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Dallas and the Spitfire: An Old Car, an Ex-Con, and an Unlikely Friendship

Dallas and the Spitfire: An Old Car, an Ex-Con, and an Unlikely Friendship

by Ted Kluck and Dallas Jahncke

A Suburban Dad and an Ex Con Show What Discipleship Looks LikeTed is an educated thirty-something father of two who's been going to church his whole life. Dallas is a twenty-one-year-old former cocaine addict with a prison record who has recently become a Christian. When they agree to meet regularly for "discipleship," they know that chatting once a week… Read more…

Preach: Theology Meets Practice

Preach: Theology Meets Practice

by Mark Dever and Greg Gilbert

Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks, is widely respected for his efforts to build biblically faithful churches in America that will impact the nations. In this book about one of the practical distinctives of that work, Dever and his former student Greg Gilbert offer a theological and practical g… Read more…

Am I Called? (Foreword by Matt Chandler): The Summons to Pastoral Ministry

Am I Called? (Foreword by Matt Chandler): The Summons to Pastoral Ministry

by Matt Chandler and Dave Harvey

Many men have the skills to lead a church, but only some are called. Dave Harvey helps men considering pastoral ministry to see God's active role in the process of discerning their calling. God's Word offers a clear framework for evaluating one's call, especially within… Read more…

Out of the Shadows and Into the World

Out of the Shadows and Into the World

by Jay Strack and Scott Dawson

Jesus calls students to a radical faith and commitment. This study guide challenges middle and high school students to courageously take a stand for their faith in their culture, and to make a positive impact at home, at school, on the team, and in their relationships. The time to make a difference is now—not when they graduate, get married, or get a … Read more…

Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God
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Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God

by Greg Ogden and Maurice England

Narrated by Maurice England

The Reformation restored the Scriptures to the people, but the job was only halfway finished. Today the church is awakening to the truth that ministry is not just the domain of clergy, but belongs to the entire body of Christ. God is moving her to complete her unfinished business of placing the ministry back in the hands of the people. Unfinished Business ha… Read more…

Lectures to My Students
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Lectures to My Students

by Charles H. Spurgeon and Grover Gardner

Narrated by Grover Gardner

One contemporary scholar and authority on Spurgeon says of this work: "Next to Mr. Spurgeon's great literary work, The Treasury of David, we consider (these) Lectures to My Students his greatest single contribution to the Christian world. There is more practical wisdom, common sense and sage advice packed within these pages than with any other book of si… Read more…

City of God, City of Satan: A Biblical Theology of the Urban City
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City of God, City of Satan: A Biblical Theology of the Urban City

by Robert C. Linthicum and Tom Parks

Narrated by Tom Parks

Why is the city a battleground of hostile principalities and powers? What is the mission of the church in the city? How can the church be supported in accomplishing that mission? These are the questions that Robert Linthicum treats in his comprehensive and probing biblical theology of the city. In the Bible the city is depicted both as a dwelling place of Go… Read more…

Creative Bible Lessons on the Trinity: 12 Sessions to Help Students Understand Their Place in God's Story

Creative Bible Lessons on the Trinity: 12 Sessions to Help Students Understand Their Place in God's Story

by Andrew A. Hedges

The Trinity can be one of the most difficult ideas in the Bible to understand. How can our God be made up of three different people? Andrew Hedges answers this question in Creative Bible Lessons on the Trinity, an in-depth guide perfect for small groups and student discussions. Divided into three sections, one for each aspect of the Trinity, this book presen… Read more…

The Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry: Preparing a People for the Presence of the Lord

The Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry: Preparing a People for the Presence of the Lord

by David Rohrer

Pastors often find themselves struggling to survive in the wilderness of the contemporary church scene. How do they remain faithful in light of the marginalization of organized religion, denominational strife, rapid demographic change, falling numbers and a general malaise among church members? Many pastors feel helpless, others hopeless. Sociologists and po… Read more…

Your Church Is Too Safe: Why Following Christ Turns the World Upside-Down

Your Church Is Too Safe: Why Following Christ Turns the World Upside-Down

by Mark Buchanan

“These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also.” That was the startled cry, circa 50 AD, from a hastily assembled mob in Thessalonica. These men who have turned the world upside: their description of Paul and Silas. Holy vandals on the loose, anointed marauders running amok, men out ransacking Roman cities with the gospel. You’d t… Read more…

Your Church Is Too Safe: Becoming a Church that Turns the World Upside Down
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Your Church Is Too Safe: Becoming a Church that Turns the World Upside Down

by Mark Buchanan and Maurice England

Narrated by Maurice England

“These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also.” That was the startled cry, circa 50 AD, from a hastily assembled mob in Thessalonica. These men who have turned the world upside: their description of Paul and Silas. Holy vandals on the loose, anointed marauders running amok, men out ransacking Roman cities with the gospel. You’d t… Read more…

Preaching with a Plan: Sermon Strategies for Growing Mature Believers

Preaching with a Plan: Sermon Strategies for Growing Mature Believers

by Warren Wiersbe and Scott M. Gibson

Every pastor wants the sermon to be an important tool for maturing those listening in the pews. Having a preaching plan is an essential part of this process. If a preacher's messages are scattered, unrelated to one another, or haphazardly prepared, it can be difficult for those in the congregation to make connections to aid their spiritual growth.Preachi… Read more…


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