author: |
Rick Warren |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
‘The Purpose Driven Life will help you understand why you are alive and reveal God’s amazing plan for you’… a 40-day journey considering God’s purpose for creating you. |
| The Shack |
| Author: |
Wm Paul Young |
| Category: |
Fiction |
| Details: |
A story which considers ‘Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?’. |
| He is everything to me: thoughts on Psalm 23 |
| Author: |
Ian Barclay |
| Category: |
Bible |
| Details: |
With many an apt illustration, illuminating explanations and direct applications Barclay brings the ministry of comfort home as he goes through David’s famous Psalm. You will find your heart enlarged with a fresh sense of love the Lord Jesus and his world. |
| The Church in the Marketplace |
| Author: |
George Carey |
| Category: |
Biography |
| Details: |
This is the story of what can happen when a church allows the Spirit of Jesus to take control of its money, its traditions and the very lives of its members. |
| It happens today |
| Author: |
Jon G Eberstein |
| Category: |
Biography |
| Details: |
A selection of stories and testimonies demonstrating the power of the message of the cross as it operates today in the experiences of men and women. Makes for extremely encouraging reading. |
| The message of Thessalonians |
| Author: |
John Stott |
| Category: |
Commentary |
| Details: |
A clear and detailed commentary on the two letters to the Christians in Thessalonica, showing how they speak to us today. |
| Jesus 2000 |
| Author: |
George Carey |
| Category: |
Evangelistic |
| Details: |
Our calendars are dated from his life and every town and village has a church built in his name. But what has Jesus got to do with the here and now? Who is this person and what does he say to our hopes, fears, hearts and homes. Jesus 200 is your chance to find out more about the man behind the millennium. |
| Dead sure about yourself, life, faith? |
| Author: |
J John |
| Category: |
Evangelistic |
| Details: |
A fast and fascinating explanation of essential Christianity, including: suffering, loneliness, anxiety and the purpose of living. Colourful, illustrated and formatted to be different from a normal book. |
| Ultimate questions |
| Author: |
John Blanchard |
| Category: |
Evangelistic |
| Details: |
This booklet takes 12 vital questions head on and answers them simply, clearly and directly. Including: Is anyone there? Is God speaking? Who am I? What went wrong? Is Sin serious? Is there an answer? Why the Cross? |
| Christianity Explored |
| Author: |
Rico Tice & Barry Cooper |
| Category: |
Evangelistic |
| Details: |
An excellent guide through the message of Christianity, in-depth and thorough. Not the book-of-the-course but a proper short book length explanation of the faith. |
| We found the Living God |
| Author: |
Multiple |
| Category: |
Evangelistic |
| Details: |
Why choose one religion rather than another? Why choose any at all? Five people from different backgrounds – a Buddhist, 2 Hindus, a Parsi and a Christian – describe in their own words how in their search for a living God they were led to Jesus Christ. The book ends with a brief explanation about the Christian faith. |
| Know and Tell the Gospel |
| Author: |
John Chapman |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Deals with all the questions that come so quickly to mind: Just what is the Gospel anyway? What is God’s role and what is mine? Where does the church fit in? How can we train ourselves? |
| Out of the saltshaker and into the world |
| Author: |
Rebecca Manley Pippert |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Evangelism isn’t something you do but a world-changing way of like. The book shows how to get out of the saltshaker and into life itself. Reading the book we laugh at the authors mistakes, identify with her failures and find ourselves eager to emulate her spiritual progress. |
| The Radical Christian |
| Author: |
Arthur Wallis |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
This book challenges us to re-examine some of our customs and beliefs. It shows how Scripture can guide us over such issues as church unity, water and Spirit baptism, and denominational loyalty. |
| The Victorious Christian Life |
| Author: |
Dr Tony Evans |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
If you want encouragement to overcome life’s challenges, The Victorious Christian Life is a power-packed manual for living a life of triumphant faith. |
| He made the stars also |
| Author: |
Dr Stuart Burgess |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
This book addresses large questions on creation, covering: Big Bang theory, starlight and time, Earth’s uniqueness, stars and galaxies, Biblical teaching on extraterrestrial life and science fiction. |
| Turning points |
| Author: |
Vaughan Roberts |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
This book aims to help you see history as God sees it, so that you might fit in with his plans for the world. Roberts addresses key questions on the meaning and destination of life as he looks at what the Bible presents as the ‘turning points’ in history, from creation to the end of the world. |
| Live a new life |
| Author: |
David Watson |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
A new life, that’s what God gives us when we become his children. But how do we set about living it? |
| Life in a Sex-Mad society |
| Author: |
Joyce Huggett |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
When you’re a single person what can you do about your desire for intimacy, embracing…: The petting problem – cooling the sex urge – Is sexual sin unforgivable? – The pain of splitting up – and much more. Direct and wise advice on handling sex and friendship from an international respected counsellor. |
| The church is bigger than you think |
| Author: |
Patrick Johnstone |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Anchored in Biblical truth, this book guides the reader through the historical development of the Christian Mission before launching into a practical discussion of the structures and strategies needed. Practical suggestions for breaking down the barriers among local churches, training institutions and mission agencies abound. |
| God, the Big Bang and Stephen Hawking |
| Author: |
Dr. David Wilkinson |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Does the universe need a Creator? This book examines the origins of the universe from the viewpoints of both science and religion. It argues that a scientific explanation for the beginning does not destroy belief in God. |
| The resurrection of Christ |
| Author: |
Leslie D. Weatherhead |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Science today as acquired an unparalleled authority. Miracles have always been a stumbling block in this regard, and the Resurrection more than any other. This essay does not make faith unnecessary, but it strives to show that it can be a projection from reason, and that belief in the Resurrection is not out of harmony with the trend of modern Physics. |
| Hope for the Church of England? |
| Author: |
Multiple, inc.: John Stott, George Carey |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
The Church of England has reached its crisis point: Declining numbers, doctrinal uncertainty, political controversy, and heated debate. The authors love the church they are a part of and long to see change where it is overdue. Here we see theological argument and pastoral experience combine to cast rays of hope on the future of the church. |
| Dawkins’ God |
| Author: |
Dr. Alister McGrath |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
The first book-length response to Dawkins’ books The Selfish Gene and The Blind Watchmaker. Lucidly argued, this book shows the unsustainability of Dawkins’ arguments in a style which can be enjoyed by anyone. |
| The way the world is |
| Author: |
John Polkinghorne |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Faith cannot be proved, but it is not unmotivated.’ In this brief, highly readable book John offers a clearly reasoned account of the Christian view of the world. Basing his discussion on the New Testament evidence of Jesus and his impact, he related this view to other descriptions of ‘the way the world is’. |
| God can use you |
| Author: |
Clive Calver & Eric Delve |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Do you really believe God can use you? This book goes through how we can allow ourselves to be used by God. |
| Something’s happening |
| Author: |
Eileen Vincent |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Written with the conviction, and experience, that the Holy Spirit is doing a restorative work among Christians and churches today, Eileen outlines the progression of restoration teaching. Beginning with the emergence of the charismatic movement and the development of house churches. She also outlines the steps required to bring a church through to the present understanding of restoration. Written in a lively fashion, with testimonies and eye witness accounts. |
| A new Heaven |
| Author: |
Richard Holloway |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
The first half of the book is an explanation of just what the cross means and shows us of God. The second part spells out the spiritual consequences of the death of Christ for us in our Christian lives now. |
| Will God heal me? |
| Author: |
Ronald Dunn |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
As a pastor Dunn has prayed and seen people healed, prayed and seen people die. Explanations abound – we are told to have more faith or to confess our sins, but these are only dangerous part truths. This book will take the pressure of those who do not feel they are allowed to be ill. Replete with true stories examined in the light of Scripture. This book will clarify, comfort and inspire you in the area of healing. |
| A journey of the heart: explorations into the experience of prayer |
| Author: |
Alan Lewis |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
How can we find that spiritual intimacy where we can meet God friend to friend? Of all the spiritual disciplines, prayer is the most difficult. Yet the author suggests that maybe we have missed its essential simplicity, defining prayer as ‘that response to the touch of Love.’ Written in the form of letters to a friend, the author suggests how we can nurture a wholesome prayer life. |
| The love of Christ |
| Author: |
Mother Teresa |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Here Mother Teresa gives enlightening insights into her work, the organisation of her order, and the lives of those who help her in her service to the poor and suffering. This book gives new meaning to the Christian message, reflecting as it does the varied aspects of Mother Teresa’s selfless compassion. |
| Jesus spells freedom |
| Author: |
Michael Green |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Freedom – how are we to use it? We have greater freedom than ever before but it is more at risk. The author shows that Jesus holds the key to this problem of the proper and responsible use of freedom. |
| Freed to serve |
| Author: |
Michael Green |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Considering entering ordained or lay ministry? Concerned about the issues surround ordination of women and the church’s leadership structures? Green draws upon his experience as a teacher and pastor, to look in detail at NT guidelines, examine disputed issues, and offer practical and workable suggestions for a return to basics in Christian ministry. |
| The meaning of Prayer |
| Author: |
Dr. H.E. Fosdick |
| Category: |
Instructive/Devotional |
| Details: |
It consists of 10 chapters, each of which is divided into three sections – daily readings, comment for the week and suggestions for thought and discussion. The arrangement is intended for daily devotional reading, for intensive study and for group discussion. |
| Living God’s way |
| Author: |
Arthur Wallis |
| Category: |
New Christians |
| Details: |
This course is ideal for one-to-one discipling. With a clear and straightforward approach it covers the Bible’s basic teaching so that the new Christian can gain a thorough understanding of Christian commitment and how it affects every area of life. |
| Street girls |
| Author: |
Matt Roper |
| Category: |
World |
| Details: |
Street girls do not represent and isolated problem but an international concern. Based in Brazil, it tells the story of what it means to create a new prospect of hope and life for young girls who would otherwise have little chance of survival. Eye-opening and uncomfortable reading, this serves as a wonderful introduction to what Christians can do for the poor. |
| Operation World |
| Author: |
Patrick Johnstone |
| Category: |
World |
| Details: |
It is an alphabetical and regional listing with specific points for prayer for every country in the world. Also contains population, demographic and geographical information for every country. Formatted so you can pray for every country in the world in one year. |
| The street children of Brazil |
| Author: |
Sarah de Carvalho |
| Category: |
World |
| Details: |
Through a series of remarkable events Sarah left her glittering career in film promotion and TV production to join a missionary organisation in Brazil. This is the true story of a life transformed. It tells of the work the Sarah and her husband have funded in the Happy Child Mission. It is a story of immense faith, suffering and love. |
| The Final Frontier: Incredible Stories of Near-Death Experiences |
| Author: |
Richard Kent & Val Fotherby |
| Category: |
Biography |
| Details: |
Here are more than 20 stories from people who are convinced of the afterlife – because they’ve been there. These ‘near-death experiences’ followed anything from heart attacks to car crashes and every person who tells their amazing tale is convinced they have seen what is beyond the final frontier of death. Some tell off wonderful experiences of heaven and the happiness they felt there. Others recall the spine-chilling moments when they realised they were in a place they were convinced was hell… |
| People in Prayer: Portraits from the Bible |
| Author: |
John White |
| Category: |
Bible |
| Details: |
Ten portraits of people in prayer to God. People pleading, praising, confessing, interceding. People being changed as they draw closer to God. God – wanting communication with human beings. With you. |
| The Hour That Changes The World: A Practical Plan for Prayer |
| Author: |
Dick Eastman |
| Category: |
Instructive/Devotional |
| Details: |
Filled with practical suggestions for revitalised prayer, this unique book describes a plan by which the Christian who wants to improve his prayer life can reach his goal. Every Christian, say Dick Eastman, has the gift of 24 hours in each day, and should be confronted with the challenge to use one of those hours in prayer and Bible study. Some Christians ask, “How can anyone possibly pray for an entire hour?” Dick Eastman responds with a unique twelve-step prayer program. Each hour is divided into twelve five minute “points of focus” a plan that will aid any sincere Christian in the development of a consistent daily devotional habit. |
| What It Will Take to Change the World |
| Author: |
S.D. Eastman |
| Category: |
World |
| Details: |
In this short book Gordon shares a plan for world evangelism. It is a very simple but effective plan that involves every Christian in some way. Prayer warriors are needed. So are financial supporters. And then there are the workers – people must talk about the Good News not only on foreign soil but also in the neighbourhood, the next block, and the town square. |
| Release of the Spirit |
| Author: |
Watchman Nee |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
This book is a compilation of messages from the spoken ministry of Watchman Nee in which he emphasised one basic lesson which every servant of God must learn; namely, that without the breaking of the outward man there can be no release of the Spirit. Only through brokenness are we freed to serve effectively. |
| Praying in our Prayer |
| Author: |
Peter G Floyd |
| Category: |
Devotional |
| Details: |
This book is the outcome of years spent at the Throne of Grace. It is a book to be read again and again: to be kept by you rather than on the shelf. As ‘Practical Motoring’ is to the mechanic, ‘Good Housekeeping’ to the busy wife and mother, so this will be to those who desire to graduate in the school of prayer. For the new Christian or the mature Christian, there is something for all to learn. |
| How Life Began |
| Author: |
L.R. Croft |
| Category: |
Apologetic |
| Details: |
Has science got all the answers? can life really be explained by some great cosmic accident? L.R. Croft, who is a lecturer in Biological Science at the University of Salford, writes especially for those who tae evolution for granted and demonstrates that he ‘primeval soup theory’ is the greatest scientific myth of all time, and that the latest scientific work provides continuing evidence for special creation. |
| What About Other Faiths? |
| Author: |
Martin Goldsmith |
| Category: |
World/Apologetic |
| Details: |
Today, our multi-cultural society and instant international communications force Christians to be aware of those with other, equally strong religious commitments. Can Christianity and the Bible really be the only true revelation? In this challenging and practical book, Martin Goldsmith answers this and other hard questions, drawing on both biblical material and his own expertise as one with wide cross-cultural experience. A brief explanation of God, revelation and salvation is included, and the question of whether it is right to evangelise those of other faiths is tackled, along with a look at practical methods that can be used. |
| The Normal Christian Worker |
| Author: |
Watchman Nee |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
No book was in view when, in a series of messages, a servant of God gave spontaneous utterance to the burden that was on his heart. He was not addressing absentees; he was making a direct appeal to his close colleagues. Some of these, impressed by the value of the messages, desired to share them with fellow-Christians who had not the privilege of being present when they were spoken. Hence this book. |
| The Reality of Being a Christian |
| Author: |
Sam Gordon |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Perhaps no one has ever better demonstrated the joyous reality if a life transformed by Christ than the apostle Paul. In his epistle to the Philippians, he explained why Christians can and should rejoice over their relationship with Jesus and how knowing Him changes how we live. Sam Gordon examines the lessons Paul sought to teach the Philippian believers to see how they apply to us today. You’ll be encouraged as you read how you can “run the race” of the Christian life and win, in spite of the frustrations along the way, because your ultimate prize – God Himself – is helping you run the race. |
| Encouragement: The Key to Caring |
| Author: |
Dr. Larry Crabb & Dr. Dan Allender |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
‘Encourage one another,’ says the book of Hebrews. But ‘encouragement’ means more than a compliment or a pat on the back. Encouragement, according to Drs. Crabb and Allender, is the most basic form of counselling – a skill that can be mastered by laypeople as well as counsellors. And “Encouragement: The Key to Caring” shows you how. Part I deals with understanding encouragement, and Part II explores the process of encouragement. The authors conclude that without the encouragement of a caring community, the truth of God preached from the pulpit not only will not penetrate the worshipper’s emotional defence layers, but will thicken them. |
| Active Evangelism: Putting the evangelism of Acts into practice |
| Author: |
Derek Prime |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
“Active Evangelism” gives practical lessons in evangelism from the book of Acts. New theories come and go about methods of evangelism involving psychological concepts, social theory, marketing models, church growth strategy. The irony is that we have a model for evangelism staring us in the face, it’s found in the story of the early Church told by Luke through the book of Acts. So, it’s time to realign your thoughts on evangelism, take notice of what God has to say. |
| Let The Earth Rejoice: Global Outlook in the Psalms |
| Author: |
Abe C. Van Der Puy |
| Category: |
Bible/World |
| Details: |
The writers of the Psalms were not nearsighted men. They had a worldwide vision, and they invited all people everywhere to share in God’s eternal plan. In these studies on selected Psalms, the author helps us focus on the greatness of God’s purpose for all peoples and nations. He guides us into an understanding of the true Christian spirit of joy and praise which fills the Psalms, and he teaches us the great value of this book of praise to God. |
| Faith That Will Not Fail: What faith is, what it isn’t and why it doesn’t always so what you want it to do |
| Author: |
Ronald Dunn |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
In this book Ronald Dunn explores the origin of true faith, its proper object, its motives, means and result. He tackles the tough questions too: why aren’t our prayers always answered? why doesn’t faith seem to work when we want it to? how can we see God’s promises fulfilled in our lives today? |
| The One Year Bible Companion: Questions and answers to help you make the most of your daily Bible reading |
| Author: |
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association |
| Category: |
Bible/Devotional |
| Details: |
A handbook of key questions and answers to be used in reading the Bible in one year. An excellent guide for the daily Bible reader. A great resource for the first-time Bible readers, providing an introduction to each book of the Bible, notes giving help on difficult passages, and devotional insights. |
| Twelve Baskets Full |
| Author: |
Watchman Nee |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
This book dies not present a consecutive series of addresses, but a few unrelated messages – fragments of a rich spoken ministry. As the title of the book suggests, they are reminiscent of the fragments collected after our Lord has fed the multitude. The messages are translated from Chinese and slightly abridged. |
| The Way of Victory |
| Author: |
James H. McConkey |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
A series of studies on victory over sin. |
| Faith That Will Work: Devotional Messages form The Epistle of James |
| Author: |
John L. Bird |
| Category: |
Bible/Instructive |
| Details: |
The Epistle of James is here shown to be of vital relevance to our generation, although originally addressed to Jewish members of the Early Church. The exploration through this brief Epistle, a few verses at a time, becomes a very fruitful journey as john Bird brings apt illustrations to amplify the meaning of Scripture and clarify the actions and attitudes which James suggests. On many deep subjects – faith, patience, wisdom, true religion, humility – the truth is presented simply. Practical pointers in everyday living cover such subjects as judging others, the use of the tongue, divine healing, prayer, reclaiming the backslider – and many activities which give opportunity to exhibit a “Faith That Works” – today. |
| The Bible: book for today |
| Author: |
John R.W. Stott |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
How can Christians and churches grow string in faith and effective in society? John Stott gives a clear answer. Spiritual strength comes form hearing and obeying God’s Word. In “The Bible: book for today” he aims to help us catch afresh the vision of Scripture as the living communication of God to man. |
| In Christ |
| Author: |
A. J. Gordon |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
With the humble prayer that its perusal may help some to rest in Christ with a deeper assurance, to abide in Him in greater spiritual fruitfulness, and to wait for His appearing with a more devout watchfulness, this book is now committed to the blessing of God and the use of His Spirit. |
| Give God A Chance |
| Author: |
James McConkey |
| Category: |
Devotional |
| Details: |
“Give God A Chance” is a collection of devotional meditations which will yield rich blessing and encouragement to the seeking heart. |
| Don’t just stand there… Pray something!: Discover The Incredible Power of Intercessory Prayer |
| Author: |
Ronald Dunn |
| Category: |
Instructive |
| Details: |
Have you ever told a friend; “I’ll be praying for you” then wondered if it would really make a difference? Have you ever prayed about a personal problem but felt that God didn’t listen? Ronald Dunn is a gifted teacher who specialises in helping believers pray more effectively. |
| Christianity Explored Study Guide: Leader’s Edition |
| Author: |
Rico Tice, Barry Cooper & Sam Shammas |
| Category: |
Evangelistic |
| Details: |
“Christianity Explored” is a ten-week course that introduces people to Jesus Christ. Week by week, as the course participants explore Mark’s Gospel, they address three questions that cut to the heart of Christianity: Who is Jesus? Why did he come? What does it mean to follow him? The “Study Guide: Leader’s Edition” contains weekly Bible studies, complete with answers, clearly summarises each of the weekly talks, provides notes to help leaders understand Mark thoroughly, includes training material on how to lead effectively and evangelise faithfully. |
Booklets
| The Gospel of Mark |
| Details: |
An account of Jesus’ life according to Mark. |
| John’s Gospel |
| Details: |
An account of Jesus’ life according to John. |
| Luke’s Gospel |
| Details: |
An account of Jesus’ life according to Luke. |
| Two Ways to Live: the choice we all face |
| Details: |
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple – simple enough to be outlined in a few pages. It is a message from the Bible about God and his son Jesus. It is about life and death and the choice we all face. |
| Good News from Luke: God who Cares |
| Details: |
How do we know that God cares? Jesus proved it. And Luke’s account of Jesus’ life is filled with a concern for people with all kinds of needs, the poor, the sick, the outcasts, the underprivileged. “God who Cares” shows us Jesus Christ, the one who helps the needy, and the Saviour of all mankind. |
| Great News from Luke: God our Helper |
| Details: |
Does God really want to help us? Jesus shows that he does. And Luke’s account of Jesus’ life is filled with a concern for people with all kinds of needs, the poor, the sick, the outcasts, the underprivileged. “God our Helper” shows us Jesus Christ, the one who cares for the needy, and the Saviour of all mankind. |
| Me? A Christian? |
| Details: |
‘What is a Christian?’ For many people, this question is a confusing one. This little booklet is designed to help you understand the basics of Christian belief and explains how you can enter into the experience of knowing God, and being forgiven by Him. |
| Knowing God personally |
| Details: |
We live in a world where many are pessimistic about the future. The media hype has done little to persuade us that life will be better in the third millennium. The problems of crime, violence, economic uncertainty and human suffering show little sign of going away. Against this background, Jesus Christ offers real hope. He highlights our basic need to find peace with God. He then makes such reconciliation possible. This booklet explains how. |
| On Your Marks |
| Details: |
This booklet is split into two sections. The first part looks at the journey into life, giving a practical guide to the Christian faith while the second part investigates Mark’s account of Jesus’ life. |
| life you? |
| Details: |
The story of Jesus’ life according to John. |
| journey into Life |
| Details: |
What is a Christian? Should I become a Christian, and if so, how? And what will happen if I don’t? Is there really such a thing as sin? This booklet answers these vital questions simply and clearly, and has already helped thousands to start their ‘journey of faith’. |
| Christmas in three words |
| Details: |
How would you sum up Christmas in just 3 words? Vaughan Roberts takes us to the heart of the Christmas message by showing us how the coming of Jesus into the world on the first Christmas is: Historical – it really happened, Joyful – it’s good news for everyone, Essential – something we ignore at our peril. Reading this booklet will change the way you see Christmas forever… |
