"Sermons on National Subjects" is a collection of sermons written by Charles Kingsley, a 19th-century English clergyman, social reformer, and writer. This book exemplifies Kingsley's ongoing dedication to tackling key social and political issues of his time via the lens of his Christian ministry. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others sneak up on you and gradually imbibe you in. Some stories are fascinating and fantastic, while others creep up on you and draw you in. The plot is full of twists and turns that will keep the reader interested. As the titular character is so self-indulgent, readers are forced to keep reading to find out what happens next. Kingsley tackles a wide range of national themes in "Sermons on National Subjects," including social justice, labor reform, the role of the Church in society, and the obligations of individuals and nations. He uses his position of power to advocate for progressive social reform and better working-class circumstances. Another major focus of the sermons is the concept of Christian duty in the face of social problems. Kingsley encourages his audience to participate actively in activities aimed at alleviating poverty, promoting education, and combating social injustice.

Washington National Cathedral stands in an unparalleled position at the intersection of religious faith and public life in America, and has been called the “spiritual home for the nation.” Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III occupied its massive Canterbury pulpit as dean during an often- turbulent period in the nation and rapid changes in American religious life. In Sermons from the National Cathedral, Dean Lloyd provides a compelling vision of an intellectually alive, publicly engaged Christian faith, a vision of the Christian life rooted in ancient teaching. Readers will find the sermonsse engaging and appreciate that Dean Lloyd takes seriously the experiences of doubt and searching that are so much a part of the modern religious experience of our time. He successfully demonstrates the positive role faith can play in public life and addresses the questions and challenges faith must face in the twenty-first century. These soundings, as Lloyd calls them, illumine the full spectrum of Christian belief while also addressing such issues as the difficulty of faith, the relationship between science and faith, the mystery of suffering, the necessity of forgiveness, the meaning of the cross, the urgency of reconciliation, and the call to care for the earth. These reflections will appeal to traditional Christians seeking spiritual enrichment and are accessible to those seeking answers to how their faith fits into our modern world.

The Christian life isn't very complicated; but we've made it so through our ignorance of principles central to the Christian walk. There are some basics with which people need to be equipped to live a more victorious Christian life. Tony Evans has heard the people's cry for these sometimes difficult principles to be made simple and explained clearly and succinctly. In his new Tony Evans Speaks Out . . . booklet series, Evans tackles four basic elements of Christianity with a clarity and simplicity characteristic of his popular style.