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Purpose of Small Groups

Why Small Groups: Together Toward Maturity Edited by C.J.Mahaney Various Authors

Do you want to get on the fast track to Christian maturity? Small groups provide the ideal context for “working out our salvation” together. But not all groups are created equal. Here’s the difference…most have considered the “how” of small groups, but only a few have discovered the “why.” Author C. J. Mahaney says “a small group ministry won’t ultimately be effective unless it exists to achieve biblical purposes.” From scripture he points out the clear goals of a small group: progressive sanctification out of which flows mutual care, fellowship and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. *All new RBC small groups use this book to begin their small group ministry. Existing RBC small groups are also greatly encouraged to take their group through this book.

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Apologetics/ Truth/ Post-Modern

Defending Your Faith: An Introduction to Apologetics By R. C. Sproul

You know what you believe, but could you explain it to someone who has strong doubts about Christianity's truth claims? In this survey of the history and fundamentals of apologetics, R. C. Sproul shows how reason and scientific inquiry can be allies in defending the existence of God and the historical truth claims of Jesus Christ. Readers who want a logical, biblical defense of the faith will find this book an indispensable resource for individual, small-group, or classroom study.

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I’m Glad You Asked By Ken Boa & Larry Moody

How does one effectively deal with the tough questions which arise when one is asked to defend Christianity? How do we learn to speak the truth effectively? This bestselling book, published in 1982, will not only help believers understand the strength of their position, but will ultimately help those who are searching to discover Christ.

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Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims of the Christian Message By Ravi Zacharias

In his most important work to date, apologetics scholar and popular speaker Ravi Zacharias shows how the blueprint for life and death itself is found in a true understanding of Jesus. With a simple yet penetrating style, Zacharias uses rich illustrations to celebrate the power of Jesus Christ to transform lives. Jesus Among Other Gods contrasts the truth of Jesus with founders of Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, strengthening believers and compelling them to share their faith with our post-modern world.

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Reason for God By Tim Keller

How could a loving God send people to hell? Why does he allow suffering? Can one religion be "right" and the others "wrong"? Responding to the questions of open skeptics and ardent believers, Keller draws from literature, philosophy, reason, and real-life conversations to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief.

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The Star, the Cross, the Crescent DVD only By Andy Stanley

Over the last 4,000 years. three major religions have been born. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all acknowledge a common ancestry, tracing their origins to the same man. But are they the same? How are they different? In this four-part message series, Andy Stanley explains the history of these three religions, and two guest speakers tell how they came to faith in Christ. Judy Reamer is a Jewish believer and Afshin Ziafat is a former Muslim who is now a follower of Christ.

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The Truth Project DVD

The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 12 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. We believe this one project represents the possibility for exponential change within the body of Christ, as we expect that thousands will be transformed by this curriculum. As it has been throughout history, God continues to call ordinary people to make an eternal difference in our world.

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A Ready Defense By Josh McDowell

Be prepared "in season and out" with this handy reference book of faith. Timely and biblically based, Josh McDowell's work offers defenses in 60 of the most-challenged areas of faith. All in one easy-to-reference volume, this book will strengthen your commitment and help you stand firm against challenges to the truth.

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Bible Studies/ Books of the Bible

LifeChange Bible Series -Various books of the Bible from Genesis through Revelation Check bookstore to order & for availability *Life Change Bible Series, books for viewing Proverbs 1, 2, & 3 John

That goal is to become like Christ. This involves change, and change isn't often easy. Yet the more you know of God's purposes for you, the more you can experience His joy and cooperate with His plan. Developed by staff members of The Navigators and series editor Karen Lee-Thorp, these studies are suitable for individuals or groups and can help you to: Gain a firm understanding of the book: its historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning; Apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs and issues you are currently working through; and Acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book on your own so you can keep going deeper into its life-transforming truths.

WISDOM FOR TODAY FROM AN ANCIENT BOOK The book of Proverbs contains a wealth of practical wisdom for everyday living. Its teachings are timeless, and they provide helpful guidelines on almost every aspect of personal conduct imaginable, including goodness, foolishness, sin, wealth and poverty, the tongue, pride and humility, justice, vengeance, strife, gluttony, love, lust, laziness, friendships, the family, life, and death. 1 book available for viewing BATTLING THE HERESY OF SYNCRETISM When false teachers began to undermine the faith of Christians at the end of the first century, the Apostle John responded with hard-hitting words about righteousness, love, and truth. His message continues to expose falsehood and give true Christians confidence in their relationship with God. 1 book available for viewing

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*Pursuing Wisdom – A Biblical Approach From Proverbs By Kenneth Boa & Gail Burnett

WHAT ENABLED JESUS TO OUTMANEUVER THE BEST LEGAL MINDS OF HIS DAY? What advantages are possessed by those who seem to know what to do in any situation? The answer is not found in some supernatural gifting that God reserves for only the most strategic men and women. Rather it lies easily within your grasp. It is called wisdom. Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Gail Burnett on a guided tour of Proverbs to uncover wisdom's ability to help you make good life choices. Delve into the richness of the wisdom of the ages by examining the historical background, other pertinent Scriptures, intriguing "side tours", personal experiences of the authors, and related activities. Let this straightforward approach challenge you to pursue wisdom. 1 book available for viewing

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Evangelism

The Case for Christ By Lee Stoebel

A Seasoned Journalist Chases Down the Biggest Story in History The Project: Determine if there’s credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God. The Reporter: Lee Strobel, educated at Yale Law School, award-winning former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune—with a background of atheism. The Experts: A dozen scholars, with doctorates from Cambridge, Princeton, Brandeis, and other top-flight institutions, who are recognized authorities on Jesus. The Story: Retracing his own spiritual journey, Strobel cross-examines the experts with tough, point-blank questions: How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence exist for Jesus outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual historical event? . . .

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God is the Gospel By John Piper

Saturated with Scripture, centered on the cross, and seriously joyful, this book leads us to satisfaction for the deep hungers of the soul. It touches us at the root of life where practical transformation gets its daily power. It awakens our longing for Christ and opens our eyes to his beauty. Piper writes for the soul-thirsty who have turned away empty and in desperation from the mirage of methodology. He invites us to slow down and drink from a deeper spring. This is eternal life, Jesus said, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. This is what makes the gospel and this book good news.

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A Gospel Primer for Christians By Milton Vincent

Preach the Gospel to Yourself Daily. God did not give us His gospel just so we could embrace it and be converted. He offers it to us every day as a gift that gives to us everything we need for life and godliness. This new expanded edition contains 31 "Reasons to Rehearse the Gospel Daily." Use this book to preach the gospel to yourself daily and you will be amazed at the difference it will make in your life.

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How Good is Good Enough By Andy Stanley

Surely there's more than one way to get to heaven? Readers will find out why Jesus taught that goodness is not even a requirement to enter heaven - and why Christianity is beyond fair. Andy Stanley leads believers and skeptics alike to a grateful awareness of God's enormous grace and mercy. Good People Go to Heaven...Don’t They? Sure they do. It only makes sense. Actually, it doesn’t really make any sense at all. Smart, educated, accomplished men and women everywhere are banking their eternities on a theory that doesn’t hold water. Chances are, you’ve never really thought it through. But you owe it to yourself to do so. Find out now what’s wrong with the most popular theory about heaven—and what it really takes to get there.

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Finances

*How to Be Rich By Andy Stanley STAFF STUDY

You can find plenty of advice on how to get rich. But where do you learn to be rich? And how do you define "rich" in the first place? In this four-part series, Andy Stanley moves beyond the "get rich" mentality and explains God's instructions for the vast majority of us who are already blessed with more than we need.

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Guidance/ Sanctification/ Change/ Counseling/Conflict

How People Change By Paul Tripp & Tim Lane

How People Change incorporates the why's with the how's - why Christians can worship, be involved at church, and still feel like something's missing and how God's grace can alter the path of self-debilitating actions. However, the book conveys that true change is internal and that modifying how you think and feel will subsequently be reflected in external behavior and reactions. Further, their series of `x-ray questions' jar you into silencing your brain and listening to the true desires of your heart so you can determine what exactly needs to be done to make that change happen. Author Lane states “My desire is that people would grow to understand how to connect the Gospel to their daily struggles. There is nothing more crucial in life than this.”

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*How to be Good & Angry DVD By Paul Tripp

Anger is one of God's holy attributes. We as his image-bearers have the capacity for godly anger. However, since his image in us has been corrupted, we also have the capacity for resentment and hatred. We often start with what we believe is a righteous anger against injustice, but then something goes wrong: what started out as good, becomes selfish and destructive. In this live conference on DVD, Paul seeks to help us deal with the problems of anger, and hope as we face it. The Bible is shockingly honest about anger's cause and very encouraging about its cure. 6 sessions averaging 24 minutes each. Includes a reproducible discussion guide.

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*Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands By Paul Tripp STAFF STUDY

In many ways, the church today has more consumers than committed participants. We see church merely as an event we attend or an organization we belong to, rather than as a calling that shapes our entire life. We might be relieved if God placed our sanctification only in the hands of trained professionals, but that is not His plan. Instead, through the ministry of every part of the body, the whole church will mature in Christ. Paul David Tripp helps us discover where change is needed in our own lives and the lives of others. Following the example of Jesus, Tripp reveals how to get to know people, and how to lovingly speak truth to them. 1 book available for viewing. Ask for syllabus info.

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*Peackemaker By Ken Sande STAFF STUDY

With an understanding that conflict and disagreement are unavoidable in today’s culture, readers will find out how to go beyond resolving conflict to true, life-changing reconciliation with family members, co-workers, and fellow believers. This comprehensive and practical theology is biblically based and offers useful suggestions that are easily applied to any relationship needing reconciliation. 1 book and study guide available for viewing.

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*How to Be Good and Angry By Paul Tripp

What is anger? We all experience it. It seems so natural. It eats at us and shows itself in so many different ways: coldness, sarcasm, yelling, rage, self-injury, disrespect, abuse, and silence...Do we have to just manage our anger, keeping a tight lid on it, so it does not overflow? Yet anger is one of God's holy attributes. We as his image-bearers have the capacity for godly anger. However, since his image in us has been corrupted, we also have the capacity for resentment and hatred. We often start with what we believe is a righteous anger against injustice, but then something goes wrong: what started out as good, becomes selfish and destructive. In this live conference on DVD, Paul seeks to help us deal with the problems of anger, and hope as we face it. The Bible is shockingly honest about anger's cause and very encouraging about its cure. 6 sessions averaging 24 minutes each.

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Seeing with New Eyes By David Powlison

"When our gaze awakens to the gaze of God, we have started to see. Seeing clearly, we can love well." "We learn to see how God sees," writes Powlison. "Learning the gaze of God, we come to weigh life aright. We discern good and evil, fair and foul, lovely and degraded. We become able to pry apart true from false, instead of living in a murk of half-truths and flat lies." This book explores two main topics: Scripture - God’s voice speaks into real life to reveal the gaze and intentions of the Christ who pursues us. How do we embrace, probe, and unravel Scripture? - Understanding people amid their real life struggles - How do we embrace, probe, and unravel the problems of daily life? We learn how to see many of life’s struggles through the lens of Scripture, including: Worry, Victimization, Love languages, and Biological Psychiatry. Powlison encourages readers to "think Christianly" by thinking God’s thoughts after him. He asks, "Does God have a take on counseling? Of course, yes, amen." This book seeks to listen, look, and think hard within the patterns of God’s gaze. God has the real take on things. And God teaches us his gaze!

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Speaking the Truth in Love By David Powlison

You probably speak 20,000 words a day, give or take, and each one influences those who listen. No wonder God has so much to say about our words. We are all counselors, whether we realize it or not! Speaking Truth in Love is a blueprint for communication that strengthens community in Christ. The principles outlined in this pivotal work are specific to counseling, yet extend to marriage, family, friendship, business and the church. ? Have you ever wondered how to be a more effective counselor? ? Have you ever looked for a better way to talk to difficult people? ? Have you ever wanted to express faith and love more naturally in your relationships? Practical in its approach yet comprehensive in its scope, Speaking Truth in Love is sure to become required reading for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a counselor or anyone else who longs for ways to redeem relationships.

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Step by Step: Diving Guidance for Ordinary Christians (How to Know the Will of God) By James Petty

This is a book for all of those Christians seeking guidance. With passion and clarity, Dr. Petty argues that spiritual discernment, wisdom, and insight enable Christians to know God's will for their lives and for specific situations. How can I know God's will for my life? Sifting through confusion about divine guidance, promptings, "fleece," and inner voices. Petty clearly illustrates how to make biblically wise decisions.

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When People Are Big & God Is Small: By Ed Welch

Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man. Ed Welch has penned a thoroughly biblical theology of dependence (upon God), interdependence (with God's people), and co-dependence (diagnosing the true cause and prescribing the true cure for co-dependence). It is books like When People Are Big and God Is Small that are revolutionizing Christian counseling by providing a practical, relevant, biblical psychology of specific issues and concerns in our post-modern world.

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Intimacy with God

A Quest for More By Paul Tripp

Paul David Tripp expertly traverses the deepest recesses of the human heart and compassionately invites fellow Christian travelers to journey with him into God's bigger kingdom. The author promises readers that they will be encouraged, excited, and motivated by hope as they learn how to set aside their "little kingdom" attachments which can expertly masquerade within the church as Christian activism, legalism, emotionalism, formalism, creedalism, and externalism; in favor of God's expansive and soul-freeing eternal quest. It is within this purpose-driven framework, this Quest for More, that Paul Tripp compels believers to see beyond the worldly deception of personal achievement, success, materialism, in order to break free from this ungodly fulfillment that is too easily satisfied with a mediocre walk with Christ. Instead the author invites committed sojourners to a life characterized by an unyielding passion that pursues God simply for the pleasure of His glorious company and in the process, affect eternal change in a hurting, hopeless world.

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Marriage/Dating

*iMarriage By Andy Stanley DVD

Until Expectations May You Part - Giddy with excitement and burning with love’s fire, engaged couples are filled with desires and expectations! Wonder and eager anticipation propel them forward. Then comes the marriage and if they take the wrong approach, those unrealized expectations and unmet wants can turn a life-giving covenant relationship into a dead-end contractual agreement. Suddenly your marriage has no love, joy, or peace. In this marriage-makeover DVD and study guide from Northpoint Resources, Andy Stanley ’s three key teachings help you transform your expectations and examine the “I’s” of marriage: “Keeping My ‘I’ On You,” “Putting Your ‘I’ Out,” and “It Takes Three.” Broken into six DVD sessions with discussion questions, this is one lesson your marriage won’t survive without. 1 Study Guide available for viewing.

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*Love and Respect By Emerson Eggerichs

Based upon Ephesians 5:33 and extensive biblical and psychological research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs reveals the power of unconditional love and unconditional respect and how husbands and wives can reap the benefits of marriage that God intended. 1 Study Guide available for viewing.

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Love That Lasts By Gary & Betsy Riccucci

Marriage is a profound and marvelous mystery established by God for his glory—and that is for our good. So many marital relationships never reach their greatest potential because they have the fatal limitation of being focused on one another. When our focus is solely on God, our marriages have the potential to thrive and not merely survive. This valuable book—written for married or engaged couples or those in anticipation of marriage—is a biblical exposition of how to make the truth and principles of a godly marriage not just come alive, but last. Together, husband and wife discuss what the Bible has to say about marital roles, the why and how of communication, conflict resolution, romance, intimacy, and more.

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Relationships: A Mess Worth Making By Paul Tripp & Tim Lane

With penetrating insight and practical applications, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making identifies how to work through the most stubborn problems that plague any contemporary relationship - be it marriage, parent-child, or friendship. “The default question we ought to bring to every area of life should be, "What is God's purpose and design? What was his reason for creating this?" When you apply these questions to relationships you begin to see how different his agenda is from your own. We would easily settle for our own definition of personal happiness when God's purpose is nothing short of conforming us to the image of Christ! Whether we are conscious of it or not, we all have dreams for our relationships, and we are always working to realize those dreams. How close is your dream to God's purpose?”

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Romancing Your Husband By Deborah & Daniel Smith

Wives, revolutionize your marriage! This unique book challenges women to cut through traditional misconceptions and explore the total Bible message on marriage. Covers everything from lifting up husbands in prayer to arranging romantic interludes.

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Romancing Your Wife By Deborah & Daniel Smith

Shows husbands how to make their marriages sparkle! Exploring how to woo their wives and turn their marriages into ardent romances, men will discover that: helping with housework without being asked is as romantic as bringing her flowers, little gestures create a loving atmosphere, tender words and gentle hugs without sexual overtures are vital, letting her know shes more important than everything makes her feel special, talking and sharing are crucial to a lively relationship. Romancing Your Wife helps husbands and wives realize their marriages can be more dynamic, more passionate, and more intimate than they thought possible!

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Sex & The Supremacy of God By John Piper, Ben Patterson, Al Mohler, Mark Dever, and David Powlison

The Bible has a way of shocking us. If Americans could still blush, we might blush at the words, Rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love (Proverbs 5:18-19). But, of course, sin always tries to trash God's gifts. So we can t just celebrate sex for what God made it to be; we have to fight what sin turned it into. The contributors to this unique volume encourage you to do both: celebrate and struggle.This book has something for all men and women, married and single from contributors like John Piper, C. J. and Carolyn Mahaney, Mark Dever, Al Mohler, Carolyn McCulley, and others.

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Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World [formerly titled Not Even a Hint] By Josh Harris

Lust isn't just a guy problem — it's a human problem. And unless we honestly confront it, lust will destroy our relationships and our lives. Joshua Harris, author of the runaway bestseller I Kissed Dating Goodbye, calls a generation bombarded with images of sexual sin back to the freedom and joy of holiness. This "PG-rated" book — straightforward without being graphic — speaks to those entrenched in lust or just flirting with temptation. Honestly sharing his own struggles, Harris exposes lust's tactics and helps readers create a personal plan for fighting back. Men and women will find hope in God's grace and learn the secrets to lasting change.

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War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles By Paul Tripp

Perhaps you have wondered how a nice person like you can be so cutting with your words or so misunderstood? In typical Paul Tripp fashion the reader is taken to the heart of the problem with communication. For those who read with an open heart and mind there is much here to help us bless others with our speech and in so doing find personal fulfillment as well. Few of us think about the power, the blessing, the gift, the effect, and the danger of our words. This book will make you think before you speak. Best of all, it will make you think of Him before you speak.

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When Sinners Say I Do By Dave Harvey

While the shelves at bookstores, both Christian and mainstream, are groaning under the weight of books dealing with marriage, few of these books offer assistance with the root of all of the problems we encounter in our relationships. Few of them get to the heart of the matter, looking deep into the human heart and prescribing the biblical cure. Into this void steps Dave Harvey with his book When Sinners Say "I Do,", a book that is justly garnering much positive attention. C.J. Mahaney says it "provides clarity in conflict, hope in despair, and points the way to a joy-filled, God glorifying marriage." Jerry Bridges says it "will be helpful for any married couple whether they've been married five weeks or fifty years." And Randy Alcorn calls it "a wonderful book" that is "honest, refreshing, practical, and above all biblical." What has inspired these glowing endorsements is the book's focus on the harsh reality of sin and the beautiful reality of grace.

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Missions

Let The Nations Be Glad By John Piper

Drawing on texts from the Old and New Testaments, Piper demonstrates that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship drives missionary outreach. He describes prayer as the fuel of missions work because of its focus on a relationship with God rather than the needs of the world. He goes on to illustrate that while suffering is the price of missions, God is worthy of any sacrifice. He examines whether Jesus is the only way to salvation and discusses the extent of the missionary enterprise, seeking to define the scope of the task and the means to reaching "all nations." Let the Nations Be Glad! is essential reading for all those involved in or preparing for missions work and provides inspiring theological reflection for college and seminary students. This book also offers enlightenment for pastors, youth workers, those involved in campus ministries, and all who want to connect their labors to God's global purposes.

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Parenting

Age of Opportunity By Paul Tripp

Are you hoping to merely survive your teenagers? With compassion, wit and wisdom, Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting families during the often chaotic adolescent years. Gain assurance of God's provision for parenting success and discover ways to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with your teens.

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*The Case for Kids DVD By Paul & Ted Tripp

Paul & Tedd Tripp uncover the heart issues affecting parents, their children, and their teenagers. Together they discuss parenting from before the "terrible twos" through the often chaotic adolescent years. Fourteen 30-minute video sessions on 4 DVDs. (Includes a computer CD from which you can print out a reproducible Discussion Guide).

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Shepherding a Child's Heart By Tedd Tripp

Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child's heart into the paths of life. Shepherding a Child's Heart gives fresh biblical approaches to child rearing.

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Teach Them Diligently By Louis Priolo

There is far more to teaching your children the Bible than merely telling them Bible stories. Unfortunately, many parents feel ill-equipped for the task, so they neglect this vital aspect of Christian parenting. In doing so, they forfeit many of the greatest blessings of parenthood. Here's a valuable aid for parents seeking help. Lou Priolo's Teach Them Diligently: How to use the Scriptures in Child Training holds a wealth of practical and biblical advice for parents seeking to fulfill the mandate of Deuteronomy 6:6-7.

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Prayer

Alone with God By John MacArthur

Alone with God such an opportunity should be the Christian's one great desire. How sad that so many believers view prayer as an obligation and spend brief amounts of time with the Father. John MacArthur turns readers to the best example of prayer Jesus. MacArthur delves deep into the Lord's prayer, devoting a chapter to each phrase of Jesus' revealing communion with the Father. Readers will discover that Jesus focuses His entire prayer on God His adoration, worthiness, and glory and will come away with a refreshing biblical model they can begin following immediately.

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Call to Spiritual Reformation – Priorities from Paul and His Prayers By D. A. Carson

Carson's clarion call to a failing church is that Paul's prayer life must transform Christians if they are to know release from the superficial. Carson calls leaders to turn from focusing on frenetic activity and meaningless emotion and instead teach their people to intimately know God and His power. Carson systematically works through all of Paul's prayers in the New Testament. For each one, he presents a careful exegesis - working carefully through the passage and explaining its meaning. Finally, for each prayer, Carson presents some background theology on surrounding issues and shows how this relates to our lives today. He provides practical advice and gives useful advice on what and how we should be praying, based on the passages he works through, but also on how to manage a daily prayer time.

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*A Journey to Victorious Praying By Bill Thrasher STAFF STUDY

Why do so many people struggle with the discipline and delight of prayer? Dr. Bill Thrasher believes we suffer from fear and a lack of understanding about the nature of prayer. In A Journey to Victorious Praying, he teaches readers that prayer is simply coming before Christ with an attitude of helplessness, opening up our needy lives to Him. Filled with practical insight, this book will give readers renewed enthusiasm for embarking on this essential journey. 1 book available for viewing.

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Mountain Rain – Biography of James O. Fraser, Pioneer Missionary to China

James Fraser was only twentytwo when he abandoned a promising career and went to China. At first sight of the Lisu tribes people of Yunnan province he felt an immediate affection for them, and for the rest of his life he labored to bring them to Christ and to Christian maturity. Eileen Crossman has brought him to life for today’s readers in this superb biography which reveals the secret of his success.

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Praying Backwards By Brian Chapell

Christians often say "In Jesus' name" to close their prayers. But is this truly a desire of the heart or a perfunctory "Yours Truly" to God? Bryan Chapell says we should begin our prayers in Jesus' name--we should be Praying Backwards. In this practical and inspiring book, he shows readers that to truly pray in Jesus' name is to reorder one's priorities in prayer--and in life--away from oneself and toward Jesus and his kingdom. It is to pray believing in the power and the goodness of the One who hears, and thus to pray boldly, expectantly, and persistently. Readers seeking to transform their prayer lives will find wonderful direction in this book.

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Social Justice

Good News About Injustice By Gary Haugen

Gary Haugen says "the good news about injustice is that God is against it!" Offering his own and others' stories alongside proven, practical strategies, he shows how you too can stand against injustice wherever it occurs.

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The Irresistible Revolution By Shane Claiborne

The author has a vision for ordinary radicals ready to change the world with little acts of love. He describes an authentic faith rooted in belief, action, and love and invites readers into a movement of the Spirit that begins inside and extends into a broken world.

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Suffering/Pain/Sin

A Bend in the Road By David Jeremiah

Drawing on his own insightful sermon series, renowned pastor and teacher David Jeremiah shares the comfort and hope of the Psalms and how these truths can guide believers through life's greatest challenges.

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Grand Weaver By Ravi Zacharias

How would life be different if you truly believed that every facet of your life---the golden moments of joy, the black hours of despair, even the grey days of the ordinary---fit into a stunning tapestry? Bestselling author and apologist Ravi Zacharias answers this question in The Grand Weaver, exploring how God's hand actively shapes the fabric of your circumstances. As God's design comes into focus, you'll better understand your unique part in His plan and gain assurance that He'll carry you through. See how the threads of your life, however disjointed they seem, culminate in an amazing work of art when rightly pulled together by the Grand Weaver.

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How Long O Lord By D. A. Carson

This is not a book that's really meant to comfort someone who is in the grips of suffering, but rather a book that is meant to provide a Christian foundation for suffering BEFORE the suffering comes so that Christians will have a better basis for coming to grips with it. Carson provides the reader with a rather comprehensive analysis of what Scripture says about suffering, and equally important, what Scripture does not say. He does not go beyond the Biblical text to find more palatable or easy answers to such vexing questions that might make people feel better, but are not especially faithful to Scripture. Carson lays out for the reader what the Bible says and acknowledges the tensions that the Bible gives us on many aspects of the issue of suffering without using these tensions as an excuse to throw up his hands and declare incoherency.

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Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be By Cornelius Plantinga

Plantinga's book reminds us of the monumental problem that Jesus has saved us from--Sin. Sin is a loaded word. Many people have and still abuse it. Plantinga does not. Plantinga eloquently terms it "Vandalism of God's Shalom"--God's perfect created order. This metaphor shocked me at first, but then opened my eyes. This is a book that will challenge any reader. It is a classic.

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*Respectable Sins By Jerry Bridges STAFF STUDY

Acclaimed author Bridges believes that just as culture has lost the concept of sin, the church faces the same danger. Drawing from scriptural truth, he sheds light on subtle behaviors that can derail spiritual growth. 1 book and study guide available for viewing.

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Suffering and the Sovereignty of God By John Piper

In the last few years, 9/11, a tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and many other tragedies have shown us that the vision of God in today's churches in relation to evil and suffering is often frivolous. Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness of the Bible, many Christians are choosing to become more shallow, more entertainment-oriented, and therefore irrelevant in the face of massive suffering. In Suffering and the Sovereignty of God, contributors John Piper, Joni Eareckson Tada, Steve Saint, Carl Ellis, David Powlison, Dustin Shramek, and Mark Talbot explore the many categories of God's sovereignty as evidenced in his Word. They urge you to look to Christ, even in suffering, to find the greatest confidence, deepest comfort, and sweetest fellowship you have ever known.

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Trusting God When Life Hurts By Jerry Bridges

Do you find it easy to trust God---until adversity strikes? When life clouds over, do you suddenly begin to suspect that you only imagined his care for you? Bridges uncovers three essential truths about God: He is completely sovereign; He is infinite in wisdom; and He is perfect in love. Building on these three rocks, Bridges shows how we can learn to trust God, even when we don't understand what He is doing.

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When The Darkness Will Not Lift – Doing What We Can While We Wait for God, and Joy By John Piper

In When the Darkness Will Not Lift, John Piper aims to give some comfort and guidance to those experiencing spiritual darkness. Readers will gain insight into the physical side of depression and spiritual darkness, what it means to wait on the Lord in a time of darkness, how unconfessed sin can clog our joy, and how to minister to others who are living without light. Piper uses real-life examples and sensitive narrative to show readers that there is reason to hope that God will pull them out of the pit of despair and into the light once again.

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Why Does It Have to Hurt? By Dan McCartney

Honest questions about suffering deserve honest answers. We all experience suffering, some of us more than others. In fact, if you’re a Christian, you’ve been called to suffer with Christ. But wy do Christians suffer? Isn’t God all-powerful, about to prevent suffering? Isn’t he loving and good, particularly toward his children? What purpose does suffering serve in my life, or the lives of my loved ones?

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Basic Christianity By John Stott

World-renowned scholar and preacher John R.W. Stott embarks on a compelling course of study that first defends the fundamental claims of Christianity and then defines the proper out-workings of these basic beliefs in the daily lives of believers. Here is a sound, sensible guide for those who are seeking an intellectually satisfying presentation of the Christian faith.

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*Blazing Center DVD By John Piper STAFF STUDY

What Do You Revolve Around? All the planets of your life—from your labor and leisure to your thinking and feeling—are held in orbit by the greatness, gravity, and blazing brightness of Jesus Christ at the center of your life. When He ceases to be the center, the planets of your life fly into confusion, sending a hundred things out of control. Pastor John Piper’s powerful teaching is recorded during an intimate retreat for youth leaders and students onto three The Blazing Center DVDs. With the study guide, this is an ideal package for adult and youth Sunday school classes, small groups, retreats, classrooms, and families. Discover surprising insights about the reality of sin, how your love for God is really revealed, and how only joy in Him will sustain you through times of suffering. God Is the Blazing Sun at the Center of Reality 1 Study Guide available for viewing.

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The Cross of Christ By John Stott

This is theology at its readable best, a contemporary restatement of the meaning of the cross. At the cross Stott finds the majesty and love of God disclosed, the sin and bondage of the world exposed. More than a study of the atonement, this book brings Scripture into living dialogue with Christian theology and the twentieth century. What emerges is a pattern for Christian life and worship, hope and mission. Destined to be a classic study of the center of our faith, Stott's work is the product of a uniquely gifted pastor, scholar and Christian statesman. His penetrating insight, charitable scholarship and pastoral warmth are guaranteed to feed both heart and mind.

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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist By John Piper

Each of us has a restlessness, an inconsolable longing within. John Piper turns your heart toward the one true Object of human desire -- God. He shows how fulfilling your duty to delight in Him can change your attitude toward worship, toward marriage, toward material goods, toward your very mission and purpose on earth! Join him on a journey from desperate desire to infinite delight!

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*Experiencing God By Henry Blackaby

For more than 15 years, God has used Experiencing God in His work, showing believers how to know Him intimately while encouraging them to step out in faith and join Him in His work with miraculous results. Revised Member Book has been updated with new illustration and testimonial content that demonstrates how this study contributed to some truly miraculous results.

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Knowing God By J. I. Packer

A lifelong pursuit of knowing God should embody the Christian's existence. According to eminent theologian J.I. Packer, however, Christians have become enchanted by modern skepticism and have joined the "gigantic conspiracy of misdirection" by failing to put first things first. Knowing God aims to redirect our attention to the simple, deep truth that to know God is to love His Word. What began as a number of consecutive articles angled for "honest, no-nonsense readers who were fed up with facile Christian verbiage" in 1973, Knowing God has become a contemporary classic by creating "small studies out of great subjects." Each chapter is so specific in focus (covering topics such as the trinity, election, God's wrath, and God's sovereignty), that each succeeding chapter's theology seems to rival the next, until one's mind is so expanded that one's entire view of God has changed.

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The Knowledge of the Holy By A. W. Tozer

This classic of Christian testimony and devotion explores the attributes of God in words that fly straight to the heart. A superb aid to strengthening and deepening the spiritual life, each chapter begins with a prayer, lucidly discusses a divine aspect--from God's infinity to God's love--and relates that aspect to today's world, while pointing always to God's wonder and inscrutability. The Knowledge of the Holy bears eloquent witness to the concept of God's majesty, encourages reverent meditation on the being of God, and offers a way to bring back spiritual power to our lives.

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*Holiness of God By R. C. Sproul STAFF STUDY

Sproul probes into the depths and riches of the Holiness of God, but he does so with great reverence, respect, and honor. His theology is very sound and his illustrations are excellent. Not only does Sproul portray the true character of God but he also describes what that means to us as Christians. Few authors possess the keen ability to help readers come into a grasp of the nature of God's holiness, but through this book Dr. Sproul (along with his wits and unique sense of humor) is able to help us understand better and transport the reader into the presence of God. 1 book available for viewing.

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*Leading with Love By Alexander Strauch STAFF STUDY

This ten lesson companion tool will help you and your group as you study the Scriptures, review the biblical principles and personalize the applications that are discussed in Leading with Love. If you lead or teach people at any level in the church--as a Sunday school teacher, youth worker, women's or men's ministry leader, Bible study leader, administrator, music director, elder, deacon, pastor, missionary, or evangelist--this study is for you and your colleagues. Christ-like love cannot be learned merely by reading a book in isolation from people. By studying loving leadership in fellowship with other leaders and teachers, you will gain a more accurate understanding of love in leadership. Furthermore, you will create an atmosphere and mindset within your fellowship group that will continually reinforce the biblical principles of leading with love. 1 Book & Study Guide available for viewing.

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Pursuit of God By A. W. Tozer

Whether you are thirsting for more of God or do not yet know of the "mighty longing after God" that so consumed A.W. Tozer's life and ministry, The Pursuit of God will draw you into a deep, abiding relationship with the One who "nourishes the soul." This spiritual masterpiece exposes the roadblocks that keep us from fully knowing God, reveals our responsibility of the pursuit, and ultimately leads us into the very presence of God Himself.

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Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ By John Piper

How can we know who Christ really is? That question has been pondered through the ages. Yet the answer is simply that Jesus, as He is revealed through God's Word, has a glory -- an excellence, a spiritual beauty -- that speaks to our souls and says, "Yes, this is truth." It is like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing it is sweet. There is no more important issue in life than seeing Jesus for who He really is, and savoring Him above all else. Let this book be your companion as you discover Him.

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