Who Is Running The Church Fear Or Faith

Author : Cynthia Butler
Publisher : WestBowPress
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490824598

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Who Is Running the Church, Fear or Faith? by Cynthia Butler Pdf

A thought-provoking, controversial examination for His glory, not my own. The Devil is taking over the church, our home, our family, and our nation. The world is trying to be the church, and the church is trying to be the world. If we could only stop trying to be looked upon as gods and come under servitude unto the highest God, then evil may tremble. If we could just get our heads out of the clouds, we might end up doing some earthly good. The Devil said, Paul I know, Jesus I know, but who are you? We were never called to this walk of faith to fabricate untruths. We serve a living God; people deserve answers to their questions, not for them to be swept under a rug or brushed off. Neither should anyone feel unchristian because of their questions. A believer asked me, "Why didn't I fall out when I was prayed for?

Author : Matt Walsh
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621579212

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Church of Cowards by Matt Walsh Pdf

What Would You Surrender for God? Christians in the Middle East, in much of Asia, and in Africa are still being martyred for the faith, but how many American Christians are willing to lay down their smartphones, let alone their lives, for the faith? Being a Christian in America doesn’t require much these days. Suburban megachurches are more like entertainment venues than places to worship God. The lives that American “Christians” lead aren’t much different from those of their atheist neighbors, and their knowledge of theology isn’t much better either. Matt Walsh of The Daily Wire exposes the pitiful state of Christianity in America today, lays out the stakes for us, our families, and our eternal salvation, and invites us to a faith that’s a lot less easy and comfortable—but that’s more real and actually worth something. The spiritual junk food we’re stuffing ourselves with is never going to satisfy. As St. Augustine said over a millennium ago, our hearts are restless until they rest in Him. Only God Himself can make our lives anything but ultimately meaningless and empty. And we will never get anywhere near Him if we refuse to take up our cross and follow Jesus. This rousing call to the real adventure of a living faith is a wake-up call to complacent Christians and a rallying cry for anyone dissatisfied with a lukewarm faith.

Author : Carey Nieuwhof
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : Cordelia Battle
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0595910300

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THE CHURCH: EARTHLY BLESSINGS AND ETERNAL REWARD by Cordelia Battle Pdf

If you are thinking about attending church, searching for the truth, or secretly hurting inside, Cordelia Battle is ready to help by sharing her plan for spiritual growth and restoration of your faith in the Lord's church. The church has always had a firm foundation in Jesus Christ and is made up of those who love God. New Christians never imagine being hurt in a church setting, yet it sometimes happens when you serve the Lord. As a result, there are those who refuse to enter church doors because of past negative experiences with church leadership. If you have been hurt or rejected in the church, Battle offers gentle advice as she helps you better understand why attending services is an important part of your spiritual journey. You will learn: How the church should represent God's love Whether you should fear God's anger Why forgiveness is so important How to define ministry How worship and service in the church has evolved Why there's a need for church fellowship The church is justified by faith in accordance with grace; so the church will continue to grow. Choose your destiny-today and for eternity what God has waiting for you.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525560807

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Hope in Times of Fear by Timothy Keller Pdf

The Resurrection accounts of Jesus in the Gospels are the most dramatic and impactful stories ever told. One similarity unites each testimony--that none of his most loyal and steadfast followers could "see" it was him, back from the dead. The reason for this is at the very foundation of the Christian faith. She turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. (John 20:14) Hope in the Time of Fear is a book that unlocks the meaning of Jesus's resurrection for readers. Easter is considered the most solemn and important holiday for Christians. It is a time of spiritual rebirth and a time of celebrating the physical rebirth of Jesus after three days in the tomb. For his devoted followers, nothing could prepare them for the moment they met the resurrected Jesus. Each failed to recognize him. All of them physically saw him and yet did not spiritually truly see him. It was only when Jesus reached out and invited them to see who he truly was that their eyes were open. Here the central message of the Christian faith is revealed in a way only Timothy Keller could do it--filled with unshakable belief, piercing insight, and a profound new way to look at a story you think you know. After reading this book, the true meaning of Easter will no longer be unseen.

Author : Levi Lusko
Publisher : W Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Audiobooks
ISBN : 0718032144

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Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko Pdf

What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Her parents called her Lenya Lion because of her ferocious personality and hair that had been wild and mane-like since birth. But they never expected that, five days before Christmas, their five-year-old daughter would suddenly go to heaven after an asthma attack. How do you walk out of the ER without your daughter? More a manifesto for high-octane living than a manual for grieving, Through the Eyes of a Lion will help you turn your journey into a "roar story" by guiding you to look past what you can see with the naked eye survive Saturday--the space between promise and fulfillment let God turn your pain into a microphone cue the eagle and run toward the roar Whether you're currently facing adversity or want to prepare yourself for inevitable hardship, it's time to look at the adventure of your life through Jesus' eyes--the eyes of a Lion. "He has this story. And he has told it well. With candor. With honesty. With hope." --Max Lucado, pastor and New York Times bestselling author of Before Amen "One of the most powerfully transparent books I've ever read . . . a book we all need to read." --Sheila Walsh, speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author of 5 Minutes with Jesus "This is more than a book. It's a lifeline." --From the foreword by Steven Furtick, pastor and bestselling author of Crash the Chatterbox

Author : George Patterson,Richard Scoggins
Publisher : William Carey Library
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0878084479

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Church Multiplication Guide by George Patterson,Richard Scoggins Pdf

Culture/CommunicationDissertation SeriesEMS SeriesHinduismHistory/BiographiesHolismIslamLatin AmericaMediaMedicalMember CareMission StrategyPerspectivesPrayer/WorshipReferenceSEANET SeriesSending/SupportingThe Great CommissionTraining/EducationWEA SeriesWomen Church Multiplication Guide (Revised Edition)The Miracle of Church Reproductionby: George Patterson (Author), Richard Scoggins (Author)List Price: $13.99Our Price: $11.19add to cart Login to save this to your wish list DescriptionThis book is very practical in addressing the topics of church multiplication from ten points of view in response to Jesus' command. "As our teams apply the Biblical principles explained in these pages, we see fruit: disciples are made, churches are born and multiply." -Kevin Sutter, Church Planting Coach, Youth With A Mission

Author : Charlotte A. Quinn,Frederick Quinn
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780195063868

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Pride, Faith, and Fear by Charlotte A. Quinn,Frederick Quinn Pdf

While nearly one in every five people in the world today is Muslim, Islam is spreading most rapidly in Sub-Saharan Africa which is today home to over 150 million Muslims. Although immensely varied, African Islam, the authors demonstrate, is defined by three overarching beliefs.

Author : Scot McKnight,Laura Barringer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496446022

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A Church Called Tov by Scot McKnight,Laura Barringer Pdf

“Scot and Laura do an amazing job of teaching us what a good church looks like.” —Beth Moore What is the way forward for the church? Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches—from Willow Creek to Harvest, from Southern Baptist pastors to Sovereign Grace churches. Respected author and theologian Scot McKnight and former Willow Creek member Laura Barringer wrote this book to paint a pathway forward for the church. We need a better way. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. Abuses occur most frequently when Christians neglect to create a culture that resists abuse and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth. How do we keep these devastating events from repeating themselves? We need a map to get us from where we are today to where we ought to be as the body of Christ. That map is in a mysterious and beautiful little Hebrew word in Scripture that we translate “good,” the word tov. In this book, McKnight and Barringer explore the concept of tov—unpacking its richness and how it can help Christians and churches rise up to fulfill their true calling as imitators of Jesus.

Author : N. Graham Standish
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566997935

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Becoming a Blessed Church by N. Graham Standish Pdf

Pastor and author N. Graham Standish describes how a church that is open to God’s purpose, presence, and power can claim God’s blessing. Standish shares the story of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, and its journey to become a spiritually deep congregation, one that is inwardly and outwardly healthy: spiritually, psychologically, physically, and relationally. Becoming a Blessed Church will help you discern God’s purpose and the path God is calling your congregation to walk. This book will help you find Christ in your midst and become aware of the many ways the blessings of God’s Spirit flow through your congregation. This second edition includes three new practical chapters that answer the questions the author is most frequently asked: how to effectively run a group discernment practice, how to create an effective small group program, and how to set a church vision in a new direction that actually works.

Author : Walter Brueggemann
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506492681

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Real World Faith by Walter Brueggemann Pdf

Real World Faith articulates a faith that is effectively linked to our real world, the world of our bodies and of the body politic. The real world of our bodies causes us to be largely preoccupied with our health, security, dignity, and sexuality, and causes concern for food and shelter for ourselves and for our neighbors. The real world of the body politic puts us in inescapable touch with issues of money, power, weapons, policies, treaties, taxes, and trade agreements. These are the matters that occupy us most of the time on most of our days. They are the proper agenda of our faith, because our faith consists in trust in the One who governs our bodily life in the world. Our interpretive work is to try to articulate the ways--albeit hidden ways--in which the agency and character of God make effective contact with our world. This is real-life faith.

Author : John Sweeney
Publisher : Severn House Paperbacks
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01
Category : Scientology
ISBN : 1909269034

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The Church of Fear by John Sweeney Pdf

Tom Cruise and John Travolta say the Church of Scientology is a force for good. Others disagree. Award-winning journalist John Sweeney investigated the Church for more than half a decade. During that time he was intimidated, spied on and followed and the results were spectacular: Sweeney lost his temper with the Church's spokesman on camera and his infamous 'exploding tomato' clip was seen by millions around the world. In THE CHURCH OF FEAR Sweeney tells the full story of his experiences for the first time and paints a devastating picture of this strange organisation, from former Scientologists who tell heartbreaking stories of families torn apart and lives ruined to its current followers who say it is the solution to many of mankind's problems. This is the real story of the Church by the reporter who was brave enough to take it on.

Author : Tim Moore
Publisher : Tim Moore Publishing LLC
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798985795127

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Scary Faith by Tim Moore Pdf

WHAT IF LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE SO MUCH MORE? Have you thought that about your life before? Do you feel the gnawing ache of an unfulfilled story? Is there a dream or purpose lying dormant inside of you? If so, what you are feeling is the tension of Scary Faith. This isn’t just a faith that informs your beliefs, but a faith that opens the door to endless possibilities and miracles. Many of us have fallen for the lie that having faith means having no doubt or fear. Our thoughts are consumed with worries, insecurities, and uncertainties. Yet, no matter how hard we try to muster faith, we just can’t seem to take that step. We give up before we grow up and never take our first step to pursue our dreams and callings. In Scary Faith, you will discover one of the biggest hidden secrets about fear and faith. Through his personal journey and Scriptural insights, church planter and founding pastor of X Church, Tim Moore, unpacks how to follow God’s will and purpose for your life. Looking at the life of Peter from the New Testament, Tim reveals how we too can walk in faith as we follow Jesus. As you navigate the scary open waters with Tim, he will unfold the key to walking by faith while wrestling with fear. In Scary Faith, you will learn how to: • Recognize the voice of God • Find your purpose and calling • Discern God’s will for your life • Override your natural response to fear • Experience miracles in your life Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, an entrepreneur, a pastor, or a college student, all of us have God-given dreams yet to be fulfilled. The real question is whether you will settle in the plains of comfort or adventure by faith into your destiny.

Author : John Wesley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : Methodist Church
ISBN : NYPL:33433068234131

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The Works of the Reverend John Wesley, A.M. by John Wesley Pdf

Author : John Wesley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1856
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044105526594

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Journal by John Wesley Pdf