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Prayer is not a practice or a ritual. It is a place.
A secret place in the Spirit. A place of divine encounters with our heavenly Father where we express our love for Him and enter the dimensions of His glory and power. Where we welcome His presence, receive His revelation and guidance for our life, and are empowered to serve His purposes on earth while experiencing the outpouring of His grace through miracles, healings, deliverances, and salvations. With a scriptural foundation, the conviction of personal experience, and the evidence of many testimonies, Guillermo Maldonado passionately reveals how to enter this place in the Spirit so we, as the body of Christ, can become “a house of prayer.” Discover the joy of two-way communication with the Father. Learn not only to hear His voice but to listen and act on what He is saying to you. See how to build momentum in your prayer life, creating a spiritual atmosphere in which God moves powerfully on behalf of His people. Discover essential keys for breakthrough--and how to have all your prayers answered according to God's will and Word. There has never been a more vital time to find our place in prayer. We are in a period of increased opposition from the enemy as we draw closer to the day of Christ’s return. This requires us to attain a higher level of spiritual power and authority, which can only come through breakthrough prayer that ushers us into God’s presence. Nothing else will prepare us to meet the challenges that are coming our way. Nothing else will prepare us for the second coming of Christ. Now is the time to be spiritually vigilant! Now is the time to watch and pray!
Practical Insight on Praying for the Sick from Two Bestselling
Authors If you could sit down and talk privately with two
world-renowned leaders in healing ministry--away from the
spotlights, stages, and eager crowds--this is the conversation you
would have! Bestselling authors Randy Clark and Bill Johnson
witness the miraculous regularly and see thousands touched by God
each year. Now, in a rare behind-the-scenes format, these close
friends interview each other, sharing with you the heartbreaks and
victories, the failures and successes, the personal and candid
insights into their extraordinary journeys. With honesty and humor,
Clark and Johnson reveal * how they first heard God's call * the
hard-learned lessons that propelled them forward * the most amazing
miracles each has witnessed * detailed strategies for more
effective ministry * and much more These real-life reflections from
two soldiers on the front lines of healing ministry will inspire
your own obedience to God's voice, your deeper faith that God is at
work, and your trust in his power to bring the answers you need.
This book explores the ordinary beliefs and practices of
Pentecostal/Charismatic Christians in relation to the Holy Spirit.
It does this by means of a congregational study of a classical
Pentecostal church in the UK, using participant observation, focus
groups and documentary and media analysis. This approach develops a
framework in which the narratives of informants can be interpreted.
Focusing on specific areas of interest, such as conversion,
healing, prayer or social action, each contribution from
respondents is situated within the context of the congregation and
interpreted by means of the broader Christian tradition. This book
makes a unique contribution to scholarship by offering a rich and
varied picture of contemporary Christians in the Pentecostal and
Charismatic traditions, enabling a greater understanding to be
appreciated for both academic and ecclesial audiences.
The Gift of Prophecy is a book believers will refer to again and
again for answers to their questions about this important spiritual
gift.
Receive God's Power, Purpose and Peace Every Day Like the great
biblical prophets Elijah and Elisha, we live in dark times marked
by destruction, trials and temptations that consume our time,
energy and faith. And like these men, we, too, can experience God's
faithfulness and abundance in the face of impossible odds. Join
bestselling author and pastor Samuel Rodriguez for 45 power-packed
days that will ignite your faith and revitalize your soul. Through
life-changing biblical truths, each day immerses you in God's
power, encouraging and equipping you to persevere with hope, joy
and peace--no matter what you're facing. We can't control the
challenges we face, but we can control how we respond to them. Here
is the light to shine on your path and move forward into the
glorious future God has for you.
A Frank Hammond Booklet. Ever wonder how Frank Hammond became the
great man of ministry he is today? Find out in his personal
testimony booklet.
What does it mean to pursue an intimate relationship with God?
intimacy, obedience, and the miraculous as a blueprint for all
believers. Combining sound biblical teaching with keen insight and
compelling personal accounts from others, Dr. Clark invites us to
go deeper by exploring the following questions: How do we achieve
true intimacy in our relationship with God? What does it mean to
express faith that results in the miraculous? What does the Bible
say about the balance between obedience and grace? A clear
understanding of the integral relationship between intimacy and
obedience provides a framework in today's world for glorifying God,
particularly through the miraculous, as Dr. Clark has so profoundly
demonstrated during his many years of ministry. He longs for you to
renew your knowledge of God's deep love for His children and how
fervently God desires a life of intimate friendship with you.
Foundational Teaching from Bestselling Author John Eckhardt We are
currently experiencing the greatest outpouring of the Holy Spirit
the world has ever known. God is raising up a new generation of
people willing to move in kingdom authority--and you can be part of
it! Join bestselling author John Eckhardt, world-renowned apostle
and teacher, as he clarifies the gift and functions of apostolic
ministry. Observing the roots of our biblical heritage, Eckhardt
explores the function of an apostle--both the office and also the
gifting every believer carries. With keen insight he reveals how
the apostolic dimension affects all aspects of the local church and
how apostolic leadership points the way toward fulfillment of the
Great Commission. Now is the time to respond to the call. Receive
your apostolic commissioning and watch for breakthrough in the
hearts around you.
Ebenezer Obadare examines the overriding impact of Nigerian
Pentecostal pastors on their churches, and how they have shaped the
dynamics of state-society relations during the Fourth Republic.
Pentecostal pastors enjoy an unprecedented authority in
contemporary Nigerian society, exerting significant influence on
politics, public policy, popular culture, and the moral
imagination. In Pastoral Power, Clerical State, Ebenezer Obadare
investigates the social origins of clerical authority in modern-day
Nigeria with an eye to parallel developments and patterns within
the broader African society. Obadare focuses on the figure of the
pastor as a bearer of political power, thaumaturgical expertise,
and sexual attractiveness who wields significant influence on his
church members. This study makes an important contribution to the
literature on global Pentecostalism. Obadare situates the figure of
the pastor within the wider context of national politics and
culture and as a beneficiary of the dislocations of the
postcolonial society in Africa's most populous country. Obadare
calls our attention to the creative ways in which Nigeria's
Pentecostal pastors utilize religious doctrines, beckon spiritual
forces, and manipulate their alliances with national powerbrokers
to consolidate their influence and authority. In contrast to
rapidly eroding pastoral authority in the West, pastoral authority
is increasing in Nigeria. This engaging book will appeal to those
who want to understand the far-reaching political and social
implications of religious movements-especially Christian
charismatic and evangelical movements-in contemporary African
societies. It will be of interest to scholars and students of
sociology, religion, political science, and African studies.
Do not make the mistake multiplied thousands of Christians are
making. That is, wondering and wavering concerning the will of God
in anything that is promised by God.
A captivating first-person look at one of the world's most powerful
prosperity dynasties that offers a unique perspective on greed, the
Church, and the journey toward Truth. Millions desperate for hope
and solutions are enticed by the promise of the prosperity
gospel--that God will do whatever they need with just a little
faith and a financial gift. All the while, prosperity preachers
exploit the poor and needy to stockpile their riches. What can
followers of the true gospel do to combat the deception? Through a
remarkable and fascinating journey, Costi Hinn went from a
next-generation prosperity preacher to the first to abandon the
family faith and share the true gospel. Nephew of the world-famous
televangelist, Benny Hinn, Costi had a front-row seat to the inner
workings and theology of the prosperity gospel. But as Costi's
faith deepened, so did his questions about prosperity teaching. As
the deceptions in his past were exposed, Costi came face to face
with the hypocrisy and devastation caused by his belief system, and
the overwhelming truth about the real Jesus Christ. This
captivating look into the daily lives of one of the world's leading
prosperity dynasties offers a thoughtful perspective on the perils
of greed, the power of the true gospel, and hope for the future of
the global church. Through real-life stories, Costi challenges and
equips readers to be living lights pointing the way to the true
gospel and the saving grace of Christ. God, Greed, and the
(Prosperity) Gospel will bolster your faith and encourage your own
journey toward the Truth. Spanish edition also available.
What if there was a key that made every prayer more
effective--something that would bring all prayers into agreement
with the heart of God every single time? This type of praying does
exist, says bestselling author and prophetic leader James W. Goll,
and it's called prophetic intercession. It is the humble act of
holding the needs of people before God while leaning into God's
heart for them. There is nothing mystical or elite about this kind
of praying, and it's for the new Christian and the most seasoned
prayer warrior. All you need is to learn to lean into your heavenly
Father and pray what you see and hear in alignment with his heart,
empowered by the Holy Spirit. God wants you to align your heart
with his. He wants you to pray more effectively in these turbulent
times, and he wants you to help usher in the fullness of his
purposes on the earth. Are you ready?
The complex and sometimes contradictory articulation of ethnicity,
religion and gender informs this book on the cultural construction
of identity for Jamaican migrants in Britain. The author argues
that religion -- in this case Pentecostalism -- cannot be
understood simply as a means of spiritual compensation for the
economically disadvantaged. Rather, in the New Testament Church of
God, one of Britain's largest African Caribbean churches, the
cosmology of the church resolves the questions surrounding identity
as well as suffering. Religious participation is one way in which
African Caribbean people negotiate the terms of representation and
interaction in British society.
Today over forty million Latin Americans classify themselves as
Protestant, of which the overwhelming majority belong to some form
of Pentecostalism. The rapid dissemination of Pentecostal beliefs
has produced vibrant alternatives to traditional dominant culture
and changed relations within the family, locality, and workplace.
This volume introduces broad issues in the Pentecostal movement,
including gender relations, political power and organization, and
inter-Pentecostal and ecumenical relations. These themes are then
examined more specifically in the country case studies, which
address the historical foundations of the Pentecostal movement,
patterns of and explanation for its growth, and the consequences of
its expanding presence, including increased political influence.
This book is a pneumatological reflection on the use and abuse of
the Spirit in light of the abuse of religion within South African
Pentecostalism. Both emerging and well-established scholars of
South African Pentecostalism are brought together to reflect on
pneumatology from various approaches, which includes among others:
historical, biblical, migration, commercialisation of religion,
discernment of spirits and human flourishing. From a broader
understanding of the function of the Holy Spirit in different
streams of Pentecostalism, the argument is that this function has
changed with the emergence of the new Prophetic churches in South
Africa. This is a fascinating insight into one of the major
emerging worldwide religious movements. As such, it will be of
great interest to academics in Pentecostal Studies, Christian
Studies, Theology, and Religious Studies as well as African Studies
and the Sociology of Religion.
Theology has a rich tradition across the African continent, and has
taken myriad directions since Christianity first arrived on its
shores. This handbook charts both historical developments and
contemporary issues in the formation and application of theologies
across the member countries of the African Union. Written by a
panel of expert international contributors, chapters firstly cover
the various methodologies needed to carry out such a survey.
Various theological movements and themes are then discussed, as
well as biblical and doctrinal issues pertinent to African
theology. Subjects addressed include: * Orality and theology *
Indigenous religions and theology * Patristics * Pentecostalism *
Liberation theology * Black theology * Social justice * Sexuality
and theology * Environmental theology * Christology * Eschatology *
The Hebrew Bible and the New Testament The Routledge Handbook of
African Theology is an authoritative and comprehensive survey of
the theological landscape of Africa. As such, it will be a hugely
useful volume to any scholar interested in African religious
dynamics, as well as academics of Theology or Biblical Studies in
an African context.
Bestselling Author and Missionary Rolland Baker Reveals the Heart
of True, Lasting Revival "There has been much talk in recent years
of revival," says bestselling author and missionary Rolland Baker,
"so much so that I wonder at times whether revival itself has
become the object of devotion." Too often believers seek out
revival, not the Reviver. When unchecked, they often pursue an
emotional or physical experience or focus on how many came to
Christ, rather than worship Jesus himself. Yet the heart of true,
lasting revival is Christ--of falling in love with him so deeply
that you can't help but tell others about him. And that, says
Baker, is what has fueled him, his wife, Heidi, and all of Iris
Ministries over the last thirty years. "This book is about
sustaining revival over decades," says Baker. "By that I mean it is
a book about falling in love and staying in love with the person of
Jesus Christ. Revival is about the Reviver, nothing more and
nothing less. My prayer is that you will fall in love with him with
all your heart as you read these pages, and that you will not be
able to resist giving that love away, wherever you place your
feet."
Research on Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity has increased
dramatically in recent decades, and a diverse array of disciplines
have begun to address a range of elements of these movements. Yet,
there exists very little understanding of Pentecostal theology, and
it is not uncommon to encounter stereotypes and misperceptions.
Addressing this gap in current research, The Routledge Handbook of
Pentecostal Theology is an exceptional reference source to the key
topics, challenges, and debates in this growing field of study and
is the first collection of its kind to offer a comprehensive
presentation and critical discussion of this subject. Comprising
over forty chapters written by a team of international
contributors, the Handbook is divided into five parts:
Contextualizing Pentecostal Theology Sources Theological Method
Doctrines and Practices Conversations and Challenges. These
sections take the reader through a comprehensive introduction to
what Pentecostals believe and how they practice their faith.
Looking at issues such as the core teachings of Pentecostalism
concerning Spirit baptism, divine healing, or eschatology; unique
practices, such as spiritual warfare and worship; and less
discussed issues, such as social justice and gender, each chapter
builds towards a nuanced and global picture of the theology of the
Pentecostal movement. The Routledge Handbook of Pentecostal
Theology is essential reading for students and researchers in
Pentecostal Studies, World Christianity, and Theology as well as
scholars working in contemporary Religious Studies.
Hopeful Message for the Days Ahead from a Bestselling Author The
future of this planet has never looked bleaker . . . or brighter.
The darkest time in all of history, as well as the most brilliant
for the people of God, lies before us. Jesus' own words about the
wheat and the weeds warn us of this: "Let both grow together until
the harvest." In a hopeful, inspiring call to action, bestselling
author and pastor Don Finto challenges believers the world over to
become radical, God-empowering, miracle-working, people-rescuing
followers of Jesus as the final harvest nears. Delving into
Scripture, he shows how we can prepare for the exciting
possibilities of the days ahead, including how to press into the
light, shine more brightly in the deepening darkness, protect
ourselves during the ultimate Passover, watch for the signs of
Jesus' return, wrestle for victory, and more! Evil may be on the
rise. But even greater is God's army--and our best days lie ahead.
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