Made for a Mission

Made for a Mission
Author: David A. Posthuma
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2007-09
Genre:
ISBN: 1604770155

Have you ever asked yourself: "Why am I here?" Made for a Mission offers a biblical informed, strategic method to help you answer this all-important question. "Ever wonder what it was like to have been on the ground floor with Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com or Pierre Omidyar of eBay.com? Wonder no longer. Join Dave Posthuma and hold on -- the future of the church is forming right before your eyes and under your feet." Leonard Sweet, Author and Futurist "Dave Posthuma and E-Church Essentials share my passion to train and inspire leaders to live authentic lives of great impact. Rarely do you meet someone as passionate about the church with the technological genius of Dave..Pay attention to what he is doing and access his outrageous resource. It will help you as you both grow and organize your church." Dan Webster, Author and Founder of Authentic Leadership

Practicing the Power

Practicing the Power
Author: Sam Storms
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310533856

The Bible teaches us that we are to be filled with God's Spirit and that God's presence and grace is manifested among his people as they serve, love, and minister to one another. Yet some of the gifts that God offers to his people aren't commonly seen in many churches today. Gifts of prophecy, healing, tongues, and other supernatural gifts of God seem to be absent, and many Christians are unsure how to cultivate an atmosphere where God's Spirit can work while remaining committed to the foundational truth of God's Word. How can Christians pursue and implement the miraculous gifts of the Spirit without falling into fanatical excess and splitting the church in the process? In Practicing the Power, pastor and author Sam Storms offers practical steps to understanding and exercising spiritual gifts in a way that remains grounded in the word and centered in the gospel. With examples drawn from his forty years of ministry as a pastor and teachers, Storms offers a guidebook that can help pastors, elders, and church members understand what changes are needed to see God move in supernatural power and to guard against excess and abuse of the spiritual gifts. If you long to see God's Spirit move in your church and life, and aren't sure why that isn't happening or where to begin, this book is for you.

Vintage Jesus

Vintage Jesus
Author: Mark Driscoll
Publisher: Crossway Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-01-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781433519659

Great for nonbelievers and new Christians, this work of popular-level theology introduces the person and work of Christ by answering a series of questions about Jesus. Now in paperback.

Your Gifts

Your Gifts
Author: Larry Gilbert
Publisher: ChurchGrowth.org
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-02-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1570523347

An indispensable companion to the Your Gifts Spiritual Gifts Survey,this book takes an in-depth look at each of the nine team gifts. Perfect for use in small groups, this dynamic new book reveals steps to nurture and activate your gift in practical ways. You will learn about the potential roadblocks that can inhibit your gift, as well as pitfalls to avoid going forward. God created you with purpose and passion–learn how you can take the gifts He has given you and use them to advance His Kingdom in ways you never imagined. It’s time to go deeper–it’s time to discover God’s unique design for you, and become the person He created you to be.

Your Gift: Serving

Your Gift: Serving
Author: Douglas Porter
Publisher: ChurchGrowth.org
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2015-05-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1570522685

You often notice practical needs before others do and tend to jump at the opportunity to meet those needs in the church and in the lives of other people, quietly working behind the scenes to accomplish the tasks at hand. You may be “others-oriented” and can have a powerful influence on the lives of those you touch. Then you probably want to develop your gift of serving! This book addresses: What Is Serving? Developing the Heart of a Servant, Serving Others with Passion and Purpose, Pursuing Excellence in All You Do, Influencing Others through Character and Service, Balancing Your Life and Service, Finding Your Place on the Ministry Team, Identifying Your Gift of Serving, A Two-Year Plan to Begin Thinking Like a Servant.

What You Do Best in the Body of Christ

What You Do Best in the Body of Christ
Author: Bruce L. Bugbee
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2009-09-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310572584

Now with discussion questions and assessment tools to help you determine your unique ministry fit.By the coauthor of the Network course materials developed at Willow Creek Community Church Have you found fulfillment in life? Can you say your ministry is fruitful? God has created you to be both fulfilled and fruitful in a meaningful place of service. You can discover your God-given design and the role he created for you in and through the local church.In What You Do Best in the Body of Christ, Bruce Bugbee helps you identify your God-given spiritual gifts, personal style, and ministry passion. And he shows how they point to your unique role and purpose in the body of Christ when they are expressed together. Drawing from biblical principles, this book provides proven tools and a conversational approach that will help you fulfill God’s will for your life. You’ll discover:Your God-given Spiritual Gifts indicate what you’re equipped to do competently Your God-given Personal Style indicates how you can serve with energy and authenticity Your God-given Ministry Passion indicates where you’re motivated to serve Together, they indicate what you do best in the body of Christ!You will also better understand God’s design for the church and your role within it.You’ll find plenty of helpful charts and self-assessments—plus insights into the fallacies and pitfalls that can hinder your effectiveness. Start learning today what God wants you to do, and experience more enthusiasm, greater joy, and real significance in your life and ministry.

The Gifts and Ministries of the Holy Spirit

The Gifts and Ministries of the Holy Spirit
Author: Lester Sumrall
Publisher: Whitaker House
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2005-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1603743634

You Can Have the Power of the Holy Spirit The gifts of the Spirit can destroy any force the devil might use against Christians. You are a candidate for the gifts of revelation, power, and inspiration. They will function anywhere—right where you are now! Dr. Sumrall discusses subjects including: The charismatic renewal The weapons of our warfare How you can receive the gifts The devil's counterfeit The purpose of ministry gifts You can be included in the great outpouring of God's Spirit!

Understanding Spiritual Gifts

Understanding Spiritual Gifts
Author: Kay Arthur
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2010-07-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0307458709

What Are Spiritual Gifts? The subject of spiritual gifts can seem complicated: Who has spiritual gifts--""spiritual people" or everybody? What are spiritual gifts anyway? Understanding Spiritual Gifts takes you straight to God's Word to discover answers from the Gift-Giver Himself. As you dig into Bible passages about God's design for each of us, you'll find out that spiritual gifts aren't complicated--but they are life-changing. Here you will uncover what spiritual gifts are, where they come from, who has them, how they are received, and how they work within the church. As you study, you will have a new vision for how you can use your God-given gifts to bring hope to your home, your church, and a hurting world. 40 Minutes a Week Could Change Your Life! The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precept Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minute lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader’s notes and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.

Win Your War

Win Your War
Author: Mark Driscoll
Publisher: Charisma House
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2019
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1629996254

You're already in a war. It's time to fight. This book will equip you with tools to protect the five fronts of spiritual battle: your relationship with God, your identity, your family and friends, your church, and the world. Win Your War is a practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan's role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus gives you to overcome the enemy's attacks. Mark and Grace Driscoll look at the nature of spiritual warfare in response to Adam and Eve. God has a kingdom where His people are governed by the Spirit. Satan has the world, where his people are governed by the flesh. Spiritual warfare is the battle between these two realities in everything, including our identity, temptation, gender, marriage, and emotional well-being. Some years ago Mark Driscoll preached on the Book of Genesis and discovered an unexpected theme about spiritual warfare that works itself out in all of human history: the storyline of the Bible is that there is first a wedding and then a war. Satan did not show up until a man and woman were married and had a ministry call on their lives. The first thing he did was attack marriage and separate men and women. After reading this book, you will uncover the five fronts of spiritual battle: your relationship with God, your identity, your family and friends, your church, and the world. Also Available in Spanish ISBN-13: 978-1-62999-259-4 E-Book ISBN: 978-1-62999-260-0 OTHER TITLE BY MARK DRISCOLL Spirit-Filled Jesus (2018) ISBN: 978-1629995229