The Masked Church

Author : Charlie Lightsey
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664234567

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The Masked Church by Charlie Lightsey Pdf

Much of today’s Church is masked, in fear that something is “out there lurking,” while oblivious of their identity and delegated authority, and blatant denial or prideful dismissal of hypocritically masked carnal appetites Holy Spirit seeks permission to help crucify. As we yield daily in true repentance, masks are lifted to reveal eye-opening Truth. Through constant communion in Abiding Presence we relinquish the right to prodigally do as we please, and grant Him permission to help crucify appetites that’ve stamped a visible watermark. Otherwise, the realm of darkness appeals to appetites and inclinations, entices “WHEN moments,” and tempts us to trespass the line of demarcation into sin. As we welcome Presence to rest upon, to stir Presence within, carnal appetites lose their appeal as Christ is progressively formed in us and we embrace Jesus’ co-missioned compelling Christ Mandate to present a Kingdom response to all matters, and carry, discern, release and convey Presence in our homes, workplace and marketplace. Jesus was only “tested” in all matters as we, in thought, yet the Masked Church has traditionally considered everything temptation based on our inclination to sin. Jesus had no such inclination because of kratos strength He’d developed to initially resist temptation with the Word, then totally avoid temptation with an Empowered Immunity upon presentation as Christ. Where there’s no appetite and subsequently no inclination, there’s no temptation, only tests! Through watching and praying in Abiding Presence, kratos progressively develops Jesus’ Resurrection Immunity to carnal appetites and temptation. Come join the lifelong journey to live in constant communion with Holy Spirit and put your soul and flesh in subjection to your spirit. Just as Jesus didn’t select a single disciple from among the religiously masked of His day, neither will He return for a hypocritically Masked Church in the Rapture.

Author : Andrew Cannon
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781387685776

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Church(ish): the polished mask I gracefully wear by Andrew Cannon Pdf

The story is too familiar. You visit a church and everyone is nice, but no one seems to truly care. The people wear masks of righteousness only to, after you have committed yourself, remove those masks to reveal the face of a horrid witch-like creature. Or, perhaps, a different mask is worn: a mask that looks beautiful so that it hides the fact that the people are not worshipping or teaching about a real god; only some god that is created by human hands from tradition or from the popular religious myths of our day or a day in the distant past. Why should I burn my mask and expose my cross?

Author : Ivy Early
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1545654182

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The Lifestyle of the Mask in the Church by Ivy Early Pdf

God does not desire to talk to your mask, but through it. The mask is a weapon one wear as a disguise, a cover up to defend, pretend, fear, love, celebrate, hate, hide, plot, scheme or even be a sinister of something. A mask of blindness has covered those eyes of leadership desiring the love of money, sex, power, and greed as their choice in God's house today. Social media are telling some of their stories. Many ungodly behaviors that are the opposite of righteousness are recognizable in the church. To some churches God's people begin to look like dollar signs? Conferences with motivational speakers with no power of deliverance. People will stand in long lines for prophesy over their lives whether it is true or not. They will pay as they are writing false checks to a false prophet. Churches against churches, pastors against pastors, members against pastors, pastors against members, and members against members. Satan doesn't want you. His aim is to keep you from praising and coming into the knowledge of God. For this cause we have a mediator Jesus Christ who is between mankind and God who has given us the victory over Satan and his tactics. Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou has forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children."

Author : Pastor Tereasa Brown
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781984535412

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Keeping It Real: the Different Masks We Wear in the Church by Pastor Tereasa Brown Pdf

Have you ever sat in church and thought you were the only person in the church who was messed up? You look around and think no one has any financial problems, marital problems, problems with their kids, or problems with their jobs; everything is just glorious. Have you ever thought, What if God is not happy with my praise? Keeping It Real: the Different Masks We Wear in Church will shine the light on some of the things that persist in church. Its time to take the mask off and be real with God. Our souls are at stake, and we cannot afford to just want to please man. We must be pleasing God.

Author : Wayne Edward Oates
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664240283

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Behind the Masks by Wayne Edward Oates Pdf

Describes eight common personality disorders, presents Biblical guidelines for dealing with difficult people, and explains how Christian faith can help their real personalities to emerge.

Author : High church mask
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1710
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590486329

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The High church mask pull'd off: or, Modern addresses anatomized by High church mask Pdf

Author : Joel Salatin
Publisher : Polyface
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 0963810960

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The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer by Joel Salatin Pdf

This book describes, with stories and evangelistic fervor, the breadth and depth of the paradigm differences between healing and exploitive food systems. Salatin explains both the rationale for and satisfaction from a solar-driven, pastured-based, locally-marketed, symbiotic, synergistic, relationally-oriented farm.

Author : John Knox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1833
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019538035

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The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Usurpation of Church-Patrons in Scotland. By John Knox, the Younger by John Knox Pdf

Author : Dennis Okholm
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493415663

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Learning Theology through the Church's Worship by Dennis Okholm Pdf

This book introduces students to theology with sustained attention to how Christian beliefs and the church's worship interact, both historically and in practice. Dennis Okholm approaches the subject from the necessary intersection of theology and liturgy, showing that learning the church's doctrine apart from its worship undermines both. The book flows as if the reader were participating in a service of worship. It features illustrative charts and figures that complement challenging concepts and includes suggestions for assignments at the end of the book.

Author : Lynette Edwards
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781466919754

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Take off the Mask by Lynette Edwards Pdf

Are you ready? Can you handle the truth? Today is the day that you have been patiently waiting for. Today is your day to take off your mask. One layer at a time, we will uncover the true person that you were created to be. Sit back, relax, and fall in love with the person beneath the mask. Fall in love with who you truly are. Inside this book is thirty chapters designed to help you transform yourself to who you know you truly are. The Bible tells us not to be afraid but to believe. You must believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Believe that you are more than a conqueror, the head and not the tail, believe that you shall live and not die. Believe in yourself. Take off the mask!

Author : Steve Aisthorpe
Publisher : Saint Andrew Press
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780715209837

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Rewilding the Church by Steve Aisthorpe Pdf

Rewilding the Church explores afresh the compelling invitation of Jesus to ‘Follow me’ and the call to ‘throw off everything that hinders and entangles’. It poses provocative questions and issues a call to contribute to the great rewilding of the Church – and to be rewilded ourselves. The same human instincts that have disrupted our natural environment have also constrained and domesticated the Church and Rewilding the Church commends a rediscovery of the adventure of faith.

Author : Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433579592

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Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman Pdf

"A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble." Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it's time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ. In Rediscover Church, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss why church is essential for believers and God's mission. Through biblical references and personal stories, they show readers God's true intention for corporate gathering: to spiritually strengthen members as individuals and the body of Christ. In an age of church-shopping and livestreamed services, rediscover why the future of the church relies on believers gathering regularly as the family of God. Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition and 9Marks.

Author : Mike Regele,Mark Schulz
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310200062

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Death of the Church by Mike Regele,Mark Schulz Pdf

Our culture is changing at a dizzying rate. But the church seems to be left behind, caught in subcultural backwaters that have little or no impact on mainstream society. Based on the quantitative research of his group, Percept, Regele analyzes the forces in our culture and discusses how the church can fulfill its mission in the face of them.

Author : Dr. Nadine A. Forrest
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781543421927

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Removing the Mask by Dr. Nadine A. Forrest Pdf

It is possible to be actively involved in ministry yet filled with secrets and living a life of deception. Uncovering the unspoken truths of struggles that many people in the church are facing, Removing the Mask brings to light real testimonies from real people who overcame various battles with perversion, fornication, homosexuality, and pride not by themselves but by the power of God. Its time to expose the enemys schemes, reveal the secrets, and grab a hold of the freedom and power that we have in Christ. Let this book encourage you to hide no longer, break free from guilt and condemnation, get back your godly conviction, and learn the strategies of defeating the enemy.

Author : Chris Whaley
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630477974

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The Masked Saint by Chris Whaley Pdf

Professional wrestler turned Baptist pastor turned vigilante superhero: A rousing, inspiring novel based on true events and made into an award-winning film. In the ring, Florida’s Chris Samuel is known as The Gladiator. Until a calling urges him to uproot his wife and two daughters and take up more spiritual challenges in theology. Yet the battles he won as a deathmatch champ are minor compared to those he must overcome at his struggling new church in Fort Worth, Texas: an overbearing congregant, failing attendance, much-needed repairs, and mounting bills. Then he meets Miss Edna, an elderly fan—of God and the Gladiator—who encourages Chris to go back to mat. After all, it could save his church from financial ruin. But when he stumbles upon a brutal fight in a seedy side of town, Chris’s blessed body slamming skills save the night. Donning his mask and tights, the good pastor is determined to take out the bad guys. Now, as his crime-fighting avenger The Saint makes headlines, Chris must reconcile his fearless secret identity with his real mission in life. And it’ll take his faith, his family and Miss Edna to remind him about grace, goodness and the truth.