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Free Books By John Piper
John Piper is the Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. John is the author of more than 30 books and more than 25 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org
His website includes a vast resource of quality teaching and preaching and he freely makes this available for the Body of Christ.
In today’s age of “celebrity pastors” who make a living on travelling the world pushing their books at inflated places and then travelling on to their next destination in their Lear Jets to talk more about the so called “prosperity gospel”, John is a welcome contrast. (more…)
Prayer Culture
“Is Prayer your steering wheel, or your spare tyre?” – Corrie Ten Boom
Over the past month or so, God has humbled CityWest Church, and started to bring us towards an awareness of His Vision and plan for this nation. For too long, “We” – the church, have been those that Isaiah prophesied about when he wrote..
“And the Lord said:”Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men.” Isaiah 29:13 (more…)
Featured Music Video | Skillet – Monster
Today’s featured music video is from the award winning Christian band Skillet. Known for their heavy music and piercing lyrics, Skillet continues to belt out songs that relate to a mass audience. In fact the song “Monster” was played as an opening song at a number of American Football games.
While they enjoy the moment to spread their music, the band takes great pride in helping spread the message of a dying humanity and its need for a Saviour. And the song “Monster” is a glowing example of this. (more…)
YouVersion & Free New Living Translation
If you own an iPhone or Blackberry and you’re after a great Bible Application, then YouVersion is for you! The website describes the YouVersion Application the following way… (more…)
The Folly Of The Gospel
The Gospel message Jesus left us behind to tell the world is a very powerful message. Untouched and delivered faithfully, it can have an enormous impact on a person’s life. It’s got nothing to do with the charisma or the story telling ability of the person sharing the Gospel – rather there is power behind the message.
Apostle Paul fully understood this power when he penned..
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..” Rom 1:16a (more…)
