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While in exile on the island of Patmos in AD 95, the apostle John wrote that Christians who were suffering for Christ would have final victory on the day of salvation. His letter called Revelation, or "the unveiling", encouraged the churches in Asia Minor that were facing persecution. Pastor Skip Heitzig explores how this letter provides insight into future events for both believers and nonbelievers.

In 1 Chronicles 21 King David sinned against God and caused pestilence and destruction to come upon the nation of Israel. This thrust him to Ornan's Threshing floor, the place where the wheat harvest was separated from the chaff - the place of Israel's deliverance. From the threshing floor God answered David's cries and stayed the destruction of Jerusalem.

George Whitefield was a man of God who helped to usher in massive revival throughout young America. A fiery preacher who would weep for his hearers while preaching to them, was one who sought after truth and proclaimed the way of life till the end of his life. Though some may disagree with his stance on Calvinism, none can deny his passion for his Lord Jesus Christ. May this book provoke you unto deeper righteousness as deep calls unto deep.

With Saul and his sons dead, the door opens for David to become king (1010-970 B.C.). But it’s not easy. Kingship rests with the tribe of Benjamin, while David is from the tribe of Judah; Saul still has a surviving son and grandchildren; Saul’s commanding general, Abner, has rallied ten of the twelve tribes to the house of Saul; and David has been an outlaw for a decade, working for Israel’s enemies, the Philistines. Although we read that God gave the kingship to David, it is another matter entirely to convince the people that David should be king.

Giving Blood is a groundbreaking resource for active pastors, ministry students, and public speakers who want to communicative effectively to a post-modern culture. Giving Blood is one of the first books of its kind to move preaching beyond its pulpit-centric fixation toward more interactive, participatory modes of communication.

In this bold message delivered at Bishop George Searight's 2004 Family Life conference, Dr. Juanita Bynum sounds the charge from the Lord for every believer: "Now that I've given My Life for you...give me yours and let me live vicariously through you." This is the essence of "Imputed Righteousness": receiving the matchless, sinless character of Christ and letting Him shine from within you.

For years, Rick McDaniel has collected certain sayings that he repeats over and over again. These simple statments (some original; some not) have been a part of many of his messages.You will gain practical wisdom for your life. McDaniel discusses how to gain understanding and protecting yourself from certain people.

A sermon preached at the funeral of The Right Honorable Lady Mary Vere on January 10, 1671. Puritan William Gurnall speaks of the rewards that Christ’s faithful servants will receive in heaven.

In the presence of God, we have the ability to obtain whatever we need. If we need healing, we can find it in the presence of God. If we need deliverance, we can find it in the presence of God. Bishop Yvette Flunder shares an eloquent sermon The Presence of the Both and God at the 2007 Black Church Institute in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Many believers are confused about the biblical timeline of future events, as well as the spiritual gift of prophecy - and understandably so. In this study, Pastor Skip Heitzig gives an introduction to biblical prophecy and helps us understand this important gift of the Holy Spirit.

When Cyrus the Great king of Persia allows the Jews to return home and rebuild Jerusalem, only 42,360 do (Ezra 2: 64), about 10% of the population. The rest stay behind in Assyria, Babylon and Persia. After all, it had been nearly 200 years since the Northern kingdom had been taken captive into Assyria and almost 70 years since the Southern kingdom had been taken captive to Babylon. The Jews had built homes, started businesses and settled into their new lives.

This I have learned about prayer: If, as you are going along, you hear someone preach about it or pick up a book and read about it; the Holy Ghost will stir something up within you. I encourage you to study these six steps and incorporate them into your prayer-life. Let us fulfill the commission to: "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

St. Paul dominates in the New Testament. Thirteen of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament are attributed to him, and during three missionary journeys, he managed to evangelize all of Asia Minor and a major part of Europe. Today, St. Paul is viewed as the apostle who worked tirelessly to spread the gospel in the ancient world. Yet, Paul began as the great persecutor of the Church.

The Worldwide Mass Mentorship Series includes "Mastering Your Future, Parts 1 and 2", which provide the blueprint for maximizing the purpose of God in your life.

We all have questions about God, faith, and purpose. In this fascinating new series Pastor Rick McDaniel explores seven of life's greatest questions. Each message will help to answer one of these essential questions. You won't want to miss a single message.

Totally exhausted and spent, God assigns Elijah three more tasks to accomplish to complete his job: 1) on the international stage, “anoint Hazael king over Aram [Syria]”; 2) on the domestic stage, “anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel”; and 3) on the personal front, “anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet” (1 Kings 19: 15-16). Meanwhile, Jehoshaphat, king of Judah (869-848 B.C.), arranges a tentative peace between Israel and Judah.

This practical guide shows the power of multisensory communication as contrasted with monosensory speaking. Using multiple senses is shown by research to increase learner attention, comprehension, and retention. Any preacher or teacher can incorporate more sense appeal resulting in more compelling, clear, and memorable messages with greater impact.

The Book of Job explores “why bad things happen to good people.” Job is indeed a righteous man, so why are terrible things happening to him? We find our answer in these chapters.

F. F. Bosworth (1877-1958) was an evangelist, an early religious broadcaster, and a Pentecostal faith healer. During the 1920s he was known for his "big tent revival" and large auditorium meetings and his demonstrations of faith healing, with people from all denominations attending. Today Bosworth is best known for his book Christ the Healer, which now has over 500,000 copies in print. This recording is from one of his sermons.

Embark on an extraordinary voyage through the Book of Jonah, an ancient narrative that continues to resonate with timeless lessons of God's mercy and human frailty. In "The Story of Jonah: A Reluctant Prophet and the Mercy of God," we delve into the captivating saga of Jonah, a reluctant prophet whose journey challenges our understanding of forgiveness, redemption, and the depths of God's grace. With this eBook, readers will: Uncover the hidden Messianic meta-narrative that connects Jonah's experiences to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ Reflect on Jonah's spiritual journey through ...