Spiritual Church

Peter made all the classical, Christian mistakes. He spoke before thinking, lacked faith, and even denied the Lord Jesus Christ. But Peter had a moldable, open heart, and the Lord knew it. All the mistakes Peter made helped him understand what other Christians face, and his writings both warn and encourage readers today. Too many of today’s religious entities and Christian individuals are functioning on spiritual autopilot, rarely pausing to pray in earnest and seek the Lord’s will for their lives.

In The Bible, God uses many ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Moses didn’t think he was a leader when God chose him; people laughed at Noah for building that ark for so many years; Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers only to rise to second-in-command of all of Egypt.

Recovering Spiritual Practices of the Past titles reach beyond commonly known spiritual formation practices in order to mine the wisdom of the past, bringing to light ways of thinking, living, and growing in Christ that the church today has largely overlooked. In The Lost Discipline of...

In The Death of Pride, pastor and teacher Paul Vanderveer offers a piercing look at the subtle yet devastating ways pride takes root in our hearts. Drawing from the dramatic fall and unexpected redemption of one of the Bible’s most powerful rulers, Vanderveer uncovers why pride is not just a character flaw but a soul-deep sickness—and why it must be confronted before it quietly destroys our joy, relationships, and calling.

Wissenschaftliche Studien haben ergeben, dass unsere Einstellung, unsere Sichtweise und unser Selbstbild eine viel größere Auswirkung auf unseren Erfolg haben als unsere Ausbildung, unser IQ, unser Wissen und unser Können. Ich möchte dich mit diesem Buch ermutigen, auf dein Inneres und deine Beziehung zu Gott zu schauen.

The Centrality of the Church is the latest book in Kingdom Pastor's Library, a new series of books that brings you a succinct, complete pastoral philosophy and training from Tony Evans.

Why are people who love God, believe in the Bible, and attend church regularly poor? Why are non-believers prospering using Biblical principles? Have you ever pondered these questions? The world discovered the "Secret" and began prospering. The law of attraction was no secret to those of us in the church who have been reading and memorizing Biblical scriptures since childhood. Unfortunately, many of us have not accepted that the law of attraction is indeed a principle of God.

How Would Jesus Vote? isn't intended to tell you which candidates to support; rather it offers you a Christ-centered understanding of the world to help you draw your own political conclusions. This election, don't cast an uninformed vote that fails to reflect your values. Instead, learn how to apply your faith and obedience to God to your ballot. This timely, helpful, and hopeful book will enable you to do just that.

Based on a careful study of Scripture and hundreds of interviews with Christian givers on every populated continent, Cameron Doolittle offers global listeners fresh insight about how to put generosity into practice. Joy Giving compiles the wisdom of the early church and best practices from around the modern world, revealing practical, biblical principles that help us all give more wisely…and with more joy.

From Religion to Relationship: Finding Jesus in a Divided ChurchBy Pastor Jose R. PerezIn a world full of denominations, divisions, and empty traditions, this book is a bold call back to the heart of the gospel—Jesus Christ. Pastor Jose R. Perez invites you on a deeply personal and prophetic journey away from man-made systems and into a living relationship with the Savior. Raised in the Pentecostal church and shaped by loss, struggle, and spiritual renewal, Pastor Perez exposes how the Church has drifted from its original calling.

Embarking on a spiritual journey, the search for the right church is guided by a profound understanding that Jesus is the cornerstone. The words, "I am the way, the truth, and the life," become a guiding principle, directing the search towards a community that actively embodies these declarations. A church that centers on Jesus becomes a spiritual family, fostering unity and mutual encouragement. However, the heart of the matter lies in the personal relationship with Jesus—a source of strength, comfort, and guidance that permeates every aspect of life.

Throughout history, God has always preserved a remnant—a people who refuse to bow to compromise, religious control, or the fear of man. These are the burning ones, the set-apart ones—those who will carry the fire of revival when others remain cold. The remnant is rising again.

Many pastors and ministry leaders are constantly on the lookout for resources that can provide fresh insights and effective strategies for helping their flock grow spiritually and numerically. The Christian DISC® is a spiritual personality assessment tool designed specifically for Christian work and ministry. Based on the widely used DISC personality system, the Christian DISC® integrates insights from scripture and emotional intelligence, and is used by churches, ministries, organizations, and professionals across the country.

In Whitewashed Walls: The Hypocrisy Crippling the Modern Church, listeners are invited on a sobering yet redemptive journey through the cracks forming in today’s church.

Ushering in the local church is much more than just shaking hands and passing offering plates. Fulfilling your role as an usher is just as important to the body of Christ as that of a prophet, teacher, or evangelist. This book covers both the biblical and the practical aspects of church ushering. Buddy Bell, founder of Ministry of Helps International, combines humor with informative teaching to help you become more effective in your ministry. You will be challenged to serve with excellence.

Believers display the greatness of God’s kingdom to a hostile world when we selflessly serve each other and those around us. In this short audiobook, Matthew Emadi explains the vital roles we play within the church. Through acts of service including hospitality, ministry, and evangelism, we bless our communities and long to hear Jesus one day say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Many of us have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church. You may even catch yourself asking: If I believe in Jesus, why do I need to join a church? To put it simply, when you are saved from your sin, you are saved into a community characterized by fellowship and accountability.

Traditionally, many churches offered unique Sunday school, Sunday morning, Sunday night and midweek services. Is that old-fashioned now? Should we still do that? Is there a precedent in God's Word to having evening services? A Case for Sunday Evening Church is a compelling look at some biblical, logical and practical reasons why our church chooses to conduct unique Sunday evening services.

The Church today stands at a crossroads. It is filled with sincere believers, yet many have unknowingly built their faith on a foundation of opinions, offense, and traditions rather than the living presence of God. This book is not meant to condemn but to reveal. It is a call back to God’s heart—a return to the simplicity of true faith, unshackled from the religious systems that have shaped the modern church.

Leading churches is so much harder than it used to be. You used to be able to grow by improving the preaching or the music or the children’s ministry. But that’s just not the case anymore. That’s frustrating! And it makes us feel like failures. Eventually, most of us realize that getting our churches to be bigger and better is not God’s top priority. We begin to understand that what God really wants is to heal the world.