Tim Adams

There is a story, one that runs from the beginning of creation itself, through thousands of years of human history. It is a story of triumph and disaster, miraculous deeds and terrible betrayals, divine justice and ultimate sacrifice, and of steadfast faith continuing down through generations and across continents to the present day. This is a story that is still being told, and will be finished only at the end of time. One remarkable chapter in that bigger story is the story of IFES, now 75 years long, with many incredible adventures along the way, just as there are in the books of Luke and Acts. In these 30 days of devotions, we can zoom in on a very important part of the Christian story, and take the lessons it teaches to strengthen our faith and enhance our witness today. Each day there is an opportunity to dig deeper into the themes that Luke uses to build his narrative of Christ and the church; to pray into the issues that Jesus, his disciples and the early church faced, and relate them to the changing times we live in now; to reflect on the passage and consider how we can respond; to explore the context of 'the wider story' in which these important events took place; and take a few minutes to meditate on an 'Evening Psalm' to recentre and bring us back to God after the activity of our day.

Did you know that God has a personal, sacred name? Of over 953 names for God in the Bible, this is the special name given to Moses and all true Christians who follow the majestic God of the Universe. It is the name given to preface the single greatest act of deliverance in the history of time--Israel freed from the bondage of Egypt. If you want a God-sized life with God-sized opportunities you've got to quit making excuses for your smallness and envision God's greatness. The "I Am" of heavenly vernacular translates into the great name of Yahweh. It is a name of great power and presence. It is a name that the Hebrew scribes feared to even pronounce. It is the name of familiarity and faith for every believer. What is in a name?The sermons in The Great I AM will lead you into a personal understanding and dynamic connection to this God who delivers from the bondage of sin into the glorious land of milk and honey because He is excited about a relationship with us. Delve into the "I AM" statements in John's gospel and the "I AM COME" statements in all the gospels to discover the secret of this great name Yahweh. A devotionally inspiring read for preachers and laymen alike.

In 1955 All the Women of the Bible appeared by the gifted authoress, Edith Deen. That book is the most exhaustive source on the theme. In this Sacred Gallery of twelve women the author has presented a mirror to modern-day life answering many of the dilemmas we face. In Abigail, we discover the triumph of a woman who was married to a fool who almost destroyed their home. In Mary Magdalene, we discover a woman who found her way out of the grip of Satan. In Rahab, there is a powerful secret to becoming part of God's redemptive plan of the ages. In Athaliah, there is a dramatic portrait of insane jealousy that led to her untimely death. Dr. Adams has packed this volume full of wisdom on how to handle family problems: how not to choose the wrong mate, how to unconditionally love your children despite their failures, how to rise above a rotten reputation, how to escape sexual temptation, how to effectively persuade your child to follow Jesus Christ, how to recognize Satan's traps, how to turn a tragedy into a triumph, and how to keep your life from being ruled by emotions. With over 3000 characters named in the Bible, women only comprise about five percent of that total. Let us not forget that Jesus turned the male domination of Bible times on its head when He forgave the adulterous woman. Women were great helpers in Jesus' ministry. It was the female gender that was last at the cross and first at the empty tomb. The Bible's portrait is that God always wants women to reach their highest potential in the Creator's design. Dr. Adams has presented a thrilling read in Twelve Amazing Women of the Bible with shocking details straight out of the Scriptures.

Who would you trust to give you an accurate report on the place called Heaven: a human being who has descended into the unconscious state of clinical death or the actual eyewitness description by the powerful, majestic Almighty God who created it in the first place? Unfortunately the vast numbers of people are mesmerized by the latest "beyond and back" stories, full of confusion and deception, all the while ignoring the trustworthy Word of God who made Heaven. Dr. Adams preaches sixteen messages explaining from the Bible what we can trust about heaven. After losing both parents in 2017, just three weeks apart, he testifies of crippled emotions. However, these powerful messages brought comfort, even overcoming joy, to his heart as he contemplates where mom and dad have gone. "At 63 years of age we never know when it is our time to die and go to the home of the saints," Dr. Adams says. This book proves that heaven is not just a state of mind but a real place. Enter the fascinating journey through Scripture discovering the music, activity, and worship of heaven. Plan for the fascinating Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Chapter 13, "The Day Heaven Falls Out of the Sky," will capture the reader's heart. Do you really know what heaven is like and are you going there when your life is finished here?

There are over 200 verses in the Bible on the power of God. God's power can be seen in creation. God's power works in salvation. God's power is demonstrated in the battles of life. Faith is the connection to God's power. In the trinity of God's abilities is the fact that He is Omnipotent. Yet, the Church today has become extremely powerless as evidenced by her evangelism record, her philosophy of ministry, and her neglect of prayer. Jesus recognized these maladies in his own time on Earth. To the intellectual religionists of His day, the Sadducees, He said, "Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God" (Matthew 22:29).The preeminent Bible word for power, dunamis, is defined as "demonstrable strength that causes people to notice and be astonished." This is God's power alone. No man can muster this power. Yet, for the Christian, God's power already exists within the heart in the resident work of God's Holy Spirit. Since this is true, why is the Church resorting to "Madison Avenue Methods" rather than the strength of God? In The Power of God, Dr. Tim Adams gives ten real-life messages on God's work in the believer's life. The sermon on "The Power of Blue" alone is worth the price of the book. These sermons will help preachers, teachers, and fellow laymen return to the strength of God rather than relying on gimmicks and self-glory.

Belief determines behavior. It is virtually impossible to get someone to quit drinking alcohol, the world's most cherished hard drug, when they believe it is acceptable behavior. Add to that the false belief that the Bible approves of drinking alcohol and you have what seems to be an insurmountable problem.In What God Really Says About Drinking Alcohol, Dr. Tim Adams addresses the problem of drinking alcohol from a Biblical perspective. He clears up the confusion about "wine" and "strong drink". This book proves that Jesus Christ did not make, serve, sell, or drink alcohol.By thorough examination of the Bible passages on wine, Dr. Adams gives convincing evidence that modern wines cannot be compared to wine in Bible days. In fact, he shows that the Old Testament calls fresh-squeezed grape juice wine.Solomon, the Major Prophets, the Minor Prophets, Paul, and Peter all speak to the misinformation that God approves drinking alcohol in moderation. Nothing could be further from the truth in God's Word. Furthermore, Timothy was not instructed to keep a bottle of Chardonnay in his medicine cabinet contrary to popular thinking.The pervasive lies about social drinking have brought addiction and destruction to the forefront of America's ills. Dr. Adams presents a clear and precise call to overcome--and be released from--alcohol addiction and social drinking with promise and power from God.See the Biblical evidence in this most amazing book on God's perspective. What God Really Says About Drinking Alcohol is a must-read for all Christians who want to defend their convictions against alcohol, and the unsaved who want a better life. Only the truth--God's truth--will set us free from the bondage of alcohol.

Tim Adams has been matching people with the right equipment for their fitness goals and budgets for 30 years and, whether outfitting an entire commercial facility or selling a single treadmill or spin bike, his objective is always the same; to be sure that his customers get what THEY need - not what he would like to sell. This short book is the next logical step toward that objective.Following this guide will help you determine the best fitness equipment for you - equipment that fits your fitness and health goals as well as your budget requirements. With a little planning and consideration, every piece you purchase will be well-suited to your fitness goals without breaking the bank and will be well-loved and well-used.Whether you want a complete home gym or a single piece of equipment, use this guide to learn the differences between types of fitness equipment, what they're used for and how they might benefit you and, most importantly, whether or not they will be a good fit for your specific needs.This book will make you better equipped to research, shop for, and purchase everything you need to put together your perfect home gym. You will be at ease shopping online or in a store without fear. Armed with the knowledge you need and your carefully laid plan, no salesperson, friend, or relative will be in a position to steer you to a purchase that doesn't meet your needs.

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Read a fan's eye view of one of tennis's most notorious stars, and an exploration into the idea of sporting obsession. The perfect nostalgic treat for any Wimbledon fan.The greatest sports stars characterise their times. They also help to tell us who we are. John McEnroe, at his best and worst, encapsulated the story of the eighties. His improvised quest for tennis perfection, and his inability to find a way to grow up, dramatised the volatile self-absorption of a generation. His matches were open therapy sessions, and they allowed us all to be armchair shrinks. Tim Adams sets out to explore what it might have meant to be John McEnroe during those times, and in his subsequent lives, and to define exactly what it is we want from our sporting heroes: how we require them to play out our own dramas; how the best of them provide an intensity that we can measure our own lives by. Talking to McEnroe, his friends and rivals, and drawing on a range of reference, he presents a book that is both a fan's-eye portrait of the most vivid player ever to pick up a racket, and an original study of the idea of sporting obsession.