Abandon the Orderly House: Good News for Skeptics and Burned Out Believers

by A. W. Regets, Chuck DeGroat (foreword)

The first collection of sermons from Frederick Buechner Award winning author A.W. REGETS, this work is a reminder that God's patient love can overcome all our anxiety and fear. And whether you're facing deconstruction, pain, uncertainty or grief, this book is a balm for the restless soul who wants to be reminded that they're never walking alone.


Drawing on a variety of biblical texts, Abandon the Orderly House offers hope and healing to skeptics and stubborn believers alike. And without judgment, these sermons serve as a reminder to us all that Jesus stands beside us (even when we struggle to believe), and his scarred hands will never let us go.

108 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2025

Reviews

[Timothy Hoiland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good news. This familiar term—always at risk of being overused—kept returning to me as I made my way through this collection of sermons. Whether preaching from the Old Testament or from the Gospels, Regets returns time and again to affirmations that the God we worship is a God who enters in, who rescues, who loves.

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[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve never read a sermon collection before, but this was a wonderful introduction. The book combined bits of scripture with wonderful corresponding teachings. I know Alex as my former HS youth leader, but it was so refreshing to hear his insight many years later (now that I am mature enough to really grasp it).

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sermon collections can be a strange or risky read. Sometimes they don't translate well to a written format. Sometimes they are only meaningful if you already like the preacher. These sermons are like a drink of water to a tired soul. I was repeatedly impressed and moved by the sermons. They were simple, poetic, and focused on Jesus. You can hear the pastoral voice in each of them. It feels like you are just getting to sit and listen to a pastor gently preach to you about what you need to hear. These sermons did not necessarily feel targeted only at skeptics or those who are burned out, but they will certainly resonate with those groups. I found them so refreshing and wonderfully full of Jesus. I wish I had preached these sermons.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a heartwarming collection of short sermons that ministered to me with its simplicity and grace. It’s an excellent read for building up your faith, and the warmth it conveys will lift your soul. However, I was surprised by a reference suggesting Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany are the same person, a view I don’t share. Despite this, the book remains a comforting and uplifting read.

[Rebecca Van Ravenswaay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refreshing takes on familiar Bible passages. These sermons helped me see things in a new light and feel humbled and grateful for the grace, mercy, and love of our Savior.