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A new study by
ADAM HAMILTON
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
Many of us messengers of Jesus Christ have learned, borrowed, and received encouragement from the inspired messages of Adam Hamilton. Now, in this wonderful little book, Adam masterfully delivers the message of Jesus Christ in Adam’s usual straightforward, comprehensible, beguiling way. Want to renew your wonder at the good news of Jesus Christ? Looking for an engaging means of introducing others to the message that revolutionized the world? Here’s the book.
— Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, author of Changing My Mind: The Neglected Virtue for Faithful Ministry.
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So oft en people focus on the death and Resurrection of Jesus, and that’s a really important part—the climactic part of Jesus’ ministry. But did you know that he spoke 40,000 words that are recorded in the Gospels?
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NEW The Message of Jesus Words That Changed the World Adam Hamilton
More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what Jesus taught? In fact, much of what people think he taught, he never said.
In his new book and study, Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’ teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. Abingdon Press.
Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of this study completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
Why did no one tell me that these stories were so di erent? Why did no one tell me not to be afraid of these diverse stories, all coming together to give us a portrait of who Jesus is?
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NEW
The Final Days
A Lenten Journey through the Gospels
Matt Rawle
Even though the four New Testament Gospels offer the same Resurrection hope, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell a slightly different story. Each Gospel offers a different lens through which we understand Jesus’ Passion. These different perspectives reveal an abundant, diverse, and complementary picture of God’s work in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Abingdon Press.
Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of this study completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
With his customary wit and insight, Rawle layers the textures of the Gospel narratives around the Passion into a beautiful tapestry. e book is a catechizing resource for anyone seeking to know the power of Christ’s passion and resurrection.
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Remember
God’s Covenanats and the Cross Susan Robb
Through a mixture of biblical history and personal stories, this six-week churchwide Lenten study teaches readers the basic lessons of the covenants. Robb’s pastoral character and warm tone help readers understand God’s promises through history and the role of Jesus’ passion and crucifixion in the history of the covenants. The study includes a book and leader guide. Abingdon Press.
The Third Day
Living the Resurrection
Tom Berlin with Mark A. Miller
In this six-week churchwide Lenten study, Tom Berlin uses his gifts of storytelling and understanding of the Scriptures to connect the reader to the experiences of several individuals around Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than loss. The study includes a book, leader guide, and DVD. Abingdon Press.
Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of this study completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
Give Up Something Bad for Lent A Lenten Study for Adults
James W. Moore
The forty days of Lent are ideal to use this 7-session study and prepare to give up something bad while preparing to fully embrace the Good News of Easter. The book includes study questions. Abingdon Press.
NEW The Sanctuary for Lent 2025
Justin LaRosa
An annual favorite is based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Each day includes a suggested Scripture, a short devotion, and a prayer or practice. Available in print (pkg. of 10), eBook, and download for emailing 1 to 500+ emails.
Abingdon Press.
NEW Believe Like Jesus: Rising from Faith in Jesus to the Faith of Jesus, by Rebekah Simon-Peter. The book includes study questions. Market Square Publishing.
Where We Meet: A Lenten Study of Systems, Stories, and Hope, by Rachel Gilmore, Candace Lewis, Tyler Sit, and Matt Temple. With study questions. The Upper Room.
NEW The Power and Promise of Easter: Captivated by the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus, by Christine Caine and Lisa Harper. DVD also available. Thomas Nelson. Coming in January.
NEW Hard and Holy Work: A Lenten Journey through the Book of Exodus, by Mary Alice Birdwhistell and Tyler D. Mayfield. The book includes study questions. Westminster John Knox Press. Coming in January.
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Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple, by Adam Hamilton. Study components also available. Abingdon Press. Coming in February.
Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross, by Magrey deVega. Study components also available. Abingdon Press.
Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, Adam Hamilton. Study components and other resources also available. Abingdon Press.
Witness at the Cross: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Friday, by Amy-Jill Levine. Study components also available. Abingdon Press.
Finding Jesus in the Psalms: A Lenten Journey, by Barb Roose. Study components also available. Abingdon Press.
Seven Words: Listening to Christ from the Cross, by Susan Robb. Study components also available. Abingdon Press.
Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of this study completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
NEW Jesus Listens for Lent and Easter: Prayers for the Season, by Sarah Young. Thomas Nelson.
NEW The Risen King: Forty Devotions for Easter, by C. H. Spurgeon; edited by J. A. Medders. The Good Book Company.
NEW From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone, by N. T. Wright. Westminster John Knox Press.
NEW Draw Close: A Creative Companion for Lent, by Stephanie B. Dunn. The Upper Room.
Whether you feel overwhelmed by your shortcomings or are seeking deeper spiritual growth. Perfectly Flawed will encourage you to trust God’s process of turning your weaknesses into your greatest testimony.
—Amberly Neese, comedian, author, and speaker
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NEW Perfectly Flawed God Transforms our Weaknesses into Strengths Lisa Toney
The apostle Peter’s passion and imperfections make him one of the Bible’s most loved and relatable people. Join Lisa Toney in this six-week study as she follows Peter through his time with Jesus, from the beginning of Jesus’s ministry to the Resurrection and through Pentecost Abingdon Press..
Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of this study completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
NEW Your Name Is Daughter: What the Unsung Women of the Bible Teach Us about Our Worth, by Amy Seiffert. 6 sessions. Bethany House. Coming in February.
NEW Sweeter Than Honey: A Bible Study on Enjoying God in His Word, by Maggie Combs and Gretchen Saffles. 6 sessions. Teachs us the value of studying God’s Word while providing the tools to apply it to our lives. Well Watered Women.
NEW Matthew: Pray Like This, by Barb Roose. 6 sessions. Provides women with a solid path to follow filled with examples of Jesus’ prayers. Thomas Nelson.
NEW The Marriage You Want: Moving Beyond Stereotypes for a Relationship Built on Scripture, New Data, and Emotional Health, by Sheila Wray Gregoire and Keith Gregoire. Study guide available. Baker Books. Coming in April.
e Nicene Creed is a lot of things. It’s church history, it’s theology, but it’s also a road map to an encounter with the living God that will pull you into deeper faith. What was hammered out at the Church’s fi rst Worldwide Council over 1,700 years ago remains the bedrock of our faith.
NEW We Believe
How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith
Michael Carpenter
Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in this empowering 6-session study. Includes personal anecdotes and practical insights that guide you to a profound connection with God. and a deeper understanding of Christian beliefs. The study includes a book and leader guide. Abingdon Press. Coming in May. STUDY COMPONENTS AVAILABLE
Amplify Media will offer streaming video of the first episode of this study completely free in April! Subsequent episodes will also be available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
NEW A Full-Hearted Life: Following Jesus in the Secular Age, by Jake Owensby. Abingdon Press.
NEW The Jazz of Preaching: How to Preach with Great Freedom and Joy, 20th Anniversary Edition, by Kirk Byron Jones. Abingdon Press. Coming in March.
NEW The Quick and Easy Guide to United Methodist Polity, by Anne L. Burkholder and Thomas W. Elliott Jr. Abingdon Press. Coming in June 2025
NEW The Right Questions for Church Leaders, by Lovette Weems, Jr. Abingdon Press. Coming in April 2025.
NEW John Wesley and the Origins of Methodist Missions, by Philip Wingeier-Rayo. Abingdon Press. Coming in March.
NEW Treasures Old and New: Wesleyan Faith for Life Today, by Michael Adam Beck and Steve Harper. Abingdon Press. Coming in February.
NEW Reading Scripture in Wesleyan Ways, edited by Frederick David Carr and Brady Alan Beard. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.
NEW The Christ of the Indian Road, Expanded Edition, by E. Stanley Jones. Abingdon Press.
NEW Everyday Epiphanies: Meeting Christ in the Ordinary Moments of Life, by James A. Harnish. Abingdon Press. Coming in July.
NEW Real-Life Discipleship: Building Churches That Make Disciples, by Jim Putnam. NAV Press. Coming in February.
NEW Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church, by Jonathan Griffiths. B & H Publishing. Coming in February. Perfectly Ordinary: In Search of Healthy Church Leadership, by Marcus Throup. Canterbury Press.
Growing Women in Ministry: Seven Aspects of Leadership Development, by Anna R. Morgan. Baker Academic.
Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus, by J. T. English. B & H Publishing.
NEW Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church, by Paul David Tripp. With study questions. Crossway Books.
Becoming a Future-Ready Church: 8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation of Leaders, by Daniel Yang, Adelle Banks, and Warren Bird. Zondervan.
NEW Call & Response: The Abingdon Guidebook for Worship and Preaching, Year A, 2025-2026, by R. DeAndre Johnson. Abingdon Press. Coming in August.
NEW The Official United Methodist Program Calendar 2026
Available in standard and digital editions, wall calendar, and desk blotter. Cokesbury. Coming in April.
NEW Calendar & Workbook for Church Leaders 2026 Abingdon Press. Coming in April.
NEW Prepare! 2025-2026 CEB/NRSVue Edition, by David L. Bone and Mary Scifres. Abingdon Press. Also available (not shown): The United Methodist Worship Planning Calendar 2026. Coming in April.
NEW The United Methodist Calendar & Workbook 2026 Abingdon Press. Coming in April.
NEW The United Methodist Music & Worship Planner 20252026 CEB/NRSVue Edition, by David L. Bone and Mary Scifres. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.
The CEB Student Bible. Available in Limited Edition Decotone, Hardcover, updated Paperback or Decotone. Common English Bible.
NIV Journal the Word Bible for Women. Red letter, Comfort Print. Teal Leathersoft. Zondervan.
NEW NIV Artisan
Collection Sage Floral Bible, Large Print. Red letter, Comfort Print. Leathersoft. Zondervan. Coming in February.
NKJV Grace for the Moment Daily Bible, by Max Lucado. Softcover, Comfort Print. Thomas Nelson.
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CEB Deep Blue Kids Ocean Surf Bible. Hardcover available too. Common English Bible.
NASB Daily Scripture Bible: 365 Days to Read Through the Whole Bible in a Year. 1995 text, Comfort Print. Paperback, White/Olive. Zondervan.
BULLETINS, PALM LEAVES, & ASHES
Discover our selection of bulletins for the Lenten season. They include Scripture in regular and legal sizes (sold in packages of 100). Palm leaves for Palm Sunday are available as well as palm leaf ashes (sold in packages for 50 to 500 people), ash holders, and pyxes for Ash Wednesday.
COMMUNION RESOURCES
We carry prefilled Communion cups (including gluten-free and disposable) in boxes of 100 to 500; Communion bread and wafers (including unleavened, gluten-free, soft or hard, whole wheat) in boxes of 25 to 1,000; portable Communion sets, bread plates, chalice and paten sets; and more.
CANDLES
We have a vast selection of altar candles in wax or beeswax in a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. We also have Paschal and Christ candles; candlelight service sets; battery-operated candles; liquid wax candles; prayer candles and votive lights; candlesticks; candle followers, protectors, and shields; sanctuary lights; and more.
BANNERS, PARAMENTS, & STOLES
Banners are perfect to spread the Lenten message indoors or outdoors. We have rectangular banners in two sizes, plus flag banners, roll-up banners; and banner stands. Our beautiful and meaningful paraments in a multitude of colors, fabrics, and styles will fit any budget, need, or occasion. You’ll find reversible styles, parament sets from 3-piece to 10-piece; matching stoles; and individual pieces.
TAKE KIDS ON A FUN-FILLED TRAVELING ADVENTURE!
Hit the open road and go on the ultimate journey with God! Cokesbury’s new VBS for 2025, Road Trip: On the Go with God, takes place on the road in an imagination-powered vehicle. Along with the Navigator and an adventurous dog named Scout, kids (Travelers) will discover God’s presence everywhere and explore new places, make new friends, and experience God’s strength and goodness.
