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This practical manual is a step-by-step guide for pulpit nominating committees in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). In several brief chapters, Dean Foose tells committees how to get organized, how to compose the congregational information materials, how to compile a list of candidates, what kinds of questions to ask in an interview, and other essential tips and tactics for finding the right pastor.
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Rev. Jones was asked to write a paper for one of the oldest main line Protestant denominations on the phenomenon of miracles, signs, and wonders, known as pentecostal experiences. Pentecostalism is the fastest growing arm of the Christian body in the world today and is breaking into older more traditional churches, as well as touching almost every city in the world through the last three waves of the Holy Spirit, the Charismatic movement of the 1970's,...
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En la época actual, Jesús de Nazaret cosecha elogios y aplausos en casi todos los frentes. Atrás quedan los virulentos ataques de otros tiempos en los que hasta de su existencia histórica se llegó a dudar.
Pero continúan vigentes las grandes preguntas del pasado: ¿fue Jesús algo más que un gran hombre?, ¿es el Hijo de Dios?, ¿resucitó de entre los muertos? De la respuesta a estos interrogantes depende la «verdad» del cristianismo, tema...
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This book is about four radical and daring Catholic women – radical and daring because they chose to enter the American maelstrom of race. One, Katharine Drexel, became a saint in 2000. The others, Dorothy Day, Catherine de Hueck Doherty, and Sister Thea Bowman were all declared Servants of God – the title bestowed by the Catholic Church on those on the first rung of official sanctity. Of the four women, three are white, one is black; two were...
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For the writing of this book is exciting to me, of us being able to prepare for Jesus' return. And as the Scriptures say, to watch and pray means that Jesus really would like to have us come with Him on His return to the Father's house in heaven.Most do know very little about the function of a church body of believers when it comes to the proper role of an apostle, a prophet, an evangelist, a bishop/pastor, and a teacher. And as how to define the...
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Adult Sunday school can effectively increase the health of a church, and foster community and spiritual formation among its participants. Sunday Schools That Really Excel is a revealing look at actual churches with adult fellowships that not only survive but thrive.
No matter the setting or challenges facing your church, this book is highly encouraging and practical. Various authors contribute chapters that blend an illustration of an excellent existing...
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For those who declare "it doesn't work!" here is a book that can stimulate, encourage, and hopefully correct the problem that many churches and pastors have declared to be the problem. Many have prophesied the demise of Sunday school however in this resource Steve Parr encourages the church to utilize a tool it has used for over a hundred years to be intentionally evangelistic. Fully inundated with proof that Sunday school can bring vitality to your...
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The Story of an America that no longer exists.What was it like to live in America 90 years ago? Have you ever needed to use an outhouse at two in the morning? Bathed in a corrugated metal tub with water heated on a wood-burning stove? Read at night by kerosine lamp? Fell to your knees in the early morning and prayed that your father might find job that day? Has your mother darned socks and made clothes for you from flour sacks? Have...
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Normalmente cuando oímos hablar de gloria siempre pensamos en bendiciones, en riquezas, en carro nuevo, en local más grande, en dinero, en casa nueva, carro nuevo. Cuando se habla de este tipo de gloria se llenan las iglesias y abundan los gritos de alegría y se llenan las cestas de las ofrendas. Cuando se escribe un libro de este tipo de gloria, rápidamente se convierten en los más vendidos. En este libro lamentablemente no voy a hablar de ese...
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This book offers a model for selecting and training church officers that is grounded in spiritual discernment and development. The book begins with a biblical understanding of leadership, moves into consideration for how to train a Nominating Committee to select leaders according to the biblical vision, and then offers a step-by-step plan for a training event with three components. The training plan is designed to build up the church leaders spiritually...
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A common question when a Christian meets another believer is "where do you go to church?" Often that leads to an understanding of what type of church that is - is it part of an association or denomination, or if independent, what characteristics best define the church (worship style, doctrinal distinctives, etc.). This can be a helpful part of building healthy relationships with other believers - knowing where we have commonalities and where we might...
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Swiss theologian Karl Barth traveled to the United States only once during his long career. In 1962, newly retired, he came to visit family and to deliver a series of lectures subsequently published (by Eerdmans) as Evangelical Theology: An Introduction, which remains in print and widely read to this day.
Besides recounting some delightful and poignant biographical details about Barth's two-month journey through the States, the authors of this book...
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This book examines the prayer texts in the collection of ancient documents known as the Apostolic Fathers, written during the early second century. The book begins with an overview of the Apostolic Fathers and of the prayers found therein. Appendices include every prayer passage in the nine documents. The core of the book explores the function of prayer in the letters of the collection (1 Clement, The Letter of Ignatius, Polycarp to the Philippians,...
14) The Divine Library: A Short Comprehensive Summary Guide to the Bible: From Genesis to Revelation
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The Divine Library: A Short Comprehensive Summary Guide to the Bible:From Genesis to Revelation, Discover the Power, Purpose and Meaning of Scripture in the World's Most Influential Book. The Bible is perhaps human history's most influential and widely read book. It has been translated into thousands of languages and has shaped the beliefs and practices of countless individuals and communities across the world. But despite its popularity, the Bible...
15) The Law of Moses
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The holy scriptures are not always easy to read and understand. The Old Testament has many laws that are impossible for us to keep. Consider some of the following laws. Should we apply capital punishment for incorrigible children? (Exodus 21:18-21), for those caught in adultery? And if you will be honest with yourself, this will include a vast number of people today (Leviticus 20:10). What about the false teachers among us (Deuteronomy 13:1-11), should...
16) Is God a Tyrant
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"In 'Is God a Tyrant?' we embark on a profound exploration of the age-old question that has echoed through the corridors of human thought: Does the divine wield authority with benevolence or tyranny? This thought-provoking journey delves into theology, philosophy, and the tapestry of human experience to scrutinize the concept of God's governance. As we navigate the intricate landscapes of faith and reason, we confront the paradoxes that surround the...
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The Greatest Book on Dispensational Truth in the World. This is Larkin's famous book on dispensationalism that includes his beautifully drawn black and white charts. A must have book for any student of dispensationalism. Over 115 charts, maps, and woodcuts. Great Truths of the Bible With One of a Kind Charts. This book is the result of 30 years study of Dispensational Truth. Guaranteed to be one of the most sound and unique books you will ever find....
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Hard choices lie ahead, Christians. The bestselling team of James Robison and Jay Richards show what's at stake in our post-Christian society, how to prepare, and why we must never forget that the battle, above all, is spiritual.
Our rulers have kicked aside our Constitution and common sense. They have demonized our heroes. Now they're trying to erase the difference between male and female. All while running up unimaginable and catastrophic debt....
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Wesley for Armchair Theologians engagingly presents the life and theology of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Written by prominent Wesley scholar William Abraham, who aimed to "make Wesley come alive for those who would truly love to become armchair theologians," the book is an excellent, entertaining, and expert guide to the work of this important Christian figure.
Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides...
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