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Every pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for wisdom in making decisions? In the Pastor’s Ministry, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine the top ten priorities for a faithful pastoral ministry. These biblically rooted responsibilities help pastors determine how to spend their time.

Everyone who desires improvement in their finances and health needs to reconnect with God through scripture-based prayers. This book contains a list of prayer points that have been compiled to guide you on how to commune with God.

How do we practice II Corinthians 10: 3-5, "tearing down strongholds by captivating our minds with the knowledge of God"? Beth Moore tells you how in Praying God's Word. A topical prayer guide addressing 14 common strongholds and what Scripture reveals about each of them, Praying God's Word presents Scriptures in prayer form to be incorporated into your daily prayer life.

Prayers on Fire includes 365 prayers inspired by the book of Psalms from the heartfelt Passion Translation. Each day contains an excerpt from the Psalms and then a prayer from the heart, providing an expression of faith and worship for sincere worshipers. Open your heart as you open this audiobook. Here you will find God as your shelter of strength.

Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat of our relationship with God: prayer. What is prayer? Does it change God's mind or ours or both? This book is an invitation to communicate with God the Father who invites us into an eternal partnership through prayer.

In Why I Am Still Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, Deere demonstrates that the Scriptures teach that God is healing and speaking today just as he did 2000 years ago. He tells documented stories of modern miracles. He explains the nature of spiritual gifts, defines each spiritual gift, offers sound advice on discovering and using the gifts in church today. He shows how all of this part of God's way of deepening our friendship with him.

As a believer in Christ's victory on the cross, you are not left defenseless against the enemy who seeks to destroy your union. You have authority, and it's time to draw on the power of God to strengthen your relationship with your spouse. Covering topics such as communication, conflict, and healing, this collection of spiritual warfare prayers from Dr. Tony Evans will revive your prayer life and help you put on the armor of God for every issue you and your spouse face. Let Christ reign victorious in your home!

Leonard Ravenhill presents prayer as faith in action in this fast-paced presentation of this crucial subject. He called prayer the most essential ingredient in producing revival. Filled with exhortations and illustrations, it teaches the art of effective praying--which will result in revival. Moody Monthly said, This is a plea for praying that will melt the preacher's heart, move the people, and magnify the Lord Jesus.

Every one of God's commandments was given to us because he loves us, not to add burdens to our lives. Abandoning ourselves to the Kingdom Life is not only a narrow way, but a joyous way as well. For Jesus' yoke to be easy, we need more of Jesus, not less of him. Secrets of the Kingdom Life was written to make the listener hungry for a deeper walk with Christ.

The key to having a positive, happy, faith-filled day is to start each morning setting your mind in the right direction. It's easy to lie in bed thinking, "I don't feel like going to work. I don't want to deal with these children. I didn't exercise yesterday." We don't realize it, but that's setting the tone for a lousy day. If you don't intentionally set the tone for the day, negative thoughts will set it for you.

What do you do when your whole spiritual life falls apart? It is in these heart-hungry moments—when we feel overwhelmed or alone, struggle with unanswered prayers, aren't sure what to do, or are crying out for God's help—that we are surprisingly poised to pray the most effective kinds of prayers possible. Extreme Prayer taps into that longing for connection with God when we need it most by teaching us to pray the kinds of prayers Jesus promised to answer with unlimited power. It's not about how to pray more . . . it's about praying differently.

The Bible teaches us to pray without ceasing, but many Christians struggle with prayer. Is there a right way to pray? How should we address a holy God? Does prayer really change things? Even Jesus’ disciples understood there was something lacking in their prayer life after they observed Jesus in prayer. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He gave them a model of prayer as an example to follow in communing with God. In The Prayer of the Lord, Dr. R.C. Sproul helps us understand how to pray according to the pattern Jesus set for us.

Being close to God means communicating with him—telling him what is on our hearts in prayer and hearing, and understanding what he is saying to us. But how do we hear God's voice? How can we be sure that what we think we hear is not our own subconscious? What role does the Bible play? What if what God says to us is not clear? The key, says bestselling author Dallas Willard, is to focus not so much on individual actions and decisions as on building our personal relationship with our Creator.

Expose your child to spiritual blessing, and protect them from spiritual attack. This book will help you protect your children from evil assignments and show you how to tap into the supernatural protection of the holy spirit. We are involved in a war - a spiritual war in which Satan and his demons are attempting to break up our families and disrupt our children’s lives - that can be engaged in and won only with spiritual weapons. We cannot remain passive.

Are you frustrated with a powerless Christian walk? In the day of entertainment-driven church, pep-talk preaching, and hype replacing the Holy Spirit, do you still feel like you are missing something that the saints in the Book of Acts knew about… and experienced in their walk with God? Pastor Rod Parsley is recognized as a Pentecostal pioneer in his generation, building World Harvest Church and Harvest City Network, a movement dedicated to raising up a new breed of Holy Spirit-empowered people who change the world around them.

Rediscover the joy, power, and intimacy of prayer in On Our Knees, a forty-day devotional that illuminates the power of being with God―inspired by Dove Award-winning worship music artist Phil Wickham's hit song "Battle Belongs."

Do you know God wants to hear from you? And there is nothing more powerful than prayer to help you grow closer to Him. In Motivational Prayers for Men, Dr. Tony Evans equips you to approach God with confidence and assurance. Whether you are seeking direction, pursuing wisdom, or searching for peace, Scripture says, “Nothing is impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). Here, Dr. Evans offers more than 60 topical prayers and motivational thoughts for every area of your life.

Are you living a powerful life? Do you long for miracles, healings, and prophecy to be part of your everyday experience? Good news! There is more! The Holy Spirit has opened up dimensions of supernatural power for your every need, just waiting to be unlocked! Robert Hotchkin reminds us that the Gospel of the Kingdom is a Gospel of power—a power the world desperately needs. Robert walks through Scripture, demonstrating that God’s plan has always been for His people to bring Heaven to Earth by operating in His power and authority.

Traumatized and terrified of cancer? Perhaps you have been diagnosed yourself, or you have a friend or family member who is battling with the disease. You know you must face it - but you do not have to face it alone. Praying Through Cancer is a 90-day devotional that includes a collection of stories by women who have faced cancer and, with triumphant spirits, found comfort and sometimes even joy in the midst of it.

You were created to walk and talk with the living God. Prayer is the most natural, powerful, and universal expression of Christian faith. Why then is it sometimes so difficult? Continuing the adventures described in his best-selling memoir, Red Moon Rising, Pete Greig reveals the struggles, miracles, and hard-won insights gleaned from 15 years of 24-7 prayer, mission, and justice.