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| From the days of the New Testament to the present, the church has proceeded on the basis of a central assumption - the church's mission, not its institutional survival, should dictate the functions of church leadership. Fundamentally, the crisis of clergy credibility today is a result of centuries of denial or indifference to this basic assumption. People of every demographic and lifestyle segment have come to disrespect both the church and its leadership because they have consistently opted for institutional convenience, and failed to adapt to the challenging needs of the mission field. For centuries, the western church has been in denial that there even was a "mission field", or they assumed that the mission field was far away.In this hard-hitting new book, Tom Bandy discusses the real reasons for the crisis in clergy credibility and suggests ways that congregational leaders can become people who matter to a culture that desperately needs Jesus, yet doubts it needs the church. |
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| Recent statistics show that people tend to overestimate themselves thinking they're better that they actually are. Dr. Mark McMinn suggests that there is a cost to this kind of pride but true freedom is found in humility. This emotionally stirring book brings us to a point where we can realize our sin and through that, leads us straight into the arms of a grace giving God. Using Rembrandt's ornate painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, McMinn illustrates how the father's lavish mercy and grace could not be experienced without the son's outlandish rebellion and rejection of the father. |
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| We live in a unique period of history, a time when the entire scenario of long awaited Bible predictions that precede the coming of Christ is being fulfilled before our eyes. And just at this critical time, many church leaders are ignoring or actively attacking the possibility of knowing Last Days prophecies. In this hard hitting video, Hal Lindsey reveals from the scriptures that the prophets warned this very thing would happen. He also demonstrates from scriptures why prophecy is the most urgent message for the church today. He shows how prophecy gives us the hope we must have to be effective for Christ in this hour of the Christian's greatest opportunity. |
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| Dr. D. James Kennedy believes many of the social ills that plague America today-from an exponentially rising divorce rate to the violence in our schools-stem from society's ever-increasing distance from the Ten Commandments.In each case, obeying one or another of these ancient rules would have prevented the tragedies. And Christians, Kennedy declares, are no exception. "Sin is not only destroying individual lives and individual health, it is mercilessly bludgeoning the family in America." Kennedy explains, "Repentance from sin is the condition on which God will hear our prayers and heal our land. How tragic that we Christians seem to have ignored that part . . . that repentance is so desperately needed today in the Church as it kneels to pray for the repentance of the nation!"Dr. Kennedy looks at the Ten Commandments and shows how they are, in fact, a prescription for a happier life-and a guide for a safe and productive society. |
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| Students will learn the Bible's relevance to every area of life through a fresh approach demonstrating the Bible's relationship to fields such as history, literature, math, and science. |
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| Students will learn the Bible's relevance to every area of life through a fresh approach demonstrating the Bible's relationship to fields such as history, literature, math, and science. Why the Bible Matters is part of the Bible Modular Series. These short issue-oriented courses for teenagers and adults can stand alone as a six- to eight-week course or adapt to supplement a full Bible program. |
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| One of the devil’s main objectives is to keep Christians weak and feeble, and he knows that God has provided the gift of tongues to help believers and the church maintain victory. Author Roberts Liardon reveals the power you can access through prayer in tongues. |
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| "Why do they hate us so much?" Many in the U.S. are baffled at the hatred and anti-Western sentiment they see on the international news. Why are people around the world so resentful of Western cultural values and ideals? Historian Meic Pearse unpacks the deep divides between the West and the rest of the world. He shows how many of the underlying assumptions of Western civilization directly oppose and contradict the cultural and religious values of significant people groups. This in the Third World, Pearse says, "have the sensation that everything they hold dear and sacred is being rolled over by an economic and cultural juggernaut that doesn't even know its doing it...and wouldn't understand why what its destroying is important or of value." Pearse's penetrating analysis offers insight into perspectives not often understood in the West, and provides a starting point for intercultural dialogue and rapprochement. |
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| Seekers ask, "Why the Resurrection?" Greg Laurie's biblical guide has the answers! The story of Jesus did not end at the cross. In fact, that was only the beginning. Laurie explains the significance of Christ's quickening and provides resounding responses to questions about life after death. Includes Scripture reference charts, timelines, and examples of prophecies and fulfillments. |
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| Tithing is much more than a Christian discipline. It is a covenant symbol of God’s love. Scripture is very clear - if you do not tithe, you are stealing from God. It is equally clear in stating God’s promise that if you do tithe, God will open the windows of Heaven to pour out more blessing than you can imagine. You may have settled the question of whether or not you should tithe, but maybe you still wonder why God is specific about the principle of the Tithe. In his book “Why the Tithe?,” Edward L. Haywood explains the Biblical origin of tithing. With teaching on the Old Testament high priest Melchizedek and New Testament teachings on the principles of sowing and reaping, you will come to understand God’s perfect plan for victorious living through good stewardship of your resources. |
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| WHY TONGUES The infilling of the New Testament believers with the Holy Ghost should be our pattern today. Find out ten reasons every believer should speak in tongues. |
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