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The Christian Man's Guide to Spiritual Self-Defense

Author : Patrick L. Stearns
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532683529
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book The Christian Man's Guide to Spiritual Self-Defense written by Patrick L. Stearns and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many Christian men don’t realize that they have access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead inside of them. Many are struggling to improve as husbands, fathers, coworkers, and active members in God’s kingdom. However, in order to access and fully learn how to use this power, they must learn to defend themselves spiritually. In this book, Patrick L. Stearns shows how you as a Christian man can grow to your greatest level of effectiveness in your home and your community by learning spiritual self-defense. Stearns shows how applying key biblical Scripture to everyday life can help you to overcome Satan and his demons’ goal to slow down the full development of your spiritual maturity. Stearns uses real-world situations and encounters, along with his own past experiences, to prepare you to use spiritual self-defense and go on the offensive and overpower and overcome anything that is not of God’s kingdom. You will find that, through learning spiritual self-defense, you will realize that you are stronger and more powerful than you realize! You can learn the step-by-step process of enhancing your Christian walk by accessing an unbeatable power: the power of spiritual self-defense!

Spiritual Self Defense

Author : Dwight Clough
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781534924475
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (244 download)

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Download or read book Spiritual Self Defense written by Dwight Clough and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find inner strength and unexplainable peace. Overcome a painful past. Melt away anger and anxiety. Forgive others easily. Become addiction resistant and stress free. Walk away from Try Hard Christianity into a beautiful friendship with Jesus. On September 13, 2001 our lives changed. Yours can too. This book will show you how. "...practical tactics and strategies for dealing with temptation and suffering...Dwight challenged my own notions about how to address spiritual issues..." Dr. Joseph Towles, University of Wisconsin-Madison "...an easy to understand path to freedom... Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down and really recommend reading this with a friend or group to get the full effect..." Jennifer Thorn, Anything is Possible Inspirational Blog, JennThorn.blogspot.com "...a winning strategy that will take you to a whole new level in your relationship with God and bring peace and joy into your life." Tom E. Smith, Author, Captured by Sacred Love, ChristAdventures.com "...easy to follow...a work long needed in the life of the Church... You'll instantly feel like Dwight is a friend..." Rev. Steve Freitag, Director, CrossCounsel International Ministries, CrossCounsel.com "Jesus shows up in these pages. ...Dwight makes complex ideas approachable, understandable and fun." David Schrank, Nurse, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin "...a fresh perspective to the greatest spiritual self defense of all. ...Spiritual Self Defense changes everything..." J.P. Olson, Journey Into the Word with J.P. Olson, TheWordwithJPOlson.com "If you are...too honest with yourself to settle for fluffy inauthenticity, this book is for you. ...easy-to-read articulation of deep concepts..." Ryan Roling, Instructor, Madison College Features: 100+ learning aids including diagrams, illustrations, tables, sidebars, memes 125+ discussion questions, 30 journal prompts 90 comprehension questions with answer keyglossary, index & detailed table of contents 10 decision maps 130+ photos 290 pages Note: The book contains links which will be activated late summer 2016

Spiritual Self Defense

Author : Dwight Clough
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781537095035
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Spiritual Self Defense written by Dwight Clough and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-18 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find inner strength and unexplainable peace. Overcome a painful past. Melt away anger and anxiety. Forgive others easily. Become addiction resistant and stress free. Walk away from Try Hard Christianity into a beautiful friendship with Jesus. On September 13, 2001 our lives changed. Yours can too. This book will show you how. "Mr. Clough takes us into the heart of a seasoned spiritual leader and shares with us his secret to spiritual victory...a must read book..." Dr. Dwight A. Perry, Regional President/Executive Minister, Converge Great Lakes ..".practical tactics and strategies for dealing with temptation and suffering...Dwight challenged my own notions about how to address spiritual issues..." Dr. Joseph Towles, University of Wisconsin-Madison ..".an easy to understand path to freedom... Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down and really recommend reading this with a friend or group to get the full effect..." Jennifer Thorn, Anything is Possible Inspirational Blog, JennThorn.blogspot.com ..".a winning strategy that will take you to a whole new level in your relationship with God and bring peace and joy into your life." Tom E. Smith, Author, Captured by Sacred Love, ChristAdventures.com ..".easy to follow...a work long needed in the life of the Church... You'll instantly feel like Dwight is a friend..." Rev. Steve Freitag, Director, CrossCounsel International Ministries, CrossCounsel.com "Jesus shows up in these pages. ...Dwight makes complex ideas approachable, understandable and fun." David Schrank, Nurse, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin ..".a fresh perspective to the greatest spiritual self defense of all. ...Spiritual Self Defense changes everything..." J.P. Olson, Journey Into the Word with J.P. Olson, TheWordwithJPOlson.com "If you are...too honest with yourself to settle for fluffy inauthenticity, this book is for you. ...easy-to-read articulation of deep concepts..." Ryan Roling, Instructor, Madison College Features: 100+ learning aids including diagrams, illustrations, tables, sidebars, memes 125+ discussion questions, 30 journal prompts 90 comprehension questions with answer key glossary, index & detailed table of contents 10 decision maps 130+ photos 290 pages Note: The book contains links which will be activated late summer 2016 This book contains a black & white (grayscale) interior. If you prefer the full color version, please visit https: //www.createspace.com/6014519

Spiritual self-defense

Author : Mark Hunter
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595380883
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Spiritual self-defense written by Mark Hunter and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

How to Master Sin

Author : Michael Richard Craig
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781453881095
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book How to Master Sin written by Michael Richard Craig and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-10-09 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resource of practical biblical tools with applications no Christian student should be without. This guide is designed to help today's student identify and avoid temptation in order to defeat sin. It will enable them to be faithful to God and true to the person he has created them to be as they struggle to maintain their moral integrity during their college years.

A Time to Fight, a Time to Die

Author : E. G. Walker
Publisher : CrossBooks Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781462753321
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (533 download)

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Download or read book A Time to Fight, a Time to Die written by E. G. Walker and published by CrossBooks Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This five-week Bible study is both a practical guide to self-defense and a glance into the scriptures and Christian historical traditions on self-defense and martyrdom. There is a time for everything, including a time to fight and a time to die, and it's time for us to start talking about this. (Excerpt taken from back cover).

Deliverance Prayers

Author : Chad A. Ripperger, Ph.d.
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781541056718
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (567 download)

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Book Synopsis Deliverance Prayers by : Chad A. Ripperger, Ph.d.

Download or read book Deliverance Prayers written by Chad A. Ripperger, Ph.d. and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-10 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayers for use by the laity in waging spiritual warfare from the public domain and the Church's treasury.

A Biblical Perspective of Self-Defense and Civil Disobedience

Author : Larry Fox
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 9781615796021
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (96 download)

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Book Synopsis A Biblical Perspective of Self-Defense and Civil Disobedience by : Larry Fox

Download or read book A Biblical Perspective of Self-Defense and Civil Disobedience written by Larry Fox and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-defense Because Christians have very strong and opposing views on this controversial topic, the goal of this in-depth study is to identify the scriptural position. Is it appropriate for you as a Christian to defend yourself? How should godly character and your life purpose affect your response to personal danger? Should you defend family members? Or strangers? What kinds of defensive measures are appropriate? The conclusions may surprise you. Civil Disobedience Living an exemplary Christian life may cause you to get into trouble with civil government. God ordained human government and the New Testament says to submit to human authorities, yet the authorities considered Jesus and his disciples criminals. What does it really mean for you to submit? Must you obey a corrupt government official or ungodly laws? This Bible study develops some clear guidelines for civil disobedience that honors God. Larry Fox has more than thirty years of teaching experience in Christian seminars, workshops and adult Bible studies, was founder and dean of his church's school of the Bible, and has written several books. His passion is helping Christians become spiritually mature and discover the person God made them to be. His career includes engineering, management and church business administration. He and his wife Shirley have served as leaders in several churches and ministries.

The Warrior's Agenda Combat Study Guide

Author : David M. Humphrey
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1597814660
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (978 download)

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Download or read book The Warrior's Agenda Combat Study Guide written by David M. Humphrey and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Jesus Workout

Author : Scott Martell
Publisher : Scott Martell
ISBN 13 : 9780990827115
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (271 download)

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Download or read book The Jesus Workout written by Scott Martell and published by Scott Martell. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A workout should push and stretch you. It is terrific if the workout is also fun to do. And of course there must be attainable objectives. Certainly these goals apply to The Jesus Workout, which is intended to help you stretch and grow spiritually, to better know God, and to get muscular in obeying and serving Him. The Coach Jesus Workout is a 30-day program that introduces some of the Spiritual Disciplines that have strengthened Christians since the time of Christ. In just 30 minutes each day, you will use disciplines such as worship, Bible readings, journaling, guided prayer and meditation and more - all to grow the habit of regular spiritual growth. The book also provides various self-defense techniques for protecting yourself from evil and the "world," which wants Christians defeated, as well as spiritually fat, lazy and self-satisfied. You will learn how to put on the Armor of God daily, and learn some techniques to renewing your mind to be more like Christ. Finally, you'll do some exercises that will convince you that you can stay strong, and live joyfully, through living the disciplines. If you take away just one action step from this book, and apply it to your life, it will change your spiritual life. Know that we are praying for your growth, and for your protection.

Bible Studies for Belts

Author : John Blackman
Publisher : American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1944321543
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Bible Studies for Belts written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-04-26 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible Studies for Belts: A Guide for Christian Martial Arts Vol. 7: Black Belt (Christian Martial Arts Ministry Bible Studies Book 7) Prayer for Black Belt Students Father I thank You and I praise You Lord God right now, I thank You for who You are, I thank You that You’re still on the throne and still in charge. Father I thank You for the students who are entering black belt right now and have continued on to reach this level within our Martial Arts Ministry – they are truly a Blessing. Heavenly Father watch over these Black Belt students, lead them and guide them and direct them into Your perfect and Holy will, pour out Your Spirit upon them Father and stir up the gift of God that is within them. Father let Your anointing fall upon them right now Father God, teach them that which You would have them learn right now regarding Spiritual Warfare and doing battle in the heavenly. Revealed to them Lord God Your truth and the hidden principles behind Spiritual Warfare, let this study act as a reference guide to help lead them and guide them into deeper revelations of Spiritual Warfare that they might fight back against the Spiritual forces of darkness that so often go unchecked because many Christians stand on the sidelines and never get in to the fight. Father pray Lord that You strengthen these Black Belt students right now in every Possible Way, Lord I pray - Lord make them into strong Christian Warriors Father. Father God right now I plead the Blood of Jesus Lord God over each and every student as a hedge of protection against the enemy and I bind and I rebuke any and all that would come up against them in the Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth – Amen Table of Contents Prayer for Black Belt Students Chapter 1: How to utilize this Book Chapter 2: Is it Biblical? Chapter 3: The Black Belt Chapter 4: Colors of the Cross – Black –Focus is on Spiritual Warfare against the Dark forces of the Devil Chapter 5: Learning through Creation Chapter 6: Defending Your Faith Chapter 7: Lesson Wrap-Up And More . . . Don't Forget to check out the rest of books in this Bible Studies White Belt Green Belt Red Belt Purple Belt Brown Belt Black Belt Or Our Book: Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry God Bless

Spiritual Warfare

Author : Jerry Piscopo
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1607916673
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Spiritual Warfare written by Jerry Piscopo and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God's healing and delivering power are at work in the lives of Christians today! He desires to set people free from their painful past and deliver them from the snares of the enemy. With more than 30 years of experience conducting spiritual warfare seminars-and testimonies from thousands proclaiming their freedom-Jerry and Sherill Piscopo have written a groundbreaking, definitive guide to spiritual warfare, deliverance, and personal healing. With scriptural foundation and revelation, they provide straightforward understanding and help for Christians everywhere. A powerful link exists between bitter-root judgments, unforgiveness, curses, and personal healing. There are direct correlations between strongholds, yokes, bondages, and spiritual oppression. The Piscopo's dispel myths about deliverance and give balanced insights on personal healing. They explain the biblical interaction of body, soul, and spirit, and spiritual forces. With sound doctrine and teaching, they take the mystery and stigma out of spiritual warfare. Every Christian and ordained minister needs to read this book and gain greater ability to bring inner healing to oneself and to God's people. Dr. Bill Hamon Christian International Ministries Network and bestselling author Decades of experience combined with a rare grasp of the scriptures have prepared the Piscopo's to equip your life and inspire your faith as few others can. Dr. David Cannistraci GateWay City Church San Jose, California Put the book to work in small group ministry; the contents contain a ready-made curriculum dealing with aspects of character that can be studied week by week. John and Paula Sandford Elijah House Ministries and bestselling authors Drs. Jerry and Sherill Piscopo oversee Evangel Christian Churches, Evangel Ministries International, are founders of Evangel Association of Churches and Ministries, and chancellors of Destiny Schools of Ministry. All schools are licensed by the State of Michigan and accredited by Accredited Commission International.

The Ultimate Self Defense

Author : Philip Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781515364290
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Self Defense written by Philip Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2005-08-20 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Self Defense is a book of devotionals based on Martial Arts analogies. Written by Prof. Philip Lewis, this unique book will educate the reader on many aspects of the Martial Arts while also providing insight to the Christian's walk and warfare.Prof. Lewis deals with the question of the Christian's involvement in the Martial Arts and then proceeds to share fascinating devotional thoughts based on the many aspects of training, including stretching, conditioning, footwork, breathing, partner drills, flying kicks, grappling, weapons training, and much more.Through these topics he addresses prayer, Bible study and memorization, faith, perseverance, self control, praise, service, sin, spiritual warfare, and restoration. With illustrative pictures this book will appeal to adolescents as well as adults. There is even a section on practical tips and techniques for self defense.Whether a Martial Arts practitioner, or just someone who wants to do well in their battle against Satan's schemes, these devotionals have a lot to offer. And certainly it belongs in the library of any Christian who studies the Martial Arts.

The Armor of Light

Author : Michael Christian
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989461023
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book The Armor of Light written by Michael Christian and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Psychic Self-Defense

Author : Dion Fortune
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
ISBN 13 : 3986775390
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Psychic Self-Defense written by Dion Fortune and published by Phoemixx Classics Ebooks. This book was released on 2021-12-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychic Self-Defense Dion Fortune - "Psychic Self-Defense" is one of the best guides to detection and defence against psychic attack from one of the leading occult writers of the 20th century. After finding herself the subject of a powerful psychic attack in the 1930's, famed British occultist Dion Fortune wrote this detailed instruction manual on protecting oneself from paranormal attack. This classic psychic self-defence guide explains how to understand the signs of a psychic attack, vampirism, hauntings, and methods of defence. Everything you need to know about the methods, motives, and physical aspects of a psychic attack and how to overcome it is here, along with a look at the role psychic elements play in mental illness and how to recognise them.

Martial Arts Ministry

Author : John Blackman
Publisher : American Christian Defense Alliance, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781944321321
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (213 download)

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Download or read book Martial Arts Ministry written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Incorporated. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry, Christian Martial Arts, Self-Defense, and Discipleship Book Series (Vol. 2) This book may be controversial to the church establishment or even band by your local church because we expose the majority of American churches out there as "sellouts" and on the take of the government. If one of the ultimate goals for a Martial Arts Ministry is to disciple believers in the faith this reality has to be exposed to be successful at starting a Martial Arts Ministry. The man of God who has been called starting Martial Arts Ministry has to understand the serious nature of his responsibilities and move as the Spirit of God leads. Yet understand this, if you are speaking the truth in love as times get even darker the so-called church will turn against you your responsibility is to think for yourself and learn directly from God "We're all the sum of our actions - taken or not." AJF 11:34pm 08/08/2016 Move with a sense of urgency and purpose in love - Souls are hanging in the balance right now! In this book you will find solid information to get your martial arts ministry up and running fast with simply to follow steps to help you along the process. Part of the Table of Contents: Chapter 1: My Story Chapter 2: Biblical Justification of Self-Defense Chapter 3: What is a Martial Arts Ministry Chapter 4: Why Start of Martial Arts Ministry Chapter 5: Organizational Structure Chapter 6: Leadership Structure Chapter 7: Spiritual Structure Chapter 8: Principles, Purpose, and Objectives Chapter 9: Where to Teach Chapter 10: How Much Chapter 11: Terminology Chapter 12: The Temple of God Chapter 13: What Style Chapter 14: How Often To Hold Class Chapter 15: What's The Best Day and Time Chapter 16: Operational Structure Chapter 17: Get the Word Out About Your Ministry Chapter 18: Your Impact on the World Chapter 19: Stand Fast And More . . . Also Don't Forget to Check Out Our Other Books on Amazon: Dirt on Your Tabies: 7 Short Stories of Seisho Ryu Ninjutsu Biblical Bug Out: Don't Bug In - Follow The Calling Christian Prepping 101: How To Start Prepping Prepping: A Christian Perspective Prepping: Survival Basics Bug Out: Prepper Preparations for Survival, SHTF, Natural Disasters, Off Grid Living, Civil Unrest, and Martial Law to Help You Survive the End Times (Prepping, ... for the End Times Prepper Book Series 5) Real Men Don't Make Promises: Understanding Oaths, Pacts, Covenants & Promises From A Biblical Perspective A Vague Notion: How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs of Fear and Anxiety Through the Word of God Salvation for Your Unsaved Mom: 10 Things to Tell Your Mom Before She Dies God Bless

Wisdom, Knowledge, and Spirituality in Self-defense

Author : Seth Kissi
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532662327
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book Wisdom, Knowledge, and Spirituality in Self-defense written by Seth Kissi and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-02-27 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the challenges today's church is experiencing were experienced by the early church in New Testament times. Knowing this makes it possible to handle the challenges of today more effectively and in a way in which perplexity gives way to sober and informed attitudes. This book brings to the fore the role human sentiments within relational and ministerial dynamics play in creating problems of strife, rivalry, and unhealthy competition among leaders and members of the church, and provides opportunity to reflect on how to stem such negative tendencies. The study reveals the coherence of Paul's arguments in places where many existing commentaries find him digressing. Its focus on Paul's rhetorical strategies and the Greek text helps to clarify a number of issues that remain puzzles in many commentaries. The book also highlights clues in Paul's argument that indicate the direction, the interpretative frame, and the intended rhetorical effect of his arguments, avoiding the unhealthy imposition of general Pauline views on some statements in 1 Corinthians, as found in many books on the market. These, against insightful background in pluralism and complexity of wisdom, knowledge, oratory, persuasion, and inspiration, offer useful lenses that make Paul's argument consistently and coherently meaningful.