Practicing the Power, Sam Storms
Practicing the Power, Sam Storms
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Practicing the Power
Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life

Author: Sam Storms, Matt Chandler

Narrator: Jon Watson

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 11/23/2021


Synopsis

How can Christians pursue and implement the miraculous gifts of the Spirit without falling into fanatical excess and splitting the church in the process?The Bible teaches us that we are to be filled with God's Spirit and that God's presence and grace is manifested among his people as they serve, love, and minister to one another. Yet some of the gifts that God offers to his people aren't commonly seen in many churches today. Gifts of prophecy, healing, tongues, and other supernatural gifts of God seem to be absent, and many Christians are unsure how to cultivate an atmosphere where God's Spirit can work while remaining committed to the foundational truth of God's Word.In Practicing the Power, pastor and author Sam Storms offers practical steps to understanding and exercising spiritual gifts in a way that remains grounded in the word and centered in the gospel, including:Combining sound theology with inspiring personal examples.Covering all kinds of practical and theological questions about using gifts.Practical ways to express the compassion of Jesus to others by partnering with Him in spiritual gifts.With examples drawn from his 40 years of ministry as a pastor and teacher, Practicing the Power offers help to pastors, elders, and church members to understand what changes are needed to see God move in supernatural power and to guard against excess and abuse of the spiritual gifts.If you long to see God's Spirit move in your church and life, and aren't sure why that isn't happening or where to begin, this book is for you.

About Sam Storms

Sam Storms has spent four decades in ministry as a pastor, professor, and author. He was visiting associate professor of theology at Wheaton College from 2000-2004, and is currently lead pastor for preaching and vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. He has authored more than twenty books and founded Enjoying God Ministries. He's a graduate of the University of Oklahoma (BA), Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM), and the University of Texas (PhD).


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tanya on December 18, 2022

Excellent introduction to charismatic gifts of the Spirit from a theologically sound perspective. Highly recommend.......more

Goodreads review by Peter on January 24, 2022

So good!! So much Scripture-based, well written, practical wisdom on how to earnestly desire gifts of the Spirit with the goal being the enjoyment of the whole Trinity. Would really recommend reading Dr. Storms first book, “Beginners Guide to the Spiritual Gifts” as if you (like me) were not raised......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on July 10, 2022

While I did not agree with everything in this book it definitely made me think through how approach the gifts of the Spirit. The first half of the book was great but the long section(s) on prophecy just drug on and kinda lost me. Overall a worthwhile book to read and digest on the gifts for today. R......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on April 29, 2024

Balanced, full of good sense, and easy to read!......more

Goodreads review by Chip on March 15, 2020

Fantastic book that I would highly recommend to any "skeptical continuationists" like myself. If you believe the Holy Spirit has the power to work supernaturally, but you are not sure how yet, this is the manual you've been looking for. Theologically robust, reasonable, and practical, it is fanatast......more