Church As Parable

Author : Mike Burnette,John Driver
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310113027

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Parable Church by Mike Burnette,John Driver Pdf

In Parable Church, pastor and author Mike Burnette unpacks unique insights from Jesus' parables that can help us understand and experience the full, transformative life in community we are divinely intended to live. Christ never actually told us how to "do church." Yes, he had a lot to say about the church, but what he did say was mostly unrelated to stylistic issues or contextual trends. He never spoke about its leadership hierarchies or the pros and cons of denominational fellowships or the types of music. And yet, much of our time and energy as leaders and shepherds is consumed by chasing after tips, tricks, and secrets to "grow" churches. While we've tended to focus on church growth through strategies, programs, and metric-based insights, Christ always focused on the heart and the values of the Father, the values that actually change lives and increase the spiritual health of his people. By digging deeply into three important parables: The Parable of the Two Sons The Parable of the Sower The Parable of the Talents Parable Church weaves together personal narratives, unique cultural observations, and compellingly fresh biblical insights to paint a picture of something unimaginably greater than what most people think of when they think of Jesus' Church. Although Jesus never gave us directions for church, he did, through his parables, reveal what we should experience in our communities together--he revealed the culture of his kingdom.

Author : Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Publisher : Thornbush Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781735230047

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Pearly Gates by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson Pdf

A man arrives at the gates of heaven holding a faith that’s not his own; another clutches a suitcase he’s unwilling to give up. One woman demands to be sent back, while another asks for a new name. Hands empty or full, hearts joyful or disappointed or appalled, these people and others approach the twelve open gates of heaven, only to discover the truth about their loves…

Author : Harry J. Huebner,David Schroeder
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532658235

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Church as Parable by Harry J. Huebner,David Schroeder Pdf

At the heart of this book is the conviction “that moderns have lost their ability to think morally and theologically.” Moral language such as “right,” “wrong” and “ought” is seen as meaningless. Modern society, and frequently the church, have adopted an emphasis on individual freedom and choice in which all is a matter of personal attitude or opinion. Then God plays little or no role. In this important volume Harry Huebner and David Schroeder analyze our moral predicament and its implications. They build a case for an ethical approach based on Scripture and the centrality of God and Jesus Christ, an approach in which the church plays an integral role.

Author : A M RENWICK,A M HARMAN
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789740707

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Story of the Church by A M RENWICK,A M HARMAN Pdf

The Story of the Church gives an accessible and concise survey of the history of the Christian church, from the first century to the twentieth. Here is an epic tale of high hopes and great disappointments, of bitter persecution and heroic loyalty to principles. The Story of the Church is an established classic, widely appreciated by several generations of readers. It addresses the central question of why Christianity has spread around the world so successfully, and offers a distinctly evangelical perspective. Its clear structure pinpoints significant people and events.

Author : Lee Strobel
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781458759207

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The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel Pdf

The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own.

Author : Ken Blanchard,Phil Hodges
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0718076389

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Lead Like Jesus for Churches by Ken Blanchard,Phil Hodges Pdf

Lead Like Jesus for Churches is the story of two men, a disillusioned church elder and a gifted young pastor, who recognize that their church has lost sight of its number one priority: loving God and each other. Together they lead their fellowship in a successful discovery of the secret to becoming a beacon of love in their community.

Author : Carey Nieuwhof
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735291362

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At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof Pdf

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT “Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don’t really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.

Author : George Barton
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602667617

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The Significance of the Parables of Jesus Christ by George Barton Pdf

This collection of the 42 parables spoken by Jesus Christ is divided into six categories, and for each category the significance for the modern day is discussed. (Christian)

Author : Ken Blanchard,Phil Hodges
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781400314201

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Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard,Phil Hodges Pdf

Learn how to lead like Jesus, whether in the home, the church, the community, or the marketplace; moving not only from success to significance but taking a step beyond significance--surrender.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PRNC:32101063613366

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The Parables of Our Saviour by Anonim Pdf

Author : G. Campbell Morgan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725227354

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The Parables and Metaphors of Our Lord by G. Campbell Morgan Pdf

G. Campbell Morgan Reprint Series Foreword If it is true that the measure of a person's greatness is their influence, not only on his own time but on future gen- erations, G. Campbell Morgan must be regarded as a great person. His greatness is seen not only in the wide impact of his ministry on both sides of the Atlantic, but in the fact that his books are still read and studied sixty-five years after his death. Named one of the ten greatest preachers of the twentieth-century by the contributing board of Preaching magazine, Morgan made the Bible a new and living book not only to the congregations who listened to him, but the vast multitude of persons who read his books. Fox sixty-seven years Morgan preached and taught the Scriptures and served churches in England and the United States. What is remarkable is that his commentaries and expositions of the Bible still speak to persons of a new millennium. There have been many changes in the world since he faithfully preached and taught the Scriptures, but the wide appeal of his books testify to the timelessness of his message. Although he held pastorates in the Congregational and Presbyterian denominations, he had an ecumenical appeal to persons of all denominations and traditions. The mystic Thomas á Kempis once wrote, "He to whom the eternal word speaks is delivered from many opinions." In one of his sermons, he referred to the words of Amos that there would be a famine for hearing the word of God (Amos 8:11). The timeless work of G. Campbell Morgan addresses that hun- ger, as his books enable his readers to get beyond opinions to the living Word. Wipf and Stock Publishers have rendered a great gift to the religious world in reprinting dozens of Morgan's books. This growing collection makes his books more available, so that readers have an option other than searching the internet for used, and often expensive, copies. Among this collection is the classic The Great Physician and commen- taries on the Gospel of Matthew and John. Persons seeking a living faith and a meaningful encounter with God would profit from reading any of these Morgan books. Near the end of his ministry, in a sermon entitled "But One Thing," Morgan commented on how Portugal changed the words of a coin after Christopher Columbus discovered America. No longer did the inscription say, Ne Plus Ultra (nothing more beyond) but Plus Ultra (more beyond). It is the hope of the G. Campbell Morgan Trust that the reprint- ing of these books will bring readers to the "more beyond," and an even deeper encounter with the Word in Scripture. The Morgan Trust Richard L. Morgan Howard C. Morgan John C. Morgan

Author : Greg Aalvik
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1478784121

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The Parable by Greg Aalvik Pdf

The Parable spans the true spiritual journey of Greg Aalvik, a full-fledged Christian "Backslider." Raised in a strict, extremely religious home, his prayers never seemed to get past the ceiling. For thirty years, no matter how earnest, nothing ever worked and nothing he did ever changed. God never talked to him, never revealed himself, there were no signs, no miracles. So Greg just concluded that he was a religious failure. A spiritually empowered low self-esteem cursed all his endeavors; school, work, marriage and life. With nowhere to turn, no earthly answers, Greg reached a point of despair so dark, thoughts of ending the misery took over. Good things aren't supposed to happen when you curse God up and down, are they? Miracles only happen to holy people, right? - not people caught up in an affair. It's devout people who are rewarded with Biblical insight, not D students with A.D.D. It's the disciplined, smart, responsible folks that lead people into deeper spiritual waters. Not people like Greg, not irresponsible, smart-assed, goof offs, who can't do anything right, right? Yet suddenly, through an unlikely and dramatic turn of events, everything changed. It was like a light switch turned on, from darkness to light. Miracles, answered prayers, I'm talking dramatic, hardcore daily evidence that God was not only real, but was living inside of him. Why didn't they show me this in Church? For the next two decades, this question dominated his perception. Finding out the answer, brought Greg, and will bring you, to the most eye opening, groundbreaking, common sense spiritual paradigm in the universe. The Parable boldly introduces profound new Biblical perspectives. The most controversial, yet life altering worldview ever offered. In hopes to undermine the traditional faulty ideas so prevalent in Christianity, Greg's mission is to demolish all the insidious doctrines that held him back. Vengefully exposing the beliefs that have held the entire human race in bondage fo

Author : Lynn Robert Schlessman
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780788019500

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Visualizing the Parables by Lynn Robert Schlessman Pdf

If you want an intriguing resource that can help you bring a fresh, contemporary perspective to some of Jesus' most enduring stories, then Visualizing The Parables is just what you're looking for. Originally conceived as a Lenten series, this set of brief plays updates five familiar parables, placing them in a modern context that suggests new ways of understanding these familiar texts. Written in an easy, conversational style and easily adapted to your individual circumstances, these scenes are simple to produce and can be used in a variety of settings. In addition to worship services, they are also excellent for classroom use or as openers for church council or congregational meetings -- and they're a great way of involving your church members (especially youth) in programs or worship. Parables dramatized include: * The Ten Bridesmaids (Matthew 25:1-12) * The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) * The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) * The Rich Man (Mark 10:17-27) * The Great Banquet (Luke 14:16-24) Lynn Schlessman presents Jesus' words wrapped in packages that invite audiences to hear these parables in a new way, from an angle that feels accessible. The "punch lines" pack a wallop as they invite longtime Christians to "take another look" and encourage folks unfamiliar with the biblical words to get a glimpse of the absolute gift of God's love. Judy Hoshek Assistant to the Bishop, Northeast Ohio Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Lynn Robert Schlessman is the senior pastor of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avon Lake, Ohio. He has previously served two congregations in North Dakota, and he is a graduate of Wartburg College and Wartburg Seminary.

Author : William Mackergo Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951001507456S

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Parables of Our Saviour Expounded and Illustrated by William Mackergo Taylor Pdf

Author : Christian Wiman
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781466836747

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My Bright Abyss by Christian Wiman Pdf

Seven years ago, Christian Wiman, a well-known poet and the editor of Poetry magazine, wrote a now-famous essay about having faith in the face of death. My Bright Abyss, composed in the difficult years since and completed in the wake of a bone marrow transplant, is a moving meditation on what a viable contemporary faith—responsive not only to modern thought and science but also to religious tradition—might look like. Joyful, sorrowful, and beautifully written, My Bright Abyss is destined to become a spiritual classic, useful not only to believers but to anyone whose experience of life and art seems at times to overbrim its boundaries. How do we answer this "burn of being"? Wiman asks. What might it mean for our lives—and for our deaths—if we acknowledge the "insistent, persistent ghost" that some of us call God? One of Publishers Weekly's Best Religion Books of 2013