Looking to accelerate your spiritual growth as you step into 2009?
Check out Pastor Simon's Top 10 list of recommended resources:
Just Walk Across The Room
Bill Hybels
Believers universally affirm that evangelism is a vital part of what God calls them to do, but very few make a practice of doing it. They feel awkward and ill-equipped, either because they've never been trained, or because their lack of interaction with non-Christians prevents them from using and developing the skills they do have. Bill Hybels addresses these concerns and signals the next era in personal evangelism with Just Walk Across The Room. Drawing on fresh perspectives from the author's own experiences, as well as time-tested and practical illustrations, Just Walk Across the Room encourages and equips readers to routinely initiate spiritual conversations with those who don't know Christ.
The Most Important Person On Earth
Myles Munroe
In The Most Important Person on Earth, Dr. Myles Munroe explains how the Holy Spirit is the Governor of God's kingdom on earth, much as royal governors administered the will of earthly kings in their territories. Under the guidance and enabling of the Holy Spirit, you can learn how to bring order to the chaos in your life, receive God's power to heal and deliver, fulfil your true purpose with joy, be a leader in your sphere of influence, and be part of God's government on earth. Receive the fullness of God's Spirit and enter into God's purpose and power for your life today.
For Your Glory (CD)
C3 Oxford Falls
FOR YOUR GLORY is a collection of songs penned by Worship Leaders Joe Pringle, Nikki Fletcher, Ryan Smith and the C3 team. With songs like BREAK ME DOWN and TODAY you can't help but feel the heartbeat of God that the music holds. Highlights of this record also include the intimate moments found in songs like WORTHY and GETHSEMANE.
This release also includes a bonus LIVE DVD. Recorded at C3 Oxford Falls, Sydney, these 6 tracks + behind the scenes feature invite the viewer to experience worship in a new way and hear the heart of C3 for worship in the World today.
If? The Art of Prayer
Phil Pringle
If? The Art Of Prayer is a beautifully written, lyrical, striking book written by Pastor Phil Pringle. It delivers a succinct and important message in a visually gripping style - interspersed with Phil's evocative poetry and concise prose on the topic of how our lives can be dramatically transformed if we only pray and trust God's great plans for us.
We read books, get counsel, go to seminars, think deeply, ask friends, Yet God has perfect wisdom for us in every situation, IF we will simply ask him.
The Power Of Simple Prayer
Joyce Meyer
Have you ever really considered what prayer is and why you pray? Do you understand just how your prayer impacts your life? Joyce unravels the mystery of talking with God by explaining and exploring the different types of prayer.
Prayer is powerful, so if you want power in your life, over your circumstances, in building great relationships, in order to succeed - pray! When we need prayer most, Joyce shows us how to unleash its power.
Rediscovering The Kingdom
Myles Munroe
This is the first book in Dr. Munroe's Understanding The Kingdom series.
When governments collapse, human philosophies fail and your life is crashing down around you, REDISCOVERING THE KINGDOM will become your guide through the treacherous storms of the 21st century. All of the past ideologies have failed - humanism, communism, totalitarianism, fascism, socialism and even democracy. This is a philosophy, an ideology that will not fail, for it was bore in the heart of God Himself.
As Dr. Munroe unveils the reality and the power of the Kingdom of God, you will be challenged to the core of your religious soul as you discover realities that few have seen, let alone talked about. REDISCOVERING THE KINGDOM will defy almost every concept you have about religion as it shifts the focus away from religion towards the ultimate issue - the Kingdom of God. In this book you will discover:
* The keys that make the Kingdom function in your life.
* Why governments and world leaders continue to fail us.
* Why religion can never fulfill your deepest desire.
* Why power is the pursuit of all mankind.
* The present and future reality of the Kingdom among us.
* The original message and purpose of Jesus.
When Heaven Invades Earth
Bill Johnson
WHEN HEAVEN INVADES EARTH is a powerful statement and testimony on the Kingdom of God. Theologically sound, well supported, and extremely well argued, this message provides a carefully constructed biblical foundation for the average Christian to live and walk in the miraculous, supernatural power of God. Not only is the supernatural possible, it is also our commission. The Great Commission that Christ gave to the Church challenges us and makes us responsible to rise up to this supreme supernatural calling. Johnson shows you how you are called to dominion in the earth through the divine rule of God.
The Heavenly Man
Paul Hattaway & Brother Yun
This is an intensely dramatic autobiography of one of China's house church leaders, a man who, despite his relative youth, (he is in his mid forties) has suffered prolonged torture and imprisonment for his faith. The book challenges any complacency about the situation in China: persecution is a daily reality for millions. This is the story of how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor village in Henan province and used him mightily to preach the gospel despite intense persecution.
The book The Heavenly Man was awarded the Christian Book of the Year in 2003 The title comes from the name by which Brother Yun was known amongst the house church networks. He gained that name from one night of interrogation when he would only answer "I am a heavenly man!", instead of revealing his true name, in order to protect other Christians from the police.
I Give You Authority
Charles H. Kraft
Charles Kraft defines spiritual authority and shows how to use that authority in our personal lives. Kraft argues that Christians have neglected, to their detriment as well as to that of the cause of Christ, the authority they have been given through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Battlefield Of The Mind
Joyce Meyer
If you suffer from worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger or condemnation, you are experiencing an attack in your mind. Overcoming negative thoughts that come against your mind brings freedom and peace.
Find out how to recognize damaging thought patterns and stop them from influencing your life. In this powerful book, best selling author and conference host, Joyce Meyer, guides you through an honest self-appraisal by sharing the trials, tragedies and ultimate victories of her own marriage, family and ministry - including the truth she learned about what she was thinking and feeling every step of the way.
You'll gain insight into how Joyce won the battle in her own mind - and how you can as well. You'll also discover how to: Find peace and stop brain-storm of mental activity; See the truth by thinking correctly; Use spiritual weapons effectively; Overcome the 10 wilderness mentalities that hold you in harmful circumstances. Don't surrender to misery another day. Find out today what you can do to ensure your victory in the Battlefield of the Mind!