Author: Ed Steele
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482719956
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The seeds for Worship HeartCries were planted years ago as I sat in a seminary class under Dr. T. W. Hunt. The Spirit of God used him to light a fire about worship in my heart that has been burning ever since. Now, after teaching about worship for twenty years in Latin America as a missionary and over ten years as a Seminary Professor, I am convinced there is a greater desire now to worship God than I have seen in years past. As great as the desire is, there seems to be more confusion as to what biblical worship is and even more confusion about what it looks like when we do it. If information alone could transform our worship, then we should have long since seen a revolution in our church services. But information is only part of the solution. Learning how to apply what we know may be the biggest challenge we face. One of the key issues is not so much the amount of content available about worship, but how to worship. My sincere desire is to help push back all the preconceived notions and give some practical helps as we gather together for corporate worship. Regardless of who may be on the platform, only God's Spirit can transform those moments together into what may be called "worship," and there are some definite things that the Body must do so that worship may occur. What are they? That's the heart of this book.
Worship Heartcries
Author: Ed Steele
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482719956
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The seeds for Worship HeartCries were planted years ago as I sat in a seminary class under Dr. T. W. Hunt. The Spirit of God used him to light a fire about worship in my heart that has been burning ever since. Now, after teaching about worship for twenty years in Latin America as a missionary and over ten years as a Seminary Professor, I am convinced there is a greater desire now to worship God than I have seen in years past. As great as the desire is, there seems to be more confusion as to what biblical worship is and even more confusion about what it looks like when we do it. If information alone could transform our worship, then we should have long since seen a revolution in our church services. But information is only part of the solution. Learning how to apply what we know may be the biggest challenge we face. One of the key issues is not so much the amount of content available about worship, but how to worship. My sincere desire is to help push back all the preconceived notions and give some practical helps as we gather together for corporate worship. Regardless of who may be on the platform, only God's Spirit can transform those moments together into what may be called "worship," and there are some definite things that the Body must do so that worship may occur. What are they? That's the heart of this book.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482719956
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The seeds for Worship HeartCries were planted years ago as I sat in a seminary class under Dr. T. W. Hunt. The Spirit of God used him to light a fire about worship in my heart that has been burning ever since. Now, after teaching about worship for twenty years in Latin America as a missionary and over ten years as a Seminary Professor, I am convinced there is a greater desire now to worship God than I have seen in years past. As great as the desire is, there seems to be more confusion as to what biblical worship is and even more confusion about what it looks like when we do it. If information alone could transform our worship, then we should have long since seen a revolution in our church services. But information is only part of the solution. Learning how to apply what we know may be the biggest challenge we face. One of the key issues is not so much the amount of content available about worship, but how to worship. My sincere desire is to help push back all the preconceived notions and give some practical helps as we gather together for corporate worship. Regardless of who may be on the platform, only God's Spirit can transform those moments together into what may be called "worship," and there are some definite things that the Body must do so that worship may occur. What are they? That's the heart of this book.
Small Church, Excellent Ministry
Author: Jeffrey C. Farmer
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498298877
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Pastors of smaller membership churches have a huge calling. They are responsible for changing the world! Rather than look at the small number of members in their congregations as a limitation, pastors should view their congregations as an elite force, able to impact their communities for the Kingdom of God. Small Church, Excellent Ministry is a handbook designed for pastors serving in smaller membership churches. This book will help you to conduct your ministry with excellence. Written by practitioners and professors, the information provided in this book is on the vanguard of pastoral ministry and is useful for training pastors to be leaders of their churches.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498298877
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Pastors of smaller membership churches have a huge calling. They are responsible for changing the world! Rather than look at the small number of members in their congregations as a limitation, pastors should view their congregations as an elite force, able to impact their communities for the Kingdom of God. Small Church, Excellent Ministry is a handbook designed for pastors serving in smaller membership churches. This book will help you to conduct your ministry with excellence. Written by practitioners and professors, the information provided in this book is on the vanguard of pastoral ministry and is useful for training pastors to be leaders of their churches.
Transforming Presence
Author: Daniel Henderson
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802496555
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Who is the Holy Spirit anyway? We sing songs about Him. We’ve seen His name in the Bible. And most of us know He’s a part of the Trinity, but misunderstandings, confusion, and contention abound. And it’s keeping us from the abundant, satisfying life God has for us. The solution? We need a biblical understanding of the Holy Spirit. Transforming Presence walks you through ten vital practices that will help you have a new experience of the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn how our relationship with the Holy Spirit changed from the Old Testament to the New Testament, what common misconceptions of the Holy Spirit are, and how to think, speak, (and sing) rightly about Him. It can be hard to discern what’s right and wrong in a world of gray scales, differing preferences, and emotional highs, but when we start with the Bible, all the secondary things fall into place. Discover the transformational, personal, and joyful relationship that comes from meeting the Holy Spirit on His own terms.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802496555
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Who is the Holy Spirit anyway? We sing songs about Him. We’ve seen His name in the Bible. And most of us know He’s a part of the Trinity, but misunderstandings, confusion, and contention abound. And it’s keeping us from the abundant, satisfying life God has for us. The solution? We need a biblical understanding of the Holy Spirit. Transforming Presence walks you through ten vital practices that will help you have a new experience of the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn how our relationship with the Holy Spirit changed from the Old Testament to the New Testament, what common misconceptions of the Holy Spirit are, and how to think, speak, (and sing) rightly about Him. It can be hard to discern what’s right and wrong in a world of gray scales, differing preferences, and emotional highs, but when we start with the Bible, all the secondary things fall into place. Discover the transformational, personal, and joyful relationship that comes from meeting the Holy Spirit on His own terms.
My Heart Cries Out
Author: Paul David Tripp
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433556847
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
This ebook edition contains artwork adapted from the print edition to fit the digital format. "My hope is that this volume will help you to see the Savior more clearly, to understand his grace more deeply, to confess your struggle more honestly, to worship him more fully, and to find in these meditations the motivation to continue to follow the Savior even when he’s leading you into unexpected and hard places.” —Paul David Tripp Best-selling author Paul David Tripp invites you into his personal reflections on his experience of God’s ever-present grace through the ups and downs of his life. He shares his celebrations, disappointments, cries for help, confessions, and confusions in the form of 120 meditations that were written over many years through various joys and struggles. Vulnerable yet pastoral and wise, these meditations in the form of verse showcase how God’s amazing grace intersects with the mundane, unexpected, messy, and beautiful moments of everyday life.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433556847
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
This ebook edition contains artwork adapted from the print edition to fit the digital format. "My hope is that this volume will help you to see the Savior more clearly, to understand his grace more deeply, to confess your struggle more honestly, to worship him more fully, and to find in these meditations the motivation to continue to follow the Savior even when he’s leading you into unexpected and hard places.” —Paul David Tripp Best-selling author Paul David Tripp invites you into his personal reflections on his experience of God’s ever-present grace through the ups and downs of his life. He shares his celebrations, disappointments, cries for help, confessions, and confusions in the form of 120 meditations that were written over many years through various joys and struggles. Vulnerable yet pastoral and wise, these meditations in the form of verse showcase how God’s amazing grace intersects with the mundane, unexpected, messy, and beautiful moments of everyday life.
Love Out Loud
Author: Emilio De La Cruz
Publisher: Gateway Press
ISBN: 0991565711
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Love Out Loud is a powerful, thought-provoking journey and study of the radicalness and transforming power of true love— the God type of love. You will find freedom and help as this book unfolds the manifold nature of God's love with very practical and easy to apply truths. It is chalked full of revelation on not only how to receive, but to freely give the love that God has so graciously comforted us with, thusly allowing us to become greater containers of His love so that humanity may be helped.
Publisher: Gateway Press
ISBN: 0991565711
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Love Out Loud is a powerful, thought-provoking journey and study of the radicalness and transforming power of true love— the God type of love. You will find freedom and help as this book unfolds the manifold nature of God's love with very practical and easy to apply truths. It is chalked full of revelation on not only how to receive, but to freely give the love that God has so graciously comforted us with, thusly allowing us to become greater containers of His love so that humanity may be helped.
Heavenly worship. Releasing your spirit to faith, hope and destiny
Author: Peter Todd
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 8889127120
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
What fills our eyes, fills our hearts. What fills our hearts, fuels our destiny and the course of our lives. This is a book of hope and wonder. In these wonderfully crafted pages, you will find: Your desire for worship rekindled That an open heaven is waiting for your worship The journey of heavenly worship leads to His presence The five songs of heavenly worship That heaven is our home--not just our future. Heavenly Worship takes us on an inspiring journey in which we are awed and empowered so that our love does not grow cold. On this heavenly journey, you will be refreshed, refilled, and recommissioned so that you can continue to be faithful and fruitful. "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."(Col.3:1).
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 8889127120
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
What fills our eyes, fills our hearts. What fills our hearts, fuels our destiny and the course of our lives. This is a book of hope and wonder. In these wonderfully crafted pages, you will find: Your desire for worship rekindled That an open heaven is waiting for your worship The journey of heavenly worship leads to His presence The five songs of heavenly worship That heaven is our home--not just our future. Heavenly Worship takes us on an inspiring journey in which we are awed and empowered so that our love does not grow cold. On this heavenly journey, you will be refreshed, refilled, and recommissioned so that you can continue to be faithful and fruitful. "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."(Col.3:1).
Lovin' on Jesus
Author: Lester Ruth
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426795149
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Swee Hong Lim and Lester Ruth have filled an important gap in the study of worship. Lovin’ on Jesus: A Concise History of Contemporary Worship is the first scholarly work of its kind on this topic. Lim and Ruth trace the origins and development of what we commonly call contemporary Christian worship, exploring it thoroughly and methodically. Their research includes early recordings and interviews with many who were directly involved in the early stages. The authors were students of James White, and their book is, in a sense, a much-needed addition to White’s classic Introduction to Christian Worship. The thematic structure of Lovin’ on Jesus mirrors that of White’s Introduction, making this book exceedingly useful for students and practitioners in the study of Christian worship as a whole. This is an essential resource for all students, scholars, worship leaders, and pastors who are serious about understanding the worship they lead. “Meticulously researched, accessibly written, generous in its praise, and balanced in its critiques—this is the book for which many of us have long been waiting.” —Melanie C. Ross, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Studies, Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT “Particularly useful for teaching is the way Lim and Ruth organize their account by practices of time, space, music, prayer, technology, and scripture. This will immediately become a required textbook for the courses I teach on Christian worship.” —Ed Phillips, Associate Professor of Worship and Liturgical Theology and Coordinator of the Initiative in Religious Practices and Practical Theology, Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, GA “Readers will find Lim and Ruth’s one-of-a-kind history convincing and rigorous. The authors show how a modern genre of Christian worship claimed its place, what it all means, and where it is heading.” —Gerald Liu, Assistant Professor of Worship and Preaching, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ “Lovin’ on Jesus is an important book for every pastor, worship leader, and worshipper. This wonderfully prepared study will help you keep your worship experience biblically centered, dynamic, and growing.” —Rick Muchow, Founding Worship Pastor, Saddleback Church, worship leader and coach
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426795149
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Swee Hong Lim and Lester Ruth have filled an important gap in the study of worship. Lovin’ on Jesus: A Concise History of Contemporary Worship is the first scholarly work of its kind on this topic. Lim and Ruth trace the origins and development of what we commonly call contemporary Christian worship, exploring it thoroughly and methodically. Their research includes early recordings and interviews with many who were directly involved in the early stages. The authors were students of James White, and their book is, in a sense, a much-needed addition to White’s classic Introduction to Christian Worship. The thematic structure of Lovin’ on Jesus mirrors that of White’s Introduction, making this book exceedingly useful for students and practitioners in the study of Christian worship as a whole. This is an essential resource for all students, scholars, worship leaders, and pastors who are serious about understanding the worship they lead. “Meticulously researched, accessibly written, generous in its praise, and balanced in its critiques—this is the book for which many of us have long been waiting.” —Melanie C. Ross, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Studies, Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT “Particularly useful for teaching is the way Lim and Ruth organize their account by practices of time, space, music, prayer, technology, and scripture. This will immediately become a required textbook for the courses I teach on Christian worship.” —Ed Phillips, Associate Professor of Worship and Liturgical Theology and Coordinator of the Initiative in Religious Practices and Practical Theology, Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, GA “Readers will find Lim and Ruth’s one-of-a-kind history convincing and rigorous. The authors show how a modern genre of Christian worship claimed its place, what it all means, and where it is heading.” —Gerald Liu, Assistant Professor of Worship and Preaching, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ “Lovin’ on Jesus is an important book for every pastor, worship leader, and worshipper. This wonderfully prepared study will help you keep your worship experience biblically centered, dynamic, and growing.” —Rick Muchow, Founding Worship Pastor, Saddleback Church, worship leader and coach
The Power of Faith
Author: Smith Wigglesworth
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603747982
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 625
Book Description
Dare to Believe! Laughing at the impossible was a way of life for Smith Wigglesworth. He trusted wholeheartedly in the words of Jesus, “Only believe” (Mark 5:36). God used his simple faith to restore sight to the blind, health to the sick, and even life to the dead. This same kind of miracle-working faith can be yours. Lacking vision and purpose? Discover your God-given destiny. Crippled by insecurity? Experience emotional wholeness. Feeling powerless? God wants to use you in amazing ways. The sustaining effect of the smallest drop of faith will create continues ripples of power. As you believe God, your faith will explode. Your miracle is waiting for you.
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603747982
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 625
Book Description
Dare to Believe! Laughing at the impossible was a way of life for Smith Wigglesworth. He trusted wholeheartedly in the words of Jesus, “Only believe” (Mark 5:36). God used his simple faith to restore sight to the blind, health to the sick, and even life to the dead. This same kind of miracle-working faith can be yours. Lacking vision and purpose? Discover your God-given destiny. Crippled by insecurity? Experience emotional wholeness. Feeling powerless? God wants to use you in amazing ways. The sustaining effect of the smallest drop of faith will create continues ripples of power. As you believe God, your faith will explode. Your miracle is waiting for you.
Only Believe for the Holy Spirit
Author: Smith Wigglesworth
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Only Believe for the Holy Spirit is a journey through the timeless words and teachings of Smith Wigglesworth as he explores the mystery, depth, glory, and power of the Holy Spirit. This ninety-day devotional is a powerful guide to gaining knowledge about the Holy Spirit and unlocking the Spirit’s power in our lives. Jesus’s disciples weren’t the only ones entrusted with the power of the Holy Spirit. We can also receive that power if we only believe. Wigglesworth mentions, “There is a place where God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, reigns supreme in our lives.” The Holy Spirit reveals who we are and reveals who God is. A life filled with the Holy Spirit urges us toward purity, energizes our boldness for God, and promotes victory. The Holy Spirit is our continual help and strength as we navigate the circumstances of life. God has given us life in the Holy Spirit until we live eternally with Him. Only Believe for the Holy Spirit will revolutionize the way you see the Holy Spirit and spur you on to make a difference for God’s kingdom. God is waiting for people who dare to believe, and when you believe, the possibilities are endless.
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Only Believe for the Holy Spirit is a journey through the timeless words and teachings of Smith Wigglesworth as he explores the mystery, depth, glory, and power of the Holy Spirit. This ninety-day devotional is a powerful guide to gaining knowledge about the Holy Spirit and unlocking the Spirit’s power in our lives. Jesus’s disciples weren’t the only ones entrusted with the power of the Holy Spirit. We can also receive that power if we only believe. Wigglesworth mentions, “There is a place where God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, reigns supreme in our lives.” The Holy Spirit reveals who we are and reveals who God is. A life filled with the Holy Spirit urges us toward purity, energizes our boldness for God, and promotes victory. The Holy Spirit is our continual help and strength as we navigate the circumstances of life. God has given us life in the Holy Spirit until we live eternally with Him. Only Believe for the Holy Spirit will revolutionize the way you see the Holy Spirit and spur you on to make a difference for God’s kingdom. God is waiting for people who dare to believe, and when you believe, the possibilities are endless.
Smith Wigglesworth on Spirit-Filled Living
Author: Smith Wigglesworth
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603744649
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
God confirmed Smith Wigglesworth’s ministry through powerful signs and wonders. These included the restoration of hearing and sight, the creative formation of missing limbs, the disappearance of cancerous growths, the recovery of mental wholeness by the violently insane, and the raising of several people from the dead. His words continue to provide spiritual, financial, emotional, and physical healing as they inspire and build faith. In these riveting messages, Smith Wigglesworth reveals the privileges that believers have and how they can claim their rich inheritance in Christ. These pages will inspire your faith and explode your vision as you learn how to… Secure God’s favor on your life Obtain freedom from sin Practice the presence of God Take authority over Satan Live in the joy of the Lord Experience the miraculous Receive divine wholeness and health Discover the power that is available to you right now through Christ, and change from ordinary to extraordinary living as God’s grace transforms your life.
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603744649
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
God confirmed Smith Wigglesworth’s ministry through powerful signs and wonders. These included the restoration of hearing and sight, the creative formation of missing limbs, the disappearance of cancerous growths, the recovery of mental wholeness by the violently insane, and the raising of several people from the dead. His words continue to provide spiritual, financial, emotional, and physical healing as they inspire and build faith. In these riveting messages, Smith Wigglesworth reveals the privileges that believers have and how they can claim their rich inheritance in Christ. These pages will inspire your faith and explode your vision as you learn how to… Secure God’s favor on your life Obtain freedom from sin Practice the presence of God Take authority over Satan Live in the joy of the Lord Experience the miraculous Receive divine wholeness and health Discover the power that is available to you right now through Christ, and change from ordinary to extraordinary living as God’s grace transforms your life.