The Church God Blesses

Author : Jim Cymbala,Stephen Sorenson
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310871767

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The Church God Blesses by Jim Cymbala,Stephen Sorenson Pdf

God Is Looking For A Church To Bless God wants to transform his church into a people of power, joy, and peace Jim Cymbala reminds us that Christianity is only as strong as the local church and that God wants to bless our churches in ways we can’t possibly imagine. It doesn’t matter whether a church is alive and growing or barely surviving on life support. God has a plan for it. It doesn’t matter whether a church is facing financial challenges, internal divisions, or strife among its leaders. God has a plan for it. God is able to deal with any problem a church will ever face--as long as his people earnestly seek him. As the pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle, Cymbala knows that God’s blessing and grace is available to us today just as much as it was in the early church, when thousands of people became believers despite the fact that the church lacked everything we consider vital: church buildings, seminaries, printed materials, sound systems, choirs, and money. None of these things mattered. What mattered was that God’s hand was on the church, working through his people to build the kingdom. Then, as now, God chose the church to manifest his presence to the world. In this companion book to The Life God Blesses, Cymbala describes the kind of church God wants to bless and use. Based on the Word of God and personal experience, The Church God Blesses describes the key elements found in a vitally alive church and offers church leaders and individual Christians a fresh and invigorating look at what God intends the church to be. The church God blesses is not necessarily the largest, newest, or loudest church in town. Instead, it’s a place where believers: * Receive solid spiritual nourishment *Can trust in God’s protection *Engage in vital praise and worship *Become effective in ministry *Learn that confession of sin is the channel to God’s power

Author : Jim Cymbala,Stephen Sorenson
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310873044

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The Life God Blesses by Jim Cymbala,Stephen Sorenson Pdf

God Is Searching for People to BlessJim Cymbala believes that God plays "favorites"--that certain people experience his blessings more abundantly than others. Have these people learned a formula or a simple technique that will guarantee his blessing? Or is there something more profound at work in their lives?In The Life God Blesses, Jim Cymbala points out that God is constantly searching for people to bless. He’s not looking for men and women with special talents or unusual intelligence or great strength but for those who possess a certain kind of heart. Find out how to have a heart that God cannot resist and you will become a channel of his blessing for your family, your church, and your world.

Author : Steven J. Lawson
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736953559

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The Kind of Preaching God Blesses by Steven J. Lawson Pdf

In recent years Steven J. Lawson has been in demand nationwide as a speaker at major conferences, particularly those for pastors. The Kind of Preaching God Blesses is a powerful must-read for every minister who desires to preach God’s Word in a way that truly exalts the Lord and nourishes His people. In 1 Corinthians 2:1-9, the apostle Paul wrote about the keys to effective preaching. In this compact yet dynamic book, readers will learn about... the priority of biblical preaching—an urgent call to every minister the poverty of modern preaching—what is lacking in today’s pulpits the preeminence of Christ in preaching—making Jesus the dominant theme the power of the Spirit in preaching—replacing self-confidence with God-dependence This is a passionate appeal to Christ-centered preaching—the kind that God blesses, the kind that brings real revival in people’s lives. Great for pastors, Bible teachers, and Christian students aspiring to a teaching ministry.

Author : Robert Morris
Publisher : WaterBrook Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307729736

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The Blessed Church by Robert Morris Pdf

Discusses what makes a strong church and offers practical advice for cultivating a healthy spiritual community.

Author : Alan Wright
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493428779

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The Power to Bless by Alan Wright Pdf

Blessed people flourish by a power that transcends human talent or hard work--a mystical grace empowers them to be joyful and fruitful. But does it ever feel like others are blessed while you're stuck? With honesty and warmth, Alan Wright shares his inspiring journey from craving blessing to living the blessed life. The absence of his father's affirmation left him struggling for years with symptoms of the unblessed life: shame, pretense, and drift. But when he grasped the most powerful blessing in the Old Testament--the mysterious, ancient blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh--he learned how to receive blessing and how to bless the lives of his loved ones. And you can too. With biblical insight and practical wisdom, The Power to Bless shows you how to craft a positive, faith-filled blessing. By learning a few simple, biblical skills for imparting life-changing blessings, you'll be more spiritually blessed than you'd ever imagined, and you'll be equipped with the power to bless the people you love.

Author : Robert Morris
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307729743

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The Blessed Church by Robert Morris Pdf

“In The Blessed Church the biblical principles that lead to true success in the body of Christ are carefully explained.” —Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship “What you will gain from reading this book is not only inspiration but also principles that will work in any church (or business) that wants to fully maximize its potential.” –Perry Noble, pastor of NewSpring Church In The Blessed Church, Pastor Morris of Gateway Church explores how a church can be fast-growing and spiritually-enriching—and still healthy. With the powerful stories, candor, and humor he’s known for, Morris shows how every component of your church—including mission, government, teaching, worship, small groups, giving, and outreach—can receive God’s richest blessings. Written for both church leaders and laypeople, The Blessed Church explores the vision and other qualities that make church “work”—regardless of size--in the twenty-first century. Includes: Blessed Church Action Plan A Guide to Effective Church Leadership Retreats “The Blessed Church is a must-read for anyone wanting to know how to build a church that God will bless.” —Jimmy Evans, senior elder of Trinity Fellowship Church and CEO of MarriageToday “Our world desperately needs healthy, vibrant churches…If you want a growing vitality in your church, you will profit from every page of The Blessed Church.” —Chris Hodges, senior pastor, Church of the Highlands

Author : John F. MacArthur
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002-07-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418508043

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Can God Bless America? by John F. MacArthur Pdf

Recently, and seemingly overnight, the once cliche slogan "God Bless America" became almost a national mantra. John MacArthur gets to the heart of the matter by asking the questions most Americans choose to ignore: "Should God bless America?" and "Is America deserving of blessing?" Turning to the Old Testament, he presents the simple truth of God's word, his blessing has always had conditions. MacArthur calls the Nation to turn back to God by showing us how we can become a nation that is once again blessed by God.

Author : Gordon MacDonald
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1997-04-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418529857

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The Life God Blesses by Gordon MacDonald Pdf

In The Life God Blesses, author and pastor Gordon MacDonald asks the question, are we prepared to weather the storms of life? In this book, MacDonald steers us toward the disciplines, convictions, silence, beauty, and spirit that feed and prepare the soul to recognize and recieve God's blessing. MacDonald reaches into the Bible and into the experiences of godly men and women of history to discover what can be done to lead a blessed life, then leads you through the steps that are necessary to develop a mature soul.

Author : David Platt
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601422217

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Radical by David Platt Pdf

New York Times bestseller What is Jesus worth to you? It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... But who do you know who lives like that? Do you? In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment -- a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

Author : Ché Ahn
Publisher : Chosen Books
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441269300

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God Wants to Bless You! by Ché Ahn Pdf

God's 10 Unconditional Blessings for a Richer, Fuller Life Are your relationships in trouble? Are your finances strained? Is your physical health less than optimal? Does God seem to have skipped you when he was handing out blessings? Many Christians believe that God is a good Father, but they seem to have little to show for it. Without realizing it, they have put conditions on God and have turned away his open hand. That can change! With biblical counsel, personal stories, and welcome encouragement, pastor and author Ché Ahn reveals ten decrees of blessing that open the way to favor and a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment. God's blessings are available for the asking. Speaking these godly decrees in faith will bring the concrete results his people long for.

Author : Russ Parker
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281069828

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Rediscovering the Ministry of Blessing by Russ Parker Pdf

The Bible teaches us', Russ Parker writes, 'that blessing is a unique ministry resource gifted to believers to effect the purposes of God in peoples' lives.' In this enthralling book, the author tells of situations of family estrangement, depression and chronic illness; of times of hopelessness and helplessness where miraculous transformation has been wrought through calling on God to bless someone with the richest blessing they are able to receive. As he has travelled the country teaching on the ministry of blessing, Russ has seen an enthusiastic response and uptake, especially amongst those involved in prayer ministry. He believes it is time for all who want to be part of God's renewal - both in church and through reaching out to the wider community - to consider how we might help others to flourish as the people God has called them to be. 'Russ Parker's ground breaking work on healing community history will be so helpful to churches. It has greatly helped me.' The Rt Revd Graeme Dow, former Bishop of Carlisle

Author : Robert STRONG (Vicar of Painswick.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018874721

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The Church of Rome Not the Church of Christ, And, When God Blesses Most a Church, a Preacher, and a Soul. Two Sermons [on Heb. X. 21-23, and John Iii. 30]. by Robert STRONG (Vicar of Painswick.) Pdf

Author : Claus Westermann
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035502074

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Blessing in the Bible and the Life of the Church by Claus Westermann Pdf

The Old Testament idea of "salvation" shows an important relationship between God's activity of blessing and the deliverance of his people. This relationship is the stimulus for Claus Westermann's search for a theological clarification of blessing. In a study that analyzes both Old and New Testament concepts, Westermann finds that, more than simply the act of bestowing, blessing encompasses the results that come of it. Blessing is not a magical transferal of power but a manifestation of divine activity.

Author : Dallas Willard
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830896257

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Living in Christ's Presence by Dallas Willard Pdf

Logos Bookstores' 2014 Best Book in Spirituality 2014 Readers' Choice Award Winner 2014 Leadership Journal Best Books for Church Leaders (The Leader's Inner Life) A Special Award of Merit, from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore In these pages Dallas Willard explores what it means to live well now in light of God's kingdom. He reflects on the power of the Trinity in our lives, the meaning of knowledge, the importance of spiritual disciplines and much more. Dallas Willard offers poignant thoughts about what it will be like to transition into the very presence of Christ in heaven. This book is adapted from the talks given at the February 2013 Dallas Willard Center "Knowing Christ Today" conference in Santa Barbara, California. Each chapter is followed with an illuminating dialogue between Dallas Willard and John Ortberg. The book closes with the theme of offering a blessing to one another. These reflections form an apt conclusion to Dallas Willard's public ministry. It is a gift of grace. A conversation guide written by Gary W. Moon is included. Also available is the companion Living in Christ's Presence DVD.

Author : Allen Jackson
Publisher : Intend Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1617180513

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God Bless America Again by Allen Jackson Pdf

God is moving in our nation in an unprecedented way. I believe the years ahead of us hold the potential for the greatest move of the Spirit of God that humanity will have ever known. I also believe they hold the potential for the greatest expressions of evil. It's imperative we prepare for that season with prayer and a love of God's truth.