Michael Whitworth has 6 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 6 narrators. The most-rated is The Pouting Preacher: A Guide to Jonah.
Fit for the Pulpit
Summary
Who ministers to the minister? The man behind the pulpit is the communicator of God's Word, the dispenser of heavenly wisdom that restores the fainting, encourages the weary, and motivates the determined. The preacher is a minister - a servant to God and to his fellow man. But who ministers to the minister? In Fit for the Pulpit, a host of preachers dispense comfort and counsel to their brothers in the trenches, men who often work in ministerial isolation as they seek to build up the body of Christ. Chris McCurley, the editor of this volume, has assembled 10 different writers to cover a wide swath of material. In 11 chapters, McCurley and his colleagues manage to cover many of the areas wherein preachers need continual encouragement: time, relationships, discouragement, stress, criticism, family, finances, sin, attitude, and laziness. The authors of Fit for the Pulpit manage to minister grace to the minister by using candid, captivating language. The variety of the text and the timelessness of the themes make Fit for the Pulpit relatable. This book makes a valuable contribution to the catalog of homiletical literature - a contribution that accomplishes much, helping to make men Fit for the Pulpit. The full list of authors includes Jeff A. Jenkins, Dale Jenkins, Adam Faughn, Steve Higginbotham, Jacob Hawk, and Jay Lockhart.
©2014 Start2Finish Books (P)2015 Start2Finish Books
Esau's Doom
Summary
The book of Obadiah may be among the most neglected in the Old Testament. It is a message of divine judgment against Israel's cousins, the Edomites. Descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, the Edomites taunted Israel and celebrated her destruction at the hands of the Babylonians in 586 B.C. In response to such arrogance and hatred, a little - known Judaean prophet named Obadiah predicted Esau's doom and Israel's restoration. Obadiah reminds us of God's faithfulness to the humble and lowly, and of his oath to punish and humiliate the wicked.
©2014 Michael Whitworth (P)2014 Michael Whitworth
The Epic of God: A Guide to Genesis
Summary
1st Place Winner, 2012 Christian Choice Book Awards Genesis is a book of beginnings. It introduces us to several biblical themes, including God's authorship of life. In a world that blames the Creator for disasters and credits luck or karma for life's blessings, God's people need reminding that he is crafting a wondrous story of redemption and grace. Within Genesis, we are called to play the part of faithful children so that we might overcome this world and inherit the one to come. In God's story, we discover how to live out our own. The Epic of God will guide you passage-by-passage through the book of Genesis in hopes of deepening your trust in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
©2012 Michael Whitworth (P)2013 Michael Whitworth
Bethlehem Road
Summary
"Sometimes, blaming God for our problems only blinds us to his providence." We're often told that life is a journey, one with many forks in the road. But no matter what path we choose, somewhere along the way, every road becomes broken. The smooth pavement eventually gives way to a twisted path of bad decisions and broken plans - easy street becomes a boulevard of broken dreams. Out of the immense moral darkness of the Judges period comes a story of romance, redemption, and hope. The tale of Ruth has inspired countless generations. But Ruth isn't the star in this romantic drama; center stage belongs to God and his providence. Naomi and Ruth traveled the Bethlehem road - one of famine, abandonment, grief, and loss - unaware that the Lord had gone before them to redeem their heartache. If you've been living with a broken heart - if bitterness and disappointment have been your travel companions on life's road, then Ruth's story will inspire and strengthen you for the journey ahead. More than that, it will bring you to your knees in worship of your redeemer and king. Every guide to God's word from Start2Finish books: Employs an engaging, easy-to-listen style Discusses key terms and ideas Explains cultural and historical details Contains points of application to close out each chapter Possesses a balanced, reverent view of scripture Is based on the English Standard Version (ESV)
©2014 Michael Whitworth (P)2015 Michael Whitworth
The Derision of Heaven
Summary
Every day, it seems the world becomes increasingly hostile to Christianity. Values are being scuttled, faith is scorned, and God's people are being marginalized. These difficult times pose two questions to Christians: How can we be the "light of the world" in such abject darkness? And how can God still be in control of all things? This book will help you answer these questions. More than a guide to Daniel, The Derision of Heaven is an urgent message for the exiled church. As you journey through the story and visions of Daniel, you will be awe-struck by the sovereign rule of God, emboldened to live a life that glorifies him, and encouraged to serve in the eternal Kingdom of Heaven.
©2013 Michael Whitworth (P)2013 Michael Whitworth
The Pouting Preacher: A Guide to Jonah
Summary
"Sometimes the most stubborn practitioners of grace are those called to proclaim it." A missionary enjoying the economic prosperity of his homeland... A call from God to evangelize an ungodly nation in the Middle East... An inner struggle over whether terrorists deserve grace and at what cost... A daunting journey to the other side of the world... And a whale. The story of Jonah has been hijacked by a certain large fish that may or may not have been real. But what if Jonah has more to do with grace and the Gospel than with a whale? What if we have been too hard on Jonah? If God asked me to evangelize ISIS, I'd want to go to the other side of the world too. Jonah's story - arguably the most well-known of the minor prophets but also little understood - reminds us that God loves everyone crafted in his image, even terrorists and ancient empires guilty of war crimes and battlefield atrocities. Maybe the greatest miracle of Jonah isn't the large fish but the fact that wicked and mighty Nineveh threw herself at God's mercy, and the Lord forgave her. Maybe we respond to evil with anger and bitterness and hate because we haven't seen the power of grace in our own lives. Sometimes the most stubborn practitioners of grace are those called to proclaim it.
©2014 Michael Whitworth (P)2015 Michael Whitworth