Jesus Drives Me Crazy

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Jesus Drives Me Crazy!

Author : Leonard Sweet
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310862697

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The gospel presents a life-changing NUTS wisdom that conflicts with normal ways of making sense of the world. There is the World According to Normal. There is the World According to NUTS . . . where NUTS is an acronym for Never Underestimate the Spirit. The wisdom of Jesus is a NUTS wisdom.—From the book All people are different, but some are more different than others. Christians are meant to be the most different of all. Yet we often “normalize” God. We judge what is a successful Christian and a successful church by the world according to Normal, not the world according to NUTS, the wisdom of Jesus.In Jesus Drives Me Crazy!, Leonard Sweet reminds us of the “crazy wisdom” of Christ and how our lives and our churches can and should be different from the way “normal” people live. He says, “Jesus wants to drive you crazy . . . crazy in love with God, with life.” Jesus Drives Me Crazy! challenges you to make the upside-down wisdom of God your own, inspiring you to live an extraordinary Christian life that does not conform to the world, but transforms the world.When you truly grasp the freeing truth that we do not have to conform to this world, then you can become the crazy, zany, unpredictable, but powerful force for Jesus you were intended to be. Jesus Drives Me Crazy! shows how, by losing your mind, you can find your soul.

So Beautiful

Author : Leonard Sweet
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781434700872

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More than 50 years ago scientists made a remarkable discovery, proclaiming, "We have found the secret of life ... and it's so pretty!" The secret was the discovery that life is helixical, two strands wound around a single axis—what most of us know today as the model for DNA. Over the course of his ministry, author Leonard Sweet has discovered that this divine design also informs God's blueprint for the church. In this seminal work, he shares the woven strands that form the church: missional, relational, and incarnational. Sweet declares that this secret is not just pretty, but beautiful. In fact, So Beautiful! Using the poignant life of John Newton as a touchstone, Sweet calls for the re-union of these three essential, complementary strands of the Christian life. Far from a novel idea, Sweet shows how this structure is God's original intent, and shares the simply beautiful design for His church.

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310296409

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The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching by Zondervan, Pdf

A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and methodology, including: Sermon structure and “the big idea.” The art of introductions, transitions, and conclusions. Methods for sermon prep, from outlining to exercising. Approaches to different types of preaching: topical, expository, evangelistic, and more. Best practices for sermon delivery, speaking with authority, and using humor. Leveraging effective illustrations and stories. Understanding audience. and much more. Entries are characterized by intensely practical and vivid writing designed to help preachers deepen their understanding and sharpen their communication skills. The contributors include a virtual Who’s Who of preaching from a cross section of denominations and traditions, such as Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, Andy Stanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson—two of today’s most respected voices in preaching—provide editorial oversight. Includes audio CD with preaching technique examples from the book.

Jesus Made in America

Author : Stephen J. Nichols
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781458755407

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Jesus is as American as baseball and apple pie. But how this came to be is a complex story - one that Stephen Nichols tells with care and ease. Beginning with the Puritans, he leads readers through the various cultural epochs of American history, showing at each stage how American notions of Jesus were shaped by the cultural sensibilities of the...

Jesus Makes Salsa by the Seashore

Author : Troy Dungan
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781512726435

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One of my most enjoyable and enlightening experiences was going to lunch with Troy Dungan. Not just any lunch, but the weekly Wednesday Bible study lunches where media folks from the Dallas Morning News and Troys WFAA-TV station would gather to hear Troys take on a Bible passage. His knowledge on the Scripture and his perspectives on life were always insightful and enriched my faith. They also strengthened my courage to face the rest of the week. This book is a must-read over and over. Stewart Lytle, journalist and novelist Gathering each week, we could almost smell the fish and spices from Jesuss breakfast fire. We prayed for Idgie the dog and for a child with cancer. Absorbing Troys poignant lessons, we tasted Jesuss own special sauce. These lessons enriched us; they changed our lives. Phil Oakley, journalist and author Troy Dungans studies are refreshingly creative and biblically on target. I love how he thinks about teaching the Scriptures. He makes me smile, laugh, and reflect on the Scriptures in a very personal way. I cannot help but think, I wish I had thought of it that way. I sat there with him on more than one occasion when he led these studies at Channel 8, and I watched God encourage people through his studies. God has gifted Troy with wonderful creativity and insight of getting to the point. Dr. Harold Habecker, longtime senior pastor of Dallas Bible Church, founder of Finishing Well Ministries

What God's Up To on Planet Earth?

Author : Mark J. Keown
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610971324

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"Have you ever wondered, ""Why am I here? What's gone wrong with the world? What is the answer? How will it all end? What do I have to do to know God?"" What's God up to on Planet Earth? offers a no-strings-attached presentation of the Christian message written for those who are seeking answers to questions like these.Mark Keown gives a compelling vision of a loving God whose desire is the restoration of the whole world. The book focuses on the individual person and how he or she fits into this inspiring vision. It is a must-read for those seeking to understand the Christian faith more. "

Picking Up the Pieces

Author : The Rev. Dr. Alva F. Hohl Jr.
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781480935082

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Picking Up the Pieces by The Rev. Dr. Alva F. Hohl Jr. Pdf

Picking Up the Pieces: When Faith and Culture Collide by Rev. Dr. Alva F. Hohl Jr. Alva Hohl offers engaging reflections on Christian life and faith. Born of years of experience as a Pastor and Teacher in the United Church of Christ, individuals and church groups will be enriched by engaging Rev. Hohl’s thoughtful and well written essays. The discussion/reflection questions he provides will help readers connect Hohl’s reflections with their own experiences. This is a wonderful church adult education resource. -Dr. John M. Bracke, Professor Emeritus, Eden Theological Seminary Picking Up the Pieces: When Faith and Culture Collide is an educational resource for the church. It is filled with theological reflections on life situations and issues calling the reader to be engaged. Questions at the end of each essay help the reader focus on the particular essence or message. However, Picking Up the Pieces: When Faith and Culture Collide is not only a resource for the church; it can be used for private devotions or meditation or with a study group. The essays come from a series of reflections the author wrote for his church newsletter. Some readers have found comfort in the essays, some had their consciences pierced, and some were moved to consider new behavior. The essays are meant to help the reader reflect and see life and faith differently.

Nudge

Author : Leonard Sweet
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780781404938

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Nudge by Leonard Sweet Pdf

Evangelism is about reaching out to others. Really? You think? Brace yourself. In Nudge, author Leonard Sweet sets out to revolutionize our understanding of evangelism. He defines evangelism as “nudge” – awakening each other to the God who is already there. Sweet’s revolution promises to affect your encounters with others, as well as shaking the very roots of your own faith. So brace yourself.

Street Crossers

Author : Rick W. Shrout
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610973892

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Imagine traditional congregations in the United States and Canada sending missionaries across the street from their church buildings to express the kingdom of God within a postmodern culture and among disenfranchised Christians. The possibilities and potential are endless. This concept is explored and actual examples are presented in Street Crossers. Partnerships between traditional churches and nontraditional "simple church" planters are rare. More need to be encouraged because a significant number of people across North America are skeptical of organized religion or want nothing to do with church-as-usual. While some might conclude that the traditional church has little to offer a postmodern world and that no amount of tweaking traditional church structures will make a significant difference, they have forgotten to consider a vital reality existing in most congregations across the land: a commitment to send and support missionaries to "foreign" cultures. It's time to harness this existing commitment and focus it across the street.

Real Church in a Social Network World

Author : Leonard Sweet
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307730527

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Real Church in a Social Network World by Leonard Sweet Pdf

We need more than status updates—we need relationships. Learning about God’s Heart from the TGIF (Twitter, Google, iPhone, Facebook) Generation The explosion in social networking is perhaps the most visible expression of the human longing to know others and to be known. Is there a parallel in contemporary Christianity? The church posts a welcome sign outside, but has Christianity lost sight of reaching the current generation with the heart of the gospel? Drawing from years of Leonard Sweet’s paradigm-shifting analyses, Real Church in a Social-Network World delivers ahead-of-the-curve observations and insights into the intersection of the gospel and richer relationships in an ever-changing culture of TGIFers (those who connect using Twitter, Google, the iPhone, and Facebook). · Find out how to recover the gospel’s unique emphasis on real relationship · Experience the promise and reward of relationship and reconciliation in everyday life · Learn how the driving desire for connection, understanding, and belonging give evidence of the deepest longings of the human soul This provocative eBook offers practical guidance to leaders and followers, believers and seekers, and anyone who is ready to explore the human longing for relationship.

The Miracle You've Been Searching For

Author : Mac Brunson
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781575676814

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The Miracle You've Been Searching For by Mac Brunson Pdf

Do miracles still happen? Yes! says Brunson. God wants to bless us and to demonstrate His power in us. Brunson draws on both well-known and less familiar Bible stories (the prayer of Jehoshaphat) to show that we can find 'the miracle we've been searching for.'

NIV, Voices of Faith Devotional Bible

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 3429 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-29
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780310441045

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NIV, Voices of Faith Devotional Bible by Zondervan, Pdf

The NIV Voices of Faith Devotional Bible combines Scriptural insights from both the past and present to reveal God’s truth for your life today. Writers such as C.S. Lewis and Eugene Peterson, Oswald Chambers and Joni Eareckson Tada, St. Augustine and Brennan Manning, Thomas à Kempis and Dallas Willard—voices from yesterday and voices from today—join together to address a topic for a timeless and relevant devotional experience every day.

Talking Acadian

Author : John Chetro-Szivos
Publisher : John Chetro-Szivos
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08
Category : Acadians
ISBN : 9780976435969

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One of the most fascinating of the many subcultures of North America is that of the French-speaking Acadians. TALKING ACADIAN: Communication, Work and Culture, by John Chetro-Szivos looks into the lives of the French-speaking American Acadians, particularly those who left eastern Canada to settle in Massachusetts in the 1960s. This book captures their feelings about family life and their values, mores and morals. It traces the ways they use communication to develop and maintain their culture. What the reader learns is that to talk about Acadians you must talk about work. This group gives us new insights into the world of work - a central feature of living for the Acadians and crucial to their self-definition. There are few sources about this culture and their experiences in the United States. This book makes contributions to communication studies, more specifically the Coordinated Management Meaning by analyzing the situated interactions of this community, demonstrating the capacity of communication to transmit the rules and grammar of a culture, and highlighting Cronen's consequentiality of communication. John Chetro-Szivos is a communication scholar and chair of the Department of Communication at Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from Assumption College, a master's from Anna Maria College, and his doctorate in communication from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has published several works in the field of communication, specifically on the Coordinated Management of Meaning theory and American pragmatism.

What Matters Most

Author : Leonard Sweet
Publisher : Waterbrook Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307730572

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Advocates a relationship with Jesus Christ based on personal engagement which can have life changing consequences.

Mornings with Jesus 2017

Author : Guideposts,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310347156

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 We hear Jesus’s words and want to respond, but so often we feel we’re too busy, too anxious, or too heavily burdened to take hold of his invitation. Mornings with Jesus 2017, an annual, 365-day devotional, is your entrée into his world. Jesus will comfort you, and you’ll experience the delight and challenge of knowing him and living for him. In Mornings with Jesus 2017, you can read and reflect on one devotion each day that will encourage you to embrace Jesus’s love, to lay down your worries and walk with Him, and to focus on Him as Redeemer, Friend, and Faithful One. Lifting up their voices in heartfelt gratitude, ten women, including bestselling authors Tricia Goyer and Cynthia Ruchti, consider the character and teachings of Jesus and share how He enriches and empowers them daily and how He wants to do the same for you. Every day you will enjoy a scripture verse, reflection on Jesus’s words, and a faith step that inspires and challengesyou in your daily walk of living a Christ-like life.