Oh, Bless His Name: Sermons, Sayings and Such

By Dr. Vance P. Ross

Dr. Ross is preacher, prophet and poet as he takes the Gospel message allowing it to afflict the comfort- able to comfort the afflicted. These words will challenge the way that you think about your faith, the world, and the people called Methodist. Dr. Ross blessed me and called me to live differently. Dr. Ross brings an uncomfortable word, a challenging word and a prophetic word to the church and people in need of vision. These words will challenge both pew and pulpit to a new vision. Ross challenges the present, gives hope for today and vision for the future. Dr. Ross is a connector. When he connects the text to the moment, the preacher becomes the prophet afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted. These words bless God's name and will bless you as you live into them. Rev. Dr. Duane A. Anders Senior Pastor, Cathedral of the Rockies, Boise FUMC in Boise, ID Dr. Vance Ross' latest book is a powerful testament to the beauty and significance of our divinely created existence. Through eloquent prose and profound insight, Dr. Ross reminds us of our inherent value in the eyes of God, encouraging us to embrace our dignity and worth. In a world that often diminishes the human spirit, this book serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, urging us to recognize and celebrate the miraculous magnificence of God's creation. With a blend of theology, wisdom and compassion, Dr. Ross' work is a must-read for anyone seeking to find meaning and purpose in their journey of faith. "Oh bless His name!" indeed, for this book is a true blessing to all who seek to deepen their understanding of God's love and grace. Dr. Rudy Rasmus, Pastor Emeritus of St. John's Downtown in Houston, TX Black sacred rhetoric begins with black preaching. Before there was a comedian or an MC, there was the black preacher. Dr. Ross gives us a great gift in Oh Bless His Name! , as he takes us on the journey of his own evolution as a preacher and gives us an intimate peak inside the intellectual and emotional compositions of his soul. As one who has heard a few of these sermons in person, I am so glad he now gives them to us, documented, and forever etched in the archives of homiletic excellence. Oh bless His Name! Rev. Dr. B. Kevin Smalls, Senior Pastor, Hope UMC, Southfield, MI Drawing freely from the African American storehouse of aphorisms, preaching, teaching, and singing, Ross weaves together personal and collective experiences to share an array of important discussions around Blackness, spirituality, sexuality, church and politics. Written with inspiring honesty, Dr. Ross brings together priest, prophet, and sage; critiquing the United Methodist Church and our common human experiences as Black people in it. Enjoy this unique style and flair which aids in defining the culture and power of the Black church. Bishop Robin Dease, Episcopal Leader of the North Georgia Conference of the UMC Dr. Vance P. Ross serves as Senior Pastor of the historic Central United Methodist Church, Atlanta, GA., the "Church at the Heart of the City with the City at Heart." Before Central, Ross served as: Director of Annual Conference Relationships for Discipleship Ministries; Senior Pastor of Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church, Nashville, TN; Deputy General Secretary for Discipleship Ministries; Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Hyattsville, MD), a multicultural inUnited congregation. In Oh, Bless His Name! Dr. Vance P. Ross presents a select collection of sermons, sayings and presentations. These works speak, particularly from his perspective on the United Methodist Black Church, to Christ's preference for the dispossessed and God's expectations of abundance and liberation for them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DFTSRLV4
• ISBN13: 9798332416125
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 107 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"