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Saint Demiana A book written by the great Saint of the Coptic Orthodox Church: Father Bishoï Kamel 1931-1979.

Revivals always begin with personal desperation. When we are desperate enough to cry out to God for our need, He releases a deluge of His Spirit to not only meet your need, but to also change your family, community, state, nation and the world. The greatest revivals have all been initiated by the deep-seated needs of man. God has responded to passionately meet each of those needs. Waves of God's mercy in response to our heart's cry will benefit those around us and even the world. The World's Greatest Revivals explores: The Reformation, The Great Awakening, The Azusa Street Revival, and The ...

Though most church leaders crave authenticity in their congregations, most also know it is an elusive goal. People by nature are self-protective. And although the gospel message that we are all sinners saved by grace ought to make people more real, the truth is many of our churches are plagued...

Here’s the truth: If you don’t get people engaged with your message at the start, they’ll be distracted as your message moves along. With these stories, you’ll have exactly what you need to master the art of the start! These stories aren’t the “Everyone gather around while I tell you a story” kind of stories. And they aren’t the “Once upon a time” kind of stories either. These stories come from weird news, current events, and interesting moments in history. It’s so much fun when you connect them to the topics of your sermons!

I have had the great privilege of sitting under the expository preaching of Steve Cole over the last 27 years. I have benefited greatly from his excellent teaching, as has my church and many around the world who get his sermons regularly over e-mail. Many others listen online or find sermons through the church website, fcfonline.org or bible.org. This compilation of 5 of my personal favorite sermons is designed to direct people interested in good biblical preaching to Steve's sermons, who may not otherwise find them.

The Weight of the Mic is not a book for performers. It is a handbook for the called. In a generation obsessed with platforms, viral clips, and public applause, Prophet Andre Cook delivers a sobering, convicting, and deeply prophetic message: the mic is sacred—and dangerous in the wrong hands. Drawing from decades of ministry, private battles, personal failures, and God-given victories, Cook exposes the truth every preacher must face: The call is costly. Gifts are not a substitute for character. Worship must precede work. You cannot preach what you refuse to live. The oil may anoint you—...

A handbook on how to preach from the Bible

You’re not just dreaming. You’re under attack. That strange intimacy in your sleep. The invisible pressure on your chest at night. The constant fear of marriage or the repeated destruction of every relationship you try to build. This is not normal. This is spirit marriage. In The Reality of Spirit Marriage, Prayer Madueke uncovers one of the most sinister operations of the marine kingdom, demonic soul ties through spirit husbands and wives. These demonic agents enter lives through dreams, ancestral pacts, occult initiation, or sexual sin, and once they’re in, they ruin everything. ...

Over 100 full length funeral services for you to use as you officiate funerals in your ministry. This selection includes over 20 years of service and contains funeral services for infants, young people, middle age, and the elderly. Feel free to use part or all of any of these services in your ministry that is blessed by God. This book is dedicated to my mother, Viola Whitaker Davis September 17, 1926 - August 13, 2016

Through a study of three key chapters in Matthew's Gospel (chapters eight to 10), Taylor argues that Matthew wanted people to understand God's perspective on the times in which we live. Through an analysis of the way in which Matthew presents the miracles Jesus performed and the teaching he gave his disciples, Taylor concludes that we do not live in a day which calls for judgment and condemnation, but rather one demanding gut-wrenching compassion for sinners and a bold proclamation of the forgiveness of sins Jesus came to bring.

When Ray Comfort scooped up his tired dog as it ran beside his bike, the animal loved it. So he built a platform on the bike for Sam to sit on, added a seat belt, and put sunglasses on the dog. To his surprise, people came of their homes to take photos. Women called out, "How cute!" Drivers gave a thumbs up. Sam suddenly became a wonderful way to meet strangers. You may not have a dog you can use to reach the lost, but this book will tell you how you can use what you do have to fulfill the Great Commission. The book also looks at Jesus' last words on the cross, where He continually used ...

I have always been fascinated by the life of the Apostle Paul. I admire his bold and outspoken approach, humility before God, deep love for people, and passionate goal of seeing the Kingdom of God expand worldwide. In this reflection, I want to share what I have observed about how Paul's life was shaped, his journey to becoming a church leader, and his role as a writer of much of the New Testament. I hope what motivated Paul in his love for God and his passion for his calling will inspire you to discover and fulfill your mission. This is not an exhaustive study or complete commentary. I ...

Preach - Pray - Heal. Book 1: When Kingdoms Collide: A ministers essential guide on how to bring the kingdom of God to earth in their ministry. Book 2: How to Preach the Gospel with Power: Learn how to take these elements them and bring the ministry that God has given you to the next level. Book 3: Healed & Whole: Are you ready to receive your healing? You can be hurt, even in ministry. Are you ready to be made whole? It's time to be made whole.

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook’s direct narration of a book’s text, 2 and 3 John: Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points...

The road to destiny often looks more like a mess than a masterpiece. If we aren’t careful, we will fall into the trap of believing that God calls perfect people to fulfill His perfect plan. Yet, His history proves that He uses imperfect people to accomplish powerful things. If your life has been anything less than perfect, this book is for you! Join Caleb Pierce as he unpacks this powerful message of hope!

Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul wrote the epistle to the Colossians, refuting all false claims about God. Paul reaffirms to the original audience and the global Church that Christ is preeminent. Paul sharply rebuked every influence that attempted to infiltrate the Church. Through the leading of the Holy Spirit, Paul would not allow anything to compromise the truth. The Church at Colossae dealt with Gnosticism, paganism, mysticism, Greek philosophies, and Old Testament practices of the Law fulfilled by Christ. Yet, none of these could withstand the truth of God’s Word. In ...

It is often noted that Psalm 118:8, “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man,” is the middle verse of the Bible. While one could debate the details of that claim, it is certain that this volume of Bishop Myron Powell’s series highlights the Psalms that are not only at the very central core of the Bible, but that equally must be hidden within the very core of our spiritual being. With masterful wisdom, Bishop Powell not only takes us on an incredible journey through Psalms 99-118, but he also gives us the opportunity to see the entirety of God’s work of ...

The word pastor is derived from a Latin word meaning shepherd. The word shepherd means to move something from one place to another. The shepherd guides the sheep with love and attention. The pastor can wear all five-fold hats. Are you called to lead and guide? I hope you are. Pastors have been used by God to save and deliver souls from the hands of Satan. We will discuss the five-fold mandate of the pastor. We will also review it’s execution in modern times. Come join Zion Willingham as she reviews the call of the pastor, the Good Shepherd.

Do You Really Know HOW To Use Apologetics? Many people have this illusion that just knowing a few arguments is sufficient to practice Christian apologetis. They are wrong. Apologetics is 'defense' of Christian faith. Any 'defense' is a battle and every battle needs tools of defense and offense. Defense needs much practice. This eBook explains some of the essential strategies that one has to use when practicing Christian apologetics. In its 15th edition, more than 100,000 non Kindle copies have already reached worldwide.

God called me to preach at the age of 11, and three years later, in 1987, I began preaching. My pastor taught me to be intentional about “sermon seeds,” writing down ideas and studying and preaching them when able. This book is a collection of un-preached messages from 1987 to the present. Through the years, my files have grown from hand-written notes to electronic notes on tablets, computers, and smartphones. These files encourage me, especially when my emotional well runs dry. Sometimes God brings something out of those folders and anoints me to preach it. Other times, the files grow ...