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After nearly 50 years in pastoral ministry on Long Island, just outside of New York City, Pastor Andy C. Lewter, Sr. sits down to reflect upon his life. In this ebook, Pastor Lewter traces his life from a segregated town in central Florida to his stellar pastoral career as one of Long Island's leading clerics. In this memoir Pastor Lewter discusses education, love, civic struggles and much much more.

7 Reasons I Believe in the Rapture of the ChurchWe are living in one of the most exciting times in this world’s history while we await the Return of Jesus Christ and the Rapture of the Church. Compelling evidence for His Soon Return can be seen all around us as we examine modern events in the light of the Scriptures. I believe the Scriptures make a strong case for the Rapture of the Church. It’s the next exciting event on our Christian calendar. "The Rapture" briefly examines the Lord's Promise to return for His Church and the Early Church's expectation of this great event. Many Bible ...

When God calls us out of our sin and to himself through the Gospel, he adopts us into his family. That family is the church. This is a book about what that family should be, what it should do, and why it matters. When we look carefully at the big things of the Bible, it's important for us to examine both the scriptures and the culture we live in today. We need to know what the Bible says. We also need to understand the ways we are getting things wrong, and the ways our cultural sins may be blinding us to what God is calling us to in scripture.

Ida B. Wells was a powerful churchwoman and witness for justice and equity from 1878 to 1931. Born enslaved, her witness flowed through the struggles for justice in her lifetime, especially in the intersections of African Americans, women, and those who were poor. Her life is a profound witness for faith-based work of visionary power, resistance, and resilience for today’s world, when the forces of injustice stand in opposition to progress.

Unlock the Depths of Revelation Chapter 2 – A Guide for Spiritual Growth and Powerful Preaching Are you ready to uncover the profound truths hidden within Revelation Chapter 2? This book offers a detailed, verse-by-verse commentary that brings clarity and deep insight into Christ’s messages to the seven churches. Whether you’re a believer seeking spiritual growth or a preacher desiring powerful material for sermons, this book is for you. Inside, you’ll find: In-depth Explanations: Each verse broken down with rare insights and rich biblical understanding. Practical Application: ...

The story begins with a simple grain of rice: one grain on the first square of a chessboard, two on the second, four on the third, and so on. By the 64th square, the number is staggering—over 18 quintillion grains, more than the world could produce. This ancient tale of exponential growth captures the same principle that drives multiplying groups: small, consistent actions that, over time, result in extraordinary impact. In Multiplying Groups, Josh Hunt explores how this principle has fueled some of the most dynamic movements in church history. Drawing from the groundbreaking work of ...

We are currently living in a world where spiritual darkness seems to be making a greater appearance. Many Bible commenters tell us that we are living in the final generation before Christ returns to collect his church. Hear what Matthew Robert Payne believes he has seen for the future of our world. Take a look at some of the events that he thinks will play out before Jesus Christ returns.

How do you grow as a leader in the church? Should you read church growth books? Take a few seminars? Or just wing it? Scott Thomas, former President of Acts 29, church planter, and pastor has a different approach. He unpacks how leaning on Jesus empowers not just your teaching, but also grows the humility and biblical wisdom you need to lead.

Nostra Aetate "In Our Time" — approved by the Fathers of Vatican II and promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 28 October 1965 — marked an irreversible turning point in relations between the Catholic Church and Judaism, in the wake of the steps taken by Pope John XXIII. The fruit of a long and careful drafting process, it also significantly changed Catholicism’s approach toward non-Christian religions, and is considered a foundational text for dialogue with other religions.

The Prophecy Puzzle is a interesting and practical study on the whole book of Revelation. The subtitle is, "Fitting prophecy from the whole Bible into the book of Revelation" and that is what I tried to do. I go into great detail about how and when end-time events will happen. It is different from other prophecy books in that I believe the style of Jewish writing called, "Parallelism" was largely used in the writing of the book of Revelation. Understanding this gives a much clearer meaning of the book of Revelation, especially in regards to the chronological order of end-time events. The ...

Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, and Dwight J. Friesen have seen—in cities, suburbs, and small towns all over North America—how powerful the gospel can be when it takes root in the context of a place, at the intersection of geography, demography, economy, and culture. This is not a new idea—the concept of a parish is as old as Paul's letters to the various communities of the ancient church. But in an age of dislocation and disengagement, the notion of a church that knows its place and gives itself to where it finds itself is like a breath of fresh air, like a sign of new life.

The main purpose of this text is to explain how this world has become an apostate world during the past one hundred years and how the local church is now becoming the apostate church. There are four parts to show how all of this has been happening. Part I starts with Satan's rebellion against the Lord in heaven. It follows his path to the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. It shows his demonic activity with Cain, the wicked generation that led to the Great Flood, the Tower of Babel, and the cross at Calvary. After that, it shows how he tried to destroy the local church from without by ...

The life and legacy of Elijah point to an end-time restoration that is happening now. The living legacy of Elijah is a restored altar of "living stones" (Jews and Gentiles who worship Jesus in one body). His legacy releases the rain of coming revival. Those who receive Elijah's legacy will be wrapped in the presence of God, and this will result in the raising up of the Elisha Generation. Elijah was not only a prophet of God, but he poured his heart into the Elisha Generation that followed him. The Church desperately needs to follow his example today. We need spiritual fathers and mothers ...

“20/20 is a brilliant masterpiece on Biblical Leadership forged in the fires of Satanic challenges! A must read for every true follower of Jesus!” Dr. Thomas “Kip” McKean “Dr. Kernan takes the guess-work out of church building and has written arguably one of the BEST practical leadership training books for modern disciples.” Michele Williamson “My dear friend Tim has done a masterful and brilliant job teaching not only the principles of a Christian Leader but more importantly the heart and love of one!” Cory Blackwell “This book masterfully discovers powerful biblical ...

Jesus is building His ekklesia. Yet the concept of ekklesia is new to many believers. This Handbook will provide you with the basics you need to understand it and how to gather effectively with other believers. In The Believers Handbook for New Testament Gatherings you will learn:The mission of the ekklesia—and how it propels you to use your gifts and calling to bless others The Values of the Kingdom that will strengthen youHow to gather with believers for Kingdom impact...and much more!

Since the beginning of the earth, all of the Lord's prophets have looked with longing toward the end times, when the many promises of the Lord would be fulfilled and the Kingdom of God would finally be established upon the earth. With a larger canon than most religions, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have access to a great many doctrines regarding this topic. Yet the words of Isaiah, which were so plain and simple to Nephi, tend to mystify the Latter-day Saints. The words of Ezekiel go largely unread. The dire warnings in 3rd Nephi are casually skimmed over. Why?...

Each chapter focuses on roughly one century in the life of the Christian church, providing an even-handed view of Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, and Protestant denominations. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter offer opportunities to reflect on parallels in contemporary Christian church life, considerations from a relevant Bible passage, and opportunities for application. This is an excellent text for a half-year study group.

Are you prepared for the most pivotal and mysterious period in biblical prophecy? Countdown to the Kingdom unveils the critical 75 days between the cataclysmic Battle of Armageddon and the dawn of the Millennial Kingdom. This transformative period, often overlooked yet rich with prophetic significance, holds the key to understanding God's ultimate plan for humanity. Dive deep into the scripture and uncover what God has in store during this sacred interval. Imagine a time of divine preparation, where heaven and earth are aligned for the inauguration of Christ's thousand-year reign. The Bible...

Across the country and in every nation, people are waking up with magical talents. Untrained and panicked, they summon storms, raise the dead, and set everything they touch ablaze. Army officer Oscar Britton sees the worst of it. A lieutenant attached to the military's Supernatural Operations Corps, his mission is to bring order to a world gone mad. Then he abruptly manifests a rare and prohibited magical power, transforming him overnight from government agent to public enemy number one.

In this fast-paced sequel to "Beyond the Veil," Nadia is devastated by the murder of Leah. Unable to cope with the death of her best friend, Nadia leaves her husband and two children for a dangerous mission to Iran to help the underground Church amidst the intense persecution.