Sixteen Answers to Why So Many Traditions of Men Exist within the Organized Religious System Commonly Known as the Christian Church 1. Your pastor: God-anointed or self-appointed (Jeremiah 14:14""15, 23:21) 2. How to recognize false prophets (Matthew 7:21""23) 3. How to recognize a true pastor from a hireling (John 10:10""13) 4. The body of Christ or a business for profit (1 Peter 5:2""3) 5. How to recognize the sensual gospel""that which pertains to the senses 6. How to recognize those wh...

At a time when divisions among the churches are subject to attack, both from within and from without, the author has felt led to write doxologies, essays, and thoughts. These words are a call to action to all true believers in the Word of God and can only create encouragement in the body of Christ. After sixteen years of praying, waiting, and listening, Mr. Bates has recently completed two manuscripts for books: God's Glory and the Exhortation and The Flames of God's Fire. These writings a...

When Jesus ""made himself nothing...taking the nature of a servant,"" He modeled for all believers true humility. Andrew Murray calls this ""our true nobility"" and ""thedistinguishing feature of discipleship."" With insightful, penetrating clarity, Murray calls all Christians to turn from pride, empty themselves, and study the character of Christ to be filled with His grace. Often called the best work on humility ever written, this edition has been edited for today's reader.

A daily devotional offering timeless insights from Martin Luther, one of the most important people in church history.Some people value good works so much that they overlook faith in Christ. Faith should be first. . . . It is faith—without good works and prior to good works—that takes us to heaven. We come to God through faith alone. —Martin LutherResounding across the centuries, Martin Luther's prolific writings as a pastor, theologian, scholar, Bibl...

At some point in every person's life, we will need a miracle from God. It may be for us, a family member, or a troubled child. It might be a mountain of family or financial trouble, or some unseen force that fills us with fear.The late John Osteen has good news for us. We can have a miracle from God, for God is a miracle worker. And He has recorded many of His miracles in His Word, the Bible.Rather than running around searching for needed miracles, Osteen shows us how to pu...

In Conversation with God, bestselling author Lloyd Ogilvie shows readers a fresh approach to prayer...one that is as much listening as speaking. Drawing on years of experiencing God as a friend, Ogilvie clearly and simply explains the many dimensions of prayer and then provides a 30-day guide so readers can put into practice what they're learning.As they begin to enjoy give-and-take conversation with God as a part of everyday life, readers will experience the truth that He is always availa...

Guaranteeing the Devil's Defeat!Unseen forces and hindrances—fear, failure, sickness, trauma, guilt, and more often try to stand in your way. These destructive enemies play keep-away with God's best for your life.Is there a way to permanently overcome? Yes! The Blood of Jesus!In His Blood Speaks, a powerful 31-day devotional*,* Ginger Ziegler points out that your victory is in the voice of Jesus’ Blood. When Cain k...

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Just as Jesus spoke to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, so too will He speak personally to the reader as he or she walks with Him.In Walk With Me, Jesus says, Let me take you to that moment when I will enter your heart. To walk with Jesus, to be with Him, to listen to Him, to hear Him, makes it possible to become more like Him so that little by little our hearts and minds reflect Jesus.I want to let you know who you are to Me and to My Father. And to tell y...

It takes time to know God, become conscious of His presence and live in His power. Unfortunately, the busyness of life often keeps us from that. Written over a period of five years The Secret Series books contain a wealth of teaching that is based on Andrew Murray’s mature and full experience in Christ. The Secret of the Abiding Presence contains one month of daily selections that focus on the need for quiet, uninterrupted communion with Him.

This isn't your typical devotional. The English Standard Version: SOLO revolves around lectio divina, or "divine reading"—an ancient approach to exploring Scripture for today's readers.

Being refined in the fires of testing is not the most popular Sunday morning message, but Paul tells us: Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christs sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. (1 Peter 4:12)With the candor, insight, and humor that have become the hallmarks of his previous books, James Malo...