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Church trends fad or fine? Is the Church trending toward or away from authentic Christianity? Three Christian leaders present and discuss issues that every Christian needs to know. Return to Authentic Christianity is a thorough examination of some of the most critical issues affecting the modern Church. Written by respected Church leaders Robert Stearns, Chuck Pierce, and Larry Kreider, Return to Authentic Christianity is for thinking believers interested in the direction the Church is currently heading. Between the three of us, we travel a combination of more than a half million miles each...

This book is for everyone... who longs for purity of heart. who desires to be set aright in the core of his being. who dreads God's disapproval more than man's. whose greatest phobia is the fear of a wasted life and burned-up works. The works that endure God's testy fire will one day be rewarded. Others will suffer loss (1 Cor. 3:13-15). Will your works stand the fire or will they go up in smoke? In that day the motive of every heart will be made clear. Leaders will be judged by a higher standard. Only one question will matter then, and it's the same question that matters now: Are you ...

Those animated, enthusiastic, faith-filled little members of your local church are your greatest resource. Children have boundless energy, lots of time, and strong faith that touches the heart of God. Considerable effort is spent teaching children the foundations of the faith. This book brings another perspective. Dian Layton challenges us to look at children as examples of what the Lord wants us all to be like. Rather than training children to become, Dian suggests that we release them to be who the Lord said they already are: great in the Kingdom of God. This book will show you how!

The Father’s Heart for Israel and the Church You live in one of the most critical hours in human history… and G-d is calling you to participate! For the body of Christ to be most effective in these last days, unity is essential. We all have key roles to play in the unfolding of G-d’s great agenda for history. Author Grant Berry is on a mission to help you find your place in this hour and see both Jew and Gentile unite to bring G-d’s end-time purposes to fruition. In this critical book, you will discover: Why it is so significant that Israel and the Church strengthens their ...

There is an epidemic going on in the Church today. Many Christians hold on to offenses and maintain a “me first” attitude. In this last season, we must learn how to have compassion, truly love each other, and become one as the Body of Christ. Anna Aquino’s book seeks to open our eyes, soften our hearts, and move us to extend blessings to one another as we come together in unity. This book will help heal the hearts of people—both in the Church and in the world—who have been hurt by the spirit of Balaam. You will: • Learn that the spirit of Balaam brings division by causing ...

The Church stands at the edge of the most exciting possibilities she has ever had. Never before have so many of us had the real opportunity to share the love of God in so many ways. Surrounded by the "village," we have the opportunity to address its raging needs right at our doorstep. Our communities are waiting—with anticipation—for help. It Takes a Church to Raise a Village challenges us to release our spiritual, emotional, and natural abilities to redeem the communities that are in such desperate need. Dr. Mitchell teaches and speaks from years of experience and compassion. Her ...

God is forever writing our story, and He gives us the dignity of being able to introduce characters that occasionally wrinkle the plot. Often we fear that we’ve permanently changed the trajectory of what might have been if we’d only been more obedient or pious. He smiles at this. He alone knows how many pages He has left before He needs to bring resolve, and He knows that it’s going to be okay. Jesus Killed My Church is the story of a church plant that should have gone gangbusters yet managed to go bust, and a church planter who learned that the only measure of success is recognizing ...

Are single adults neglected or pushed aside by the church? Are their religious beliefs different from those of the married adults? Do young single adults have purity problems? What can single adults do for the church? This book will guide you in the exploration of these and many other questions confronting the church and single adults. The results of such study promise renewed vigor for the church’s total program and increased outreach in the community. The author, Elmer Towns, has had much practical experience with single adults and has done an extensive research on the subject as well. ...

Step up to your Kingdom destiny! At this present hour, Christianity is at a crossroads. The people of God desperately need prophetic voices that awaken and encourage passionate Kingdom advancement. David Wilkerson had such a voice and it resounds with urgency to this day. Wilkerson was a true general of the faith, recognized for his world-impacting ministries Teen Challenge, World Challenge, and Times Square Church, as well as his bestselling book, The Cross and the Switchblade. He was known worldwide for his fiery passion for evangelism. During his 80 years on earth, Wilkerson brought the ...

'If you have lost your identity along life’s journey, know that the steps leading back to destiny’s path are illuminated by the Holy Spirit’s light and love. A Beautiful Kind of Broken addresses the pain caused by abusive churches and misguided ministry communities—an experience many have known but have never dealt with in a healthy-closure way. This book confronts, discusses, and provides healing answers to crucial life issues including: • Identity. • Spiritual abuse. • Rejection. • Forgiveness. Seeking and finding your identity in Christ and welcoming the Holy Spirit as ...

The church was meant to multiply! “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them” (Matt. 18:20). Are you interested in planting a church that has exponential impact? If so, you will be partnering with God to build something that is alive, vital, and majestic. There is a parallel between planting a church and planting a seed in the ground. In Planting Reproducing Churches, Dr. Elmer Towns explains God’s strategy of multiplication as it pertains to planting local church communities. By understanding that every living organism can reproduce a ...

Speaking in favor of the power of God and against the traditions of men, author Marc Lawson believes that signs and wonders, miracles and demonstrations of God's power are desperately needed to defeat the onslaught of darkness our culture is accepting and endorsing more and more each day. It's the End of Church as We Know It reflects a growing dissatisfaction with the current state of the church, saying there must be more God has for Christians outside of the box. Lawson is concerned that new believers are not only being catered to with faddish trends, but they are not being invited to ...

In his Foreword Dr. Towns says: “Great Soul-Winning Churches was first suggested to me as a project for the pages of The Sword of the Lord by Fairy Shappard, Advertising Manager. I had wanted to write for The Sword of the Lord because of its vast outreach and influence among fundamental churches, hence I jumped at the opportunity, knowing full well the tremendous pressure created by a weekly deadline. “Thirty-six articles appeared in The Sword of the Lord, August, 1972 through March, 1973; 19 are included in this book. I traveled to each church ,interviewed the pastor, surveyed the work...

FROM BAPTISMS TO BLOCK PARTIES…HERE’S YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOSTING EXCELLENCE EVENTS! Before you plan your next celebration, event or campaign, you need The Year-Round Church Event Book. Inside are ideas, plans and strategies for more than 50 special events and celebrations—many of them evangelistic. From old-fashioned church picnics and ice cream socials to the National Day of Prayer, this indispensable planner does it all! Celebrations Ceremonies National Holidays Annual Festivities Stewardship Campaigns Outreach Programs Church Growth Campaigns Dedications and Rituals Graduations...

This audiobook is the third volume in The Making of a Great America series. The Making of a Great America: Uprooting the Spirit of Racism, explores more of racism's spiritual aspects and ties racism in America to specific manifestations and faces. It has a heavy emphasis on the roots of racism within America’s system of policing. This book primarily targets the evangelical community and its direct and indirect support of racism.

The story in Church Aflame was written one year ago and Thomas Road Baptist Church is still growing. At present the Sunday School is averaging over 6,000 pupils each week. Over 2,000 people ride the buses and the church now has over 200 fulltime and part-time employees on the staff. Lynchburg Baptist College was still a dream when Church Aflame was first printed. The first year 205 full and part-time students were registered and the entire student body in good-standing was given a free trip to Israel as part of their education. Next year over 1,000 students are expected in the second year ...

There is no junior Holy Spirit!You have a supernatural assignment in God’s Kingdom!Set the standard for a new normal! …the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you…—Romans 8:11 Even though generations of people have believed that powerless Christianity is normal, God is radically turning things around—and He wants to use you to introduce a new supernatural normal to a broken world! This book will take your relationship with God to a new level where you begin to expect and experience supernatural signs, wonders, healing, and miracles. Just as the supernatural was ...

Where is the Body? Discovering the Church in the Heart of Israel This is what the Lord Almighty: "In those days ten men from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, 'Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you'" (Zechariah 8:23 NIV). The church is awakening to the glorious heritage she has in Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Bible is constantly teaching us concerning the power of the Jew and Gentile family of God. Where Is the Body? will open your eyes to the scriptural reality that there always has been and always will be ...

How can I change the world? The message of salvation (Good News) is powerful (Romans 1:16). It is powerful to transform your life. That’s because I came to change your life. First, I change your inner world . . . your desires, attitudes, motives and love. You will love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind. Then second, I can change your surrounding world . . . your family . . . your work . . . your hobbies . . . your entertainment . . . even your language and habits. This second world involves your church, home, school and place of employment. Then, third, I want to change...