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The Evolution of Corporate Worship Are you weary of traditional, predictable, restricted, personality-driven, or entertainment-type worship that lacks authentic, spiritual connection? The Future of Worship: Preparing the Church for a Tsunami of Change reveals the evolution of corporate worship from the time God introduces it to Moses and Israel until the time Christ comes to fulfill and return it to its original intent. “The tsunami that is about to hit the church will wipe out everything that was insensitive to the ‘peculiar signs’ and did not move to higher ground,” writes the ...

You can experience more! Not just a passionate persuasion about developing a deeper relationship with Christ - you experience the process step by step with two living deeply with God. If you are seeking a closer relationship with God, you will be totally absorbed within the visions and personal stories of the supernatural shared in Experiencing the Heavenly Realm. Practical methods to develop a closer walk with God admonish you to engage in a more intimate relationship by getting to know the Father on a personal level. Individual testimonies about how to overcome obstacles substantiate the ...

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!

Ten of the Largest Church Ministries Aggressively Touching the World is about the innovative ways these leaders plant churches and the unique strategies they utilize to teach and disciple their people. It also explores the multifaceted methods they use to reach people for Jesus. These methods are based on eternal Biblical principles that never change, even when culture changes. This is your invitation to harvest wisdom and insight from some of the most respected, cutting-edge, and unique church leaders alive today!

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 ...

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 ...

You Can Experience the Heavenly Places...Now! What does it mean to be seated with Christ in heavenly places? Many Christians are familiar with this Biblical language...but does it have practical, everyday meaning? Is it possible to experience the heavenly realms today? Yes! In this newly expanded edition of Experiencing the Heavenly Realm, Judy Franklin leads you on a step-by-step journey borne out of her own supernatural experiences. Judy will show you how to Biblically encounter the heavenly realm and its life-changing joy, intimacy with God, healing and wholeness—just like she did! ...

'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 ...

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 ...

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.

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...