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Who Healeth All Thy Diseases
$102.00Add to cartWho Healeth All Thy Diseases is a history of divine healing and 19th-century health reform in the Church of God, one of the earliest and most influential pre-Pentecostal radical holiness movements. The Church of God taught that Wesleyan entire sanctification was creating a visible unity of saints that restored the New Testament church of the apostles.
As the movement grew and experimented with the implications of visible sainthood, physical healing-miraculous divine healing and the physical perfectionism of health reform-became integral to the life and theology of the Church of God, shaping everything from proof of membership and evidence of ministerial authority to childrearing practices and acceptable clothing styles. Physical healing manifested and embodied the movement’s claim that God was healing the universal church (the Body of Christ) by cleansing individuals from the corruption of inbred sin. By 1902, the prevailing opinion in the Church said that divine healing was an essential aspect of the gospel, use of medicine was sinful, and every minister had to exhibit the gifts of healing.
In the early 20th century, the Church’s theology and practices of healing became increasingly problematic. Tragic failures of divine healing, epidemics, medical advances, court trials, mandatory inoculations of schoolchildren, and general opprobrium combined to prevent a simplistic equation of the Church of God and the church of the apostles. By 1925, the Church had reversed its radical, anti-medicine doctrines. Church members continued to affirm that Jesus answered prayers for healing, but they no longer claimed to know exactly how he would answer prayers. With that loss of certainty, healing lost its power to serve as evidence of holiness and its central place in the history of the Church of God.
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Decades Of Life
$45.00Add to cartIn groundbreaking fashion Donald Capps builds on the work of Erik Erikson and James Fowler on the eight stages of life and faith development by focusing on the decades of life. This important modification allows developmental theory to be applied to the way people discuss life stages- in ten-year periods. Capps integrates the insights of psychology with those of pasoral care to show pastors and students how the decades of life impact churches and create situations and contexts for ministry.
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Kingdom Living (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartKingdom Living is predominantly a study of the Book of Romans. The reader will begin to understand all that God has done for His children, all He is presently doing for them, and how faithful He is to His promises. This study is designed to meet the reader in a very real way; revealing God’s provision for all of life. Spirit-Filled Life Study Guides are perfect companions to the New Spirit Filled Life Bible or for use on their own. The guides’ interactive approach offers an in-depth look at practical living in God’s kingdom and challenges users to examine and live their daily lives in light of God’s Word. Features include: 12 Lessons, plus an introduction to Spiritual Warfare and a guide to using the study Each lesson features a Kingdom Key, Word Wealth, Kingdom Extra, and a guide to Kingdom Life. Includes strategies to overthrow works of darkness and live in victory More than 1 million SFL guides sold!
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Palestine In The Time Of Jesus (Revised)
$40.00Add to cartVii
Contents
Maps, Figures, Illustrations, And Sidebars Xi
Abbreviations Xiii
Preface To The First Edition Xvii
Preface To The Second Edition Xxi
1. Catching The Drift 1
Introduction To The Social System Of Roman Palestine
Growing Awareness Of The Biblical Social World / 3
Developing More Adequate Scenarios / 6
Addressing Critiques / 14
Applying The Perspectives / 17
Suggested Reading / 17
2. All In The Family 19
Kinship In Agrarian Roman Palestine
Introduction / 20
Gender / 24
Genealogy And Descent / 26
Marriage / 30
Endowment At Marriage / 35
Divorce / 40
Inheritance / 43
Jesus’ Family In The Gospels / 47
Summary / 54
Applying The Perspectives / 54
Suggested Reading / 55
3. Pyramids Of Power 57
Politics And Patronage In Agrarian Roman Palestine
Introduction /58
Elite Interests: Patronage / 65
Peasant Interests: Rebellion And Social Banditry / 80
Crucifixion: Elite Force In Action / 85
Summary / 89
Applying The Perspectives / 89
Suggested Reading / 90
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4. The Denarius Stops Here 93
Political Economy In Roman Palestine
Introduction / 94
Political Economy In Agrarian Roman Palestine / 95
Jesus And The Palestinian Political Economy / 117
Summary / 119
Applying The Perspectives / 120
Suggested Reading / 120
5. Was Bigger Better? 123
Political Religion In Roman Palestine
Introduction / 124
The Jerusalem Temple And Its Expansion Under Herod The Great / 127
The Personnel And Sacrifices Of The Jerusalem Temple / 130
The Social Impact And Implications Of Herod’s Temple / 137
Political Religion, God’s Reign, And The Jesus Movement / 144
Summary / 145
Applying The Perspectives / 145
Suggested Reading / 146
6. In The Rearview Mirror 149
Conclusion
Glossaries
1. Ancient Groups, Institutions, Objects, And Events 155
2. Ancient Documents, Collections, And Authors 173
3. Social-Scientific And Cross-Cultural Terms 179
Bibliographies
1. Ancient Documents 189
2. Social-Science Theory And Terminology 191
3. References Consulted Or Cited 193
Indexes
1. Index Of Ancient Sources 215
2. Index Of Subjects 224
3. Index Of Authors 229Additional Info
Hanson and Oakman’s award-winning and enormously illuminating volume quickly has become a widely used and cited introduction to the social context of the early Jesus movement. This second edition updates all the discussions in light of more recent scholarship, improves clarity and readability of diagrams and maps, provides additional diagrams and images to enhance the book for student use, and includes new classroom resources, for professors and students, on a Companion Web site.Along with an overview of the ancient Mediterranean worldview, Palestine in the Time of Jesus explores major domains and institutions of Roman Palestine: kinship, politics, economy, and religion.
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From Patmos To The Barrio
$27.00Add to cartSanchez’s subject is the power of imperial myths – and the subversive power unleashed when resistance movements take over those myths for their own purposes. Moving from John of Patmos’s inversion of Roman imperial mythology in Revelation 12 to the indigenous appropriation of Spanish symbolism and mythology, in seventeenth-century Mexico, Sanchez then explores the continuing power of the Virgin of Guadalupe (La Guadalupana) to inspire movements for a better society in our own day.
From Patmos to the Barrio reveals new insights into the biblical Apocalypse of John, and the enduring power of its legacy down to the present day, and includes contemporary translations of two important 17th century documents concerning La Guadalupana: Luis Laso de la Vega’s Huei tlamahuioltica and Miguel Sanchez’s Imagen de la Virgen Maria. Also included are images of La Guadalupana in the murals of East Los Angeles.
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History Of Presbyterian Missions
$48.00Add to cartThis comprehensive volume features a collection of interpretive essays on the work of missions in the Presbyterian Church for over sixty years. It discusses events and challenges to the churchs mission activities and to its missionaries and examines the ways in which changes in denominational structures impacted mission work. Reflections from Presbyterian mission leaders, firsthand accounts from missionaries, and an overview of the work in specific mission areas from Latin America to East Asia make this an ideal resource for those involved in Presbyterian missions, scholars, and all those who seek to understand the breadth and depth of Presbyterian missions during this period.
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Camp Gramma : Putting Down Spiritual Stakes For Your Grandchildren
$14.99Add to cartLiving in a world where the stakes are high, the influences are many, and the entertainment can be costly, it’s more crucial than ever for grandparents to understand the importance of their role in their grandchildren’s lives.
In Camp Gramma, Judi Braddy combines personal examples with practical helps as she imparts insight, wisdom, and the tools for embracing modern-day camping theme, she equips grandparents with ideas and encouragement for playing active roles in their granchildren’s lives. From understanding the emotions of grandparenthood to exploring legacies, passing on traditions, and establishing the importance of spiritual journeys, Judi Braddy teaches grandparents to love, laugh, and intentionally form long-lasting memories with their grandchildren.
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Accounting Demystified
$18.99Add to cartAccounting is truly the language of business. Success or failure is measured in dollars, but in order to make good decisions, you need to understand how finances drive business realities and become fluent in the essential elements of the accounting process. ACCOUNTING DEMYSTIFIED tells you all you need to know about the numbers that drive business. The book uses examples of typical business situations to demonstrate basic financial concepts, including: * The accounting process * Financial statements * Making entries * Accounts payable and accounts receivable * Cashflow statements * Fixed and intangible assets * Inventory * Liabilities * Adjusting and closing entries * Prepaid expenses *Preparing a bank reconciliation * Accounting information systems * Stockholders equity * Ratio analysis ACCOUNTING DEMYSTIFIED transforms a complex and potentially intimidating subject into something anyone can easily comprehend. This useful resource helps you understand the basics of accounting and gives you access to an essential part of any business equation. For new students of accounting, entry-level accounting professionals, and business professionals whose own work relates directly to the numbers on the ledger, a basic understanding of core accounting functions and documents is critical. Accounting Demystified provides a simple and straightforward description of universal elements of the accounting process, plus accessible tutorials in creating, interpreting, and using financial statements. Haber’s clear language will let readers: * understand accounting basics * find errors quickly * prepare accurate financial statements * analyze financial documents * determine the financial health of a business * prepare a financial prospectus for potential investors and lenders From the classroom to the back room to the board room, Accounting Demystified serves as a valuable primer on the basics of accounting and the purposes they serve.
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Pray Big For Your Marriage (Reprinted)
$15.00Add to cartMarriage is one of the most important relationships in a person’s life-the one that benefits tremendously from prayer. Will Davis has taught people how to pray big for even the little things in life. Now he turns his straightforward and practical communication style to the marriage relationship.
In Pray Big for Your Marriage Davis helps readers combine God’s teachings on marriage with his promises on prayer. He shows men and women how to pray specific, pinpoint prayers for their spouses. Complete with a month-long prayer plan, Pray Big for Your Marriage teaches readers how to pray for:
*emotional and spiritual intimacy
*the spiritual growth of a spouse
*purpose in marriage
*protection from temptation
*and much morePray Big for Your Marriage is for all couples-those trying to save their marriage, enjoying marital bliss, or getting married soon.
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Month Of Summer
$15.00Add to cartFor Rebecca Macklin, an ordinary summer brings about an extraordinary change of heart when she discovers that her aging father has been wandering the Dallas streets alone, and his wife, Hanna Beth, has landed in a nursing home. Now Rebecca must put aside old resentments and return to her childhood home. In this moving story of separation and forgiveness, two women will unravel the betrayals of the past and discover the true meaning of family.
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Kingdom Warfare (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartSpirit-Filled Life Study Guides are perfect companions to the New Spirit Filled Life Bible or for use on their own. The guides’ interactive approach offers an in-depth look at practical living in God’s kingdom and challenges users to examine and life their daily lives in light of God’s Word.Features include:12 Lessons, plus an introduction to Spiritual Warfare and a guide to using the studyEach lesson features a Kingdom Key, Word Wealth, Kingdom Extra, and a guide to Kingdom Life. Includes strategies to overthrow works of darkness and live in victory More than 1 million SFL guides sold!
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Washed By Blood
$16.99Add to cartIn the summer of 2007, Brian “Head” Welch, the former lead guitarist for the rock band Korn, took the music world by storm with his Hew York Times bestselling autobiography, Save Me from Myself, which recounts his years in the band, his debilitating addiction to drugs, and his unprecedented salvation through Jesus.
Now, Welch has written a young adult companion to his bestseller, sharing his inspirational story with Christian teens across the country. Discussing how his newfound faith has influenced his relationship with his daughter, his life, and his music, Head describes the challenging but rewarding events since his conversion, exposing the truth about how the trials of his life have made his faith run deeper with each passing day.
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Embracing The Love Of God
$14.99Add to cartSmith distills the basic principles of Christian love and provides a new paradigm for relationship with God, self, and others that is based not on fear and judgment, but rather on acceptance and care. Smith’s moving insights illuminate the true, gentle nature of God’s love and teach readers how to continue on the path of love by embracing it day by day.
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Revelation (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartUntil the End of Time, Revelation is a step-by-step look at biblical prophecy and its modern fulfillment. This study will allow the reader to better understand the judgments of God and enable a greater excitement as the blessed hope we find in Jesus is revealed. Spirit-Filled Life Study Guides are perfect companions to the New Spirit Filled Life Bible or for use on their own. The guides’ interactive approach offers an in-depth look at practical living in God’s kingdom and challenges users to examine and live their daily lives in light of God’s Word. Features include:12 Lessons, plus an introduction to Spiritual Warfare and a guide to using the studyEach lesson features a Kingdom Key, Word Wealth, Kingdom Extra, and a guide to Kingdom Life. Includes strategies to overthrow works of darkness and live in victory More than 1 million SFL guides sold!
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Egermeiers Bible Story Book (Revised)
$21.99Add to cartBible Stories – 312 stories from Genesis to Revelation (Old and New Testaments)
Art – 122 full-color, full page illustrations by the late, renowned artist Clive Uptton
Table of Contents – Updated with color subject headings and scripture references to make finding and studying specific stories even easier
Question & Answers – Reinforce Bible learning with this helpful resource
Helpful Bible Information –
How we got the Bible
Books of the Bible and their history
Interesting facts about the Bible
Great Old and New Testament prayers
Reference table of Jesus’ parables and where they were found in the BibleMaps – Color-coded and enlarged for easy, useful reference
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Hospitality : Gods Call To Compassion
$12.99Add to cartThe word hospitality brings to mind tables filled with cookies and pots of good coffee.
Offering food to friends is a wonderful ministry indeed, but the biblical concept of hospitality is much deeper and more significant. In these studies by Patty Pell, you’ll discover the Old Testament call to hospitality as the distinguishing feature of those who are in relationship with God, the outward-focused expression of the grace and provision that one has received from God. In the New Testament the extension of life, provision and protection is expanded as Jesus unpacks image after image of the kingdom of God in the language of host and guests.
Come and discover God’s call to hospitality.
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Life Inside Out
$19.99Add to cartPurpose, success, a better life…we all want it, but does it come to us or through us? Find out in this 60-day experiment in loving God and loving people. It’s been proven in thousands of lives. Now experience for yourself how moment-by-moment connection to God with willingness fulfills our deepest longings and changes us into life-giving people.
You’ve heard it all before. The promises for a better life get tiresome after awhile, because you know they don’t deliver. However, they do touch on a profound and inescapable truth. You were created to live your life out of a rewarding, richly textured relationship with God and others-and deep down, you long to experience that kind of life. But how? Are you willing to devote sixty days to finding out? Soul Revolution may be one of the most important books you’ll ever read. In it, author and pastor John Burke guides you on a journey of experiential discovery. Called the “60-60 Experiment,” it has already made a profound impact on thousands who have discovered what it means to actually “do life” with God.
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Understanding Financial Stewardship (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThe Life Principles Study Guides are perfect companions to Dr. Stanley’s Life Principles Bible or for use on their own. They are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Each study guide contains 10 Bible study lessons consisting of in-depth commentary by Dr. Charles Stanley, pertinent Scripture passages on the topic, and thought-provoking questions to facilitate group study. It will help you get in touch with the Bible, God, and yourself.
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What If Jesus Had Never Been Born
$19.99Add to cartOne powerful truth is undeniable: if Christ had never been born, nearly every facet of human life would be worse. Discover what the world would have been like without Jesus, and how some of the world’s greatest accomplishments exist only because he lived.
We live in a cynical age in which only one prejudice is tolerated: anti-Christian bigotry. Yet despite the near constant and attacks against the faith, one powerful truth is undeniable: if Christ had never been born, nearly every aspect of human life would be much more miserable than it is today.
In What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?, discover:
*Christianity’s impact on the value of human life, helping the poor, and education
*Christianity’s impact on world history and the founding of America
*Christianity’s contribution to civil liberties, science, medicine, and economics
*Lives changed by Jesus ChristThe author also examines what happens in a world without Christianity, as well as fulfilling the purpose of believers as we move forward.
Arranged topically and presenting compelling, little-known historical facts, What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? clearly demonstrates that an enormous benefits to humankind–from economics to art to government, science to civil liberties, morality to health, and beyond–would never have occurred had Jesus Christ not lived.
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Friendly Fire In The Civil War
$17.99Add to cartThrough stories of defective ammunition, accidental shooting, inexperienced troops, and deliberate firings, this book is the first to identify when Yankee killed Yankee and Confederate killed Confederate. These tragic accounts strip away the romanticism of the Civil War.
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God Of Surprises
$22.99Add to cartOne of the most widely read and highly acclaimed religious books for over twenty years, God of Surprises takes readers on a spiritual journey of discovery and change. Gerard Hughes encourages us to realize the truth of Jesus’ words – “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field” – and suggests ways to find that treasure within ourselves. This newest edition also contains reflections by Hughes on his influential book and an appreciative foreword by Eugene Peterson.
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While Single And Being Purified
$16.49Add to cartThe Lord has blessed Susan with a heart for singles. Her desire is for them to know their First Love, reclaim their purity and tap into the abundance of God’s blessings. While journeying the single life herself, she uses her experiences to bring others from a life of brokenness to wholeness in Christ. She is currently living in Wellington, New Zealand – a singer/songwriter trainee and a Physiotherapist, a servant of the Lord at ELIM international and beyond. Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? . How can I reclaim my purity and grab hold of God’s destiny for my life while I am single? . How come things go well for others but me? . How do I become restored from guilt following a fall from grace? . How do I know if I am in an unhealthy relationship? . As I wait, what qualities do I look for in a prospective spouse? . How do I surround myself and learn from wise and Godly people? . How can I support someone or break from the curse of homosexuality as I journey with Christ? . Have I found my First Love? In this book, Susan uses her love of poetry, music and life experiences to answer the above questions. This is a must read if you want to be pruned, replenished and made whole while single.
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Gideons Torch : A Novel
$17.99Add to cartA newly elected president must deal with a crisis that challenges his administration’s agenda and changes the course of the nation. Full of insider information, this political thriller paints a believable picture of Washington’s corridors of power with an alarming ring of truth.
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Hockey Tonk : The Amazing Story Of The Nashville Predators
$19.99Add to cartSince becoming an official franchise of the National Hockey League in May 1998, The Nashville Predators have gained an incredible amount of regional and national attention. In Hockey Tonk, owner Craig Leipold and Richard Oliver take readers on a fascinating journey from the birth of the Nashville Predators to the planning and execution of the team’s inaugural season. From their first game in October 1998 before a sell out crowd of more than 17,000 to games being played today, the Nashville Predators have drawn a total of more than a million fans to their games. This book goes behind the scenes to describe not only how the Predators got and kept so many fans so fast, but also how they became one of the NHL’s most successful expansion teams in just one season. Fans and business people alike will be interested in this amazing story.
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Desert Experience : Personal Reflections On Finding God’s Presence And Prom
$14.99Add to cartAt one time or another, every Christian goes through a period which is referred to as a “desert experience”-a time when they feel forsaken by God, in doubt about what God would have them do, a period of darkness of the soul. Many, during those times, feel they are alone in this experience, but this thought-provoking book shows readers that they are not alone-that in fact, many well-known Christians have been there also. Featuring personal testimonies from each contributor, The Desert Experience offers readers encouragement and valuable lessons from those who have made it through the “desert”-lessons of hope, humility, goodwill, and the sovereignty of God -all lessons necessary for the maturing of a Christian.
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Reconcilable Differences : Healing For Troubled Marriages With Study Guide
$14.99Add to cartIs is possible for a couple whose marriage is in serious trouble or a couple who is already divorced to restore harmony — and even love — to their relationship? Jim Talley believes it is, and Reconcilable Differences shows why reconciliation is worth the effort. This book provides practical, biblical advice on how to resolve conflicts and develop a relationship based on mutual love, respect, and trust.
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Heritage In Crisis
$50.99Add to cartAcknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Identity Crisis Facing Churches Of Christ
2. The Generation Gap In The Church Of Christ
3. Where We Are In The Discussion Or “Desecularizing The Church Of Christ In The 21st Century”
4. The Holy Spirit And Christian Union
5. Baptism And Our View Of Other Denominations
6. Hermeneutics
7. Instrumental Music
8. Purpose And Style In Worship
9. Women’s Roles
10. The Qualification And Selection Of Elders
11. Missionary Societies And Denominational Structures
12. Theological Trends From 1960 To The Present
Afterward
Bibliography
Index
Additional Info
The Churches in Christ are in growing disagreement about the direction that the Restoration Movement should take. A Heritage in Crisis introduces the background of this “identity crisis,” evaluates nine specific issues that threaten to divide the Churches of Christ today–such as worship styles and women’s roles–and suggests changes Churches in Christ can make in order to facilitate the change back to God’s original intent for the church. More than simply an academic examination of doctrinal issues, A Heritage in Crisis seeks to identify a path by which the Churches of Christ might move into a future illuminated by the light of God’s Word. -
Collected Sermons Of William Sloan Coffin 2
$56.00Add to cartComprised of the sermons preached by William Sloane Coffin while he was senior minister at the prestigious Riverside Church in New York City (1977-1987), these two volumes capture the renowned preacher and social activist at work: ministering to American hostages in Iran, supporting AIDS awareness in the early years of the epidemic, rallying his audiences to battle poverty and fight for nuclear disarmament, celebrating marriages and baptisms, and mourning the loss of loved ones, including his own son, Alex. Every sermon constitutes a powerful reminder of his legacy-challenging the conscience of a nation.
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3rd Terrorist : The Middle East Connection To The Oklahoma City Bombing
$22.99Add to cartIn this alarming book, reporter Jayna Davis tells of her amazing journey leading from the smoking rubble of the Murrah Federal Building to the sleazy haunts of John Doe #2, the mysterious Middle East suspect who the Justice Department was at first desperate to find?then insisted never existed.
With a reporter’s practiced skill, Jayna Davis unscrambles the convoluted and distorted facts of the Oklahoma City bombing to present a compelling case that proves Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols did not act alone and in fact worked in tandem with Middle East connections that lead directly to Saddam Hussein’s personal army.
Ten years after the tragic April 19 bombing, this revised edition of the controversial book that captured the attention of the 9/11 Commission offers new information and a new afterword that covers the Iraq War, the verdict in the Nichols state murder trial, and recent confirmation of Al-Qaeda General Al-Zawahiri’s visit to OKC to approve the bombing.
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Welcome To The Family
$17.99Add to cartWhen you become part of God’s family and join a local congregation, you encounter new expectations, privileges, vocabulary, and more. In this accessible book, Pastor John MacArthur shows new Christians how to process all this and “plug in” to the church. He gives converts the big picture of what it means to be a part of the fellowship of believers.
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Dog Training Fly Fishing And Sharing Christ In The 21st Century
$18.99Add to cartTed Haggard presents a successful and tested model for a small group ministry here that can be implemented by a church of any size. By enabling members to embrace and capitalize on their own unique abilities, the diverse groups create an environment where people meet mentors that can disciple and guide them. This need-and interest based approach redefines the model for powerful church growth.
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Get In The Ark
$18.99Add to cartSteve Farrar says, “If you want to know what is going to happen in the future then you have to look back to the past.” His recommended reading list for understanding the future through the past? The biblical prophets. Through his own study of the prophets, Farrar is convinced that America is on the brink of judgment. He says, “The problem with America is not the unbelieving world. The problem with America is the people of God. Our gospel is cancelled by the way we live.” With Get In The Ark, Farrar gives Christians the tools they need to victoriously face the coming judgment.
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Dead Sea Scrolls And The Hasmonean State
$33.99Add to cartThe Dead Sea Scrolls and the Hasmonean State is the first book dedicated solely to the question of how we can learn political history from the Qumran scrolls. This English edition of Hanan Eshel’s 2004 Hebrew publication updates that earlier work with more recent scholarship, now also including English-language resources.
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Unlocking Gods Freeing Truth About Women
$19.49Add to cartThe original language wording of the Bible is wonderfully liberating for women, and Dr. Rocco brings to light what many have not heard. This book explains strong evidence for women in ministry roles. It untangles difficult passages pertaining to church and home life. Topics include: Elders Marriage Deacons Usage of “Head” Governing Authorities Unexpected Feminine Language Masculine Language Prohibitions about Speaking/Teaching Dr. Rocco is an adjunct professor in Biblical languages at Evangel Theological Seminary and serves on a church ministry team. The author has read through the entire Bible over 50 times in various translations and languages. Doctor of Ministry Master of Divinity Biblical Studies Diploma
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Writing With Love
$15.99Add to cartThrough the Holy Spirit, the love of God is paramount to victorious living throughout eternity in spite of Satan’s direct attempts to trick and draw followers of Christ away from Him in order to discredit God’s powerful Word. By reading and meditating on these biblical studies in this book, the readers will discover the love of God is the answer for a marriage, mental illness, and even business. Perhaps those who do not know Christ will be compelled to learn more about Him for God gave His Son, Jesus Christ, to the world because of His love for all people.
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Financial Exodus : Financial Deliverance Of Gods People
$17.49Add to cartAuthor and Pastor Guy Walker makes a convincing argument that God is about to call His people to embark on a modern day Exodus. Unlike the forced march of Biblical times which was from one geographic location to another, today God is calling His people to “come out of” the world’s financial system which has by and large, enslaved them. They have, of course, willingly accepted this bondage through their voracious appetite to consume goods and services that they cannot afford to pay for. The result is financial oppression through consumer debt that is stifling their spiritual life. Financial Exodus is a roadmap to freedom and true financial prosperity.God’s way. He is calling His people to no longer “be conformed to the world, but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you might prove what the good and acceptable will of God is (for your life).” God has a plan for your deliverance.read Financial Exodus to find out what it is.
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Aunt Lillian
$15.49Add to cartAunt Lillian is a chilling story of bitterness and unforgiveness. It is a memoir that compels the reader to jump out of the author’s life and into his own family. As he or she “river rafts” through many sequences, forgiveness becomes an imposing personal challenge. It is never an easy fix. Sometimes it’s a long drawn out process, sometimes an immediate decision, and tragically, sometimes never happening at all. The choice we make to forgive or not to forgive has far-reaching effects. Under The Peach Tree is also a memoir, depicting the life and death of the author’s fourteen-year old son. It is meant to be a hope and encouragement to those who have lost children. It is a companion book to Aunt Lillian because of a decision to forgive the “unforgivable.”
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Experiencing The Truth
$22.50Add to cartCommunicates the need of a vibrant, experiential, Reformed Christianity among African-American and all believers.
The authors lay out the biblical basis for choosing and attending a church and demonstrate how the historic Reformed expression has been the most biblically accurate and experientially consistent expression of Christianity.
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Esther : A Woman Of Strength And Dignity
$19.99Add to cartIn Great Lives: Esther, Dr. Swindoll delves into the real-life story of Queen Esther showing how the qualities that empowered her godly life are available for every Christian. Everyone loves a transformation story. Rags to riches. Plain to beautiful. Weak to strong. Esther’s story is that, but it is much more. It is the account of God working mightily in one life and how godly attributes like courage, dignity, wisdom, and strength can thwart evil and replace terror with joy. Chuck Swindoll celebrates the story of Esther and reveals how every Christian can live a transformation story.
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Life Beyond Laundry
$12.95Add to cartNearly every woman, and many men, face the challenge of finding meaning in the mundane piles of laundry and daily tasks facing them each week. Every now and then, however, someone raises their head from amongst the piles and notices that there are things going on around them. It smells differently out there. Life is happening and they want to be a part of it! This someone has come alive to encourage all of us to find joy and inspiration, not by escaping, but by tuning in to the quiet, gentle whispers of God in the midst of these tasks. In easy to read, short chapters, Kristen Cottingham shares delightfully candid insights gained in her persistent hunt for treasures buried in the unlikely form of practical obligations and activities. You won’t need a map or message in a bottle to benefit from Kristen’s honest and down to earth style. Pull up a basket and prop your feet. You will be amazed at the valuable gems you’ll find in “Life Beyond Laundry.”
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Am I Making Myself Clear
$14.99Add to cartLincoln, Churchill, Mother Teresa, Gutenberg-all of these individuals had something in common beyond their passion, determination, and faith: They had a remarkable grasp of the art of communication. Lack of communication is the #1 reason for broken marriages, failed partnerships, and severed relationships. In Am I Making Myself Clear? Terry Felber shares ten essential skills that anyone can develop and use to go beyond talking to effective communication. They include: The Art of Unspoken Language, The Art of Valuing Others, The Art of Authenticity, and The Art of Self-Talk. Felber equips readers to master all forms of communication, from participating in a simple conversation to facilitating a business meeting. For anyone interested in self improvement and empowerment, this book is a vital resource.
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Gods Eye View
$18.99Add to cartIn God’s Eye View, Tommy Tenney explores how worship lifts us up to see the trouble we face from God’s perspective instead of being trapped in an earthly, time-bound viewpoint. The higher we go, the smaller our problems seem. Tenney also teaches the Principle of Magnification: The closer you get to something, the bigger it appears. In other words, worship not only “shrinks” our problems; it also magnifies God in our lives and to others. Worship doesn’t really change our problems; it just minimizes their influence over us as we focus on God. He doesn’t promise to remove all of our circumstances, but God does assure us that in His presence and from His perspective–we can see things as they really are and not how they appear to be. In the book of Revelation John was instructed to “behold the Lion,” but from an earthly perspective John saw only the Lamb. The heavenly perspective reveals that the Lamb is the Lion, the babe of Bethlehem is the “ancient of days,” and the dragon is really a weakened lizard. God’s eye view is higher than man’s. Higher than a bird’s eye view, higher than a man’s eye view is God’s eye view.
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Preaching The Story That Shapes Us
$19.99Add to cartForeword
Introduction
Part 1: The Theology And Narrative Of Biography:
The Calling And The Called
1. Before I Had A Thumb To Suck
2. The Love Of The Game
3. The Call
4. Spoking It
5. A Vulnerable God
6. Fleas In The Parsonage
7. IWish She’d Learn To Cuss
Part 2: The Bible: Where The Words Come From . . .
and What They Do
8. God Speaks
9. The Written Word
10. Reading . . . Or Being Read?
11. Hearing
12. Tribute To A Friend And Mentor
13. Theological Assumptions
Part 3: Getting Ready To Preach
14. Sensing And Attending
15. Inquisitiveness
16. Looking For Trouble
17. AWorld Of Images And Experiences
18. Pausing To Let The Text Do Me Good
19. Don Wardlaw Again
20. Consulting With The Scholars
21. Exegeting The Congregation
Excursus 1: On A Corporate Vs. Individual Theology Of Worship-
Invitation To The Dance
Excursus 2: On The Use Of Power-Siding With Power
22. The Shape Of The Sermon
23. Public Speaking For Pastors
24. Top 10 Don’ts
25. The Worship Plot
Part 4: Anthology Of Sermons
New Eyes-Luke 24:13-35
Touched-Luke 4:14-30
Seeing Past The Labels-Luke 7:36-50
Hollow Laughter, Holy Tears-Luke 6:17-26
Divine Backing-Luke 9:28-43
God’s Blog-Jeremiah 31:31-34
Neb’s Nightmare-Daniel 4
Deep In Our Bones-Exodus 2:1-25
Eternal Optimism-Romans 8:18-30
You Can’t Hide Family Resemblance-1 John 3:4-10
Enemies-Psalm 109
Dirty Hands, Pure Hearts-Matthew 5:8
Notes
BibliographyAdditional Info
In our world, stories matter. Methods and systems are beneficial because they provide structure and help keep us on the right road; but the motivation and courage to keep walking the road, come from the stories we hear and see and experience-stories that inspire hope and bring us face-to-face with God.For ministers, the call to preach is a call into a story that forms and shapes us. It’s about stumbling into revelation as life unwinds and scripture unfolds. It’s about listening to God’s voice and then sharing it with others. It’s about recognizing that when people gather to hear a sermon, God speaks. And it’s about understanding that when He speaks, He speaks through you.
Preaching the Story That Shapes Us is more than a textbook on preaching. It’s an empowering call for preachers to present a picture of the kingdom of God already at work among us, recognizing that the work of preaching is not just about arranging words-it’s about people. With elegant prose and crafted reason, Dan Boone weaves together scripture, personal narrative, structure, and theological reflection to provide a satisfying, efficient guide to narrative preaching. From exploring the importance of biography to walking readers through creative processes that shape the sermon, Boone shows preachers how to awaken lives and share the stories of God that reveal who we are and lead us to who we will be.
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77 Ways Your Family Can Make A Difference
$14.99Add to cart1. Design A “Bring-If-Back Box”
2. Create A Card Ministry
3. Visit A Nursing Home
4. Buy A Week’s Worth Of Meals
5. Adopt A Missionary
6. Donate Time And Food To An Animal Shelter
7. Spread The Word….Additional Info
Serving others is a vital part of the Christian life. Time and again Christ demonstrated the importance of putting others first and giving what we can to help those less fortunate. As adults, we recognize the importance of instilling these values in our children and youth, but simply telling them to love their neighbor isn’t enough; to leave a lasting impression, they need to see and experience love in action. 77 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference is an easy-to-use resource that parents can use to cultivate compassion in their children and engage their family in acts of service. Filled with suggestions, activities, Bible verses, and topics for discussion, this re-usable manual inspires families to look for ways to make the world a better place by making a difference in the lives of others. Features include: Creative activities that can be adapted to fit your unique family Service ideas for a variety of budgets Bible verses at the end of each activity to help children connect the practical aspects of God’s truth to their lives Interactive discussion questions to help teens understand the importance of each activity and correlate it to God s Word Suggestions that encourage whole families-parents, kids, grandparents, and other relatives-to spend time together as they practice biblical servanthood In addition to families, these ideas and activities can be easily adapted to use with youth groups, Sunday School classes, home school curriculums, small-groups, and church-wide community projects. -
Romans
$25.99Add to cartGeneral Preface
Author’s Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Select BibliographyIntroduction
The Occasion Of The Letter
Christianity At Rome
Romans And The Pauline Corpus
The Text Of Romans
Romans And The Pauline Gospel
“Flesh” And “Spirit” In Romans
“Law” In Romans
The Influence Of Romans
ArgumentAnalysis
Commentary
Additional Info
Paul’s epistle to the Romans changed the lives of many great Christian thinkers, including Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley and Karl Barth. However, while Romans has been among the most influential books of the New Testament, it has also been the subject of some of the church’s most heated debates. What is justification by faith? What is the relationship between law and grace? What is God’s ultimate purpose for Israel? Without losing sight of the simplicity of the gospel, F. F. Bruce guides us along the difficult but rewarding paths of this great letter.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.
The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world’s most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament.
These Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today.
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Divine Authenticity Of Scripture
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Andrew McGowan examines the evangelical understanding of the nature and use of Scripture. McGowan emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit in relation to Scripture, and argues that we should speak of “spiration” rather than inspiration of Scripture.
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From Midterms To Ministry
$35.99Add to cartIn this collection of essays, a seasoned group of ministers, scholars, and theological educators share reflections, born out of personal experience, on the transition from seminarian to minister. All the authors have worked with two assumptions. First, they acknowledge that the school experience, though related, is a different world from the ministry setting. Secondly, they point out that while these arenas share things in common they also differ in significant ways. The contributors speak in a very personal way to the ways these worlds operate under dissimilar sets of expectations and values, with different cultures and ways of life, and also with their own set of distinct challenges, objective, rewards, and focal points. Honest and full of wisdom, Midterms to Ministry will help students and ministers find help to travel on their own vocational path. Contributors: Wallace M. Alston, Ray S. Anderson, M. Craig Barnes, Elizabeth F. Caldwell, Allan Hugh Cole Jr., Pamela D. Couture, Kathy Dawson, Carrie Doehring, Michael Jinkins, L. Gregory Jones, Susan Pendleton Jones, James F. Kay, Cleophus J. LaRue, Thomas G. Long, Loren B. Mead, Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore, Earl F. Palmer, Stephanie Paulsell, Anthony B. Robinson, Carol L. Schnabel Schweitzer, Theodore J. Wardlaw, Traci C. West, William H. Willamon, J. Philip Wogaman, Karen Marie Yust
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Jessie
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Jessie Wheeler, whose husband, Seth, abandoned her before their second child was born, is a single mom and the sole proprietor of Token Creek’s general store. Jessie lives day to day with her hands full and her heart broken.
When Seth suddenly returns to town claiming he’s a man changed by faith, Jessie is reluctant to trust him or God with her family’s future. But Seth sets out to prove his commitment and his love. This is a timeless story of the transforming power of God’s love and forgiveness.
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10 Minute Talks
$24.99Add to cartYouth ministry regularly calls for moments where the “short talk” is the perfect solution. No three points and a poem, no long fancy outlines, just a ten minute talk that tells one point loud and clear through a powerful story. When you’ve only got ten minutes to make your point, give em’ something that they’ll remember.
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Misha And His Leningrad Diary
$21.99Add to cartThis is the story of Misha, a young Russian boy who survived the siege of Leningrad by Nazi Germany during World War II. For 900 days (1941-1944) three million Leningraders endured starvation, lack of water, electricity, and fuel, living on one small piece of bread per day and subjected to endless air raids and bombardments. Cold and starvation destroyed over one million lives. The focal point of the book is based on the events detailed in Misha’s diary. The remainder describes the historical context and impact of the blockade, and the survivor’s life story. The book is intended as a tribute to the human spirit.
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Day Is Yours
$29.99Add to cartThe Day Is Yours is a protest against the culture of speed both in society at large, but also, more ominously, in the church itself. Rooted in the monastic liturgy of the hours, The Day is Yours argues that in order for Christians to act as a truly prophetic witness, in a time of cultural decadence, they must recover a more biblical rhythm in which work, rest, relationships, worship, and prayer are held together in creative tension. Written by a pastor, the central thrust of The Day is Yours is that living one day at a time with gratitude and contentedness is vital, lest the church capitulates to the distractedness of modern life.
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Book Of Revelation
$44.99Add to cartFor most people, Revelation is a book that is either largely ignored, or it is the object of such fanatical study and fanciful interpretation that it passes from the realm of the interesting and helpful into the realm of fantasy and speculation. Much literature has been published in recent years on its interpretation some of which is scholarly and technical, and some of which is populist and accessible. The problem is that the technical and scholarly material frequently requires careful and detailed study, combined with an advanced level of knowledge, whereas much of the populist material tends toward the fanatical and fanciful. The aim of this book is to bridge this gap. It is written with second and third year university students in mind, and would also be helpful for pastors and those in local churches who want to take seriously their study of this often (needlessly) confusing biblical book.
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Transfiguring Capitalism : An Enquiry Into Religion And Global Change
$52.99Add to cart“Addressing the academic market, working in the area of social ethics, this publication addresses key problems in contemporary life, and raises important questions about our growing awareness of the limits of contemporary ways of living with modern economies and modern religion. The author explores possible alternatives to such capitalism and religion and develops a compelling argument for the development of a transcendence of capitalism, what the author terms “”hopeful progression through and beyond the limits of modernity””. In developing this argument the author also injects each chapter with both local (British) and global case studies to illustrate practical problems alongside the theoretical discussion. In addition, whilst focusing on Christianity as an entry point to the various arguments, the author also works in conversation with New Religious Movements and other Faiths including Islam, Hindi and Judaism.”
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Between Sundays
$17.99Add to cartFootball season becomes a time of realization that life’s most important victories are won off the field. A star running back with much to learn, a younger player with much to give, and a woman with a heart for underprivileged kids-thrown together into a time of self-discovery and a new awareness of the things that matter most.
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Feminism Vs Women
$15.49Add to cartIs feminism a movement that aims to promote the interests of all women? Their actions over the last few decades, from the women’s studies departments of academia to the halls of Congress, indicate that the answer is “no.” In practice, the modern feminist movement is not a movement to promote freedom and equality for all women, no matter what their social, political, or religious beliefs may be. It operates as a rigid ideology dictating what women should think and how they should live. Although they might claim to speak for all women, many feminists have absolutely no interest in advocating for the majority of them. Instead, they aim to mold all women into loyal, obedient liberals who tow the establishment line. For all their caterwauling about “choice” and “women’s rights,” feminists fail to respect women’s most important right of all: the right to think and act for ourselves.
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Is The Tithe A New Testament Requirement
$12.49Add to cartSometimes God uses a man in the wilderness to present the truth of His Word. A man, who is unlearned and possess no scholarly degrees or eloquent speech. Concerning John the Baptist, Jesus asked and answered, “What did you come into the wilderness to see? Someone dressed in expensive garments.” The following question is asked of you. For what intent are you purchasing a Christian book? Is it to only learn from and to be dazzled by a writer with grammatically perfect skills and academic achievements? If your answer is yes, then put this book back. I have neither such credentials nor achievements but I do have a hunger towards God and a love of the truth. If such stimulates your palate, you may find many of these teachings refreshing and inspired. This book will help devoted Bible believing Christians to determine if the Tithe is a New Testament requirement.
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Prem Pradhan Apostle To Nepal
$12.95Add to cartPrem Pradhan was led to Christ by members of Bakht Singh’s people, in a city near Nepal. He was Nepal’s first modern convert. Later, he became Nepal’s apostle. By the end of his life, Prem had spent half of his Christian life in prisons. His crime? Preaching Christ and baptizing others.
His very first converts were all fellow prisoners. As you read his story, you will meet a simple man, yet one who matched Paul of Tarsus, stripe for stripe, imprisonment for imprisonment, beating for beating, and church for church. Modern history knows no greater tale than that of the life of Prem Pradhan. If you ever wanted to know the modern equivalent of a Jon Huss, John Wycliffe, the Anabaptists, or Paul, then read this man.
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Cells Design : How Chemistry Reveals The Creators Artistry (Reprinted)
$17.00Add to cartArmed with cutting-edge techniques, biochemists have unwittingly uncovered startling molecular features inside the cell that compel only one possible conclusion-a supernatural agent must be responsible for life. Destined to be a landmark apologetic work, The Cell’s Design explores the full scientific and theological impact of these discoveries. Instead of focusing on the inability of natural processes to generate life’s chemical systems (as nearly all apologetics works do), Fazale Rana makes a positive case for life’s supernatural basis by highlighting the many biochemical features that reflect the Creator’s hallmark signature.
This breakthrough work extends the case for design beyond irreducible complexity. These never-before-discussed evidences for design will evoke awe and amazement at God’s creative majesty in the remarkable elegance of the cell’s chemistry.
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Wagered Heart : A Novel
$15.99Add to cartBethany Silverton can’t resist the challenge of charming a rough cowboy. But when she makes an innocent wager, unexpected results could turn a little flirtation into a lifetime of love. A sheltered preacher’s daughter stakes her heart on love in this action-filled romance in the wild west of 1880s Montana.
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Knowing The Peace Of God
$12.49Add to cartFar too many Christians receive the salvation of God but never experience the peace of God. Life is therefore lived in anxiety, stress and unhappiness. In Philippians 4:8 Paul gives us seven virtues that when we “think on these things” will bring us into knowing the peace of God.
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Things Happen When You Pray Just Pray
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When you prayed, seemingly to no avail, it just might be a sign to do something different. Maybe you need to try a new method of prayer to get positive results. We have seen a phenomenal manifestation of God’s power through different prayer methods. We’ve experienced uncommon miracles: yokes destroyed, major deliverances in the lives of our youth, cancer healed, ministries birthed and financial breakthroughs. We hope that this book will serve to guide you in a more effective prayer life as you answer God’s clarion call to pray. Your faith will increase as you see great and mighty things happen in your life when you just pray. After using these methods of prayer, email us at Mssandi2firm@aol.com and let us know how God has answered your requests. Sandra A. Taybron has served at The House of Prayer & Praise Ministries as Senior Pastor in Rocky Mount, NC, which is located at the AMTRAK Train Station on the 3rd floor. It has been named the “Upper Room” because of the outpouring and intercessory prayer. She is the founder /director of a successful youth organization called The F.I.R.M. (Fellowship In Righteous Motivation) since 1996. It has been instrumental in teaching youth how to seek God’s face through prayer and worship. Pastor Sandra functions under an Apostolic and Prophetic anointing. Her ministry of prayer and The Word is changing lives. She has written and produced her signature song “I Will Do A New Thing In You” which has been sung across the nation. Sandra is the proud mother of one daughter, Tannia, who is the wife of Marcus Pitchford. They are dedicated supporters of the ministry. -
Church Treasurers Manual
$49.99Add to cartCONTENTS
Introduction
1 Responsibilities Of The Church Treasurer
Separation Of Financial Responsibilities
Guidelines For Handling Church Offerings
Acknowledging And Reporting Charitable Gifts
Quid Pro Quo Disclosure Requirements
Suggested Steps In Handling Expenditures
Should You Computerize Your Church’s
Financial Records?
2 Payroll, Employees, And Ministerial Compensation
Who Is An Employee, And Who Is A Contractor?
Employees
Contractors, Employees, And Ministers
Employees (Other Than Clergy)
Clergy
What If We Do Not Withhold And Report?
What If We Are Not Sure Which Employment Relationship
Exists?
10 Steps To Preparing For Payroll Tax Obligations
Ministerial Compensation
IRS Regulations For Business Expense Reimbursements
The Cost Of A Minister Vs. The Cost Of A Ministry
Parsonage Or Housing Allowance?
Pro Parsonage And Con Housing Allowance
Pro Housing Allowance And Con Parsonage
Tax Implications
Another Alternative
OK. We’ve Decided On The Housing Allowance
Conflict Over Compensation Issues
3 Taxes
Tax And Reporting Procedures For Congregations
Classification Of Employees
How The Courts Have Ruled
The Ministerial Employee
The Lay Employee
The Employer Identification Number
What Is Taxable For Federal Income Tax Purposes?
Income Tax Withholding
Social Security/Medicare Tax Witholding
Form W-4
Deposit Of Withheld Amounts
Form 941
Form W-2
Form W-3
Form W-5
Form 1099-MISC
Records
Short Checklist For Tax Procedures
Checklist For Filling Out Box 1 Of Form W-2
Minimizing Income Taxes For Church Employees
Tax-Free Employee Benefits
Business Transportation, Travel, And Related Expenses
The Accountable Reimbursement Plan
What The Church Could Do
The Church-Owned Automobile
Summary
4 Budgeting, Reporting, And Financial Audits
How Do You Determine The Annual Budget?
The Chart Of Annual Accounts
Financial Reports To The Congregation
Balance Sheet
Statement Of Revenue And Expense
Statement Of Cash Flows
Other Financial Reports
Audits
Why Have An Audit?
External Audits
Internal Audits
Audit Procedures
Works Cited
Appendix 1 Where To Go For More Information
Appendix 2 Financial FormsAdditional Info
Most of the time, members who accept the position of church treasurer have little or no background in accounting, especially in smaller churches; and even those with accounting experience may have trouble knowing what’s expected of them when they begin their duties.The Church Treasurer’s Manual is a practical tool that provides treasurers everything they need to know about handling church finances. From an overview of duties to helpful guidelines for completing tasks, new and veteran treasurers alike will learn practical tips and time-saving suggestions that will help them carry out their responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.
Resources include:
an easy-to-understand overview of basic accounting principles
an extensive explanation of tax regulations
options for monthly and annual financial reporting
a general job description for the church treasurer
record keeping form for taxes, accounting ledgers, individual contribution records, budget worksheets, the offering, and more
advice for handling payroll, housing allowances, and other compensations for the pastor and staff
tips on communicating with the church board, the pastor, and the financial committee
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Travailing In Prayer
$16.99Add to cartJesus travailed at Gethsemane, interceding, and agonizing …….for the whole creation. He prayed, “Not my will, but thou will be done.” The Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. For years, at 3:00 am, the Holy Spirit woke me up to pray. One morning, I was awakened by a bright light shining in one corner of my bedroom. I felt led to pray for specific individuals. Later that day, the first person I prayed for called saying they woke up early that morning with chest pains and difficulty breathing. They’re fine now. When I told God I wanted to be a Missionary, He made me a missionary in the workplace; I’ve spearheaded lunchtime Bible Study groups and was an Intercessor. The workplace is a big mission field. God taught me about demon spirits. I interceded on behalf of people possessed with or oppressed by demons.
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Theology For Practical Christian Living
$34.99Add to cartThis book is written to express the paramount importance of understanding systematic theology in a way that impacts the lives of believers on a daily basis. My passion is to encourage God’s people to become Christ-centered with a dedicated and loyal heart to Him which will lead them to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world. Therefore, one motive for writing this book is to help believers to cultivate a closer relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ through the study of the Word of God. It is also my desire that unbelievers will come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior through reading this book. My prayer is that believers will come to understand that God expects them to study and meditate in His Word daily and to apply His Word to their lives moment-by-moment.
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Answered Prayers In Alaska
$10.99Add to cartAs I was being led to document and share the miracles, signs and wonders that the Lord our God in heaven had allowed me to witness throughout my life, I wondered … what was the first miracle that God had allowed me to be a witness to? Then I remembered, my aaka (“aah kaa” is an Inupiaq word meaning mom, but is used by many to reference a grandmother). If it wasn’t for the intercession of praying aaka’s (grandmothers) and the grace of God answering their prayers, where would many of us grandchildren be? I give God all the glory for what he has done for me and my family. I believe one of Gods desires is for us to achieve the purpose that he created us for. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
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Millennium
$22.99Add to cartThis book is a wealth of information, which is interestingly written and justified with documents. It is very thorough and informative, whilst also discussing a delicate issue courageously. No matter what you think about the Millennium, you won’t be bored with this book! In addition, you will learn many facts about the situation in the Middle-East and Israel, which the newspapers refuse for some reason to reveal. The Finnish Christian TV-7, January 2008 One has to admire the author’s knowledge of the Middle-East and the people living there; few have such expertise. When we add his knowledge of the Bible, there certainly aren’t many people who can boast to know equally much. The book covers the basic Gospel too, and thus is also suitable for anyone who is still seeking. In all, this book is very extensive and it can be warmly recommended to anyone. The Finnish Christian Weekly magazine, December 2007
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Theology For Practical Christian Living
$22.99Add to cartThis book is written to express the paramount importance of understanding systematic theology in a way that impacts the lives of believers on a daily basis. My passion is to encourage God’s people to become Christ-centered with a dedicated and loyal heart to Him which will lead them to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world. Therefore, one motive for writing this book is to help believers to cultivate a closer relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ through the study of the Word of God. It is also my desire that unbelievers will come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior through reading this book. My prayer is that believers will come to understand that God expects them to study and meditate in His Word daily and to apply His Word to their lives moment-by-moment.
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Sarahs Son
$11.99Add to cartSet in Daviess County, Indiana’s Amish country, this continuation of Sarah finds Sarah now married and settled on the Yoder farm outside Whitfield. Sarah’s sister has plans for a trip out West, agreeing with Sarah that the cut on James’ arm that seems slow in healing is nothing serious. Esther has a premonition of things to come, but does even she know what really is coming? Be with Sarah when she receives heart-breaking news in Colorado, and when she learns of the Amish school shootings in Nickels Mine, Pennsylvania. This is a story that brings together an enticing mix of conflicts: divine healing, the powwowing practices of the Amish, the internal workings of Amish culture as it deals with problems, and one person’s personal faith when facing terrorism.
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How To Write A Book In 90 Days Gods Way
$15.99Add to cartHow to Write a Book in 90 Days God’s Way guides your book from start to finish, following a 90-day plan seeking God’s direction.
“How to Write a Book in 90 Days God’s Way provides wonderful encouragement and terrific inspiration for the Christian writer, emphasizing dependence on God to produce an inspirational work that will please Him and spiritually fulfill the reader…Clearly Henry Abraham has delivered a much needed resource to today’s Christian authors.” Kathryn Weber, author
“Author Henry Abraham helps Christian authors understand writing and publication under divine guidance. This book helps writers complete a book in 90 days.” D. L. Johann, author / speaker
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Spiritual Protection In One Minute
$12.49Add to cartAre bad things happening in your life that you just don’t understand? If the answer to this question is yes, you may be under attack by Satan. Spiritual Protection in One Minute explains why believers in Jesus Christ are in grave spiritual danger at every moment. Satan can’t have us so his goal is to take away our joy, peace, contentment, and destroy our testimony and relationships. The only way we can defend ourselves is by putting on the full armor of God as outlined in God’s Word. This book is unique because it accurately describes what each piece of spiritual armor is about and it teaches the believer how to quickly and effectively put on the whole armor of God. This book is a must read for those who want to be properly prepared to engage in spiritual warfare and protect themselves and their loved ones from spiritual attacks.
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Age Curve : How To Profit From The Coming Demographic Storm
$22.99Add to cartFor years, marketers have held on to unwavering beliefs that have dictated how they market to their consumers. But the hard truth is that the changes we see in marketing and business are based on one undeniable factor-the size of the generations we are selling to. As each generation ages, what they buy and how much they buy will change. Each product and service has a “best customer” that sustains a business. As these customers grow up, the smartest marketers will stay ahead of them-and their money. In The Age Curve, marketing guru Kenneth Gronbach shows executives and entrepreneurs how to anticipate this wave of predictable demand and ride it to success. Gronbach reveals how our largest generations, the Baby Boomers and Generation Y, are redefining how we market and how businesses can anticipate their needs more effectively. Complete with entertaining examples of companies like Apple who have perfected their strategies for building a loyal customer base, as well as those who haven’t (Levi Strauss and Honda Motorcycle), this book will show readers: * how to determine their best customers * how successful companies are earning the loyalty of Generation Y and cultivating allegiance to their products for years to come * why Generation X is a much less valuable market than any of us have been led to believe * and much more Both shocking and compelling, The Age Curve will change the way companies look at their customers and how they market to them.
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Come All Ye Faithful
$8.95Add to cartDrama can be a wonderful tool for presenting spiritual truths in a fresh and creative way. Come All Ye Faithful is a valuable resource for churches seeking new methods for presenting the joyous message of Advent and Christmas. From an insightful allegory illuminating the symbolism of the Advent wreath to mice depicting the nativity scene in whimsical verse, this resource will appeal to any dramatic preference.
These plays can be used by congregations of almost any size, with only minimal props and costuming required. Copy privileges are included.
The plays featured in this volume are:
* The Living Advent Wreath – a musical allegory depicting a pilgrim’s journey to discover the true meaning of Advent as revealed through the Advent Wreath (sheet music is included).
* The Mouse Christmas – a lighthearted children’s play written in rhyming verse.
* The Ad Vent Wheat — a humorous children’s play offering a slightly altered view of the Christmas message.
Each of these plays will help congregations capture anew the true joy of the Advent and Christmas season. -
Good Mourning : Getting Through Your Grief
$17.00Add to cartIn this brief book Allan Cole explains the process of grief and what loss can do to us, identifies ways of coping, and reminds us of the hope that we can find in mourning. Ulitimately, Cole offers a plan of “good mourning” – a way to work through the loss and rebuild life with new strength. Cole describes what it takes to be engaged in good mourning instead of endless suffering and demonstrates how faith and prayer can be practical tools in rebuilding life after loss.
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Charting The Course
$15.99Add to cartIVP Print And Demand Title
Why is it that the same economic forces that produce good things for us like penicillin and housing are just as effective at bringing us things like pornography and heroin? How can the same systems of production generate such a wide array of good and bad outcomes? Markets are morally neutral. But people are not. Markets recognize no moral difference between good and evil. Markets don’t inherently recognize any values other than those brought by men and women to the marketplace each and every day.
At the core of the market system is a concept of value that says things are worth what I, the individual, say they are worth. We can have a deep respect for the power of markets to efficiently and effectively produce goods and services that increase society’s standard of living. But should we uncritically embrace a system that has as its most foundational principle, a concept of value that is so intensely humanistic, egocentric and relativistic? There is a way forward. While it is true that markets have no values, they are wonderful mirrors for reflecting the values that people bring to the marketplace each and every day. If people bring the right values, then markets will produce the right outcomes. People from all walks of life have a shared vision for the economic world in which they want to live. We do know what is right. The task before us is to take what we know and apply these practical principles in daily economic life.
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Invitation To Come
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Note from the Author Two angels from Heaven enter into the dark town of Self Absorption, to deliver invitations to seven citizens there. Illusion covers this town in darkness. Evil hides behind the false promise that when you live in Self Absorption, “all your dreams come true.” These citizens receive their invitation from the Pursuer of Souls. He invites them to meet Him at Lake Still Water. He asks them to come right away. On their journey, they run into many hardships and troubles. Faith’s journey takes many turns, but they learn, that the Pursuer of their Soul is exactly who He says He is. I invite you to join these seven citizens on their journey. Come open the pages of this book and accompany them in their travels. Invite them into your heart. My prayer is that they will find a place in yours. About the Author In 1990, I received my invitation to come meet the Pursuer of my Soul. He led me out from the land of Self Absorption and brought me through circumstances, which revealed my lack of strength, ability, reason and success in pleasing others. He exposed the hole within my heart that He made for just Himself. He showed me how I had been trying to fill that hole with things the world offered, but none of them ever satisfied. Along my own personal journey to Lake Still Water, the Pursuer of My Soul revealed to me His merciful love through the cross at Calvary. He laid down His life that I might have eternal fellowship with Him. He brought purpose, meaning and direction to my heart and soul. He changed the course of my life forever. Jan Clark -
Scroll Of The Gospel Of David
$19.49Add to cartIn John 5:39 and 46, Yeshua (Jesus) emphatically stated that the Torah was written about Him! Furthermore, in Luke 24:27 and 44-47, He stated that the following truths were prophesied in the Torah, the Prophets and the Psalms: He would suffer, die, be buried in the grave, resurrected, and finally, repentance and remission of sins would be preached in His name among the nations. With Yeshua’s statements in mind, would you be able to find one such prophecy? Unfortunately, most who believe that Yeshua is the Messiah are hard pressed to point to any such prophecies. Even so, The Scroll of the Gospel of David will introduce you to an entire world of Messianic prophecy in the Old Testament and will help you understand how the death, burial and resurrection of Yeshua in three days is the most prophesied event in the Old Testament!
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Doors Of The Church Are Closed
$15.49Add to cartMartin Luther and John Calvin challenged Roman Catholicism; John Wesley, George Whitefield, and Jonathan Edwards challenged spiritual lethargy; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. challenged America’s social injustice; and now Dr. Dana Carson is challenging the Christian Church! The Doors of the Church are Closed is one of the most relevant 21st century writings to the Church. Statistics suggest nearly 4,000 churches are closing with only 1,200 to 1,800 opening annually. Less than 20% of Americans attend church and 97% of churches didn’t win one convert last year! Yet, the Church has exchanged its mission of Kingdom expansion for popularity and wealth. The Doors of the Church are Closed! This book identifies the root causes of the contemporary Church’s failures and raises some monumental challenges to believers. This book is a must read for the Body of Christ and those who desire to fulfill the will of God in their lives.
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Shattering The Christ Myth
$24.99Add to cartHow To Get Rid of Jesus: Prove He Didn’t Exist! A popular question posed by Christians today asks, “WWJD?” – which stands for, “What Would Jesus Do?” For more and more Skeptics of Christianity, however, the answer to this question is, “JDNE” – which stands for, “Jesus did not exist!” In this volume, edited by prominent Internet apologist James Patrick Holding, a team of Christian authors provide a series of essays giving detailed answers to those who argue for the “Christ myth.” Though rejected by mainstream scholars, this theory continues to grow in popularity among popular writers and Internet antagonists. The need for Christians to be ready to give an answer to it will only become more urgent. “Here’s a clear and compelling rebuttal to fallacious claims that keep resurfacing in books and on the Internet. It’s well-researched, expertly presented, and ultimately convincing.” – Lee Strobel, author, The Case for the Real Jesus
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I Spy Christmas
$8.95Add to cartI Spy Christmas is an excellent resource for pastors and churches that either need to add another element to their Christmas service or are simply in need of a Christmas order of worship. This volume provides both, including three Christmas dramas that are intended for casts of various ages, from children to teenagers to adults. Each play can be produced by congregations of various sizes, providing an attractive mix of humor, wit, and inspiration that will speak to any congregation.
The plays included are:
* I Spy Christmas
* Taking Jesus
* Open Auditions
Also included is Shattering Christmas to Find Christmas, a candlelight Christmas Eve service complete with an order of service, liturgical prayers, hymn selections, and meditations.
I Spy Christmas will enhance your congregation’s Christmas worship experience for years to come.
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Scarlet : The Legend Lives
$18.99Add to cartThe second installment of a completely re-imagned epic of a man known as Robin Hood – told in a far more eerie, earthy, and elemental way than ever before.
As the story of King Raven continues, the stakes grow ever higher and the lives of Bran’s band hang ever more in the balance. Will Scarlet is about to be hung and Bran discovers a secret that leads them to a desperate sea voyage to France through a vicious storm in a daring attempt to reveal the plot against King William by his brother, Duke Robert, and the greedy Baron de Braose.
Will Bran’s loyalty re-gain him the throne of Elfael? Or will his efforts only increase the sheriff’s determination to destory King Raven?
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Coming Home To Your True Self
$20.99Add to cartAlbert Haase presents the spiritual journey as a return home. And home is the sacrament of the present moment. It is only living right now, right here, that we discover life and this world awash in the grace of God. We simply need to become aware and grow in greater sensitivity to the divine Presence who dwells within and in whom we dwell.
