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Joy Takes Flight
$18.75Kate Evans and Paul Anderson are finally married, settling in, and starting a family. They rejoice when Kate finds she is pregnant, but soon it is clear that there are hurdles ahead. Should she continue in her dangerous profession as an Alaskan bush pilot? Can she really fall into the role of a wife? Then tragedy strikes, life begins to unravel, and Kate fears she may have lost Paul for good.
Chock-full of high-flying adventure, romance, and the drama of life, Joy Takes Flight is the exciting conclusion to Bonnie Leon’s Alaskan Skies series.
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Prayers That Move Mountains
$9.99The definitive resource for praying when you need God’s attentionLearn how to activate the ultimate power source daily! Prayer and confession of Scripture are two of the most powerful weapons we have in life. They connect us to God and allow His power to flow to us in every situation.
The sixth book in John Eckhardt’s Prayers for Spiritual Battle series, Prayers That Move Mountains is filled with prayers of repentance, confession, obedience, submission, praise, and worship. Based on 2 Chronicles 7:14-15, these are the prayers that will guarantee that you will have God’s ear, and if you know He hears you, then you will also know He will answer.
Keep this invaluable tool with you wherever you go, and you will be prepared with powerful, declarative prayers for every circumstance. It is your reference handbook of prayers that God answers-every time.
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Checkpoints : A Tactical Guide To Manhood – An 8 Week Experience
$16.99Society today rejects the idea of absolute truth and is openly hostile toward God. For boys who want to be more like Christ, going through adolescence in this culture is like crossing a minefield without a map.
They need parents and youth workers to engage with them early and equip them with the skills needed to thrive.
Checkpoints plots a course through this enemy territory that not only steers young men toward godliness but also explains how to avoid potential pitfalls.
And they will listen, because Checkpoints honestly talks about the core issues they face, opening a vital dialogue between fathers and sons, pastors and students.
* Created by student pastors with 20+ years in ministry
* 8 lessons
* Written in a devotional style
* Can be done in just 15 minutesAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Discovering The Mission Of God
$59.99Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction: Discovering The Mission Of God
Mike BarnettPart One: The Mission Of God In The Bible
1. God’s Mission
Word Of God And Mission Of God
Christopher J. H. WrightThe Missionary Message Of The New Testament
Joel F. WilliamsThe Supremacy Of God In Missions Through Worship
John PiperThe Kingdom Of God And His Mission
Alex LucGod’s Great Commissions For The Nations
Jeff Lewis2. God’s Method
Jesus Christ–the Living Word–and The Mission Of God
Bryan E. BeyerThe Heart Of The Task
Greg TurnerThe Church In The Mission Of God
Preben Vang3. God’s Power
The Power Of The Gospel
Robert L. PlummerThe Passion Of Christ And The Martyrs
Jerry RankinPart Two: The Mission Of God In History
4. Ancient Eras
The First Decades Of The Mission Of God
William J. LarkinThe Ante-Nicene Church On Mission
John Mark TerryThe Gospel Goes East
Greg Turner5. Missionaries And Movements
Monastics On Mission
Karen O’Dell BullockPost-Reformation Missions Pioneers
R. Alton JamesThe Great Century
Howard NorrishThe Global Century
Mike BarnettPart Three: The Mission Of God Today
6. The Task
The State Of The Spread Of The Gospel
Jim HaneyFinishing The Task
J. Scott HolsteSpiritual Warfare And The Mission Of God
Jerry RankinApostles Even Now
Don DentStrategic Prayer For God’s Mission
Mike Barnett7. Communicating The Gospel Across Cultures
Cultures And Worldviews
Stan MayTell His Story So That All Might Worship
LaNette W. ThompsonComprehensive Contextualization
A. Scott MoreauEffective Bridging And Contextualization
Kevin GreesonBack To Basics
William R. Yount8. Through The Church
Church-Planting Movements
David GarrisonMeasuring Progress In The Mission Of God
Gary R. CorwinBreaking Bad Missiological Habits
Christopher R. LittleMultiplying Leaders On Mission With God
R. Bruce CarltonCreative-Access Platforms
Tom SteffenBiblical Lessons From The Persecuted Church
Nik Ripken And D. Kurt Nelson9. Co-Laboring
Women On Mission With God
Meg PageCaring For God’s Missionaries
Robert Edwards And Nathan EvansThe Trouble With Our Jerusalems
Ed StetzerThe Local Church And The Mission Of God
H. Al GilbertWhere Do You Fit In The Mission Of God?
Clyde MeadorAdditional Info
“God cannot lead you on the basis of information you do not have.” –Ralph WinterWhat is God’s mission in the world? For anyone passionate about discovering God’s heart for the nations, Discovering the Mission of God will reveal his plans for you. Written by 21st-century field workers, scholars and church leaders, this book weaves together the basic components of God’s global mission and challenges readers to identify where they fit in the mission of God.
Discovering the Mission of God explores the mission of God as presented in the Bible, expressed throughout church history and in cutting-edge best practices being used around the world today. Drawing from a new generation of scholar-practitioners, this comprehensive reader provides global perspective, recent missiological research, case studies, recommended further readings and relevant discussion questions at the end of each chapter.
Contributors include
*Bryan E. Beyer Karen O’Dell Bullock R. Bruce Carlton Gary R. Corwin Don Dent Robert Edwards Nathan Evans David Garrison H. Al Gilbert Kevin Greeson Jim Haney J. Scott Holste R. Alton James Patrick Lai William J. Larkin Christopher R. Little Alex Luc Stan May Clyde Meador A. Scott Moreau D. Kurt Nelson Howard Norrish Meg Page John Piper Robert L. Plummer Jerry Rankin Nik Ripken Tom Steffen Ed Stetzer John Mark Terry LaNette W. Thompson Greg Turner Preben Vang Joel. F. Williams Christopher J. H. Wright William R. Yount
Discovering the Mission of God is an indispensable resource for anyone wanting a better picture of what God is doing in the world and how to find one’s place in God’s global plan.
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Delighting In The Trinity
$21.99In this brief and winsome book, Michael Reeves presents an introduction to the Christian faith that is rooted in the Triune God. He takes cues from preachers and teachers down through the ages, setting key doctrines of creation, the person and work of Christ, and life in the Spirit into a simple framework of the Christian life.
A rich and enjoyable read on the basic beliefs of Christianity that avoids dumbing down its profound and life changing truths.
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When Hope Blossoms (Reprinted)
$22.35Sweet Contemporary Story Set in an Old Order Mennonite Community
Amy Knackstedt moves with her children to Weaverly, Kansas, to escape the speculation surrounding her husband’s untimely death. She hopes the new location will provide a fresh start for them all. But her neighbor, Tim Roper, is not pleased to have a Mennonite family living next to his apple orchard. When the children try to befriend him, he resists. Tim left the Mennonite faith years ago and doesn’t want any reminders of his former life. Yet Amy and Tim find their paths colliding far more than either could have foreseen. Will this tentative relationship blossom into something more?
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Sealed With A Kiss
$15.00Jet-setting bachelor Ethan Burke had no desire to become a father-especially to his best friends’ eleven-year-old daughter, Molly. The shock of losing her parents in a tragic auto accident causes Molly to withdraw into a world of silence, and a frustrated Ethan finally takes his goddaughter to see a Christian counselor named Hope Majors. Will Hope be able to reach the grieving girl-and her heartbroken new dad, as well-despite the haunting tragedies of her own past?
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Find A Broken Wall
$23.47When it is assumed there is little more to say about leadership, Brian Stiller surprises us with new, fresh and creative insights. Unwrapping the ancient Old Testament story of Nehemiah, he identifies 7 principles on building and renewing ministries and organizations. Surrounding these principles are workable concepts connected to inspiring stories of faith. Drawing on a lifetime of leadership, he writes about what it takes to lead. He examines the challenges leaders face, surveying them first from 33,000 feet, then at ground level describing what it takes to move from an idea to effective completion. The freshness of his stories and the clarity of his counsel come from a real life experience-this is what he has done. Framed by the ancient story of Nehemiah, the Hebrew who returned to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, Stiller examines the text and draws from his own life experiences, then skillfully applies the principles of Nehemiah to 21st Century leaders. Stiller doesn’t back down from facing the challenges of leading: he makes it clear it is not for the faint hearted. He faces what leaders inevitably must deal with-politics isn’t everything but everything is political.
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Introduction To The Old Testament (Revised)
$50.00In this updated edition of the popular textbook, Walter Brueggemann and Tod Linafelt introduce the reader to the broad theological scope of the Old Testament, treating some of the most important issues and methods in contemporary biblical interpretation. This clearly written textbook focuses on the literature of the Old Testament as it grew out of religious, political, and ideological contexts over many centuries in Israel’s history. Covering every book in the Old Testament (arranged in canonical order), the authors demonstrate the development of theological concepts in biblical writings from the Torah through post-exilic Judaism. This introduction invites readers to engage in the construction of meaning as they venture into these timeless texts.
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Kate Ties The Knot
$15.00Seven years of widowhood have made Kate Flynn a strong, independent woman who even operates her own dressmaking shop. But when her eight-year-old son, Adam, has a run-in with a burly shipbuilder, she realizes the necessity of some godly male influence in his life. Adam starts working in a warehouse owned by John Joseph O’Keefe, better known as J.J., who looks out for Adam and feels a growing attraction to his young protege’s mother. Kate’s emotions are as tumultuous as the ocean as she wonders what the future will hold.
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Bridgets Bargain
$15.00When the potato famine of 1845 forced Bridget McKenna to flee her home in Ireland, she came to America to work as a scullery maid on a Virginia plantation. That was four years ago. Now, Bridget dreams of bringing her father and six siblings to join her in America. She also dreams of marrying a God-fearing man, and when she meets the tall, handsome Lance York, it seems her dream might come true. He’s English, however, just like the cruel landlord who oppressed Bridget’s family in Ireland. Could there be more to him than she realizes?
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Montana Sky
$15.00Both of them have lost a loved one while standing helplessly by. Both of them have decided to forgo romance in favor of immersing themselves in their careers. Chet Cozart, a successful cattle rancher, is in the business of protecting his livestock, while Sky Allen, a veterinarian, is determined to protect two hybrid wolves whose mother was killed for bounty. But lives that don’t leave room for love are often rearranged by God’s benevolent hand. When Chet and Sky find themselves involved in a volatile wolf war in the wild Montana woods, more than just gunpowder is ignited.
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Sermons On Important Subjects
$17.00In this collection of some of his greatest sermons, Charles Finney delves into Scripture to reveal how you can reach a deeper experience of God’s love and power, as He prepares you for eternity. Through this timeless wisdom, you will…
*Strengthen your faith
*Be assured of eternal life
*Renew your spiritual walk
*Escape Satan’s entrapment
*Fulfill God’s purposes for your life
*Be a blessing to the Lord
*Win others to ChristGod has laid heaven, earth, and hell before you in order to bring you to a life of peace and joy that is perfectly united with Him. As you acknowledge what Jesus has done for you, you will experience the amazing free favor of God.
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Voices From The Edge Of Eternity
$18.99A compilation of the words and experiences of famous people just before death. Young and old, great and small, saint and sinner-these testimonies confirm the biblical doctrines of life after death, judgment for the nonbeliever, and eternal life for those who have accepted Christ as Savior. Includes the experiences of a formidable array of witnesses, such as:
*Martin Luther
*Voltaire
*Catherine Marshall
*John Wesley
*Joan of Arc
*Thomas Paine
*Norman Vincent Peale
*Charles Darwin
*Napoleon Bonaparte
*King Charles IX of France
*Thomas Edison
*And many moreA fascinating collection of thoughts and experiences that highlights the remarkable agreement of their testimonies, and the light that each account sheds on the life that awaits us after death.
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Anger Pamphlet : Aim It In The Right Direction
$3.99“God, why did you let this happen to me?”
The death of a spouse, the betrayal of a friend, and the disability of a child are often so painful that we want to blame God. We all have times of anger, disappointment, and frustration. But when we aim that anger at God, we end up feeling empty, frustrated, and lost. Our anger can either destroy us with self-pity, or God can use it to make us joyful.
The topics of anger and bitterness are issues that author, Joni Eareckson Tada, can speak to personally: A diving accident in 1967, when she was 17, left her a quadriplegic. She has lived 45 years in a wheelchair and has experienced her share of ups and downs. “But,” she says, “oh, the difference the grace of God has made in my life.” The key is to aim the anger in the right direction.
Let Joni tell you her secrets to peace and joy, despite her wheelchair. She has spent decades studying the Word of God. She knows that God does not enjoy seeing your pain and frustration. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life so that you can have peace. She has taken her most important insights on turning anger into joy (not bitterness) and encapsulated them into this 14-page pamphlet. Whether you or a loved one is suffering, this pamphlet will bring you some help to break free from the strangle hold of anger.
We can find freedom from the bondage of anger. Joni has been there and she shows the way using biblical principles.
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Thankful Heart In A World Of Hurt Pamphlet
$4.99It is hard to be grateful when you are looking into the jaws of mind-bending pain. Chronic illness, a heart attack, a terrible car accident, caring for a developmentally disabled child, facing betrayal and loneliness. These tough times make you want to give up and throw in the towel. You try to overcome, but the exhaustion destroys your energy and hope. You try to pray, but the pain interrupts your concentration. You want to give up.
The topics of fear and hopelessness, depression and suffering, loneliness and worry are issues that author, Joni Eareckson Tada, can speak to personally: A diving accident in 1967, when she was 17, left her a quadriplegic. She has lived 45 years in a wheelchair and she has experienced her share of ups and downs. “But,” she says, “oh, the difference the grace of God has made in my life.”
Let Joni tell you her secrets to peace and joy, despite her wheelchair. She has spent decades studying the Word of God. She knows that God does not enjoy seeing your suffering. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life’s pain so that you can have peace.
She has taken her most important insights on thankfulness and joy and encapsulated them into this 14-page pamphlet. Whether you or a loved one is suffering. This pamphlet will bring you comfort.
In A Thankful Heart in a World of Hurt, author Joni Eareckson Tada tackles questions such as:
*How can I really give thanks for all things?
*How can I cultivate a grateful spirit?
*What was the Apostle Paul’s secret to a grateful heart? (He had been beaten, stoned, whipped, starved, shipwrecked and betrayed by people he thought were friends.)
*How is it possible to “Rejoice in the Lord always”?This colorful pamphlet gives God’s answers to the biggest questions.
You need this if –
*you are in pain and need encouragement,
*you have a friend who needs words of comfort,
*you are a pastor or church counselor, or
*you lead a discussion group or home fellowship.Add to cart3 in stock
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Speaking Gods Language Pamphlet
$4.99Speaking God’s Language: Using the Word of God in Your Prayers
How can we draw closer to God in prayer? How can we “speak God’s language”?
The Bible encourages us to bring our worship, praise, thanksgiving, and petitions to God. As Christians grow in the discipline of praying, it becomes clear that there is always more to learn.
Author Joni Eareckson Tada shares insights and personal stories that will hone your skill of including scripture in your prayers. As she puts it, “We can draw a lot closer to God in prayer when we learn to speak his language.”
In this 14-page pamphlet you will learn-
*How to pray using the Scriptures
*Bible passages for different situations
*How to let prayer change you.Full-color, 14-pages, glossy plastic coated for durability, fits inside a Bible cover, 8.5 x 5.5 inches.
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Spurgeon On The Holy Spirit
$18.99Known as “the Prince of Preachers,” Charles Haddon Spurgeon preached many sermons on the Holy Spirit from 1853 to 1891. This Pure Gold Classic shares many of his sermons and writings on this important topic. Here are some of the titles within this book:
The Personality of the Holy Spirit
The Indwelling and Outflowing of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Ghost Glorifying ChristIn each of his sermons, Spurgeon teaches with clarity and deep spiritual insight, as he reveals marvelous facets of the life and ministry of the Holy Spirit. When viewed in its entirety, Spurgeon on the Holy Spirit shows the fullness of the Holy Spirit to the reader. This book is filled with a wondrous light that floods the reader’s mind, deepens his spiritual understanding, and promotes his rapid spiritual growth.
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Stand Strong : Great Trials Require Great Faith (DVD)
$14.95Matt Webster measures success by his possesions. Though he appears to have it all, pride of ownership does little to fill the void of a purposeless life. Broken relationships, isolation, and pain for himself and his family are the result of his pride and selfishness. Through a series of financial and family crises, Matt and his family are stripped of all the own and are humbled enough to learn what success is really all about.
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Beyond Acceptance : Every Moment A Choice (DVD)
$7.99First-time foster parents don’t realize when they welcome 10-year-old Evans into their stable home that their lives will never be the same. Abandoned at birth and shuffled through foster homes, Evans presents a challenge for which the Christian couple and their daughter are not prepared.
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No Matter The Cost
$17.64A Rallying Cry for Men to Embrace a Larger Vision of Christian Purpose
Vance Brown believes that men today are “discouraged, exhausted, and question their worth,” and many fall by the wayside. He faced that challenge years ago but was surrounded by friends who said, “Have courage. God needs you, here, now…this day.” Vance heeded the call and as a result has called other men to join his Band of Brothers who follow Christ no matter the cost. Here is a battle plan for men who are ready to do something extraordinary with their lives and heed God’s call.
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Dating After Divorce
$14.99Starting over…it’s not as easy as it sounds, is it? But, you ve made it through the pain of divorce, and you are eager for a new beginning. God stands ready to help He is the God of possibilities. As you look toward the future, you may begin to ask questions about what a new life might look like. Will I ever remarry, you wonder. Do I want to remarry?
There are other questions: How much time should pass after a marriage ends before it s wise to explore a new friendship or romance? Am I ready-emotionally, spiritually, financially? Is my family prepared? Do I need to be completely put-back-together before I can think about dating again or being remarried?
Dave and Lisa Frisbie have spent 20 years studying the post-divorce family, and have been dubbed America s Remarriage Experts. In Dating After Divorce, they share stories of adults who chose to remain single after divorce and explore why that choice might make sense for you. They also share stories of people who chose to begin dating and eventually to remarry. Dating after Divorce will help you gauge your readiness and evaluate your options, as you move forward to discover a new life and embrace all God has in store.
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Seat At The Table
$14.99Why are so many 20- and 30-something Christians disappearing from the church?
They are told how much the church wants young people, yet there is growing suspicion among young believers about who is in and who is out of the scope of Christian orthodoxy. Through this suspicion, a rift between the generations has emerged. In the face of frustration, of being cut out because they don t seem to fit, young believers often take their gifts and leave the church.
This book helps those who feel displaced by this generational collision to find a sense of place and welcome with a church that is still becoming all that God wants it to be.
If you are a young person who wonders if there is a place in the church for someone like you, or if you want to know if your own church can be the kind of body in which young people are welcome, A Seat at the Table will give you a new personal and kingdom perspective. Embrace the challenge to re-imagine your relationship with the church in light of this generational collision , not seeing it as an unredeemable rift, but as an opportunity to give and receive hospitality.
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Best Practices For Effective Boards
$16.99A local pastor.
A long-standing member of not-for-profit board.
A former president of a university.
These three authors share their wisdom and experiences from decades of board leadership. With specific areas of expertise, they bring 3 distinctive voices and perspectives to the 12 essential principles every leader needs to develop and maintain a healthy governing board.
Best Practices for Effective Boards challenges your board to become the most effective, God-honoring body to ever serve your organization. Regardless of the size of your board or the organizations that you serve, you can benefit from the principles outlined in this book. The starting point is clear and the path is systematically laid before you, helping to transform your vision, strategy, and future. No matter where you start, you can develop your board into a strong and effective body working toward a future of growth and development.
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Surfing For God
$19.99“Every time a man knocks on a brothel door, he is really searching for God.” — G.K. Chesterton
Could the growing struggles with pornography and fantasy really be reminding us of our heart’s deepest desire, something greater and more fulfilling than sexual gratification? According to counselor and ministry leader Michael John Cusick, the answer is a
resounding “yes.” Through personal examples, lively illustrations from Scripture, and twenty years of counseling experience, Michael helps readers to understand how porn struggles begin, what to do to prevent them, and most importantly, how to overcome them once compulsive behavior presents itself.Freedom is not an easy, how-to process:
25% of search engine requests are for pornography – 68 million per day
70% of the hits on Internet sex sites occur between 9-5 on business computers
Over 50 percent of evangelical pastors report they viewed pornography last year
Over 70% of Christian men report viewing pornography in the last yearSurfing for God leads readers down a clear path toward understanding how porn struggles develop, how to distinguish between sexual gratification and intimacy, and how to break free from the shackles of this pleasurable prison.
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Word Plus Spirit Equals Power (Reprinted)
$22.50Proven Formula for a Balanced, Effective Christian Life
Too often churches emphasize the Bible without welcoming the work of the Holy Spirit, who inspired the Bible. Or they focus on seeking manifestations of the Spirit while neglecting sound Bible teaching. The result: a schism in their faith lives in which they cut God–and his power–out of Christianity’s equation. How can God draw a lost world to his Son through people who are powerless?
With over 170 years of diverse ministry experience among them, respected veteran leaders R. T. Kendall, Charles Carrin, and Jack Taylor restore balance to the Christian walk. They show that when the Word is faithfully preached and the Holy Spirit warmly welcomed, the Lord manifests his power, bringing salvation, miracles, healings, heart understanding, and much more. Only when Christians honor the Word and the Spirit can they lead empowered, fruitful lives.
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Confirmation Preparation Manual
$9.91This manual will help anyone prepare for the sacrament of confirmation or prepare someone else for the sacrament. Part I is organized according to the plan of St. Thomas Aquinas. It contains * the full text of the basic prayers that any sacramental candidate should know. * a selection from the Baltimore Catechism on: The Trinity, The Incarnation and Redemption, The seven Sacraments, with emphasis on Confirmation, The Two Great Laws and the Ten Commandments Part II contains a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church’s discussion of catechism, complete with article references to that catechism. It also has questions and answers from the Baltimore Catechism covering the elements of the rite, the role of sponsors, of parents and the duties of confirmands. Part III contains prayers specifically for Confirmation and the candidate, along with the complete text used in the Extraordinary Form of the rite of Confirmation. It also contains a section for note-taking at the back of the book. This is the most complete and concise confirmation guide available today.
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Lectionary Worship Aids Series 9 Cycle C
$16.18The Revised Common Lectionary is not just to provide a guide to scripture reading during the church year. It can help shape the entirety of our worship. The themes for each Sunday service, as created by the lectionary, can be further explored and appreciated through Reed’s poetic prayers and responsories, as well as through musical selection suggestions. By involving all of the senses in worship, congregations can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the various themes highlighted in the lectionary, themes such as grace, mercy, justice, and others.
This special edition for Lent and Easter, Cycle C of the popular” Lectionary Worship Aids” allows ministers and worship leaders to tie the entire worship experience together for their congregations. Reed’s insights will prove invaluable in leading congregations into the presence of God not only on Sunday but also on holidays and other special occasions.
Topics covered in this resource include:
– Calls to Worship
– Suggested Hymns
– Collects for the Day
– Prayers of ConfessionAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Navigating The Sermon Cycle C
$22.43In this special edition for the Sundays in Lent and Easter of Cycle C, the writers and editors of “Charting the Course,” an integral part of Emphasis: A Lectionary Preaching Journal from CSS Publishing Company, delve into the heart of the lectionary readings, providing you, the pastor with in-depth lectionary-based commentary; relating several fresh, solid ideas — based squarely on the lectionary texts — for creating sermons that speak powerfully to your audience. The team of writers looks for overall topics for the seasons of Lent and Easter in the Cycle C church year that hold the readings together. Then, they zero in on the theme and the specific scripture links, suggesting directions for the sermon and worship service. Since a single application for each week may not provide what you are looking for at that particular time, “Navigating the Sermon” in most cases suggests several ideas, giving you the opportunity to select the one that matches your specific needs.
This book is like having a dedicated, thoroughly versed sermon research and sermon resource team right in your own study to help you create riveting sermons that are truly yours and that speak powerfully to your audience.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Baby Names : Thousands Of Names And Their Meanings
$19.00The First Gift You Give Your Child
To help you in the wonderful and important task of naming your child, Baby Names provides a comprehensive listing of great choices for any boy or girl-from Aaron to Zuwena-with plenty of variety in between. In addition to its extensive list of names, this book also includes…
*Origins and meanings of a wide selection of names
*Ideas for creating a name specifically suited for your child
*Some of the greatest Bible names found in Scripture
*Alternative spellings and variations of popular names
*Things to avoid when naming your baby
*Helpful sidebars highlighting accomplishments of famous ChristiansBaby Names will be an invaluable resource in your family for one of the most cherished decisions you’ll ever make as a parent!
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Forgiveness Is Not An Option
$14.98How do you forgive the unforgiveable? Is it possible to truly be free from what others have done to you?
Each of us has a story and has experienced hurt in some area of our lives. Whether in childhood, adolescence or adulthood, we all have experienced pain and disappointment. If not dealt with, these wounds begin to impact our everyday life at a crippling rate. We live bound by fear, insecurities, anger and jealousy; often chalking it up as “normal”. Yet, in reality, we are being held captive by what others have done to us. We desire freedom from our pasts and our pain yet struggle with how to attain it; we wonder if it is even possible.
Addressing a broad spectrum of issues from common offenses to abuse and betrayal, the author leaves no question as to God’s opinion of mistreatment, and how we can heal and live a life of freedom from our past and present hurts. With practical tools, you will discover that freedom isn’t just possible; it’s attainable.
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Story Matters : True Stories Of Radical Faith Courage Struggles And Surviva
$34.36How could a pair of blue stilettos change someone else’s story?
Why would that story even matter?
Everyone has a story….
the beautician at the beauty salon….
the homeless pregnant woman found sleeping in the park….
a pharmaceutical sales rep that appears as if her life is perfect….
the successful owner of a local waterline company….
or even a shallow-faced teen ravaged by the effects of drugs….
All of them have stories….
….stories that matter.Inside this book there are countless real stories. Your faith will be encouraged as you read about how God speaks by sending butterflies after a night of sorrow, through catching fish, a timely delivery and the faith it took to build a ministry for those who didn’t think their stories mattered.
Join the courage of many that have found where their
Hope
Joy
Peace
and Freedom
truly come from.After reading these amazing stories you will be encouraged and uplifted knowing that God hears and answers prayer.
He desires to become the Author of your story as well
….because your story matters.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Christians Disguised As Prisoners
$29.98Prisons are an institutional altar God has placed in communities all around us. In this book, the author is giving an invitation for the outside churches to minister in such a way that Jesus can say: I was in prison and you came to me.
Prisons are mission fields in which God has brought the world to our back yards. Any given prison in America houses inmates from all nations around the world. This book is also a call to the Church to answer Jesus Christ’s Great Commission: to go into all the world and make disciples.
After thirty years as a prison chaplain and assistant program director, the author has a keen insight into this rewarding ministry. He draws that knowledge from personal experiences, writing policies, and training staff and volunteers. He has ministered with and to the inmates on every level of the system, including Death Row. This book is essential for serious readers who are seeking to improve relationships with wardens, correctional officers, chaplains and inmates, their family, and the victims.
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Christians Disguised As Prisoners
$19.36Prisons are an institutional altar God has placed in communities all around us. In this book, the author is giving an invitation for the outside churches to minister in such a way that Jesus can say: I was in prison and you came to me.
Prisons are mission fields in which God has brought the world to our back yards. Any given prison in America houses inmates from all nations around the world. This book is also a call to the Church to answer Jesus Christ’s Great Commission: to go into all the world and make disciples.
After thirty years as a prison chaplain and assistant program director, the author has a keen insight into this rewarding ministry. He draws that knowledge from personal experiences, writing policies, and training staff and volunteers. He has ministered with and to the inmates on every level of the system, including Death Row. This book is essential for serious readers who are seeking to improve relationships with wardens, correctional officers, chaplains and inmates, their family, and the victims.
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Pray Gods Word Pray With Power
$19.98It is my desire to reach a world that is hurting, broken, and discouraged; to direct them to the Healer, and to bring them into the hope of God’s love and grace. My prayer is that through the blood of Jesus and through the word of my testimony chains of pain, despair, and hopelessness will be broken; lies of the enemy will be uprooted and replaced with the truth of God; that any lies/strongholds of the enemy will be pulled down, thrown down, and destroyed; and that the truth of God will set people free from fear, bondage, and from every form of evil.
It is also my desire that as you pray through the prayers of this book you will enter into revelation knowledge of God; that you will gain a heart of understanding; that you will come to know the greatness of His love toward us who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ; and that you will come to know the power of God at work in your life to bring restoration, and to bring faith, hope, and love. It is my desire that you will come to experience love as you have never known before. God knows you. He sees you. He sees you without the mask on, and God loves you. Do you want to know Him? Do you want to experience His love? Do you want to know how deeply cherished you are, how treasured, and how greatly loved?
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Boys Prayer Answered
$16.86Are you ready to see real victory in your life? Are you ready to put an end to addictions and problems that are plaguing your life? Inside this little book are simple, direct suggestions that you can put into practice today. You can begin to see the life-changes you desire. Follow these simple ideas and begin to realize radical change in you and your family’s lives.
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Left Alone To Living Strong
$42.48Do you know everything about your home, your family and your life?
Could there be a dark side?For eleven years research was secretly being compiled on the powers behind child porn, until one morning twenty-two federal, state and local agents swarmed the front door, guns drawn with a search warrant.
An arrest was made. Arrangements prepared for closing the case.
But things were not always as they appeared. Who would foresee the twists and turns as the suspects and victims took on new emerging roles? No one was safe from investigation as events unfolded.
Shocking truths were revealed and mysterious pasts uncovered.
Nothing was normal. Every day became more dangerous as suspense increased, conspiracies were conceived
and a complex story exposed.Only God was capable of never losing control.
Share this S-W-A-T Recruit’s true story and learn not to fear what you don’t know.
This book falls into two parts:
Part One: A true story.
Part Two: The S-W-A-T Recruit Boot Camp: A 4-week hope and recovery study guide.
www.leftalone.orgJoin God’s elite task force.
Sign up to become a secretive S-W-A-T Recruit. Complete recruit boot camp, and graduate a highly trained, secretive S-W-A-T Agent.
What is S-W-A-T? Sanctified Women Against Trash.What does being a secret agent mean? Working through Part Two, the hope and recovery guide, making a private, personal, pledge to fight Satan’s sly attacks on your life using the 3 Rs: Recovery, Restitution and Reconciliation, the tactical techniques you trained on in boot camp to protect your home turf against any future immoral trash attack.
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Left Alone To Living Strong
$25.61Do you know everything about your home, your family and your life?
Could there be a dark side?For eleven years research was secretly being compiled on the powers behind child porn, until one morning twenty-two federal, state and local agents swarmed the front door, guns drawn with a search warrant.
An arrest was made. Arrangements prepared for closing the case.
But things were not always as they appeared. Who would foresee the twists and turns as the suspects and victims took on new emerging roles? No one was safe from investigation as events unfolded.
Shocking truths were revealed and mysterious pasts uncovered.
Nothing was normal. Every day became more dangerous as suspense increased, conspiracies were conceived
and a complex story exposed.Only God was capable of never losing control.
Share this S-W-A-T Recruit’s true story and learn not to fear what you don’t know.
This book falls into two parts:
Part One: A true story.
Part Two: The S-W-A-T Recruit Boot Camp: A 4-week hope and recovery study guide.
www.leftalone.orgJoin God’s elite task force.
Sign up to become a secretive S-W-A-T Recruit. Complete recruit boot camp, and graduate a highly trained, secretive S-W-A-T Agent.
What is S-W-A-T? Sanctified Women Against Trash.What does being a secret agent mean? Working through Part Two, the hope and recovery guide, making a private, personal, pledge to fight Satan’s sly attacks on your life using the 3 Rs: Recovery, Restitution and Reconciliation, the tactical techniques you trained on in boot camp to protect your home turf against any future immoral trash attack.
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You Are Already Clean
$34.36A believer that does not know what the Word says will be ineffective in the Lord’s vineyard because this believer cannot grow spiritually by being ignorant of the Word of God. The Word reveals the great promises God has for His children and it also motivates and empowers us to be victorious Christians here on earth.
God has already given us everything we need to succeed in this world, and we will be ignorant of the potentials we have in us to live righteous lives if we do not study the Word and strive to emulate the examples of Jesus Christ and those faithful saints that laid the foundation for our faith in God.
This book will motivate and empower the reader to read the Bible every day; to depend on God, to pray and also to strive to live above temptation and sin. God is holy and anyone that truly desires to serve God must be holy unto Him.
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Connecting The Dots
$28.95Your life matters, and it matters on an infinite and eternal scale. That may sound like a bold claim.
Maybe you spend most of your day behind a desk or chauffeuring children or repeating one of a thousand ordinary routines. Nothing about your daily life seems world-changing or history-making to you. A life-crushing loss or a humiliating setback may leave you feeling that your world is irreparably broken. Chronic illness or a stalled career may have you wondering whether you have anything truly significant to offer. You may have reached the pinnacle of success, and now you find yourself wondering, “Is this all that there is?”
Nevertheless, your life matters. That is the core message of Christian hope. This book is devoted to helping its readers not only to understand the concept of hope, but more importantly to draw upon hope as the powerful force that inspires our daily lives.
Christian hope is far more than wishful thinking or a positive attitude. Optimism in all its forms places its bets on what we humans can accomplish. By contrast, hope is rooted in what Christ has already achieved on the cross and what God promises to accomplish for us in the future.
God connects the dots of our lives.
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Gods Plan Our Journey His Grace
$38.60This book is written from my heart to yours. I pray that it will touch your life and change your heart. Although I don’t understand why my daughter Becky was taken from this life so soon, I do serve a mighty God and believe His Word and Promises are true.
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Turning The Tide
$15.99Now in paperback-New York Times bestselling author Charles Stanley shares a thought-provoking, inspirational book calling our nation to get on its knees to pray, then stand up and become involved.
There is a tidal wave threatening our nation, and its unrelenting surge is changing American life as we know it. In the midst of this politically charged atmosphere, Dr. Charles Stanley issues a refreshingly calm, yet bold, call to action. Devoid of the hysteria that normally accompanies national commentary, Pastor Stanley offers a conservative perspective on the state of our nation and what we can do to redirect it.
In this revolutionary book, bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley also offers a step-by-step twenty-week prayer guide to help our nation pray for real change. It’s time, Dr. Stanley says, for us to take responsibility for the direction of our country and become involved both at the civic level and through fervent prayer.
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Nativity Dramas The Third Season
$23.68Keith Hewitt is back with a third volume of clever nativity dramas in which he adapts biblical Christmas stories to popular television programs. In the same way Jesus communicated in a context that people of his time could relate to, Hewitt presents four sharp-witted takeoffs on something our culture can really relate to — TV. The humorous treatments of these biblical narratives will hold people’s attention and breathe new life into traditional nativity texts.
All four plays are specifically designed to be produced in churches and can be easily staged by congregations of almost any size. Props are simple and easy to find.
The four plays in this third volume are popular television shows from right now:
“Psyched in Bethlehem” (45 minutes)
“Everybody Loves Joseph” (45 minutes)
“Big Bang Bethlehem” (50 minutes)
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Jesus De Nazaret – (Spanish)
$18.99The person of Jesus continues to be just relevant as ever in the last two thousand years. There is still much to be said and to know about a person who inspires so much interest. Dr. Pagan defends and appraises the virtues that religious experience adds to society.
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Grace : The Free Unconditional And Limitless Love Of God
$19.99Grace is the first in a series of books on ‘serious theology for a popular audience’ which will explore key aspects of their belief in clear, accessible and attractive language. The volumes in this series will mostly have one-word titles, words that are commonly used in church.
Grace – the free, unconditional and limitless love of God – is one of the epic words of the Christian faith and a key part of what is most distinctive about it. It lies at the heart of what is proclaimed in the Gospel, but is not well understood, even by Christians. For centuries, Christians have laboured under two opposing misunderstandings: the Catholic view: We must strive to be good in order to deserve God’s love,or the Protestant view: Humankind is so sinful, we can do no good at all. To set a great imbalance right, this volume explores what grace is; how it flows from an understanding of the Trinity; how it becomes visible in the life of Christ; grace in creation, human freedom and the Church; ways of thinking about grace and living the life of grace.
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Praises Abound : Hymns And Meditations For Lent And Easter
$25.50Devotional reading for Lent and early Easter
Original hymn texts and meditations on existing hymns by students at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestThese hymns and meditations are authentic and honest reflections of seminary students who have since become priests, musicians, and educators throughout the church. The collection is made up of selected works by students of Dr. Schultz-Widmar during his thirty-year teaching career at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest (ETS), Austin, Texas.
It is organized for devotional reading for Lent and the early Easter season, although readings are not designated for specific days.
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Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 9 Cycle C
$62.43When it comes to preaching from a lectionary, it can often be a daunting task to create new ways of preaching about a passage that has been around for thousands of years. It would seem that, after a while, there would be no new ways of looking at a scripture passage. A different perspective, however, can be most beneficial in finding a new way to help your congregation see each of the readings.
This is the inspiration behind the Lectionary Preaching Workbook series. By providing new insights into each of the readings in the Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal Lectionaries, Mark Ellingsen has given pastors everywhere the tools they need to effectively relate the heart of the scriptures to their congregations, combining the best of scholarly techniques with pastoral experience. Each of these illustrations and thematic explorations provide the perfect jumping point for pastors to take a text and create thought-provoking, inspirational messages. Its easy-to-use format and illuminating commentary make the Lectionary Preaching Workbook an essential addition to any pastor’s library.
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Coaching Life Changing Small Group Leaders
$26.99Small groups transform churches-and lives. Small group leaders often feel the weight of shepherding their small group members.
But who shepherds the shepherd? Small group coaches fill a unique role by providing support and guidance for group leaders.
When you’re called to coach a small group leader in your church, your mind may be filled with questions: Am I godly enough? What do I have to offer? How do I begin? Although the challenge seems immense, Bill Donahue and Greg Bowman break down the work of coaching small group leaders into achievable steps.
This expanded and updated edition offers field-tested and biblically supported advice on such topics as modeling a surrendered life to those you coach, gaining the tools and wisdom you need for coaching, and helping leaders grow spiritually.
This workbook can be used as a stand-alone resource to train coaches, or it can be used with the training videos taught by the authors, available on the Equipping Life-Changing Small Groups DVD (sold separately).
For those who want to coach with excellence and truly help small group leaders thrive, this go-to guide offers practical answers and inspiring examples. You’ll find both challenge and promise in these pages as you learn to carry forth your God-given calling with confidence.
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From The Library Of C S Lewis
$24.00Discover great truths from C. S. Lewis’s mentors
C. S. Lewis was perhaps the greatest Christian thinker of the twentieth century. He delighted us in The Chronicles of Narnia, intrigued us in The Screwtape Letters, mystified us in The Space Trilogy, and convinced us in Mere Christianity. His influence on generations of Christians has been immeasurable.
But who influenced C. S. Lewis? What were the sources of his inspiration? Who were his spiritual mentors? Who were his teachers?
Drawn from Lewis’s personal library, annotations, and references from his writings, the selections in this book bring us into contact with giants such as Dante, Augustine, and Chaucer, as well as introduce us to more contemporary writers such as G. K. Chesterton, Charles Williams, George MacDonald, and J. R. R. Tolkien. Over 250 selections provide a vast array of inspiration from those who have shone forth as messengers of light in Lewis’s own thinking, writing, and spiritual growth.
A rare glimpse into the intellectual, spiritual, and creative life of one of literature’s great writers, From the Library of C. S. Lewis is a treasury of insight and wisdom.
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