Literature
”O” God: A
Dialogue on Truth and Oprah's Spirituality
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WHY TRUST JESUS?
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The
last decade has shaken our trust in personal safety through
terrorist attacks, school shootings, economic turmoil, and war.
Our trust has been shattered in other areas as we have seen
hypocrisy in governmental leaders as well as in the church. We
are looking for relationships that are authentic and full of
life, but we have many questions in regard to faith, reason,
suffering and even the person of Jesus himself.
Author and
speaker, Dave Sterrett helps us answer these and other
questions: Why Should I Trust Jesus When So Many Other
Spiritual Paths Exist?, Why Should I Trust Jesus When All
I Need to do is Trust Myself? and Why Should I Trust
Jesus in the Midst of Suffering and Death?
"O" GOD: A DIALOGUE ON TRUTH AND OPRAH'S SPIRITUALITY
— Best-selling author and apologist Josh McDowell (More Than a Carpenter)
and fellow apologist Dave Sterrett of Probe Ministries believe that as many
people leave churches and give up on organized religion, they’re turning to
Oprah as their spiritual leader. Their new novel “O” God: A Dialogue on
Truth and Oprah's Spirituality (Worldnet Daily Books) will address Oprah’s
splintered belief and the advice of popular teachers she promotes.
THREE ABIDING REALITIES: FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE
— In
our day faith, hope, and love have been cheapened in their meaning and made
void of their biblical emphasis. In our first book of daily devotional
studies, we will attempt to define these terms and seek useful applications
to our lives. 236 pages.
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CHURCH LIFE; BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION OF JESUS CHRIST
— We may devote our lives to working “for the Lord.” But, will our
works one day stand the test of the Lord’s fire? It is a scary thought that
we could be very successful by all the outward standards, yet when it comes
to the Judgment Seat of Christ, all of our works will be burned up. In
this book, see the difference between a life work that is built upon THE
FOUNDATION and one which is merely built on “another foundation.” We take a
biblical and practical look at church life and ask the reader to reevaluate
concepts like fellowship, training for “ministry,” shared leadership,
meeting in the home, judging ministries, and maintaining unity in diversity.
Your thinking on these matters will likely be challenged!
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THE
JUDGMENTS OF GOD
— "Eternal Judgments" is a foundational doctrine and yet there has been very
little published on the subject. This book deals with God's judgment in a
comprehensive manner in 280 pages. Chapters include "God's Judgment in
History"; "God's Judgment in the Present Time"; "God's Judgment Through
Natural Disasters"; and several practical chapters as "God's Judgment in the
Church." read more...
SAFEGUARDS FOR THE SAINTS — It is not
enough to address all the dangers that believers face; our emphasis must be
on practical and preventive measures which ensure safety and soundness for
the people of God. This book was revised in 2008 and now has twelve
chapters. Topics include: Walking in Humility; Repentance (Turning God’s
Way); Keeping Christ our All in All; Living in the Fear of God; Having a
Love for the Truth; Maintaining a Servant Spirit, and Enduring to the End.
Excellent for small groups.
KINGDOM PRIORITIES — [Release
date: Fall 2009] This follow-up book to Safeguards for the Saints
emphasizes priorities in God’s kingdom which will not only guard our
faith from suffering shipwreck, but will also help us become
increasingly fruitful in all that we do. Chapters include: Appreciating
the Grace of God; Seeking First the Kingdom of God; Standing in the
Righteousness of Christ; Utilizing What We Have; Avoiding an Independent
Spirit ; Arming Our Minds To Suffer; and Thanking God in All
Circumstances.
THE TEACHER AND HIS TEACHING
— This book looks first at the character of the teacher, then suggests
practical methods of teaching. Chapters include The Goal of the Teacher,
Good Teaching, The Effective Teacher, The Teacher and his Reading,
Practical Matters in Teaching. Good resource for all who love to teach
God’s word!
UNREALISTIC
EXPECTATIONS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST
— Addresses disgruntled and disillusioned folks who can never find “the
right church.” This booklet encourages commitment to a local church and
presents three concepts of the church: (1) The church is a home, not a
grocery store; (2) The church is the dwelling of God, not an
entertainment center; and (3) The church is the army of God, not a
sympathy club. This article was published in Decision magazine
in April 1993, and revised again in 1997.
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DATING,
MATING, OR WAITING
— It is not enough to simply say “True love waits.” Christian teenagers
(and parents) must rethink in the light of God’s word their whole
approach to relationships. We cannot be legalistic and lay down heavy
rules; neither can we simply adopt modern day dating practices. Does
God have a better way? This booklet was Clay’s first published work in
1975. read more
LOVING THE
APPROVAL OF GOD -
What is the motivation for what we do – the approval of God or the applause
of men? This is no small matter; Scripture indicates that anyone who is
constantly motivated by a desire to please people and keep everyone happy
cannot be a true servant of Christ (Gal. 1:10). In this booklet we examine
symptoms of this problem and offer practical prevention.
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THE MOST
ENCOURAGING VERSE IN THE BIBLE FOR BELIEVERS IN ANY DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCE —
Several accounts of how Romans 8:28 has proved many encouragements to
believers and has kept difficulties in a heavenly perspective.
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MID-LIFE
CHALLENGES FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD
— In the mid-life years believers face unique challenges, including: fading
beauty, financial worry, boredom, moral temptation, and retirement mentality
(“Take life easy, eat, drink, and be merry”). Instead of suffering mid-life
“crisis,” we can gain new perspective and enjoy a contented life.
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THERE IS MORE TO
ETERNITY
THAN LIVING HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER WITH YOUR MATE (A Word to the Wife Who Think's She's Stuck in a Mismatched Marriage) Many wives are unhappy in
their marriages and believe the Devil's lie: "You deserve better than this .
. . you need to get out!" This booklet encourages "mismatched" mates to
find their joy and strength in Christ and "hang in there."
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OVERCOMING
OFFENSE
— deals with a common problem in the body of Christ—offended believers.
Some people get upset when God does not act in a particular way they expect,
or they may become disappointed by the behavior of certain believers. Any of
us at times may become touchy—e.g., when our children are corrected or when
our advice is not followed. This booklet encourages us to keep looking to
the Lord alone, to avoid this sin, and learn to be sensitive to one other.
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BASIC FOUR BIBLE
STUDIES
— Designed by the late Dr. Charles Farah (and revised with his permission)
as a Bible study for seekers or new Christians. Excellent tool for
one-on-one discipleship. Studies include: “How Do I Become a Christian?”,
“Who is Jesus?”, “How Can I Be Sure?” and “How Do I Grow?” ALSO IN SPANISH:
LOS CUATRO ESTUDIOS BIBLICOS BASICOS
ONE DAY AT A TIME,
by William MacDonald. This hard to obtain daily devotional is a real
gem—probably one of the best daily devotionals in print. MacDonald combines
biblical insight with practical exhortations.
ULTIMATE
QUESTIONS,
by John Blanchard. An excellent 32 page evangelistic pamphlet printed in
attractive, colorful format. Asks and answers such questions as: “Is anyone
there?”; “What is God like?”; “Who am I?”; “Is sin serious?”; “What went
wrong?”; Can religion help?”; “Is there an answer?”; and “How can I be
saved?”
BIBLICAL
ELDERSHIP,
by Alexander Strauch. This is the best and most thorough book we have seen
on eldership. Some of Strauch's concepts of eldership include: shared
leadership, non-clerical leadership, and servant leadership. Highly
recommended! New revised edition.
THE DOULOS
PRINCIPLE,
by James Garrett. Understanding that Jesus is our Master and we are His
slaves can have a profound influence on us. A refreshing, challenging, and
practical look at the Biblical concept of slavery. Living in this realm
brings true freedom.
CHILDREN AND
AUTHORITY,
by John Morrison.
In raising children, parents can slip into two extremes – permissiveness and
legalism. What is the proper balance? How can parents practically teach
children to obey and respect authority? John Morrison, a Christian School
principal for more than twenty-five years and a co-laborer with Clay
Sterrett, shares much wisdom on this matter.
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