Power Church

God’s people are called to a togetherness and commitment that transcends all natural boundaries ― whether ethnic, generational, or economic. But such a community can be enjoyed only when it relies on the power of God in the gospel. In The Compelling Community, pastors Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop cast a captivating vision for authentic fellowship in the local church that goes beyond small groups.

The generation that lives under an open heaven exists today. They are taking the world by storm with His Love and Power and millions are responding. Danny Steyne leads us into that place where faith becomes foundational to living... not just spoken about! Would you like to enter the Destiny God intended for you from the foundation of the earth? Would you like to step into the realm of Love that is full of God’s overwhelming Power? Would you like to become comfortable with the atmosphere that God is comfortable with? Randy Clark says, "Danny Steyne’s new book, “These Walk On Water,” ...

How have so many Christian leaders and institutions been lured by toxic and abusive power? Why are so many Christians tempted to chase worldly success and status? Because, according to Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel, rather than seeking kingdom power embodied by Jesus, we have embraced a form of power that is antithetical to the cross. Christians have succumbed to the temptations of power and forgotten Jesus’ seemingly contradictory path to power - first giving it up.

Though shalt covet. “Pride Horizon church has been my family's place of worship for as long as I can remember. My church leaders have always taught me to practice the morals of a God-fearing man. Then Pastor James insists I see him privately in his office after church and explains he has a new teaching for me now that I'm eighteen--a rite of passage that will show my devotion to my leaders, to the church, and to the Lord. A rite of passage all the men of Pride Horizon have gone through before me. Pastor leads the way, by taking off both sets of his shirts and hanging them on the rack ...

How did the 360-year-old scissor company, Fiskars, double its profit in key markets just by realizing its customers had already formed a community of avid scrapbookers? How is Best Buy planning to dominate the musical-instruments market? By understanding the "Brains on Fire" model of tapping movements and stepping away from the old-school marketing "campaign" mentality.

You've probably noticed.... Churches aren't growing. Young adults are walking away. Volunteers are hard to recruit. Leaders are burning out. And the culture is changing faster than ever before. There's no doubt the church is in a moment in history for which few church leaders are prepared. You can look for answers, but the right response depends on having the right conversation. In Lasting Impact, Carey Nieuwhof leads you and your team through seven conversations that will help your church grow and have a lasting impact.

Women contribute to almost every aspect of their churches. In Bible times, women were men’s property, but women were far from powerless. In the west, present day Christian women aren’t powerless. Women have the same power sources and use the same influence strategies as Bible women. They need to use those strategies just as subtly as Bible women used them. The book has two main purposes 1) to show Bible women had power, and 2) demonstrate how today’s Christian women can use these same power strategies to be phenomenally successful in church. Written as a reflective Bible study, Power ...

In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible. The book begins with foundational questions such as: How and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? How literally must we read it? And, is the Bible ever wrong? From there, Hamilton considers the real questions people frequently ask that continue to divide Christians and denominations alike

History is clear: Whenever the church has aligned itself with worldly, coercive power, it ends up on the wrong side of important justice issues. But when the church cooperates with God's power through his presence among the least powerful, its witness for Jesus transforms the world into a better place. In Reckoning with Power, David Fitch unpacks the difference between worldly power, or power over others, and God's power, which engages not in coercion but in love, reconciliation, grace, forgiveness, and healing.

Step Beyond the Surface Have you ever wondered if there's more to your faith than what you currently experience? Flooded with Fire: Unleashing God's Power Through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit invites you on an enlightening journey. It's not just about having the Holy Spirit; it’s about being immersed in His fiery power.A Transformative Invitation Do you sometimes feel like your spiritual life is more about routine than wonder? Imagine breaking free from the mundane, stepping into a vibrant, dynamic relationship with God that energizes every aspect of your existence. Envision your chains...

The words from which I wish to speak to you, you will find in i Corinthians ii. 4, 5: And my... preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." The Apostle speaks of two kinds of preaching, and, as resulting from that, of two styles of religious life in the congregation. There is a preaching in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, and there is a preaching in the wisdom of words. As a result of preaching in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, the...

Thirty-five-year-old Mohammed bin Salman's sudden rise stunned the world. Political and business leaders flew out to meet with the crown prince and came away convinced that his desire to reform the kingdom was sincere. He spoke passionately about bringing women into the workforce and toning down Saudi Arabia's restrictive Islamic law. He lifted the ban on women driving and explored investments in Silicon Valley. But 'MBS' began to betray an erratic interior beneath the polish laid on by scores of consultants and public relations experts like McKinsey & Company.

The Teutonic Knights are said to be the toughest warriors the Catholic church ever had during the crusades. Discover how this Catholic order has influenced our history and even present times. The Teutonic Knights may receive less attention than the other two Catholic orders of Crusaders - the Hospitallers and the Knights Templar - but their history is just as storied and complex as that of their monastic peers.

NECESSARY CHANGES The Need and Power of Repentance The most fundamental of all of our beliefs as a follower of Jesus Christ is the need and necessity for repentance. This one need is so primal and basic that it was the first word that Jesus spoke when He introduced the Kingdom of God on earth. Repentance then is the root of the necessary changes that we should make, face, and embrace as believers in Jesus Christ. But what is it? How does it work? When does it take place? These questions and many more will be addressed in the pages yet to come. This book is not a theological treatise on the ...

Liquid Church tells the fascinating story of a New Jersey church that began "on accident" and grew into one of America's 100 fastest-growing churches, with over 5,000 in weekly attendance and more than 2,400 baptisms to date. Their secret? They harnessed the power of six powerful ministry currents sweeping across North America including: special needs, creative communication, ministry mergers, compassionate cause, radical generosity, and leadership development.

Will God ever use me again? How can I invest my broken life? Does my life matter? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? All too often, churches, organizations, and companies abandon their broken leaders at the very moment the person becomes most useful. In Redemptive Leadership, Dr. Harv Powers explains Why God uses only broken leaders How God uses brokenness to transform the lives of others The process to become a redemptive leader Redemptive leadership rests on the hope that out of the ashes of our lives, transcendent influence emerges. God uses all the events of our lives, both ...

Experience Healing for your Body, Soul and Spirit through Kingdom emotions! In Christianity, human emotions are often considered to be misleading and untrustworthy—a lingering part of our fallen nature that distract us from God’s truth. But our emotions were created by God, and though the enemy may seek to manipulate our hearts, Jesus sets us free! Dr. Mark Virkler is a trusted authority on prayer, hearing God’s voice, and inner healing. In Unleashing Healing Power Through Spirit-Born Emotions, Dr. Virkler and his daughter Charity, help you to see emotions as unique channels through ...

Smith Wigglesworth:*JESUS gave us the POWER to BIND and POWER to LOOSE; we must BIND the evil POWERs and LOOSE the afflicted and set them free. There are many cases where Satan has control of the mind, and those under the satanic influence are not all in asylums.*The Son of God was manifested in this world to DESTROY the works of the devil; and it is His purpose that the sons of God should also be manifested in this present earth to DESTROY the works of the devil.*The power of God is just the same today.It doesn't matter what the people say,Whatever God has promised He is able to perform,...

Parents of any age or at any stage can cultivate the same virtues in prayer that Saint Monica discovered during her long wait for God's answer for her child. This devotion includes eighteen contemporary reflections, meditations taken from the writings of Saint Augustine, and prayers adapted from the liturgy and other ancient sources.

Do you have a sense that you are meant for something greater than just surviving, but your past hurts keep holding you back? Have you sought answers from a variety of health care providers, gurus, or coaches, looking for the expert who will finally fix or save you? Do you feel betrayed by your body? Confused by your symptoms and angry that you body is letting you down? Wounds to Wisdom is a raw narrative that takes you directly through the heart of one woman's trauma into the deeper truth of the power and purpose that is available to each of us. This book illuminates a journey through the ...