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Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he gathered his followers
around him and said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all
Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). In
this way, Jesus entrusted the "flame" of the gospel to these men
and women and commissioned them to carry it to the world. He
promised they would receive supernatural power to help them
accomplish this task. The book of Acts records that these followers
of Christ took up the challenge and set the world ablaze with the
fire of the gospel. But this begs the question . . . who were these
people? In reality, most were ordinary men and women just like you
and me. They had not received hands-on training with Jesus like the
twelve disciples had received. They had not been specially trained
in ministry or teaching or serving. They were simply men and women
who made themselves available to God and followed the direction of
the Holy Spirit as he prompted them to act-and forever changed the
world. In Carry the Flame, bestselling author and pastor Jim
Cymbala reveals that God is still seeking ordinary men and
women-not just pastors or ministry leaders-who will make themselves
available to him, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and
accomplish extraordinary things in this world. He draws on examples
of ordinary people in Acts such as Ananias, Philip, and the 120 who
waited in the Upper Room-as well as modern-day testimonies-to show
how God can use anyone and everyone who simply submits to him and
obeys his leading. As you go through this study, you will be
challenged and encouraged to likewise take that first step of faith
for God . . . and see where it leads. This study guide has
everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions,
video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to
stream all video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to
expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the
recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold
separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void
where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer
details inside.
In the acclaimed book Muslim Evangelism, Phil Parshall devotes one
chapter to "bridges" which can assist in facilitating understanding
between Islam and Christianity. In Bridges to Islam he expands that
key chapter into a book. The most promising bridges can be found
not in orthodox Islam, contends the author, but in "folk Islam,"
which is less well known in the West but which influences about 70
percent of the world's Muslims. "Popular Islam consists largely of
people who desire to know God and to be accepted by him," writes
the author. "They have a high view of one God who is . . .
all-powerful and merciful." The mystical Sufis press for a more
satisfying personal relationship with Allah. These teachings and
aspirations, argues the author, have immense potential as bridges,
which he has personally witnessed spending many years ministering
among Muslims. This thorough and in depth study of ways to bridge
folk Islam will be invaluable to missionaries, students, and those
interested in reaching Muslims for Christ.
This book, in traditional English, provides the complete text for
the service of Holy Baptism in the Orthodox Church. Included are
the Prayer at the Making of a Catechumen, The Order of Holy
Baptism, and the Prayer for Holy Baptism, Briefly, How to Baptize a
Child Because of Fear of Death.
Nigel Zimmermann presents critical reflections from leading
Catholic prelates and scholars on the significance of the Second
Vatican Council fifty years after it began. These include two
senior Cardinals, one of whom is the head of the Congregation of
Bishops and the other a member of Pope Francis' new advisory body
on reforming the Roman Curia, as well as Prefect of the Secretariat
for the Economy. Together with thinkers from North America, the UK,
Rome and Australia, they take up key themes from the Conciliar
documents and assess the reception of the Council half a century on
from its inception. In doing so, they open up new avenues for
thinking through the authentic witness and teaching of the most
important ecclesiastical event of the twentieth century. These
avenues include discussion of themes such as the liturgy, communio,
the Council in its historical context, the role of the laity,
communicating the Council in a social media world, and the task of
mission in the future. This volume marks a turning point in the
Council's reception in the wider Church.
Have you found fulfillment in life? When you look at a plate, cup,
or fork, you realize each has been designed and created for a
different purpose. What if you could look into the mind and heart
of God and see just how you have been designed and created? If you
truly knew you were a "plate, cup, or fork," you would be freed
from trying to be someone you are not, and free to live your life
with greater faithfulness, fruitfulness, and fulfillment...making
God famous! God created you to be fruitful by discovering your
God-given design and the role he created for you. What You Do Best
equips you to identify and express your unique contribution to this
world as an integral part of your relationships, life, and
ministry. The biblical principles in these pages can free you to
pursue your life's calling with enthusiasm and confidence as you
gain a better understanding of who God made you to be. Bruce Bugbee
provides proven tools and a conversational approach that will guide
you with confidence and competence toward a greater fulfillment of
God's will for your life. What You Do Best provides reflection
questions for each chapter that help you journal or discuss what
you are learning with others, as well as Scripture passages for
further study. You'll learn about the importance and use of
spiritual gifts and how to identify the gifts God has given to you.
You'll discover your unique relational style and uncover your life
passion. What You Do Best helps you to closely examine yourself,
assess your relationship with God, and reflect on what you need in
order to thrive as the person you were created to be. You'll emerge
from the process with a greater understanding of God, his purposes,
your calling, and your role in this world. Each copy of the book
includes access to three online self-assessments that help you to
identify your unique spiritual gifts, relational style, and life
passion.
This companion training manual to Real-Life Discipleship provides
unique guidance and insight to pastors, church leaders, and their
disciples as they work to create an effective discipleship
program.With a thorough, results-oriented process that can be
applied in other contexts and cultures, this manual explains the
necessary components of disciplemaking so that every church member
can play a part in reaching others for Christ.This leader's
resource shows you how to cultivate new leaders for the future and
equip them to make disciples.
Putting your trust in the world is a recipe for disaster. The
only way to live well is to put every aspect of your life into
God's hands. Entrusting everything to Him gives peace unlike any
material possession or worldly relationship can provide.
"Trust in the Lord" is an inspiring collection of short essays
that offers hope to the hopeless. Raised in the Christian church,
author Folake Odusanya shares spiritual manna for the days of
famine that each Christian goes through. Her words, accompanied by
pertinent Bible verses, will help you renew your mind and put you
on the path to redemption.
Each chapter gives you a new perspective on how to trust the
Lord. Whether it's spiritually, financially, emotionally, or even
socially, Odusanya's wisdom will show how relying and resting on
God is the only way to find peace.
God's love for his children is unconditional. He will never
leave you, nor forsake you. Lift up your spirit today and give your
worries to God with the help of Trust in the Lord.
God is at work in the city. And he invites his people to join him.
But the city is not merely a mission field for Christians to
target. The city is also the environment where Christians are
discipled and lives are forged into the image of Jesus. Urban
ministry veteran Randy White shows how God transforms you when you
answer God's call to the city. Urban life peels away your sin and
self-deception and challenges your unexamined assumptions about
privilege, race, class and power. Experiential discipleship moves
you from abstract theory to hands-on learning and on-the-ground
action, revolutionizing your perspective and making a difference in
local neighborhoods and beyond. Passionate and practical, White's
vivid narratives of experiencing God in the city show you how your
spiritual health is intertwined with the health of the metropolis.
Seek the welfare of the city, and both you and the city will be
transformed.
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Follow Me
(Paperback)
J. Lee Grady
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R436
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Suburbia: Paradise or Wasteland? Suburbia is a place of spiritual
yearnings. People come to suburbia looking for a fresh start, the
second chance, a new life. It embodies the hopes and longings of
its residents, dreams for the future, safety and security for their
children, and the search for meaningful community and
relationships. Yet much in our suburban world militates against
such aspirations, and people find themselves isolated and
alienated, trapped by consumerism and materialism. Is there hope
for a Christian vision for the suburbs? Al Hsu unpacks the
spiritual significance of suburbia and explores how suburban
culture shapes how we live and practice our faith. With broad
historical background and sociological analysis, Hsu offers
practical insights for living Christianly in a suburban context.
Probing such dynamics as commuting and consuming, he offers
Christian alternatives for authentic spirituality, genuine
community and relevant ministry. And he challenges suburban
Christians to look beyond suburbia and marshal their resources
toward urban and global justice. Suburbia may be one of the most
significant mission fields of the twenty-first century. Here is
guidance and hope for all who would seek the welfare of the
suburbs.
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Addiction
(Hardcover)
Robert P. Vande Kappelle
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Discovery Miles 9 760
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A thorough and easy-to-use guide to all aspects of running a
homegroup. Whether you are a homegroup leader or a church leader
involved with homegroup ministry, this is for you. HOMEGROUPS: THE
AUTHENTIC GUIDE is a straightforward guide which provides you with
practical tips and guidelines on setting up and improving your own
homegroup ministry. Throughout the book there are amusing and
interesting stories to help illuminate the principles of
leadership. This deals with everything from the problems of an
over-amorous dog during the prayer time to how to be an effective
listener.
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Lectionary Journey
(Hardcover)
Paxson Jeancake; Foreword by Scott Sauls
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