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61) The Soul-Winner
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"The Soul-Winner" is the inspirational guide in spreading the word of God by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, one of the world's most famous preachers. Born in Essex, England in 1834, he converted from the Anglican Church to the Baptist faith and was well-known throughout London for his powerful and engaging style of preaching. He was an important and influential figure in the Reformed Baptist tradition and is often referred to as the "Prince of Preachers"....
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Over the past twenty-five years, Patrick Madrid has explained and defended the Catholic faith worldwide. Envoy for Christ is a fascinating look inside Catholic apologetics from Madrid's vantage point on the frontlines. A collection of written material that spans the author's career, Catholic thought is applied to a variety of apologetic issues, and in addition, Madrid will look at how he has applied Catholic truth to circumstances in his own life....
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In “Defenders of the West”, the author of Sword and Scimitar follows up with vivid and dramatic profiles of eight extraordinary warriors-some saints, some sinners-who defended the Christian West against Islamic invasions. Discover the real Count Dracula, Spain's El Cid, England's Richard Lionheart, and many other historical figures, whose true and original claim to fame revolved around their defiant stance against jihadist aggression. With sixteen...
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This is an audiobook of reflections by AA members for AA members. It was first published in 1990 to fulfill a long-felt need within the Fellowship for a collection of reflections that moves through the calendar year - one day at a time. Each chapter contains a reflection on a quotation from AA. Conference-approved literature, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, As Bill Sees It, and other books.
These reflections were...
65) The Bruised Reed
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First Published in 1631, "The Bruised Reed" is the widely read and inspiring classic by Richard Sibbes, the 17th century English theologian and preacher. Sibbes was an important spiritual leader during the early days of the Anglican Church under Queen Elizabeth I. He was also a vocal supporter of traditional Puritan religious doctrine and encouraged the faithful to worship according to the English "Book of Common Prayer". Sibbes was well-known during...
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Written in 1525 in response to the writings of Erasmus, "The Bondage of the Will" conveys Luther's beliefs on the issue of free will during the Protestant Reformation. Because of the fall of man, he debates with Erasmus on whether or not human beings are free to decide on good or evil. He asserts in this well written and uniquely styled work that we are incapacitated by sin, and human beings must rely on the complete sovereignty of God to redeem us...
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The Disputation of Barcelona (July 20-24, 1263) was a formal ordered medieval debate between representatives of Christianity and Judaism regarding whether or not Jesus was the Messiah. It was held at the royal palace of King James I of Aragon in the presence of the King, his court, and many prominent ecclesiastical dignitaries and knights, between Dominican Friar Pablo Christiani, a convert from Judaism to Christianity, and Rabbi Nahmanides (Moshe...
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"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed." The Practice and Presence of God is a collection of writings and teachings from Brother Lawrence. Brother Lawrence — originally named Nicolas Herman — was a friar in France who worked in the 1600s. Brother Lawrence's teachings focused on encouraging his students to seek out the presence of God...
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The church reached a turning point in the sixteenth century. Worship had become a spectacle, the gospel was distorted, the sacraments were replaced by superstition, and ministers lived in immorality. To restore the church to the teachings of Christ, the Reformers cried out for a return to God's authoritative Word. In this classic treatise, John Calvin presents four areas of the church's life and doctrine that must be carefully guarded and guided by...
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Is your child ready to learn about the Old Testament?
The Bible Story Book for Kids contains thirty-four of the most exciting and well-known stories from the Old Testament. The stories are based on the New American Standard Bible translation.
This book is geared to readers aged four to eight and is great for reading aloud, reading with your child, or for your child to read by themselves. It is perfect for anyone reading the Bible for the first time....
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
John Bunyan's much-loved allegory, telling the story of Christian and his journey to the Celestial City.
THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, John Bunyan's masterful religious allegory, narrates the journey of an everyman hero, Christian, as he attempts to navigate the trials and tribulations of this world, the City of Destruction, on the path towards paradise, the...
73) Scripture Alone
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A denial of the sufficiency of Scripture is at the core of almost every form of opposition to the Christian faith today. Scripture Alone is written to instill a passionate love for and understanding of the Bible. In this defense of God's inspired Word, listeners will comprehend what God's Word is, the nature of Scripture, the relationship of the Bible to tradition, how to apply Scripture to today's issues, and much more. Included is a faith-inspiring...
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¿Conoce Usted de la Biblia? ¿Quisiera Aprender o Profundizarla? Acompáñanos a minar las profundidades de la palabra de Dios y usted también se llenará de gozo al aprender más de la Biblia. El Libro de introducción a la Biblia nos muestra acerca de: ⏩ El origen e historia de la Biblia ⏩ Preservación de los manuscritos ⏩ Estructura y composición ⏩ Traducciones a lo largo de las décadas ⏩ Como llega la Biblia al habla Hispana ⏩...
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How to counter the lies that keep you from abundant living. Satan is the master deceiver, and his lies are endless. The lies Christian women believe are at the root of most of their struggles. "Man women live under a cloud of personal guilt and condemnation," says Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. "Many are in bondage to their past. Others are gripped by fear of rejection and a longing for approval. Still others are emotional prisoners." In the best-selling...
76) Created to Dream
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You Were Created to Dream
God has a dream for your life. Before you took your first breath, he had already placed the gift of imagination into your brain and hardwired creativity into every cell of your body. But discovering your God-given dream will take faith on your part-just as faith was required of great dreamers in the Bible such as Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Ruth, Esther, and others.
In this inspiring audio Bible study, bestselling author Pastor...
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Who are you? The only right way to understand who you are is to see yourself from God's perspective, as described in His Word. In Discovering Your Identity, you will be led through the many layers of understanding who you are in the eyes of God. As your search God's Word, you will discover many truths about yourself-such as the fact you are a beloved child of God, you are the heir of God's inheritance, and you are a member of the Body of Christ. In...
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Join Dr. Laura Garica as she navigates through the biggest question of philosophy: "Does God exist?"
In this series, you will encounter various arguments for God's existence. Dr. Garcia will begin by making a case for the existence of God, and considering whether the case actually supports the conclusion. A philosophical argument, appeals to various reasons. As in a court, we must first begin with a claim, we then argue our case and draw various...
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What You Believe Drives Everything
God desire is for you to think like Jesus so you can act like Jesus and ultimately be like Jesus. This process begins with the transformation of your thoughts — for the way you behave, the habits you form, and the character that defines you are all driven by what you believe.
Think Like Jesus will help you understand the key beliefs of Christianity that, when embraced in your own mind and your heart, will create...
80) The Will of God
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During the tumultuous era of World War II, the city of London shattered under unrelenting bombs dropped by Nazi Germany. Millions of buildings were destroyed or damaged, tens of thousands of civilians were killed, and survivors were left to ask: How can this destruction be part of God's plan? What is God's will in all of this?
After City Temple in London was reduced to rubble, Rev. Leslie Weatherhead crafted five sermons on understanding the will...
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