Download or read book Improving Your Serve written by Charles R. Swindoll and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2004-08-30 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic volume, Charles Swindoll uniquely shows the important aspects of authentic servanthood, such as: What it takes to serve unselfishly Why a servant has such a powerful influence What challenges and rewards a servant can expect He offers clear guidelines on developing a servant's heart and challenges you to realize the rich rewards promised in a life of authentic Christian servanthood.

Download or read book Reading the Bible Supernaturally written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible reveals glorious things. And yet we often miss its power because we read it the same way we read any other book. In Reading the Bible Supernaturally, best-selling author John Piper teaches us how to read the Bible in light of its divine author. In doing so, he highlights the Bible's unique ability to reveal God to humanity in a way that informs our minds, transforms our hearts, and ignites our love. With insights into the biblical text drawn from decades of experience studying, preaching, and teaching Scripture, Piper helps us experience the transformative power of God's Word—a power that extends beyond the mere words on the page. Ultimately, Piper shows us that in the seemingly ordinary act of reading the Bible, something supernatural happens: we encounter the living God.

Download or read book Seeing and savouring Jesus Christ written by JOHN PIPER and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Jesus Christ? You've never met Him in person, and you don't know anyone who has. But there is a way to know who he is. How? Jesus Christ - the divine Person revealed in the Bible - has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, "Yes, this is truth." It's like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing that it is sweet. The depth and complexity of Jesus shatter our simple mental frameworks. He baffled proud scribes with his wisdom but was understood and loved by children. He calmed a raging storm with a word but would not get himself down from the cross. Look at the Jesus of the Bible. Keep your eyes open, and fill them with the portrait of Jesus in God's Word. Jesus said, "If anyone's will is to do God's will, He will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority." Ask God for the grace to do His will, and you will see the truth of His Son. John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else.

Download or read book Game Day for the Glory of God written by Stephen Altrogge and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2008-08-21 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives biblical guidance on playing, watching, and discussing sports in a God-glorifying manner, helping believers grow in both their love for God and their passion for holiness. Scripture calls Christians to do everything for the glory of God. That means every thought, every word, and every deed are to be done in a way that brings pleasure and honor to him. Believe it or not, this includes playing, watching, and talking sports! But most of us fail to recognize how sports fit into the big picture of a God-glorifying life, unable to imagine that the God who created the universe might actually care about Little League games and Monday Night Football. So how do we play, watch, and talk sports for God's glory? Game Day for the Glory of God seeks to answer that question from a biblical perspective. Sports fan Stephen Altrogge aims to help readers enjoy sports as a gift from God and to see sports as a means of growing in godliness.

Download or read book The Glory of Christ written by R. C. Sproul and published by R. C. Sproul Library. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The soul is lifted up by the contemplation of the glory of God and of his only begotten Son," writes R. C. Sproul. "It is Christ in his glory who is the object of our worship and adoration. As Christians we join the communion of saints and the host of heaven in lifting up praise and honor to him." During his earthly life and ministry, Jesus experienced humiliation and suffering. "His humanity served as a veil that concealed the splendor of his deity," Sproul continues. "Yet there were moments when his glory shone through." These moments become the focus of The Glory of Christ. From the angels' revelation of Jesus' glory to the shepherds outside Bethlehem, to Jesus' life-changing revelation of his glory to Paul on the Damascus Road, Sproul guides us to a deeper understanding of Christ's glory. Paul said to King Agrippa about his conversion experience, "I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven." Sproul concludes: "This is the statement every Christian longs to make at the end of his life. This is the proper response to the manifestation of the glory of Christ." Book jacket.

Download or read book My Bones Waxed Old written by O. W. Petcoff and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In My Bones Waxed Old the third book in the Roaring All the Day Long series Prophetess O.W. Petcoff continues to explore Psalms 32:3, which reads, "When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long." In this book Prophetess Petcoff discusses spiritual osteoporosis and how to repair dry, brittle bones in our spiritual bodies.Through the Roaring series, Prophetess Petcoff presents a microscopic view of Psalms 32:3 and explores the silencing or constraint of a gift or calling. This series offers comprehensive spiritual insight and revelatory intricacies surrounding some causes of spiritual repression, frustration and stagnation particularly in the lives of Prophetic People. Gleaning from divine revelation and personal experiences, Prophetess Petcoff places the reader on the path to spiritual release. Via the pages of these books, the reader will journey into prophetic whens, through the silence of the limbs, beyond spiritual osteoporosis, past the roaring roses and, ultimately, into the place of his or her Prophetic Destiny.

Download or read book The Things of Earth written by Joe Rigney and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God’s world is full of good things. Ice-cold lemonade. The laughter of children. College football. Scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. A late night with old friends around a blazing campfire. God certainly knows how to give good gifts to his children. But where is the line when it comes to enjoying all the pleasurable things our world affords? In The Things of Earth, professor Joe Rigney offers perplexed Christians a breath of fresh air by lifting the burden of false standards and impossible expectations related to the Christian life—freeing readers to gratefully embrace every good thing we receive from the hand of God. Helping us avoid our tendency to forget the Giver on the one hand and neglect his gifts on the other, this much-needed book reminds us that God’s blessings should drive us to worship and that a passion for God’s glory can be as wide as the world itself.

Download or read book God at Work written by Gene Edward Veith Jr. and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you understand it properly, the doctrine of vocation—"doing everything for God's glory"—is not a platitude or an outdated notion. This principle that we vaguely apply to our lives and our work is actually the key to Christian ethics, to influencing our culture for Christ, and to infusing our ordinary, everyday lives with the presence of God. For when we realize that the "mundane" activities that consume most of our time are "God's hiding places," our perspective changes. Culture expert Gene Veith unpacks the biblical, Reformation teaching about the doctrine of vocation, emphasizing not what we should specifically do with our time or what careers we are called to, but what God does in and through our callings—even within the home. In each task He has given us—in our workplaces and families, our churches and society—God Himself is at work. Veith guides you to discover God's purpose and calling in those seemingly ordinary areas by providing you with a spiritual framework for thinking about such issues and for acting upon them with a changed perspective.

Download or read book Come to the Waters written by James Montgomery Boice and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legendary Reformed preacher illuminates key truths of Scripture for daily devotion.

Download or read book Revelation written by and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Download or read book The Winning Way in Golf and Life written by Morris Pickens and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-08-24 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf tips and spiritual testimonials from some of the best players in the game today! In The Winning Way in Golf and Life, nationally recognized sports psychologist Dr. Morris (Mo) Pickens provides his in-depth formula for winning “one shot at a time” and living life “one moment at a time.” Pages are filled with behind-the-scene stories, full-color photography, and Scriptural insights from top PGA players such as Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink, Jonathan Byrd, Nick Watney, Davis Love III, and John Rollins. The book will not only enhance your game, but it will change your life. Features & Benefits: Makes a meaningful gift for golfers any time of year Inspires golfers to improve their game on and off the course Great gift for Father’s Day Features insights from sports psychologist Dr. Morris Pickens

Download or read book Glory on Your House written by Jack Hayford and published by Chosen Books. This book was released on 1995-02-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Jack Hayford shows readers how to allow God's glory to permeate every sphere of their lives.

Download or read book Spiritual Classics written by Richard J. Foster and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2000-01-05 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Brightest Lights of the Christian Tradition St. Augustine, Thomas Merton, Fredrick Buechner, Evelyn Underhill, A.W. Tozer, G.K. Chesterton, Thomas More, Martin Luther King, Jr., Amy Carmichael, Simone Weil, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Hildegard of Bingen, John Milton, Dorothy Day, Leo Tolstoy, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and more. . . From nearly two thousand years of Christian writing comes Spiritual Classcs,fifty–two selections complete with a profile of each author, guided meditations for group and individual use, and reflections containing questions and exercises. Editors Richard Foster and Emilie Griffith offer their expertise by selecting inspirational writings and including their own commentary and recommendations for further guided reading and exploration.

Download or read book I Give You Glory O God written by Jerry Bridges and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book incorporates content originally included inThe joy of fearing God.

Download or read book Redeemed Like David written by Mark Ballenger and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-17 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you desire to overcome lust, porn, masturbation, and all other forms of sexual temptation? Do you value the power of God's Word? Redeemed Like David offers a Christ-centered, Bible-based blueprint for overcoming all forms of sexual sin.Perhaps the most notorious sexual failure in the whole Bible was King David's affair with Bathsheba. And yet, even with this massive sexual blemish in David's past, God still called King David "a man after my own heart" (Acts 13:22). How can this be?The key to understanding David's redemption is Psalm 51. In Redeemed Like David you will find that Psalm 51 is a roadmap on how to break free from the addictive sexual sins that have consistently plagued you.While there are plenty of very helpful Christian books on the topic of overcoming sexual temptation, Redeemed Like David is unique in that it takes one specific passage of Scripture and applies it directly to the question, "How can I overcome sexual temptation?" If you are looking for a practical, powerful, expositional, verse-by-verse Bible study that will give you direction on how to overcome sexual sin, this book was made for you.Redeemed Like David is designed for individual use, accountability partners, or small group Bible studies. Study questions are included for each chapter along with an in-depth leader's guide.If you are looking for a proven path to sexual freedom, Psalm 51 is the answer. It worked for King David. It can work for you too.By purchasing Redeemed Like David, you will:* Learn how to overcome specific sins like lust, masturbation, uncontrolled thoughts, premarital sex, and porn.* Learn that freedom always starts with God's power, not with human tips and techniques.* Enjoy 10 chapters that are easy to read, packed with practical application, rooted in the Word of God, and completely Christ-centered.* Learn how the power of Jesus' cross and resurrection have already given you all that you need for freedom if you have put your faith in Christ.* Discover that who you are in Christ will determine how you live for Christ.* Learn how the presence of God is the cause of your purity, not the result.* Discover how pivotal rest is to your redemption and continued restoration.* Discover what King David learned from God on how to overcome sexual sin and temptation by studying Psalm 51 verse by verse.* Receive all the questions, answers, notes, and additional resources needed to lead a small group Bible study. You can also use the Leader's Guide with your accountability partner or to go deeper in your personal study time. It's all included.Table of Contents:PrefaceIntroduction: Scandalous Sin Needs Scandalous GraceChapter 1: Freedom Always Starts With GodChapter 2: Convicted But Not CondemnedChapter 3: Those Who Are Forgiven Much, Love MuchChapter 4: Understanding Our Real Problem (And How It Relates to Porn)Chapter 5: The Power of the Cross Is RealChapter 6: The Power of the Resurrection Is RealChapter 7: Purity Is the Result of God's Presence, Not the CauseChapter 8: Power Through RestChapter 9: Redeemed Transgressors Make the Best TeachersChapter 10: Helping Heal Those You've HurtConclusion: Never Give UPRedeemed Like David Leader's GuideIntroductionGoing Deeper Chapter 1Going Deeper Chapter 2Going Deeper Chapter 3Going Deeper Chapter 4Going Deeper Chapter 5Going Deeper Chapter 6Going Deeper Chapter 7Going Deeper Chapter 8Going Deeper Chapter 9Going Deeper Chapter 10Extra Resources

Download or read book To the Only Wise God Be Glory and Honor written by Jamesella Kountz Proctor and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended for those who feel hopeless during their times of struggles because had it not been for God on the authors side, where would she be? Thus, it is an urgent call to those who do not know Christ to repent, accept Christ, and trust that God knows the plans he has for you. In this book, there will be subjects exploring an understanding of who God is, the names of God depicting his attributes, and how those names relate to Gods glory and honor, along with why believers should give all glory and honor to God, not in word only but by their deeds as well. To demonstrate honor and glory to God is when one recognized that God alone is the only wise God to whom all reverence belongs as he is immutable, unchangeable, and eternal. Glory and honor should be given to Jesus Christ the redeemer and mediator of the sins of the world. Thus, the author renders a testimony of who God is to her and how personally knowing Christ has affected her journey. One shows reference of Gods glory by honoring and acknowledging those who are elderly, parents, and those who are given authority to watch over the souls of humanity. What does it mean to make sacrifices as glory and honor to God? The book will further detail who the devil is and how he is at odds with the work of God, Christ, and human beings. Mankind created in Gods image brings glory and honor to God. Thus, God grants promises, which are derived from giving glory and honor to God as revealed by sending the Holy Spirit to empower all humanity to live holy unto Christ.

Download or read book Glory of God written by Rev'd Dr Graham J Whelan OAM and published by Rev'd Padre Graham J Whelan OAM. This book was released on with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abridged Edition - Fine PrintIt is difficult for my finite mind even with the glorious guiding of The Holy Spirit – The Eternal Third Person of the Holy Trinity – to clearly define all the attributes of qualities of the Glory of God – The One True God of the Bible. I enclose here and repeat later for emphasis the truth of God’s Glory in Heaven. Revelation 4 and Revelation 5:13 1 After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” 2 At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3 And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. 4 Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. 5 From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. Before the throne, seven lamps were blazing. These are the seven spirits of God. 6 Also before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. 7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle. 8 Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: 11“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” This study simply defines the truth of God’s Glory, Definitions follow. For myself, the wonder of God’s Glory is seen in the truth about His Son, Our Lord Jesus at the transfiguration. The following scriptures are taken from the NIV bible . Mark 8:34-9:13 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. 36 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? 37 Or what can a man give in ex- change for his soul? 38 If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” 9:1 And he said to them, “I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.”