Download or read book Let the Nations be Glad written by John Piper and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Mission is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exist because worship doesn't. Worship is ultimate.' John Piper's contemporary classic draws on key biblical texts to demonstrate that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship fuels missionary outreach. Piper offers a biblical defence of God's supremacy in all things, providing a sound theological foundation for missions. He examines whether Jesus is the only way to salvation and issues a passionate plea for God-centredness in the missionary enterprise, seeking to define the scope of the task and the means for reaching 'all nations'. Let the Nations Be Glad! is a trusted resource for missionaries, pastors, church leaders, youth workers, seminary students, and all who want to connect their labours to God's global purposes. This third edition has been revised and expanded throughout and includes new material on the 'prosperity gospel'.
Download or read book Discourses of Brigham Young written by Brigham Young and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BRIGHAM YOUNG, second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and first Governor of Utah, was the founder and chief builder of the Great Intermountain West of the United States of America. He is recognized as one of the foremost colonizers and empire builders of all time. His unsurpassed methods of conquering for human use the Great American Desert, have been adopted to some degree by all who, since his day, have been engaged in the reclamation and settlement of unoccupied lands, especially under a low rainfall. Statesmen, scholars and business men have acclaimed the leadership, organizing power and sound philosophy which brought social and economic happiness to the people who were led into the wilderness by Brigham Young. He not only brought contentment to the people, gathered from many lands, but he guided the Church over which he presided, until, at his death, it was larger in numbers and more firmly established than ever before. The tremendous world significance of the labors of Brigham Young, and the universal applicability of his methods, under modern conditions, make it certain that the work he accomplished was not due, primarily, to the gigantic personality of the man. Rather, the success achieved must have been due to the possession of a life philosophy of sufficient depth and extent to meet varying human needs. Another man, of less dominant personality, armed with the same principles, would have won success. As he, himself, would say, it was the possession of the Gospel of Life and Salvation that enabled him and his associates to do the work so well. In fact, Brigham Young was first a spiritual teacher and secondly a material leader. The religion that he professed made him the man that he became; its principles were used in guiding the people in all their affairs. Books enough to fill a library have been written about the history, character and accomplishments of Brigham Young. Few of these books attempt to analyze the system of doctrine and practice that brought unbounded success to the Latter-day Saints. Many display such extreme religious partisanship that even the sympathetic reader can place no reliance upon their statements. Something harsher might be said about the large number of books written about Brigham Young and his times that manifestly aim to secure popularity by appealing to the sensational and the lurid, at the expense of truth. Even recently, when the years have given perspective, some writers have set up hypotheses concerning Brigham Young, and have proceeded to argue the case—as if that were history! It is amazing that intelligent people, knowing the high order of accomplishments of the Latter-day Saints, give credence to the weird and crude stories, appealing to the baser emotions of mankind, which fill the pages of anti-"Mormon" literature. In this book Brigham Young is allowed to speak for himself. Excerpts have been made from his many discourses, and these have been arranged to show the coherent system of faith which he continuously taught his people and by which he was enabled to win success for his followers. The philosophy thus set forth is clear and unmistakable in its purpose. It reveals Brigham Young as a man who applied the simple principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the everyday affairs of men; and who proved the efficacy, in common life, among common men, of the Gospel of the Son of God. This book was made possible because Brigham Young secured stenographic reports of his addresses. As he traveled among the people, reporters accompanied him. All that he said was recorded. Practically all of these discourses (from December 16, 1851 to August 19, 1877) were published in the Journal of Discourses, which was widely distributed. The public utterances of few great historical figures have been so faithfully and fully preserved. Clearly, this mass of material, covering nearly thirty years of incessant public speaking could not be presented with any hope of serving the general reader, save in the form of selections of essential doctrines. The discourses, from which this volume has been culled, were spoken extemporaneously. The state papers of Governor Brigham Young, and the epistles signed by him and his counselors in the Presidency of the Church, have not been used in this collection. The excerpts here presented came from his lips under the inspiration, at the moment, of the Power that guided his life. The corrections for the printer, as shown by existing manuscripts, were few and of minor consequence. The discourses are a remarkable self-revelation of the character and moving impulses of a man who accomplished huge tasks for his generation. It is marvelous that the enemies of Brigham Young, with this wealth of material before them, have found so little to use to his disadvantage. But, a dishonest or insincere man would not have had his public utterances reported and published all over the world. The consistency of the views presented, from the first to the last discourse, would be astounding, were it not for the fact that he clung constantly for interpretation to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as he had been taught it by the Prophet Joseph Smith. His devotion to his teacher and predecessor, the Prophet, is tenderly beautiful. The school education of Brigham Young was very limited, but his discourses show a wide knowledge of men and affairs and an excellent power to use the English language clearly and forcefully. Often, his simple eloquence rises to great heights. Those who heard him speak have declared that they were held in tense attention, however long the address might be. His vivid imagination, dramatic power and unquestioned sincerity made him a natural orator. He seldom confined himself to one subject in his discourses. The needs of the day were the themes about which he wound his teachings.
Download or read book The Praying Family written by Kim Butts and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been proven that when couples pray together, the divorce rate drastically declines. Kim Butts knows there are many obstacles to becoming a family of prayer. In The Praying Family, she not only tackles those barriers, but she provides a practical, step-by-step approach to making family prayer time the most exciting activity a family engages in. Broken into several steps, each 'journey' will further enhance this essential aspect of your family life.Each journey is made up of: - Side trips to reinforce prayer concepts, to add variety for younger children- Resources and Materials list for the journey.- Memory Verses for your family to learn together.- Journey for a Lifetime - practical suggestions to apply what's been learned.
Download or read book The Practice of the Presence of God written by Brother Lawrence and published by Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-10-15 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Watch Of The Lord written by Mahesh Chavda and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVWhether you intend to start your own prayer watch, or learn how to become a watchman on the wall alone, you will come away with practical, Scripture-based tools that will help you to experience more of God daily-and more of His glory and power in your life! /div
Download or read book Keep Believing Finding God in Your Deepest Struggles 2019 Edition written by Dr. Ray Pritchard and published by Gideon House Books. This book was released on with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biggest barrier to faith is life itself. Divorce. Cancer. Infertility. Death. There are times in our lives in which God seems very far away. We don't understand His silence. We only feel the intensity of our pain and the echoing question of 'why?' The Bible declares that God is good, but can we still believe this when our lives are falling apart? In Keep Believing, Dr. Pritchard affirms what the Bible declares: that God is good and His mercy endures forever. This is true regardless of our moment-by-moment experience. God has provided comfort in our times of struggle and healing in our times of hurt through the balm of His Word. You believed in the light of day; will you still believe at midnight? Search the Scriptures with Dr. Pritchard for words of encouragement and hope. Put your confidence in the God who sorrowfully watched His Son suffer at Calvary for your benefit. Know that the same loving heavenly Father has everything completely under control. He is with you and longs to comfort you as you struggle through your hard times. Take a tell-tale look at your devotion to the Lord and His never-ending love and commitment to you in Keep Believing. You served God in the sunshine; will you now serve him in the shadows?
Download or read book Godly Prayer and Its Answers written by John Brown of Wamphray and published by Reformation Heritage Books. This book was released on 2016-02-26 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Godly Prayer and Its Answers is an extended meditation upon Christ’s promise in John 14:13–14, “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” However, in the process of touching upon everything stated and implied in the text, Brown produces a full and complete treatment of the doctrine of prayer in a manner calculated to promote the exercise of faith in Jesus Christ.
Download or read book GET PRAYERS ANSWERED written by Steve Cioccolanti and published by USA Press. This book was released on 2024-10-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ever unsure how to pray to get results? This is a collection of 30 years of answered prayers blended with Pastor Steve Cioccolanti’s insights and with space for your own personal reflections--so you can discover the secrets to answered prayer. GET PRAYERS ANSWERED is the ultimate Prayer Closet Companion for the Christian leader, worshipper and believer. This book makes a perfect companion to your prayer team. It provides hours of curriculum for your care group or home church. If you’re part of a youth group, singles club, or couples fellowship, you’ll find many topics of interest you can go through with them! Besides the Bible, this book should be in the Oval Office. The President is called to lead the nation; to do so in a way that pleases God, he must elevate his own prayer life in times of economic crisis, personal threat, and war. This book will show world leaders to pray for high level needs such as assassination attempts, court cases, enemies, famine (recession or depression), justice, miracles and more. It also covers more common needs such as praying for children, healing, homes, husband, jobs, pregnancy, sleep, temptation and wife. Imagine if every Christian parent, CEO, headmaster and politician had this Biblical reference to solve problems on their desk, in their bookshelves, or by their bedside. They would know how to pray in line with God’s will. They could get Heaven’s attention, avoid painful lessons and see amazing results. Your personal prayer guide offers: 1. Bible-Based Prayers with a focus on how to use the Book of Psalms: Perfect for moments when you're unsure how to pray to get results. 2. A Collection of Model Prayers: crafted over 3 decades by Pastor Steve Cioccolanti, these prayers serve as inspiration for praying in a way that aligns with God’s perfect will. 3. Your Personal Reflection Space: Journal your thoughts and prayers to create a deeply personal and meaningful experience. 4. A Prayer Closet Companion: Whether you're a seasoned prayer warrior or just starting your spiritual journey, let this book accompany you into the Throne Room of God. Offering you over 60 unique topics from the basics of prayer to knowing the future, "GET PRAYERS ANSWERED” is more than a book; it's a sacred journey into the heart of God. Join Pastor Steve Cioccolanti in praying Scriptural prayers and experience the fulfillment of prayers answered. Elevate your prayer life and deepen your connection with God. With 66 chapters, sorted by topics and occasions, you can grow every week in prayer.
Download or read book The People s Bible Levicticus Numbers XXVI written by Joseph Parker and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essentials of Prayer written by Edward M. Bounds and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you come with the right mindset when you pray? Do you only come in times of trouble? Bounds reminds us that in order to have a proper prayer life we must always be focused on God and have an undivided heart devoted solely to the one and only God. Even those who only pray in times of trouble can find the Essentials of Prayer helpful as they struggle with the issue of whether prayer works.
Download or read book A Narrative of Some of the Lords Dearlings with George Muller written by and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grandparenting with a Purpose written by Lillian Ann Penner and published by Cross Books Pub. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maybe your grandchildren are living with you. Maybe they're thousands of miles away. Their parents may be spiritually rebellious or simply neglectful of the family's spiritual life, failing to make prayer and church attendance a regular part of their routine. But even if your grandchildren's parents have established a strong Christian home, busy schedules, jobs, parenting, and all the distractions of today's world conspire to distract or even destroy the family. How can you, as a grandparent, help? God gives grandparents a sacred trust an opportunity to imprint another generation with the message of his faithfulness. You can stand in the gap by being a godly example for your grandchildren and by praying for them. Even grandparents who already pray regularly for their grandchildren will discover creative suggestions for making the practice even more meaningful. From cell phones to photo prayer journals, you'll find tools that work for you and for your grandchildren. Author Lillian Ann Penner provides specific examples of prayers to help you get started, such as alphabet prayers, prayers based on special scriptures, and prayers for certain holidays. You may even widen the circle, praying for other children in your life, for children who have parents in the military, and for the adults who influence your grandchildren. Regardless of how far away your grandchildren are, praying for them can bridge the distance between you and leave them with an inheritance more precious than gold.
Download or read book The People s Bible Leviticus Numbers XXVI written by Joseph Parker and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Annual Report of the Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America written by Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Education and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Minutes of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America written by Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (Old School). General Assembly and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland held at Glasgow October 17 1843 written by Free Church of Scotland (SCOTLAND). General Assembly and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
