![]() ![]() The biggest strength of the book is that it always remains firmly planted in the truth that life really is all about the greatness of our God.not about our personal greatness or status. Rather, it is a funny, encouraging and quick read that will appeal both to the seasoned Christian who has lost a little of their zeal and edge as well as the brand new Christian who is trying to figure things out. Pastor of a North Carolina megachurch Steven Furtick has built a 1.7 million mansion for himself and his family which he told his congregation at Sundays sermon is a gift from God. In his book Greater, pastor and author Steven Furtick encourages readers to pursue greater instead of good enough or greatness. This book isn't intended to be a deep theological and scholarly exploration of the life of Elisha. New York Times bestseller Pastor Steven Furtick draws on the biblical story of Elisha to. Throughout the book Furtick offers practical application steps. Greater van Steven Furtick (boek, ebook, ISBN 9781601423269). To be "greater" just means that you are allowing sanctification to take place in your life and that you are pursuing God and His glory with more and more energy each day. Don’t limit your potential.In The God Of Also, Pastor Steven Furtick teaches us that understanding the calling God has placed on our lives also requires us. To be "great" is an elusive and hard to define quality. Don’t cut down what God has created to grow you.In Don’t Fight Your Future, Pastor Steven Furtick teaches us how to nurture our now to get to the fruit of. Rather, he delivers a funny and very realistic approach to pursuing the greater things God has planned for you.emphasis on the "er". Fortunately, Furtick doesn't go that route. The church’s tagline is See what God can do through you. Furtick founded Elevation church in 2006, where he remains the lead pastor. ![]() He is now the pastor of the multi-site Elevation Church based in Charlotte, North Carolina. I was cautious of the message that might be contained in such a could easily become a self help pep rally with lots of enthusiam and empty promises and little real Gospel substance. Steven Furtick is a Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate with a Master of Divinity degree. The book Greater by Steven Furtick tackles some tricky questions for Christians.Is it ok to desire to do great things for God? Does that flow out of our personal desire for achievement and recognition or from a desire to honor God? Is it even possible to be great? In addressing these questions Furtick pulls examples from the life of the prophet Elisha found in 2 Kings as well as stories from his own life as a young pastor of a very rapidly growing church. ![]()
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