The Walk - The Measure of Spiritual Maturity

In "The Walk", Dr. Gene Getz draws from the ministry of the apostle Paul for a description of what the church should be. By holding Paul's life and work up as the standard and by detailing 12 "measuring sticks" of maturity, Dr. Getz challenges today's pastors and lay leaders to "become the glorious that measures up to the stature and fullness of Christ", despite contemporary cultural pressure t…

Men of Character: David: Seeking God Faithfully

King David was a deeply flawed man, yet he became one of the greatest leaders in history. His story reminds us that we are all imperfect and subject to tragic failure, but that God can still use us when we humbly and sincerely seek forgiveness. Though forgiven, David paid for his sins dearly - particularly in the life of his family. But, he never resigned himself to a life of despair as did his…

Men of Character: Elijah: Remaining Steadfast Through Uncertainty

Modern idols come in many forms: money, power, position, prestige. Elijah dedicated himself to destroying the idols of his day with deep conviction and unwavering tenacity that few have equalled since. His simple, straightforward prophecy to Ahab was that there would be no rain until the people destroyed their idols. Even though Elijah was a time fearful, lonely, and lacking in faith, he remai…

Men of Character: Paul: Living for the Call of Christ

How do the principles Paul taught and practiced apply to the lives of Christians today? The newest title in the popular Men of Character series examines the powerful life and ministry of the apostle Paul and reveals how his shining example illuminates our Christian walk today. From his sudden conversion on the road of Damascus through his many years of molding the early church, the stories of P…

Men of Character: Nehemiah: Becoming a Disciplined Leader

As personal cupbearer to the great Persian king Artaxerxes, Nehemiah lived a life of incredible luxury. Yet, despite his pagan environment, he never forsook the Lord. When he heard of the destruction of Jerusalem, Nehemiah gave up the pleasures of the royal court to take on the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding the city. He knew he could never manage such a crisis alone; his only chance w…

Men of Character: Moses: Freeing Yourself to Know God

Under the reign of a murderous pharaoh, Moses' parents were forced to trust God for the life of their child. Years later, Moses showed this same faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt into the land God had promised them. Though there were many conflict in Moses' lifetime, he never allowed them to compromise his relationship with God. His submission to God and His law - regardless of the c…

Men of Character: Jacob: Following God Without Looking Back

After his twin brother, Esau, sold his birthright to him for a bowl of soup, Jacob thought his life would be one of comfort and ease. Yet Jacob paid dearly for that deception and others as he tried for fulfill God's promise on his own, rather than having faith that God would fulfill them in His time, Jacob received a taste of his own bitter medicine as he was tricked into marrying Leah, the old…

Men of Character: Abraham: Holding Fast to the Will of God

Out of a sinful and pagan world, God called Abraham to leave everything and everyone he knew and travel to a land had never seen. Abraham stepped out in faith, yet he hesitated and delayed. Throughout his long life, it was only when Abraham fully yielded himself to the will of God, that God could fulfill His will through Abraham. Only his unconditional faith in God finally produced the son of p…

The Hermitage

Edition

Paperback

ISBN/ISSN

9785938934221

Collation

145 hlm.; 19 x 26 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

725

Messiah HWV 56

Edition

Bärenreiter Urtext; Paperback

ISBN/ISSN

9790006442843

Collation

347 hlm.; 18.7 x 26.3 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

782.23