Pure Desire: How One Man's Triumph Can Help Others Break Free From Sexual Temptation [Paperback]

Dr. Ted Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

There is a battle going on with millions of victims trapped in the struggle and no apparent way out. Church leaders and pastors are often called in to help, but these leaders don’t exactly know what to do. Pure Desire is the answer to this desperate cry for help from men and women who have tried to build sexual holiness in their lives and failed…and failed…and failed. This book is also for the shattered souls of mates who are puzzled, shamed and wounded by their husband’s or wife’s sexual bondage and secret life. And, this book is for the Church to come alongside those who have come to them for help. Here is hope for establishing healthy personal boundaries. It will give the soul in Christ an anchor amid rough waters and a new appreciation for Christ’s healing power and presence. The time is now to begin walking in victory and helping others to do the same.

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From the Back Cover

When someone struggling with sexual sin or addiction comes to you, what do you do? What do you say? How can you help them? More and more people—including Christian leaders—are fighting for their spiritual lives. Now you can counterattack the enemy’s assault with this effective battle plan and strategy against sexual sin. Pure Desire will help you tackle the difficult issues of sexual addiction and pornography with confidence, clarity and with biblical perspective. Take the lead in this spiritual battle. Help lead people from the shadows of sin to a place where they can develop an intimate relationship with God—and experience the healing love of Christ.

About the Author

DR. TED ROBERTS is senior pastor of East Hill Foursquare Church in Gresham, Oregon. After coming to the Lord as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, Dr. Roberts obtained his masters and doctorate in seminary and he has served in a multiplicity of ministries. His passion to care for the particular needs of hurting people has greatly grown his church and led to his transition to giving birth to Pure Desire Ministries International. He is a popular speaker and accomplished author. Pastor Roberts is now in the process of passing the baton as Senior Pastor and giving birth to Pure Desire Ministries International.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Regal; Revised, Update edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830745408
• ISBN-13: 978-0830745401
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that offers spiritually healing for the recovering sex addict, July 14, 2011

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This review is from: Pure Desire: How One Man's Triumph Can Help Others Break Free From Sexual Temptation (Paperback)

Over the course of the last 7 months I have ordered and read many books on Sex Addiction, when I was confronted with my fiances on line sex addiction. (All of the books I proof read before passing on to my fiance.) Books and studies by Patrick Carnes helped the man of my life identify that he had a seriuos problem. The book "Pornography the Drug of the New Millieum" gives insight into the physical and chemical changes sex addition causes, but for many of the people caught in this "sexual bondage" there is considerable damage done to their spirituality. "Pure Desire" offers hopoe not condemnation for the people who have or will shatter not only their lives but the lives of the people they love with this terrible addiction and perception of themselves. Hats off to a man of the cloth who recognizes the needs of his flock and has the courage and heart to address those issues as Dr. Ted Roberts has done. Well done! Oh by the way I am not what you would consider a devout Christian, but I recognize the need for spiritual healing with respects to sex additiction.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, July 2, 2010

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This review is from: Pure Desire: How One Man's Triumph Can Help Others Break Free From Sexual Temptation (Paperback)

This book is a must read for anyone facing their wounds and in desperate need of healing (relating to sex addiction or not). After reading several books related to sexual addiction I can say with certainty this is the best and most comprehensive book. I have since purchased several more copies to pass along to those in need of its wisdom; be it therapists, church leaders, spouses/partners of addicts, or addicts.

This edition includes an additional chapter (Chapter 8: Fitting All the Pieces Together, by Pastor Harry Flanagan) to answer the question, "How does this practically work in a small group or in a church setting?"

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Struggling with your faith while battling sex addiction?, July 21, 2011

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If you're one of the thousands of men battling a sex addiction, and you're actively engaged in recovery - struggling with turning your battle over to your higher power - this book is for you! It has been tremendously helpful for me - and uplifting, giving me a great sense of both promise and relief. I highly encourage anybody dealing with sexual addiction to pick up this book.