Download or read book Set the World on Fire written by Vinita Hampton Wright and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2022-03-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only four women in the two thousand–year history of the Church—Thérèse of Lisieux, Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena, and Hildegard of Bingen—have the distinction of being named Doctors of the Church because of their impact on the faith. In Set the World on Fire, bestselling author, retreat leader, and spiritual director Vinita Hampton Wright offers a four-week personal retreat that immerses you in the dramatic lives, historical eras, and groundbreaking ideas of these formidable saints and invites you to develop the grit, humility, pragmatism, hope, joy, and vision these women possessed. Each week of your retreat begins with weekend reading and prayer to introduce the saint and the primary topic of the chapter, followed by five days of morning and evening prayer. Much of the text comes from the saint’s own writings. Scripture, reflection questions, and suggestions for action are designed to help you engage personally with the saint and her wisdom for living your faith. Each week offers a unique and in-depth experience of the saint and her unique gifts to the Church: Week one: St. Thérèse of Lisieux—the young Carmelite nun whose autobiography sent ripples across Christendom—will teach you to love God through her Little Way. Week two: St. Teresa of Avila—a Carmelite who spent years reforming her order and gave to the world a spiritual masterpiece called The Interior Castle—will instruct you in trusting your personal experience of God. Week three: St. Catherine of Siena—a Third-Order Dominican who poured out her life for people in need but also gave astute, sharp direction to Church leaders—will guide you to live every moment with courage through the love of truth. Week four: St. Hildegard of Bingen—a Benedictine abbess whose spiritual visions led to books, poetry, music, art, and early scientific discovery—will show you how to engage life with passion and creativity. Each woman’s experience of God, understanding of spirituality, and timeless wisdom gained her the title Doctor of the Church, which indicates that through her life, research, study, and writing, she has deepened and advanced the faith.

Download or read book Church on Fire written by Fred Hartley and published by CLC Publications. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church on Fire by Fred Hartley is a study that takes churches on a thirty-one-day journey toward the manifest presence of Christ in the life of the Body. Each week includes five chapters, which require reflection, study, and prayer as well a section for pastors and discussion questions for small groups.

Download or read book Set Our Hearts on Fire written by Richard E. Bieber and published by Vine Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through historical examples & personal testimonies, this "revival guidebook" outlines the obstacles that can deter revival, & how it can transform out lives - personally, in the church, & in outreach. Church leaders & those seeking a new level of personal Christian growth will benefit both from the book's information & its inspiration..

Download or read book set the Church on Fire written by Martin Steward and published by Nook Press. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our present day and time the idea of "church" has become somewhat commercial and the purpose of the church is being blurred for many people. Church's are being built on every corner but the people are still outside of the church dying. However, before the devil would gain such ground the Lord makes a way of escape. What will it take for God to get us out to those that need help but will not come in the church building. Jesus said it this way; "They that are well have no need of a physician but those that are sick" (Luke 5:31). In other words, those that can admit they need help are the ones who get helped. Pastor Philip Smalls started with the right concept with the church growing, that power was not just for those that came in the church but also for those sitting outside the church. In the bible, Peter and John in the example of the gate called beautiful, the crippled man sat begging and as Peter and John were going into the church instead giving him giving the man money and going in, Peter prayed a miracle, which healed him. This man now walked in "with" Peter and John healed by God's POWER!!! (Acts 3:1-8) Where is God's power today for the church as a whole? In these earthen vessels there is a treasure but in order to get it out, the vase must be broken (2 Corinthians 4:7). This Pastor and wife had to be broken in order for the Lord to move in and through the church the way it was intended to be. God wants to Set The Church On Fire - The Holy Ghost Fire.

Download or read book Set the Church on Fire written by Martin Steward and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our present day and time the idea of "church" has become somewhat commercial and the purpose of the church is being blurred for many people. Church's are being built on every corner but the people are still outside of the church dying. However, before the devil would gain such ground the Lord makes a way of escape. What will it take for God to get us out to those that need help but will not come in the church building. Jesus said it this way; "They that are well have no need of a physician but those that are sick" (Luke 5:31). In other words, those that can admit they need help are the ones who get helped. Pastor Philip Smalls started with the right concept with the church growing, that power was not just for those that came in the church but also for those sitting outside the church. In the bible, Peter and John in the example of the gate called beautiful, the crippled man sat begging and as Peter and John were going into the church instead giving him giving the man money and going in, Peter prayed a miracle, which healed him. This man now walked in "with" Peter and John healed by God's POWER!!! (Acts 3:1-8) Where is God's power today for the church as a whole? In these earthen vessels there is a treasure but in order to get it out, the vase must be broken (2 Corinthians 4:7). This Pastor and wife had to be broken in order for the Lord to move in and through the church the way it was intended to be. God wants to Set The Church On Fire - The Holy Ghost Fire.

Download or read book Set Me on Fire written by Malcolm Macdonald and published by Monarch Books. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Christians have, deep within them, a hunger for a more authentic and fulfilling experience of God. Set Me on Fire examines what it means to be filled with the fire of God, as the believers were at Pentecost. For over 20 years Malcolm Macdonald has been thinking about, studying, and teaching on this subject. Set Me On Fire is aimed at people who have a sense of spiritual hunger and desire for revival, but are not sure what this means, or how to get there. It uses the theme of the fire of God across scripture to paint a picture of what it looks like to be on fire for God. Author, Malcolm Macdonald covers themes such as holiness, revival, mission, God's presence, prayer, intimacy with God and suffering He helps readers to grasp the challenges of seeking to be a radical disciple, along the way offering personal reflections from his own journey.

Download or read book The Worship Pastor written by Zac M. Hicks and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern worship leaders are restless. They have inherited a model of leadership that equates leading worship with being a rock star. But leading worship is more than a performance, it's about shaping souls and making disciples. Every worship leader is really a pastor. The Worship Pastor is a practical and biblical introduction to this essential pastoral role. Filled with engaging, illustrative stories it is organized to address questions of theory and practice, striving to balance conversational accessibility with informed instruction. Part One presents a series of evocative "vignettes"--intriguing and descriptive titles and metaphors of who a Worship Pastor is and what he or she does. It shows the Worship Pastor as Church-Lover, Disciple Maker, Corporate Mystic, and Doxological Philosopher. Part Two covers specific roles related to ministry within the worship service itself--the Worship Pastor as Theological Dietician, Caregiver, Mortician, Emotional Shepherd, War General, Prophetic Guardian, Missional Historian, and Liturgical Architect. Part Three looks at ministry beyond the worship service--the Worship Pastor as Visionary Teacher, Evangelist, Artist Chaplain, and Team Leader. While some worship leaders are eager to embrace their pastoral role, many are lost and confused or lack the resources of time or money to figure out what this role looks like. Pastor Zac Hicks gives us a clear guide to leading worship, one that takes the pastoral call seriously.

Download or read book Set My Heart on Fire written by J. Lee Grady and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2016 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set My Heart on Fire will help readers to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, walk confidently in boldness, and break free from life-controlling bondage, habits, and generational tendencies. It is essential to remain in a state of spiritual intimacy and walk closely with God despite the many worldly distractions. This book will remind readers that the key to doing so is to nourish a close relationship with the Holy Spirit. This powerful teaching covers topics such as: Seven roles of the Holy Spirit Benefits of a prayer language Why you need boldness Learning to minister in the Spirit Staying on fire in the dry seasons

Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Nero written by Shadi Bartsch and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively and accessible guide to the rich literary, philosophical and artistic achievements of the notorious age of Nero.

Download or read book Fire written by James Levesque and published by Chosen Books. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world has wandered so far from God that nothing short of revival will reignite the fires of awakening. But God is about to set the world ablaze, and the nations will burn for him once again. In this book, filled with empowering inspiration and astonishing real-life stories, pastor and speaker James Levesque offers twelve biblical principles to help you return to the passion you felt at the beginning of your faith--and carry the torch to your community and nation. This book is an exhortation to action, to ignite the fire inside you and see your life activated for signs, wonders, and miracles. Say goodbye to powerless Christianity and become a burning brand for God.

Download or read book Rekindled written by Mallory Smyth and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mallory Smyth has been where many young Catholics are today. But the difference between her and other fallen-away Catholics is that she figured out that when she overlooked the shortcomings of the Church as an institution, she fell in love with Jesus and rediscovered the beauty and truth of her faith. In Rekindled, Smyth's raw, relatable account of her own disillusionment and departure is sure to resonate with anyone who has struggled to feel at home in the Church. For anyone who has left the faith or has one foot out the door, this powerful book just might illuminate a path back home--to a Church that is both holy and in need of perfection. Shallow homilies. Hypocritical authority figures. Trite answers to pressing questions. These and other shortcomings of the Church have led plenty of Catholics to question their faith--or to abandon it entirely. Rekindled is for those who have left the Church and those with one foot out the door. Smyth's account of her own disillusionment and departure is relatable and honest. She understands and validates the pain and doubt that many Catholics and former Catholics feel. Smyth also provides you with practical guidance for keeping your faith even when what you encounter in the Church falls short: How to recognize Christ's presence even in the most mediocre Mass experiences. Strategies for finding faithful role models when authority figures let you down. Where to turn when the answers and pastoral guidance you receive don't reach the heart of the issue. How to find fulfillment in Christ and in the community of the saints even when joy seems to be in short supply in the Church.

Download or read book The Soul Winner written by C.H. Spurgeon and published by Gideon House Books. This book was released on 2016-12-30 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winning souls is the greatest joy and highest calling of a Christian, but to so many of us it feels like a dreaded necessity or feared obligation. In a day when evangelism has become a confusing jumble of methodology, Spurgeon’s crystal clear explanation of what true evangelism is meant to be is life-giving. Spurgeon’s own great faith in God to win souls that shines through on every page of this book is inspirational and moves us to action. Claimed by many as one of the best books ever written on the topic of evangelism, this book will not only ignite a passion for soul winning within you; it will draw you closer in love to the very heart of God.

Download or read book When We Were on Fire written by Addie Zierman and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the strange, us-versus-them Christian subculture of the 1990s, a person’s faith was measured by how many WWJD bracelets she wore and whether he had kissed dating goodbye. Evangelical poster child Addie Zierman wore three bracelets asking what Jesus would do. She also led two Bible studies and listened exclusively to Christian music. She was on fire for God and unaware that the flame was dwindling—until it burned out. Addie chronicles her journey through church culture and first love, and her entrance—unprepared and angry—into marriage. When she drops out of church and very nearly her marriage as well, it is on a sea of tequila and depression. She isn’t sure if she’ll ever go back. When We Were on Fire is a funny, heartbreaking story of untangling oneself from what is expected to arrive at faith that is not bound by tradition or current church fashion. Addie looks for what lasts when nothing else seems worth keeping. It’s a story for doubters, cynics, and anyone who has felt alone in church.

Download or read book Prayer on Fire written by Fred Hartley and published by Tyndale House. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayer on Fire is what happens when your initiative to meet with God in prayer connects with His desire to meet you. Learn the biblical steps to take to experience the reality of the Holy Spirit’s presence in your daily prayer life.

Download or read book Fire of Mercy Heart of the Word written by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 871 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the unstudied eye, St. Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. In his third volume of meditations on Matthew (chapters 19-25), Erasmo Leiva continues to show Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short meditation comments on a verse or two, pointing to some facet of the text not immediately apparent, but rich with meaning. Leiva's work is scholarly but eminently approachable by the lay reader. The tone is very much of "taste and see how good the Lord is" and an invitation of "friend, come up higher!." The goal of the book is to help the reader experience the heat of the divine heart and the light of the divine Word. Leiva comments on the Greek text, demonstrating nuances in the text that defy translation. He uses numerous quotes from the Fathers and the Liturgy of the Church to demonstrate the way the Tradition has lived and read the Word of God. His theological reflection vivifies doctrine by seeking its roots in the words and actions of Jesus.

Download or read book Set Your Fields on Fire written by William Thornton and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alex Alterman is a mystery worshipper hired by churches to experience their worship services as a member of the congregation and evaluate what works and what doesnt. Grass growing in the parking lot? Unkempt bathrooms? Bad sound systems? These may turn away people as much as the singing and the sermon. To whom much is given, much is required. But when Alex and his dedicated band of nitpicking zealots are hired to evaluate a Florida church and its prominent pastor, they are presented with a set of mysteries: Who hired them? And who hired their main competition? And why are they being shadowed by a couple of atheists running a dirt-dealing blog? Oil spills, dwarf spies, choir room surveillance, church league basketball cheats and parking lot security all combine in a splendid caper that stretches from Wall Street to the beachfront. As Altermans group finds itself in the eye of the storm, the work takes on a new dimension as they untangle the reasons they believe in their work, and why they believe at all.

Download or read book Fasting for Fire written by Jennifer A. Miskov and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fasting is about feasting on more of God! When many hear the word “fasting,” they immediately think of what they have to give up. But what if fasting is actually a sacred doorway into fresh encounters with the all-consuming fire of God? Author and revival historian, Jennifer Miskov, has tapped into an...