Download or read book Christ Beside Me Christ Within Me written by Beth A. Richardson and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wonder where God is present in your day? Let Beth Richardson help you learn to bless the life you have and experience the sacredness of every moment. Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me guides you to be present in the moment and find God in your everyday circumstances through the use of blessings. Use the blessings in this book as touchstones throughout the day-a calm center to focus on despite whatever is happening around you. In typical Celtic style, the blessings encourage us to notice God's presence in each moment-especially through nature. A sense of joy and gratitude for ordinary moments pervades this book. Beth Richardson leads us to realize the richness of the gifts of life, express our feelings about special moments and times of struggle, and find ways to pray for the world and all its people.
Download or read book For the Common Good written by Christine Harman and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Common Good reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. It guides readers to discover their own particular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others. Examining key passages in Paul's writings, author Christine Harman leads readers through a personal spiritual gift assessment. She names 25 distinct spiritual gifts—such as discernment, hospitality, compassion, evangelism, or music—and helps people explore scripture references on each one. After identifying their particular gifts, clergy and laypeople will learn how to apply them for the good of their church, community, and the world. This book is ideal for both group study and self-discovery. The book also includes suggestions for how to build a ministry team based on the gifts of each individual. This book is the text for a Lay Servant Ministries advanced course on spiritual gifts. It also can be used for a small-group study.
Download or read book Future Church written by Will Mancini and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church growth models have often been long on promises and short on disciple-making. We continue to watch consistent church attendance shrink, and our desire to reach the lost is infected with a need for self-validation by growing our numbers at any cost. If we believe that God wants his church to grow, where do we go from here? What is the future of the church? Drawing from his 20 years and 15,000 hours of consulting, author Will Mancini shares with pastors and ministry leaders the single most important insight he has learned about church growth. With plenty of salient stories and based solidly on the disciple-making methods found in Scripture, Future Church exposes the church's greatest challenge today, and offers 7 transforming laws of real church growth so that we can faithfully and joyfully fulfill Jesus's Great Commission.
Download or read book Meeting God in the Upper Room written by Peter J. Vaghi and published by Servant Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing deeply from his pastoral experience and theological training, Msgr. Peter Vaghi takes us to the Upper Room in Jerusalem and describes three historically and spiritually significant events that transpired in this sacred place. In so doing, Msgr. Vaghi inspires us to look for Jesus in the "upper room" of our own hearts, following the Lord in prayer, worship, and service."--Publisher description.
Download or read book The Upper Room written by John MacArthur and published by Kress Publications. This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a borrowed or rented banqueting room atop some shop or large family dwelling in Jerusalem, the drama unfolded. The events and teaching recorded in John 13-16, commonly known as the Upper Room Discourse, reveal some of the most poignant and powerful promises for believers in all of Scripture. Jesus and His disciples were standing on the precipice of the darkest night in the history of the world. The Lord of glory was about to be betrayed and murdered. The disciples would be scattered, and the boldest of them would deny even knowing Him. The Lord knew full well that He Himself would soon undergo an unimaginable deluge of woe. He would be spit on and mocked by evil men. He would bear the sins of the world. He would be cursed with the wrath of God for others' sins. He would feel as if His Father had utterly abandoned Him. Any other man in that situation would have been in such a state of uncontrollable agitation that He would never have been able to focus His attention on the needs of others--but Jesus was different. He wanted His followers to know the peace of the One who has overcome the world. During those final hours before Jesus' betrayal, He gave His disciples--and consequently, all believers throughout history--His parting promises, His last will and testament. It is the inheritance of every believer in Christ. In The Upper Room, pastor John MacArthur takes us back to that night and the glorious hope we have in Christ. This is vintage MacArthur--an exposition of the text that resonates with devotion to the Lord and love for God's people, calling us to know and love the One who loved us to the end.
Download or read book The Key to the Upper Room written by Steven Shoemaker and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to take your spiritual life to the next level and develop a closer relationship with God? Inspired by God's Holy Spirit, Steven Shoemaker's The Key to the Upper Room is the actual key to unlocking the door to having a closer relationship with God. The steps in this book will help you live an overcoming life through the power of the Holy Spirit. You will learn... • How to walk daily in God's presence by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your steps. • How to give God what He wants in order to have a more intimate and loving relationship with Him. • How to develop spiritual substance—the character traits that draw us closer to God. • How to use the armor of God to win spiritual warfare through a Spiritual Boot Camp training program. As I meet with pastors all over, the theme of 'discipleship' resonates in the hearts of the majority. The Key to the Upper Room is an excellent overview of the necessary ingredients to living the overcoming life in Jesus Christ. I particularly enjoyed the concept and principles in the chapter on 'Growing in Spiritual Substance'—a much needed pursuit for the American Christian! Pastor Michael Sparrow M.Div., Agape Church, San Luis Obispo, California It has always been my desire to 'chase' after the heart of God and to live in the fullness of the presence of the Holy Spirit. In reading the book The Key to the Upper Room, I found some very worthwhile keys that if followed will usher one into the throne room. This is a book to take into your prayer closet as you seek to find yourself lost in God's presence. As we join together in unity, let's take the world for Jesus! Karen Cosio, Pure Light Ministries
Download or read book Lessons from the Upper Room written by Sinclair B. Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you give to spend an evening with Jesus, hearing Him teach and listening to Him pray? This is what we encounter in the Farewell Discourse of John 13-17. As the shadow of the cross loomed, Christ shared His final hours with the disciples to prepare them for His death, quiet their troubled hearts, and intercede on their behalf before the Father. In Lessons from the Upper Room, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson draws us into these intimate hours from the night when Jesus was betrayed. This vivid picture of Christ's ministry, from His washing the disciples' feet to His High Priestly Prayer, shows us the heart of Jesus. Discover His deepest desires for His people and take delight in the suffering Savior who has overcome the world.
Download or read book 10 Days in the Upper Room written by Mark Finley and published by . This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The God We Can Know written by Rob Fuquay and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The God We Can Know is a 7-week study designed for the entire congregation to explore the "I Am" sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Perfect for Lent or any time of year, this series will help you find and form an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith, "Who do you say I am?" One by one, Jesus' statements grab our imagination, reveal more about his identity and purpose, and connect us to the God of Moses, who spoke the first "I Am." These significant yet ordinary images (bread, light, shepherd, vine, and more) give us insightful ways to experience Jesus and point us to a God who wants to be known. The DVD, filmed on location in the Holy Land, allows you to travel with Rob Fuquay and actually see the places where Jesus stood when he disclosed his true identity, and in what context he spoke each "I Am." The book, DVD/study guide combo, and online support work together to provide one of the most meaningful, transforming initiatives your church can provide for the entire congregation. Weekly themes include: Introduction to "I Am"—Knowing God I Am the Bread of Life—Knowing God's Satisfaction I Am the Light of the World—Knowing God's Guidance I Am the Good Shepherd—Knowing God's Care I Am the True Vine—Knowing God's Power I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life—Knowing God's Way I Am the Resurrection and the Life—Knowing God's Possibilities
Download or read book The Rock the Road and the Rabbi written by Kathie Lee Gifford and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant New York Times bestseller! Journey with Kathie Lee Gifford and Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel into Israel and explore the deep roots of the Christian faith. As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God’s Word and a deeper knowledge of God Himself. But it wasn’t until she began studying the biblical texts in their original Hebrew and Greek—along with actually hiking the ancient paths of Israel—that she found the fulfillment of those desires. Now you can walk with Kathie on a journey through the spiritual foundations of her faith: The Rock (Jesus Christ): Hear directly from Kathie about her life-changing and ever-deepening connection with Jesus, the Lover of her soul. The Road (Israel): Explore dozens of ancient landmarks and historical sites from Israel, the promised land of God’s covenant. The Rabbi (God’s Word): Go beyond a Sunday-school approach to the Bible by digging into the original languages and deeper meanings of the Holy Scriptures. As you journey through The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi, you’ll also find additional content from Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel throughout the book. Jason’s insight into the Hebrew language, culture, and heritage will open your eyes to the Bible like never before. Begin your journey toward a deeper faith through The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi.
Download or read book Worship in Light of the Cross written by John Indermark and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What difference does the cross make in our worship and discipleship? This 6-week study focuses on the cross, its imprint on how we worship as a community, and how it transforms our discipleship. He organizes daily readings around components of corporate worship: gathering, invocation, confession, proclamation, creed, response, and sacrament. 6 weeks -- Includes Leader's Guide KEY FEATURES --Leader's Guide helps you share this worship experience with your community of faith. --Daily readings are key in preparing you for worship experiences. --Each daily reading includes a reflection question or action. --Includes ideas for creating a weekly worship center to emphasize each week's theme.
Download or read book Shaping a Life of Significance for Retirement written by R. Jack Hansen and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This retirement book focuses on the personal dimensions of the move from full-time work to partial or full retirement. Drawing upon conversations with retired professionals from around the country, it identifies some of the key transitions in the first years of retirement, the unique opportunities for personal growth in this phase of life, and the real challenges we must face. Retired engineer Jack Hansen and spiritual formation leader Jerry Haas explore the transitions, opportunities, and challenges of facing retirement through a series of interviews with persons facing and in retirement. It is about the more personal dimensions of the transition from working full time to retirement, including relationships, feelings of self-worth and purpose, and spiritual and intellectual growth. Taken as a whole, the conversations and interactions with retirees suggest an exciting and challenging picture of retirement. This time of life can be one of significant personal growth. It can also be an opportunity for further contribution to one's professional field or the investment of one's talents and experience in volunteer capacities. It is also clear that moving from full-time work to retirement involves important and sometimes painful adjustments in key relationships and in sources of self worth. With some attention and effort, however, these are usually worked through successfully in early retirement years.
Download or read book The Power of the Upper Room written by Jerry L. Bowers and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join this young woman as she takes you through a wild ride. About heartaches, pain and happiness. In her fiction about survival and chronic pain. Go through the steps with her as she takes you through good and bad relationships.
Download or read book The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation written by Keith Beasley-Topliffe and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference book, compiled with the help of more than 50 scholars from many denominations, provides a basic guide to Christian spiritual formation through more than 470 entries. It covers such subjects as great spiritual teachers of the past and present, important topics in Christian spirituality, and ways to pray and lead groups in prayer and spiritual growth. Containing enough information to get you started but not so many details as to overwhelm, the entries in this dictionary answer such questions as: What is spiritual formation? What is grace? How does it help me grow? What is centering prayer? How do I do it? Who is Hildegard of Bingen? What did she write? How can I grow in forgiveness? What are Fowler's stages of faith? What are other ways of talking about stages of spiritual growth? This dictionary also includes a chart that compares various Christian spiritual traditions, plus a list of significant spiritual classics by title and author.
Download or read book The Upper Room written by John Charles Ryle and published by Primedia E-launch LLC. This book was released on 2019 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Church Unique written by Mancini and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2008-03-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by church consultant Will Mancinin expert on a new kind of visioning process to help churches develop a stunningly unique model of ministry that leads to redemptive movement. He guides churches away from an internal focus to emphasize participation in their community and surrounding culture. In this important book, Mancini offers an approach for rethinking what it means to lead with clarity as a visionary. Mancini explains that each church has a culture that reflects its particular values, thoughts, attitudes, and actions and shows how church leaders can unlock their church's individual DNA and unleash their congregation's one-of-a-kind potential.
Download or read book Tongues written by Kenneth E. Hagin and published by Faith Library Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tongues: Beyond the Upper Room looks at common objections to and misconceptions about tongues, scriptural purposes of speaking in other tongues, common excesses, praying out God's plan, pressing into greater depths in prayer, guidelines to receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, and much more!